AeroGarden 9419-00Z Replacement Grow Sponges for Garden Starter Tray
- Start 70 seedlings indoors
- Biodegradable, nutrient-rich growing media
- Includes nutrients for a full set of seedlings
- Refill for AeroGarden Starter Tray 0019-00Z
- AeroGarden accessory
Product Description
Refill pack for AeroGarden Garden Starter Tray. Includes 70 BioCells and 10 nutrient tablets…. More >>
AeroGarden 9419-00Z Replacement Grow Sponges for Garden Starter Tray
These were too long and narrow to fit the regular Aerogarden seed cups. However, by cutting about 1/3 off the end and adding it together as a shim next to the remaining 2/3, I was able to get them to fit snugly and well.
I added two of these to my Aerogarden that was growing herbs, along with the 5 mature herb plants. Both (sweet basil and cinnamon basil, from third party sourced seeds) germinated within two days, and have started nicely.
The modified sponges have been securely in place for almost a week, and the seedlings are growing straight. I expect that, when the roots grow long, the roots will hold the sponges well, and I have no worries that they will start to slip once the plant is heavier.
While I was initially disappointed that these were not designed for the regular-sized pods, this is a simple work-around and a good price for sponges that are designed not to clog the Aerogrow mechanism.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m sure these are good for their intended use, but they don’t seem to fully fill the used pods like some people said. Like other reviewers I am just going to cut the lower part off and use them. I’m a little unsure how to rate this item since I am no using it for the intended purpose.
I have included a picture.
Rating: 4 / 5
Product worked great with my AeroGarden it was a little cheaper getting it from Amazon than the AeroGarden website. I would recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
So easy, no mess, almost 100% germination of flowers and vegetables. Transplant plugs into Jiffy potts with little fuss when plants are about 4″ tall with little handling and no damage to the plant. My greenhouse is getting crowded with all the plants this year getting ready for the ground and containers. 4 Stars due to cost of the plugs and compay not keeping in stock. Plugs are $0.25 a plant and I waited 2 months for the company to get these shipped to me.
Rating: 4 / 5
I have 3 7-pod aerogardens and wanted these to start ‘clippings’ from my herb plants. These sponges arrived in good shape and in great time, however, they are longer than the plastic ‘pod casing’ as well as thinner. I place the plastic pod in the garden, add the grow sponge and it tips over to one side while sticking up from the floor of the garden almost 3/4″. (So, I thought if I wet them first they might expand to fit the plastic pod casing correctly, but that didn’t do anything other than make a wet, soppy mess). I had to cut it with scissors and use the cut piece to cut even more and fit around the pod casing to steady it upright. Had to be careful, also, so the smaller ‘stuffing’ pieces don’t fall through the plastic pod openings into the water below. The small indentation in the top center for placement of seeds/clippings is almost a waste of time: had to slit that deeper also just to accommodate a few seeds. I didn’t dare attempt an actual ‘clipping’ because it would never fit without breaking the stem. What a mess. Had they been cheaper, I would trash them. And with this extra work and mess, they should be less expensive! Three stars mostly for Amazon’s prompt delivery, but as far as the product is concerned, maybe 1/2 star.
Rating: 3 / 5