Pods not growing, clueless

[orangetabbys]

Well i cleaned my ag harvest like the website said. Gave it two days after cleaning. I planted cilantro, thyme, and rosemary, putting black covers over my other 3 spots (for my lettuce pods once these got a headstart).

Its been 13 days and nothing has happened. The thyme did the same thing as last time to me. I saw some green starting in the pod and then it went brown.

Feeling pretty frustrated, feel like this would be my error tyan the pods since all of them failed to sprout. Anyone else have this experience? Not looking forward to msg aerogarden.

One of the reasons I don't grow herbs is because they take so long.

The only things I attempt now are Basil which can grow to gargantuan proportions and recently chives and soon to try green onions.

I have read here that cilantro takes a long while to come up. I have tried rosemary and thyme and they do come up, BUT..it took months after they came up to start growing to even a few inches in height.

Now there are some here, Mary being one, who has FANTASTIC luck growing herbs..she is always willing to offer tips. Try searching for her chronicling of her herb projects  to see what the timelines were.

This is the right board on the forum to get answers..lets both wait and see if anyone responds to the cry.

[Shawn]

Hi orangetabby.  All three take a while to germinate,  My Rosemary took about a month before I saw anything.  Cilantro depending on vendor can also take some time.  I found the AG pods took longer then my custom seeds.  As for the AG Thyme I think that also took a little longer.

A few things to check.  Make sure the pump is working.  That looks like a harvest.  To check it, press and hold the Select Yellow button (if not the digital model) and make sure the pump works.  Also feel the water, if it is warm or hot, add ice cubes to the water.  I do this daily with mine until I raise the hood.  Herbs like colder water, does not like warm or hot.

How old are the pods?  Do you still have the box?  Look at the side for the dates.  If you call CS and tell them they are not germinating (but you need to give them at least three weeks) they will replace them.

Lastly what type of water are you using?  If tap do you have hard water?  They suggest distilled.  I use tap where I live and do not have an issue.  I know my brother only used distilled because of his water softener.  So different areas need different things.

[MaryL]

Sorry it has taken me so long to chime in, I’ve been kind of nuts since leaving for the holiday and am now getting caught up.

The only one of those I’m experienced with is the cilantro, and cilantro can be temperamental. I usually now germinate loose cilantro seeds in a damp paper towel placed in an open ziplock.  I use at least twice the number of seeds I’m seeking to germinate. The benefit of the paper towel method is you can see what’s going on better.  Cilantro seeds have a harder than usual exterior so the water is oftentimes unable to penetrate to begin the germination process. Give it 3 weeks then ask Ag for a replacement. 

As to the rosemary and thyme, I’ve only watched others’ experiences with them, and they do take forever.  

How are things now?

[orangetabbys]

Wow sorry I totally disappeared. We are a sun loving family and summer had us soaking up every bit of warmth and sun possible. These 3 pods never went, and I just kinda gave up and didnt bother contacting AG though I know I should have. I wonder if perhaps our house was too hot being right near a window and only running a/c when totally necessary. Thank you for the input though. I've started a new grow now (winter and not much going on). 🌨️ Will post on it.

Hi Orange...Looking forward to hearing about your newly started projects!

[sussudio]

Heat should not effect your rosemary. I live in the AZ desert and it thrives out here. It tends to like dry and arid soil. Grows to enormous bushes. Unfortunately the local dogs tend to water them ( even after yelling at inconsiderate owners who stand and watch them do so at the end of their leashes 🙄) So I don’t want to use them for culinary purposes. Shame because Rosemary stuffed rotisserie chicken smells and tastes awesome. Maybe there is a different type of Rosemary that aerogarden uses that likes wet feet? Anyway so easy to grow in pot in soil near the aerogarden light. I’ve had it bush out and thrive in no time that way. Same with Lavender.

[orangetabbys]

I think i may have used tap water, though i always let it sit a few days before using it (i do this with water with my potted plants as well). My current grow i also used the tap water and theyve doing ok. At the 28 day mark i did swap out for fresh distilled just to play it safe. I will be trying the rosemary and thyme again in the future. Gotta keep trying..

[Shawn]

I have grown Rosemary twice. The first time it took over a month to germinate.  The second time not so long and it is a alow grower.  Thyme also takes some time.

It seems that you need an 'encouragement project' as I call them. A project that is easy and fast and will make you say "Yay! I did it!" And you will be eager to plant more after that.

So many have been discouraged with the slower herbs and just gave up. Please give it a chance.

As a first you chose 3 of the difficult ones to grow as far as yield , germination and slowness to grow : cilantro, thyme and rosemary.

If you are into cooking, try some Italian Basil..you will have more than you can use. The lettuce kits are prolific as well, and come up in 4 days or less.

[Shawn]

Nov 13, 2018 9:02:07 GMT -5 @cornne said:

It seems that you need an 'encouragement project' as I call them. A project that is easy and fast and will make you say "Yay! I did it!" And you will be eager to plant more after that.

So many have been discouraged with the slower herbs and just gave up. Please give it a chance.

As a first you chose 3 of the difficult ones to grow as far as yield , germination and slowness to grow : cilantro, thyme and rosemary.

If you are into cooking, try some Italian Basil..you will have more than you can use. The lettuce kits are prolific as well, and come up in 4 days or less.

Well said!

I agree, Lettuce grows fast.  I also like Basil (Genovese and even Greek).