Finished Product!

Rules of Operation

1. Keep it running most if not all of the time, having a timer attached to automatically turn the system on and off will make this quite easy.

2. Light it up! Full sun is best for herbs, the specific light requirements will be different for different types of plants.

3. Keep it watered, whenever the water level gets low refill it and add the nutrient solution as sheduled.

4. Watch it grow, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Adding the Plants

When placing your plants into the rockwool slab you should first fill up the water basin and run your irrigation system to make sure that it is functioning properly.  The rockwool should become moistened after a few minutes.  Once wet, assemble all of your plants together.

Caterpillars enjoy herbs too!

Next take a plant and gently shake off all of the dirt from the roots.  Choose where to place your plant and press a hole into the damp rockwool.  Now press the plant into the rockwool, trying to keep the root structure intact.

Ta-daa!

Irrigation System

The irrigation system for your vertical garden must be water tight to prevent damage to the wooden surfaces.  The water pump housed within the basin must be powerful enough to transport the water up to the top of the structure and across the drip manifold.  My system holds approximately 3-5 gallons of water and requires a 250 gallon/hour pump which is recommended for a 25 gallon tank.