greenhouse sensation Vivigrow salad kit Quick guide

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Contents Salad Kit
Reservoir 1
Grow Tray 1
Top-Plate 1
Pump 1
Delivery Tube 1
pH Test Kit, phial + pH down 1
Emptying Tube 1
Spreader Mat 1
Compost Pellets 25
Salad Seed Packs 4
Nutrients Container A 1
Nutrients Container B 1
Measuring Beaker 1
3ml Pipette 1
ViviGrow salad kit
Assembly & Maintenance Instructions
Bumper crops
of salad all year
Add water
every 2 weeks
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Roll out two lengths of spreader mat to cover the base of
the grow tray, overhanging the spreader mat slightly into
the reservoir. Don’t worry about overlaps or gaps in the
spreader mat.
Part ll the reservoir with water to help stabilise it before
assembly and to ensure it is on a level surface.
Assembly instructions for Vivigrow
Place the grow tray into position with the access ap at the
same end as the maximum level indicator (triangular ledge)
inside the reservoir.
Fix the pump to the inside base of the reservoir using the
rubber suckers. Put the narrow end of the delivery tube
through the hole in the grow tray and place the air-tube
outside of the reservoir. The air-tube valve can be
adjusted by turning the top clockwise to open,
we recommend using it fully opened.
Push the wide end of the
delivery tube into the pump
outlet, then remove the
rubber cap from the side
of the pump and attach the
air tube onto the pump.
Testing and adjusting the pH (acidity)
of the nutrients & water
The pH of the reservoir contents should be maintained at between 5.8 and 7.2.
Repeat pH tests frequently in hard water areas and monthly in softwater areas.
Use pH down if necessary.
To check the pH using the pH kit supplied:
1. Take a 2ml sample from the reservoir in the phial provided. Remember to switch off
the pump and heater before placing hands in the tank.
2. Add 2 drops of reagent to the phial.
3. Shake the phial gently and compare the colour with the test card to determine the pH.
The desired pH is 5.8 to 7.2 if the test is green the pH is ne.
If the test shows blue (with no trace of green) it needs to be adjusted down. Use the pH
down and the pipette provided. Add the pH down sparingly (try 1ml at rst until experience
tells you how much you will need). Allow the reservoir an hour to mix thoroughly then
re-test the acidity. Remember it is better having to repeat the process than to overdose
with the pH down.
If the test shows yellow, add tap water. If the yellow colour persists, or in the case of
accidental overdose of pH down, the solution should be changed as soon as possible.
In a small number of areas or if using 100% rainwater for the water supply the
test result may always be yellow. If this is the case contact Greenhouse Sensation™
for further advice.
Clean the pump of lime-scale every 3 months. Using the pipette measure
approximately 5ml of pH down for soft-water areas or 10ml of pH down for hard-water
areas and add to 1 litre of water in a plastic container. As reservoir changes run the
pump in this container for 10 minutes.
You can store this solution for future use in a suitable container, always label
the container.
The ideal time to clean the pump is when you are carrying out a reservoir change.
Hints & Advice
Pump
Delivery
tube
Air tube

After adding nutrient dose to the reservoir allow time to mix thoroughly,
then test pH and adjust if necessary.
Top-up the reservoir as necessary, the more the plant uses the healthier it is.
Always rell the reservoir to the maximum ll level (the top triangular ledge
at the pump end of the reservoir).
NEVER ALLOW THE WATER TO FALL BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE PUMP.
Only use the maximum strength dose when your plants are growing
very strongly and are in good conditions of light and heat.
If using a heater, set it to the required temperature
(18°C to 22°C).
Attach the suckers to the heater and secure in a horizontal
position on the base of the reservoir. THE HEATER MUST
BE SUBMERGED AT ALL TIMES. See heater instructions.
Leave the heater in the tank for 2 hours prior to planting
out to allow the water to reach the correct temperature.
Place plants through the holes in the top plate so they
are sitting on the grow tray.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY FIRST
1. Ensure that your electricity supply incorporates an RCCB protection devise,
or alternatively use a socket mounted RCCB power breaker unit.
2. Ensure pump and heater if employed, are connected in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
3. Always switch off electricity supply before making contact with nutrient solution in reservoir.
Reservoir changes
Empty and rell the reservoir every 4 weeks.
1. Switch-off pump and heater and remove
delivery tube from the pump.
2. Fit the emptying tube onto the pump
to drain the reservoir either to waste
or collect in buckets for use elsewhere
(this is perfect for hanging baskets).
Fit an extension hose to the emptying
tube if convenient.
3. You don’t need to completely empty
the reservoir, but gently inclining the
reservoir towards the pump will help.
4. Place pump and delivery tube back into
the ViviGrow. Rell with clean water and
nutrient dose. Adjust pH if necessary.
5. Switch on the pump and heater.
Assembly instructions for ViviGrow
Top tip
If plants aren’t thriving
or are struggling due
to poor conditions, use
3ml of ‘A’ and 3ml of ‘B’
nutrient for every one
litre of water until their
health improves.
Fill the reservoir to the maximum ll level
(the top triangular ledge at the pump end of the reservoir).
Run the pump to wet the spreader mat.
Cut out 12 holes and place top plate in position.

Are my plants ready to transplant?
You should have abundant white
roots on the outside of your soil
before transplanting. Very little soil
should fall away when the plant is
removed from the pot.
If using pots always remove the
plant pot prior to planting in your
ViviGrow.
Place the young plant through
the holes to rest on the tray.
Signs of root growth into the tray
should be seen within 48 hours.
After 48 hours add Nutrigrow
nutrients at the standard
dosage rate.
Making up your nutrient
Your two nutrient bottles contain nutrient powders which need to be mixed with water.
Add 2.5L of warm water to each bottle. Shake the bottles thoroughly to ensure
the powder dissolves fully.
‘A’ & ‘B’ nutrients should always be used in equal measures and should be added to the
water separately, add the required dose of ‘A’ to your watering can or jug of water followed
by the required dose of ‘B’ nutrient.
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Nutrient dosage chart
Add nutrients every time you add water. Use the following dosage rate:
• ViviGrow Reservoir holds 19 Litres of water mixed with nutrients
Dosage Quantity
Standard 3ml of nutrient ‘A’ + 3ml of nutrient ‘B’
with every 1 Litre of water
Maximum strength dose 6ml of nutrient ‘A’ + 6ml of nutrient ‘B’
with every 1 Litre of water
A
B