STEP 1: Get Your yCubes

Your yCubes have been shipped and you will receive them shortly!

STEP 2: Place yCubes in a Small Tray

Put your yCubes in a shallow tray and fill with tap water. Submerge them in 1/4" of water. Below are some reference photos to help guide you to find the perfect level. Be sure not to add too much water, as it can impact germination.

*Kindly note, you do not need to add tap water to trays with already wet yCubes moved from your Gardyn.

STEP 3: Keep Them Moist

Make sure that yCubes are hydrated at all times, but not oversaturated. Do not exceed the maximum water level depicted. If your yCube appears similar to this image below, it has too much water. No need to worry, though! Simply place it in a tray on its own with no water- by the time it needs more water, it should be sprouted and ready to place on your Gardyn.

Monitor daily for sprouts and moisture. Your yCubes will be ready for the Gardyn once the seeds have germinated and the sprouts have established cotyledons.

Do NOT add plant food. Check out more pro tips for Plant food here.

Depending on the species, germination can take between 3 and 25 days.

STEP 4: Clean Your Pods & Top off your tank

Before inserting the newly sprouted yCubes into your Gardyn, remove the pods from the column. Discard expired yCubes and clean the pod. You can rinse the pod or wash in the dishwasher.

Make sure you top off your tank with fresh water and 1/2 teaspoon of plant food per 1 gallon of water added.

If you are up to it, your newly sprouted yCubes will be very happy if you also took this time to change the water in the tank and add plant food using the plant food usage guidelines.

STEP 5: Insert yCubes into Column

Insert the sprouted yCube in the pod as shown and place the pod with the germinated yCube back on the column.

STEP 6: Keep Growing!

In the Gardyn, continue to add one teaspoon of Plant Food for every two gallons of water. Enjoy and happy gardyning!