Frequently Asked Questions
Who sets up and installs the Vertical Victory Garden?
You do with the help of our user-friendly guide. The guide is complete with step-by-step instructions and photos, and is included with each unit (click here for the online version). Our garden was designed with you in mind and is therefore easy to set up and use. Set up should take you about 30–45 minutes. You can check out our short assembly video here.
Please read the entire User Guide before beginning. It will make the set-up process easy and enjoyable.
You do with the help of our user-friendly guide. The guide is complete with step-by-step instructions and photos, and is included with each unit (click here for the online version). Our garden was designed with you in mind and is therefore easy to set up and use. Set up should take you about 30–45 minutes. You can check out our short assembly video here.
Please read the entire User Guide before beginning. It will make the set-up process easy and enjoyable.
Do I need tools to set up my garden?
Nope. No tools are needed to set up the Vertical Victory Garden.
Nope. No tools are needed to set up the Vertical Victory Garden.
What can I grow?
You can grow a wide variety of vegetables, greens and herbs.
Click here to see what you can grow!
You can grow a wide variety of vegetables, greens and herbs.
Click here to see what you can grow!
What if I want to replant in the pods?
To replace a single plant, pull out the existing plant and put a new one in its place in the same pod. You may need to add some additional coir when you do this. At the end of each planting season, you may find it easier to dissemble all six planters, replant them and then stack the planters back in place.
To replace a single plant, pull out the existing plant and put a new one in its place in the same pod. You may need to add some additional coir when you do this. At the end of each planting season, you may find it easier to dissemble all six planters, replant them and then stack the planters back in place.
Is this system organic?
In organic gardening, nutrients must be decomposed by micro-organisms in the soil and then absorbed by plants, which is a slower process. In hydroponics, these same nutrients are provided by water soluble mineral salts directly absorbed by plants, which generates an immediate response.
In organic gardening, nutrients must be decomposed by micro-organisms in the soil and then absorbed by plants, which is a slower process. In hydroponics, these same nutrients are provided by water soluble mineral salts directly absorbed by plants, which generates an immediate response.
What is coir?
Coir is a natural fiber and by-product of coconut husk. Coir can also store unused water and minerals to be released to the plant when needed. The hydroponics and horticulture industries have observed that plants grown in coir develop larger roots, stems, leaves and blossoms. Coir provides a perfect oxygen-to-liquid ratio for plant roots, resulting in a stronger, healthier plant.
Coir is a natural fiber and by-product of coconut husk. Coir can also store unused water and minerals to be released to the plant when needed. The hydroponics and horticulture industries have observed that plants grown in coir develop larger roots, stems, leaves and blossoms. Coir provides a perfect oxygen-to-liquid ratio for plant roots, resulting in a stronger, healthier plant.
How do I store the unused coir?
After you have finished planting, any unused coir can be stored in a sealed container, preferably in a cool, dark location for use in the next planting.
After you have finished planting, any unused coir can be stored in a sealed container, preferably in a cool, dark location for use in the next planting.
How many gallons of water are needed, and how often do I fill the reservoir?
The reservoir holds 17 gallons of water/nutrients. The amount used will vary based on the weather conditions, temperature and type of plants. However, this system will use up to 90% less water than traditional growing methods by recycling the water. It is recommended that you check the reservoir level once a week.
The reservoir holds 17 gallons of water/nutrients. The amount used will vary based on the weather conditions, temperature and type of plants. However, this system will use up to 90% less water than traditional growing methods by recycling the water. It is recommended that you check the reservoir level once a week.
How often does the reservoir need to be cleaned?
It is recommended that you clean the reservoir twice a year, typically at the beginning of each planting season when you disassemble the system.
It is recommended that you clean the reservoir twice a year, typically at the beginning of each planting season when you disassemble the system.
Does the coir get into the pump or filter?
Nope, the coir typically does not get into the pump or filter. However, as a precaution, we recommend that the pump and filter be cleaned twice per year at the same time the reservoir is cleaned.
Nope, the coir typically does not get into the pump or filter. However, as a precaution, we recommend that the pump and filter be cleaned twice per year at the same time the reservoir is cleaned.
How long does the timer last?
The timer has a manufacturer’s warranty of 90 days for any defects in materials or workmanship.
The timer has a manufacturer’s warranty of 90 days for any defects in materials or workmanship.
How long does the pump last?
The pump has a manufacturer’s warranty of one year for any defects in materials or workmanship.
Note: Aloha Urban Farming has used this brand of pump for more than three years with no issues.
The pump has a manufacturer’s warranty of one year for any defects in materials or workmanship.
Note: Aloha Urban Farming has used this brand of pump for more than three years with no issues.
How much power does this system use?
The system uses approximately 6.6 watts each 15-minute cycle.
The system uses approximately 6.6 watts each 15-minute cycle.
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