What is the white stuff in the Instafarm soil?
We add perlite to the Instafarm soil to enable healthy airflow to the roots, allowing for optimal plant growth. Perlite is a completely natural and non-toxic material.
How do I know if the plants are ready to harvest?
The harvest times on the tray labels and on this website are estimates only and can be significantly lengthened by environmental conditions, including ambient temperature. Ready-to-harvest times do not guarantee the plant will grow within the estimated timeframe. We have inserted photos below of fully grown and ready to harvest plants to give you [...]
Does Night Mode make the plants grow slower?
Our suggestion is to not to enter Night Mode more than 10 hours per day. If the Instafarm is not in Night Mode more than 10 hours a day (one full Night Mode cycle) there will be very minimal impact on plant growth.
What happens when the Instafarm® runs out of water?
When the tank is depleted of water the indicator light will flash red. Once your tank is refilled the flashing red light will automatically turn to green once the unit detects water in the water lines again.
How do I turn the Instafarm® off?
The unit may be turned off by holding the power button for 5+ seconds.
Can I turn the light off at night or when I’m watching a movie?
Yes! The light on the Instafarm™ is typically on 24/7, however, if you would like to have the light off during a particular time of the day, a quick press of the power button will put it into Night Mode. During Night Mode the plants will still be watered but the light will remain [...]
I think I might have mold growing in my tray
When microgreens first start growing, their micro-hairs can easily be mistaken for mold. However, unlike mold, these micro-hairs are a sign of a very healthy plant and means the plant root has a significant surface area to intake nutrients from the soil. If you see something that looks like mold and is not in [...]
Can I move the trays around in the Instafarm?
It is recommended that once you place a tray in the Instafarm you do not remove the tray or place it in another tray slot until the tray is ready for harvest. This helps to ensure that the Instafarm is able to precisely control the growth settings for that specific tray. [...]
What type of water can I use in the Instafarm?
Instafarm is designed to operate using filtered or distilled water. The water tank should not be filled with unfiltered tap water, as it may clog the watering system. If you find that the watering system has become clogged, you can clean the filter located in the bottom of the water tank. Additionally, the removable [...]
Can I re-grow the plants after harvesting?
Instafarm trays are designed for one-time use and most will not regrow a second time. That being said, most trays can be transplanted into a larger growing pot or the garden to grow the full-size plants after harvesting the micro greens. Returning a harvested or partially harvested tray to the Instafarm is not recommended [...]
