Keisue KES1.0 User manual

Instruction Manual
Keisue Household Vertical Farm
Please read the instruction carefully before using the product.
After reading, please keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference.
Keisue
The Greatest Farming Helper
Indoor KES1.0、KES2.0

Content
1. Important Safety and Planting Precautions.................................................................................. IV
1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. IV
1.2 Planting Precautions ................................................................................................................ V
2. Product Specifications ................................................................................................................... V
3. Product Components and Configurations ...................................................................................... VI
3.1 Main Body and Control Switches............................................................................................. VI
3.1.1 KES1.0 Configuration...................................................................................................................VI
3.1.2 KES2.0 Configuration..................................................................................................................VII
3.1.3 KES1.0/KES2.0 SWITCH CONFIGURATIONS...............................................................................VIII
3.2 Accessories............................................................................................................................. IX
3.3. Gifts set................................................................................................................................. IX
4. Instructions................................................................................................................................... X
4.1. Getting ready for planting....................................................................................................... X
4.2. Ready to cultivate................................................................................................................... X
4.2.1 Vegetable mode cultivation......................................................................................................... X
4.2.2 Sprouts Mode Cultivation .......................................................................................................XVI
4.2.3 Seedling Cultivation Mode.......................................................................................................XVII
4.3 KES1.0 & KES2.0 Planting cycle plan ...................................................................................... XIX
5. Functions Description................................................................................................................. XXI
5.1. Control Panel Instruction ..................................................................................................... XXI
5.2. Custom Mode..................................................................................................................... XXII
A. Choose Custom Mode............................................................................................................XXII
B. Vegetable Mode (Custom).....................................................................................................XXII
6. Growing tips and Notes ............................................................................................................ XXVI
6.1. Sprouts/seedling planting tips............................................................................................ XXVI

6.2. Notes .............................................................................................................................. XXVIII
7. Cleaning and Maintenance...................................................................................................... XXIX
7.1. Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ XXIX
7.2. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... XXIX
8. Troubleshooting and Solutions................................................................................................. XXX
Congratulations and thank you for choosing Keisue Household vertical farm. We hope you have
an enjoyable experience using our product.
Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you read through the whole user manual,
which provides the description and its functions including some guidelines for growing your
own food at home.
To avoid any risk, it is important that appliance is installed correctly and that you read the
safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that you keep this user manual for future reference.

1. Important Safety and Planting Precautions
1.1 Safety Precautions
Please pay attention to the below precautions when using the product:
Please pull off the plug from the
socket when you are going to
maintain / repair the machine.
Do not pull off the plug with wet
hands. After cleaning, make sure
there is no water near / on the
plug or the socket.
Do not place the machine in an
environment with high humidity /
near water to avoid accident.
Pull off the plug from the socket
when the machine is not used
for a long time.
Heavy / uneven objects on the top
of product. Damages may be caused
if objects fall.
For maintenance, do not use
metal brush, decontamination
powder, volatile oil, thinner,
alcohol, etc. A mixture of white
vinegar and water could be used
on the planting tray / inside of
the machine. It is important to
wash/sterilize the growing trays
occasionally. (Attention)
If there are children at home, please
activate the Child lock at the bottom
of the machine. Children are able to
use the machine under adult
supervision.
Product is for indoor only.
If to be placed on the balcony,
please avoid contact with water or
exposing to the sun for a long
period.
For proper ventilation, the
appliance should be placed at
least 10cm from the wall.
Check power supply AC Voltage to
match appliance.
When unplugging, hold the front
of the plug and pull. This is to
avoid short circuit.
Please do not look directly at the
LED lights. It may cause discomfort.
Before using the appliance,
ensure that all packing materials
are removed from the appliance.
Please do not use the product in
following situations:
- Abnormal product / power cord
- Loose parts or any abnormality
occurs when operating.
Please do not keep any animals /
insects in the machine. It is only
developed for plants and not for
other usages. (prohibition)
This product is for Household use
only. The company will not be liable
for any malfunction caused by
improper use or not following to the
instruction.

1.2 Planting Precautions
Please notice below precautions when using the product:
Wash your hand before mixing nutrient
solution, sowing or adding water. Growth
of vegetables would be affected if there
are miscellaneous bacteria contamination.
Different nutrient solution may affect the growth
performance. All recommended EC level is based
our solution only.
Please use tap water. Considering pH
value of tap water is relatively higher, pH
value could be changed to 5.8-6.2 by using
pH correction fluid. Please do not use rain
water / boiled water or alcoholic drinks.
In order to fulfill the needs of different countries,
the compressor input voltages are AC220V &
AC110V. LED lights and water pumps are using
DC12V power supply.
If the floor is uneven, the pump cover can
be removed for a few minutes to let the
water flow to every tray.
Caution: The water pump switch must only be
switched on when there is water in tray.
Otherwise, water pump would stop running.
(LED light is default as ON, water pump is default
as ON.)
Special Instructions: Sprouts Mode is suitable for green mung peas; Seedling Mode is suitable
for sweet peas. Example: mung –seedlings (X); pea - sprouts (X)
mung –sprouts (√); pea –seedlings (√)
To avoid poisoning, please do not grow any uneatable plants. Our company would not be
responsible for any poisoning related wrong use of appliance.
2. Product Specifications
Product Name
Keisue Household Vertical Farm
Power Input
110V/220V / AC 50 Hz
Rated Voltage
163W
Measurement
1495 mm * 600 mm * 686 mm

3. Product Components and Configurations
3.1 Main Body and Control Switches
3.1.1 KES1.0 Configuration
Picture 1: KES1.0 Household Vertical Farm with Seedlings/Sprout Layer
(Picture is for reference only. Refer to any change on actual appliance)

3.1.2 KES2.0 Configuration
Picture 2: KES2.0 Household Vertical Farm for taller plants. Notice the two vertical grow lights near
the bottom shelf. (Picture is for reference only. Refer to any change on actual appliance)

3.1.3 KES1.0/KES2.0 SWITCH CONFIGURATIONS
Picture 3: KES1.0/KES2.0 Household Vertical Farm Switch Configurations
(Picture is for reference only. Refer to any change on actual appliance)

3.2 Accessories
Picture 4: System Accessories
3.3. Gifts set
Picture 5: Miscellaneous Tools (Gifts set)
Note: The pump is 12VDC. It can only be connected to the pump socket.
Accessory and Gifts lists are for reference only. Refer to delivery for new list.

4. Instructions
4.1. Getting ready for planting
Open the door, clean every accessory and gifts provided.
4.2. Ready to cultivate
There are 3 modes of cultivations in the Household Farm
Vegetable mode Cultivation
Sprouts Mode Cultivation
Seedling Mode Cultivation
4.2.1 Vegetable mode cultivation
4.2.1.1 Components to start cultivating
Fig.1: Some accessories to start cultivations
Self-prepared apparatus:
Notes:
1) If the water is level too high; the water level can be adjusted during the planting process, use a
water suction device to pump the water to a suitable water level. (Want to know the pumping cycle,
please turn to page XXVI, "note" "pumping week period")
2) Please use tap water / mineral water only. Do not use rain-water / boiled water / alcohol, etc.

4.2.1.2 Soak the seeds
Put the seeds into a glass of warm water（20-30℃）and soak for 2-3hours.
P.S. Please use one seed for each planting basket/pot only.
4.2.1.3 Germination/Nursery
(1) Separate the planting sponge at the pre-cut line. (Figure 2)
(2) Put the planting sponge into water, soak it well.
(3) Squeeze the sponge 3-5 times softly in the water, release the air and absorb enough water.
(4) Put the soaked seed into the cross-cut of the sponge. (one seed per sponge)
(5) There should be enough water for the seed. (Figure 3)
(6) Place the planting sponge into the nursery box which is filled with water. (Figure 4)
(7) Turn On the “Vegetable Mode” button in the appliance, start nursery. (Water and Lighting of 3rd
layer should be turned on.)
Notes:
i. Do not tear off the cross cutting at the center of sponge.
ii. To start, plant the 1st batch of seedling in 18 baskets/pots (one seed per basket).
iii. Plant the 2nd batch of seedling 5 days later, which would also be one seed per basket, 18
baskets in total.
iv. Do not plant the seed too deep so that seed abscission can take place.
v. Water should be added to the nursery box, level of water should be 50% height of the
sponge.
vi. Water level should not be higher than the seed, seed may rot because of long soaking
time.

4.2.1.4 Prepare the Tray
(1) Make sure every tray is clean, sanitize or sterilize if necessary.
(2) Plug in the pump cord into the socket for the pump at the top left corner of each layer.
(Default is connected.)
(3) Plug in the Grow Light cord into the socket for the light at the top left corner of each layer.
(Default is connected.)
(4) Add water to each tray until water level reach the “2.5”mark. (Figure 5)
(5) Close the tray cover.
Notes:
i. The cup / measuring glass can be used to pour the water into the tray.
ii. Pump should be switched ON after water level reach to the “0.5”mark;
otherwise the water shortage protection will be activated.
4.2.1.5 Switch on the Pump / Grow Light / Vegetable mode
(1) Two leaves will appear after 3-5 days
(2) Then move the baskets/pots with buds to the 3rd layer grow tray.
(3) Turn on the pump switch of the 3rd layer. (Figure 7)
(4) All pump switches are “OFF” by default, turn it “ON” for the 1st time.

4.2.1.6 Adding Nutrient Solution.
(1) Move the buds to the 3rd layer, and you will need to add nutrient solution to the 3rd level grow tray.
(2) Water level: 1cm below the top of the handle（Figure 5）
(3) Nutrient solution A: 3 bottle caps （Full cap ）（Figure 9 & 10）
(4) Nutrient solution B: 1.5 bottle caps （Full cap ）（Figure 9 & 11）
(5) Note: EC detector could be used for testing. The most suitable EC value for early stage growth of the
plants would be about “1.1” (for reference) (Figure 8)
4.2.1.7 The Use of EC detector
(1) Press the “ON/OFF” switch to turn on the EC detector.
(2) Press the “Shift”, test can be started if “EC” is on the screen.
(3) The acceptable value is about “1.1”.
Notes:
(a) If it shows 1130, EC value is around 1.1; if it shows 1560, EC value is around 1.5)
(b) Add Nutrient Solution A and stir it. After that, add Nutrient Solution B and stir.
(c) Due to the Nutrient Solution can not be export, so this solution just for your reference.

4.2.1.8 Adding CO2Nutrient
4.2.1.8.1 Citric acid & sodium carbonate
(1) On the 8th-9th day, start adding CO2Nutrient. One pack of citric acid & one pack of sodium carbonate
(Figure 12). One pack is about one teaspoon.
(2) Stir with the rod (Figure 13), add 1-2 drops of water, and attach the box to the slot of the slotted bar
in the 2nd layer.
(3) Suggest to repeat every morning. (Remove the remaining material inside small container)
(4) Water could be added in the evening for adequate reaction. (Do not add too much water, to avoid
any liquid splashing on the leaves. (Figure 14)
(5) On the 14th-15th day, add a new CO2box at the slot in the 3rd layer. Add 2-3 drops of water, and place
them at the 2nd, 3rd layer separately.
4.2.1.9 Move the 1st batch of seedling
(1) After the seedlings grown for 20 days, add water & Nutrient Solution to the 2nd layer; and move
those seedlings to 2nd level grow tray.
(2) Note: EC value of the middle stage would be around “1.5”.
(3) The usage of nutrient solution just for your reference, for different nutrient solution maybe different
usage.
(4) Add nutrient solution A and stir it. Then add nutrient solution B and stir it.
(5) On the 26th -27th day of planting, the water would be absorbed very fast.
(6) Refill water until it reaches the “2.5”mark.
(7) Mix 2 caps of Nutrient Solution A and 1 cap of Nutrient Solution B into 1 litre of water
(8) Add the mixture into the tray until the EC value become “1.8”.
Water Level Reach the "2.5" mark 4 litre
Nutrient Solution A 4 bottle caps 120 ml
Nutrient Solution B 3 bottle caps 60 ml

4.2.1.10 Move the 2nd batch of seedling
After the 2nd batch of seedling grown for 20 days, move them from the 3rd layer to 1st layer; and follow
the instruction of the 1st batch to plant.
4.2.1.11 Seedling again
(1) You may start to nursery using the nursery box about 5 days before moving the seedlings from the
3rd layer to 2nd layer. The other batch of seedling can be moved to the 3rd layer about 4-5days. (can
be moved if you can see 2-3 sprouts.)
(2) Seedling can start again after harvesting of 1st & 2nd layer, then 3 layers can be planted at the same
time. (Please follow the instruction in Fig. 16 to plant.)
(3) Monitor the water level. If dropped, please follow instruction in Fig. 17 to plant.
Fig. 17: The planting period should be counted from the beginning of seed sowing.
All Nutrient Solution usage is just for reference.

4.2.1.12 Harvesting
(1) Take out the planting net pot from the tray, cut off the vegetables with scissor, and discard the
sponge.
(2) Planting net pot can be reused. However, ensure it's clean before you start to plant again.
4.2.2 Sprouts Mode Cultivation
4.2.2.1 Soaking/Sowing seeds
(1) Soak the seeds in warm water for 6 hours, and spread them on the tray uniformly, try not to be too
dense. Each time, 100ml of water is need for soaking seeds.
(2) Non-soaked and defective seeds need to be removed
4.2.2.3 Tray Preparation
(1) Connect the water pump cord to the water pump socket
(2) Connect the grow light to the grow light socket
(3) Fill the sprout tray with 4L of water using the measuring glass provided (Fig. 18)
(4) Insert the stand-up pipe through gauze. Spread the gauze on sprout tray.
(5) Ensure the gauze’s holes match with the stand-up pipe.
(6) Then place the water sprinkling tray onto the sprout tray.
(7) Shade the pump with sprinkling tray, and then cover with the blackout cover provided (Figure 20),
then set the sprinkling tray on the tray by matching the 4 corresponding holes (Figure 21), connect
the tube to the top right corner of the tray cover (Figure 22). Please ensure the pipe passing through
the sprinkling tray, and covered with the shade hood. (Figure 23)
（Fig. 18）

(1) Switch on the water pump switch.
(2) Choose Sprouts Mode in the screen.
(3) In general, sprouts can be collected after one week.
(4) First, take out the sprinkling tray and unplug the pump.
(5) Next, take out the tray with the tray cover. Lastly, cut off the sprouts.
(6) Repeat the above steps to grow other sprouts.
Notes:
(a) Before the next planting, clean tray and water pipe cover.
(b) In general, growth process of sprouts are 7 days.
(c) To assure the quality of the sprouts, please do not open the shade hood during the growth
process.
4.2.3 Seedling Cultivation Mode
4.2.3.1 KES1.0 Seedling Mode
(1) Similar to Sprouts Mode, please refer to Step 1-5 of Sprouts mode.
Note: In general, 100~150ml of warm water is required for soaking bean for 6 hours. Remove the
unsoaked and defective seeds.
(2) After finishing the above steps, turn on the pump and plant light, take off the gauze.
(3) Choose Seedling Mode from the screen.
(4) Take off the shade hood and blackout cover on the sprinkling tray
(5) After 3 days the plant light will automatically turn on. Then cover the sprinkling tray again. At the
same time, to avoid water leakage outside the product, please pay attention to the water tubes.
Note: During the growth process, take off the shade hood.
(5) Adding Nutrient Solution
After the lights turn on for a day (that is 4th day of planting), Nutrient Solution can be added. (Sprouts
does not need to add Nutrient Solution)
Volume required: Nutrient Solution A: 60ml, 2caps
Nutrient Solution B: 30ml, 1 cap
(6) Seedlings can be collected around 10 days (seed can be collected by depending on their growth
process). Cut at 0.8-1cm of the bean valve, seedling can grow again.
Note: If you found the recycling water is too much during planting, please adjust the water level.
(7) After collecting the second time growth seedlings, clean the trays and seedling trays. Make sure the
pumps are unplugged before taking out the trays.
(8) Repeat the above steps to grow seedlings.
4.2.3.2 KES2.0 Seedling Mode
(1) Similar to Sprouts Mode, please refer to Step 1-5 of Sprouts Mode.
Note: In general, 100~150ml of warm water is required for soaking bean for 6 hours. Remove the
unsoaked and defective seeds.
(2) After finishing the above steps, open the pump and plant light, take off the gauze.
(3) Choose Seedling Mode from the screen.

(4) Take off the shade hood and blackout cover on the sprinkling tray, the gauze above the bean (do not
take off gauze during bean-sprout) after 3 days when the plant lights automatically open. Then cover the
sprinkling tray again. At the same time, to avoid water leakage outside the product, please pay attention
to the water tubes.
Note: During the growth process, take off the shade hood. If any defective seedling is found, please
remove.
(5) Added Nutrient Solution
After taking away the Shade hood (that is 4th day of planting), Nutrient Solution can be added. (Sprouts
does not need to add Nutrient Solution)
Volume required: Nutrient Solution A: 60ml, 2caps
Nutrient Solution B: 30ml, 1 cap
(6) Seedlings can be collected around 10 days (seed can be collected by depending on their growth
process). Cut at 0.8-1cm of the bean valve, seedling can grow again.
Note: If you found the recycling water is too much during planting, please use the cleaner pump to
adjust the water level. This can avoid rot of the seedlings / sprouts, or spill over. (adjust once every 3
days generally)
(7) After collecting the seedling, the second time, clean the trays and seedling tray. Make sure the
pumps are unplugged before taking out the trays.
(8) Repeat the above steps to grow seedlings.
12. Eggplant Fruit Layer Cultivation
Planting pattern is same as vegetable pattern. Eggplant fruit layer can be used for Cherry tomato or
plants with taller leaves.

4.3 KES1.0 & KES2.0 Planting cycle plan
Note: If you’re going to enjoy 4 plants per day for each harvest (2 plants per net pot), you need to plant
seeds into 18 net pots to start the batch planting process.

Note 1: If there is any extra seedling, you may put it into the 3rd layer. It will grow up, but slower.
Note 2: Refer to the above planting plan, you may design your own plan to fulfill your need.