Getting Started With Your Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden: 6 Easy Steps

Your new Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden is ready to grow fresh herbs, greens and edible flowers right in your home. Setup takes just a few minutes, and the Plantaform app guides you through every step. Here is how to get started, from plugging in to your first harvest.

Prefer a printable version? See the full Setup guide in the Help Center.

What You Need

• Your Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden
• A Plant Pack (such as Leafy Mix, Herb Essentials with Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Parsley, Oregano, and Cilantro, or Edible Flower Mix)
• Plantaform Nutrients
• Water
• A smartphone with the Plantaform app

Choose a spot with stable room temperatures, away from drafts. No sunlight is needed, since the built-in LEDs provide all the light your plants need. The egg-shaped garden holds 15 plants in three horizontal rows of five.

Step 1: Plug In Your Garden

Plug in your Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden and wait until the status light pulses blue. That means it is ready to connect.

Step 2: Download the Plantaform App

Download the Plantaform app and connect your garden to the internet. Prefer to grow offline? Follow the manual control instructions in the Plantaform User Manual to use your garden without the app.

Step 3: Start Setup in the App

In the Plantaform app, tap “Start Setup” and scan the QR code found inside your Plant Pack. The app uses it to set up the right growing program for your plants.

Step 4: Add Water and Nutrients (Initial Fill)

Fill both tanks for the initial fill:

• Top tank (2 L): 2 g of nutrients and 2 L of water
• Bottom tank (7 L): 3 g of nutrients and 7 L of water

After that, most gardens need a refill every 2–3 weeks. The app shows your water and nutrient levels, and our refill instructions walk you through each refill.

Step 5: Prepare and Place Your Plant Pods

Follow these germination steps before placing your pods. You can also check the Plant Pack Instruction Sheet for details.

• Soak: Soak the pods in water for 5–10 seconds.
• Cover: Click on the pod covers and germination domes.
• Place: Place all pods into your garden.
• Scan: In the Plantaform app, scan the QR code located in the Plant Pack.

Step 6: Watch Your Garden Grow

Now the fun part. Your garden takes care of the light and watering, and the Plantaform app keeps you informed along the way:

• Lights: Set your lighting schedule (on/off times) and dim the lights momentarily.
• Water: Monitor water and nutrient levels and get help refilling.
• Plant care: Get tailored growing tips and information about the plants you are growing.
• Progress: See the estimated time until your continuous or final harvest, and get harvest notifications.
• Reminders: Get reminders for when to refill, prune, harvest and clean the device.
• Cleaning: Start a guided cleaning process.
• Assistance: Learn more about your garden and other plant varieties.

How Your Garden Grows

Fogponics

Ultrasonic foggers vibrate the nutrient-rich water into a fine fog that feeds the roots. This fogponics technology is one of the key differentiators that sets Plantaform apart from hydroponic and other aeroponic systems.

Light

Full-spectrum red and white LEDs, with a little blue mixed into the white, give your plants the light they need. Intensity adjusts automatically by growth stage, so all you set are the on/off times. Learn more about light in indoor gardening.

Harvest

You can harvest any time of day. When a Plant Pack is finished, the pods are recyclable. For plant-by-plant tips, see the Growing Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does setup take?

Just a few minutes: plug in, connect the app, fill the tanks and place your pods.

Do I need the app?

The app is recommended for guided setup, tips and reminders, but you can also use manual control offline by following the User Manual.

How much water and nutrients do I add at first?

Top tank: 2 g of nutrients and 2 L of water. Bottom tank: 3 g of nutrients and 7 L of water.

How often do I refill?

Most gardens need a refill every 2–3 weeks. See our refill instructions.

Where can I get help?

Browse the Help Center FAQ or email us at support@plantaform.com.

Start Growing Today

Ready to grow? Pick your next Plant Packs and enjoy fresh herbs, greens and edible flowers year-round with your Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden.