In the fast - paced wave of modern urban life, people's longing to get close to nature and enjoy rural life has become increasingly intense. The home smart hydroponic planter is like a shining star, illuminating the path to our dream of creating a green corner indoors. Today, taking the Auma AM4 - S open - type planter as an example, we will delve into the cultivation techniques of several common vegetables in it, embarking on a vibrant and surprising indoor cultivation journey.
The Auma AM4 - S open - type planter is a perfect crystallization of soilless cultivation technology and modern science and technology. Its frame is made of sturdy and lightweight aluminum alloy material, which not only ensures the stability of the equipment but also endows it with a stylish and beautiful appearance, easily integrating into various home environments. With dimensions of 85×36×180cm and occupying only 0.3㎡, it can accommodate 80 plants, fully demonstrating its high - efficiency in space utilization.
The intelligent lighting system equipped in the planter is like a "sunshine magician" for plant growth. Based on the principle of plant photosynthesis, it accurately simulates natural sunlight, providing the appropriate light intensity and spectrum for different growth stages of plants. Whether it's the gentle care during the seedling stage or the abundant energy supply during the mature stage, it can be easily achieved. At the same time, the automatic water circulation system, combined with the environment - friendly PVC liquid tank, is like a precise nutrient delivery network, ensuring that the nutrient solution can be evenly and stably delivered to the roots of each plant, providing a continuous supply of nutrients for plant growth.
The control panel of the Auma AM4 - S planter is ingeniously designed, supporting two operation modes: remote control and manual touch. This means that whether you are leisurely controlling it from the sofa or setting parameters up close by hand, you can easily master the operation status of the planter. Through simple operations, you can flexibly adjust key parameters such as light duration, temperature, and nutrient solution concentration according to the growth needs of different vegetables, truly achieving a personalized and intelligent cultivation experience. This convenience makes cultivation no longer a cumbersome and complex task but a relaxed and pleasant enjoyment of life.
Lettuce seeds are small and delicate, like black treasures bestowed by nature. Before sowing, the seed soaking treatment is a crucial step to awaken their dormant vitality. Gently place the lettuce seeds in clean water and let them soak quietly for 4 - 6 hours. This process is like a "water bath" that nourishes the seeds, effectively accelerating the germination speed. After soaking, carefully wrap the seeds with a clean and delicate gauze and place them in a cool and ventilated corner, keeping the gauze moist at all times. In patient waiting, the seeds gradually turn white, and the tiny buds are like a beautiful prelude played by life, indicating that a new growth journey is about to begin.
When the lettuce seeds turn white, it's time for sowing. Gently open the Auma AM4 - S planter, as if opening a mysterious door to a green world. According to the planter's instructions, use tweezers to place the white - tipped lettuce seeds into the planting holes in the π - soil. Put 2 - 3 seeds in each π - soil. This quantity arrangement can not only ensure a certain germination rate but also avoid excessive competition for growth space among the seeds.
Lettuce has a unique preference for light. It needs sufficient light for photosynthesis and also has a certain degree of shade tolerance. In the Auma planter, the intelligent lighting system will, like a caring butler, provide lettuce with 12 - 14 hours of appropriate light every day. During the lettuce seedling stage, a relatively weak light intensity gently protects it, preventing its tender leaves from being sunburned while effectively promoting photosynthesis. In the vigorous growth stage, an appropriately enhanced light intensity helps lettuce accumulate more nutrients, making the leaves more tender and plump.
In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for lettuce growth is between 15 - 20℃. The temperature control system inside the Auma planter is like a precise air - conditioner, constantly monitoring and regulating the temperature. Ensure that lettuce thrives in a warm "little nest".
Compared with lettuce seeds, pak - choi seeds are slightly larger and have unique shapes and colors. Before sowing, the seed soaking treatment is also an essential and important link. Soak the pak - choi seeds in clean water for 3 - 5 hours. During this period, the seeds fully absorb water, becoming plump and full of vitality, as if accumulating the power for growth. After soaking, take out the seeds and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry the surface moisture, making full preparations for subsequent sowing.
When planting pak - choi in the planting tray of the Auma AM4 - S planter, careful operation according to a certain spacing is required. Place 1 - 2 seeds in the π - soil of each hole. Such a reasonable spacing arrangement can ensure that pak - choi has enough space to stretch its branches and leaves during growth, avoiding overcrowding and nutrient competition.
Pak - choi is a "vibrant youth" that loves sunlight. In the Auma planter, it is necessary to ensure at least 12 hours of light per day, allowing pak - choi to fully bathe in the "sunlight". Using the three - dimensional planting function of the planter, we can flexibly adjust the planting position of pak - choi, enabling all parts of it to receive light evenly, just like giving it all - around sunlight "nourishment".
In terms of temperature, pak - choi has a relatively wide adaptation range and can grow in an environment of 10 - 25℃, but the most suitable temperature is 18 - 20℃. The Auma planter can accurately maintain a suitable temperature environment through its automatic adjustment function. When the indoor temperature deviates from the suitable range, the temperature control system of the planter can adjust the temperature to create a comfortable growth temperature for pak - choi, allowing it to grow happily in a warm embrace.
The epidermis of spinach seeds is relatively thick, and this thick "protective shell" to some extent hinders seed germination. To facilitate seed germination, the seed soaking time can be appropriately extended to 6 - 8 hours. After soaking, place the seeds in a low - temperature environment of about 4℃ for 24 hours of refrigeration. This process is called breaking seed dormancy. Through this special treatment, it's like injecting a magical power into the seeds, effectively increasing the germination rate of spinach seeds. After the low - temperature treatment, the seeds seem to have awakened their dormant potential and can't wait to break through the soil and start a new growth chapter.
When planting spinach in the planting tray of the Auma AM4 - S planter, put 3 - 4 seeds in each π - soil. Since the germination rate of spinach seeds may be affected by various factors, putting a few more seeds appropriately can ensure that enough seedlings grow.
Spinach is a long - day crop, but it has relatively relaxed requirements for light in the initial growth stage. In the Auma planter, 10 - 12 hours of light per day can meet its growth needs. In the initial growth stage of spinach, relatively weak light can meet its basic photosynthesis needs, and as the plant grows, the light duration and intensity can be gradually increased. In terms of temperature, spinach has strong cold tolerance, allowing it to grow tenaciously at relatively low temperatures. Its suitable growth temperature is 15 - 20℃, and it can also grow slowly in a low - temperature environment of about 0℃. The temperature adjustment function of the Auma planter can effectively control the temperature, preventing excessive or insufficient temperature from affecting spinach growth.
The treatment of chili pepper seeds is relatively more complex. First, it is necessary to carry out disinfection treatment. Soak the chili pepper seeds in a 0.1% potassium permanganate solution for 20 - 30 minutes. This step is like putting on a sturdy "protective armor" for the seeds, effectively killing the bacteria carried on the seed surface and reducing the occurrence of diseases and pests in the later stage. After soaking, rinse the seeds thoroughly with clean water to ensure that there is no residual potassium permanganate solution on the seed surface. Then, carry out seed soaking for 8 - 10 hours, allowing the seeds to fully absorb water and regain vitality. After soaking, place the seeds in an environment of about 30℃ for germination promotion, rinsing the seeds 1 - 2 times a day with warm water to keep them moist and clean. During this process, closely monitor the changes of the seeds. When the seeds turn white, they can be sown. The tiny white buds indicate the vigorous blooming of new life, laying a solid foundation for the growth of chili peppers.
In the planting tray of the Auma planter, put 1 - 2 chili pepper seeds in each π - soil. Chili pepper seeds are relatively large and have certain growth potential. Putting 1 - 2 seeds in each hole can not only ensure sufficient growth space but also guarantee a certain yield.
Chili peppers are light - loving crops. Sufficient light can make chili pepper plants grow robustly, and the fruits will be plumper. In the Auma planter, it is necessary to ensure 12 - 14 hours of light per day. The intelligent lighting system of the planter can adjust the light intensity and spectrum according to the different growth stages of chili peppers. During the seedling stage of chili peppers, appropriate light can promote the root development and robust growth of seedlings. In the flowering and fruiting stage, sufficient light helps to increase the fruit - setting rate and fruit quality, making the chili pepper fruits more vivid and spicy.
In terms of temperature, the suitable growth temperature for chili peppers is 20 - 30℃, and the night temperature should not be lower than 15℃. The intelligent lighting and temperature control system of the Auma planter can provide stable environmental conditions for the growth of chili peppers.
By rationally using the Auma AM4 - S home smart hydroponic planter and mastering the cultivation techniques of these common vegetables, we can easily create our own green vegetable garden indoors. Whether in an apartment in a bustling city or in a warm home, we can experience the joy of cultivation at any time and feel the magic and beauty of life. From the full anticipation during sowing, to watching the seeds germinate and the seedlings grow, and then to harvesting fresh and healthy vegetables, every step is full of surprises and a sense of achievement.
For beginners, the intelligent functions and simple operation mode of the Auma AM4 - S planter make cultivation no longer difficult, easily opening the door to the gardening journey. For experienced gardening enthusiasts, this planter also provides more possibilities and exploration space. They can try different planting combinations and techniques to continuously improve their cultivation level. Let's jointly use the power of the home smart hydroponic planter to cultivate a vibrant green garden in this small indoor space and enjoy a healthy and natural life.
