On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:30:51 -0700, Gloria P >
wrote:

>
>I looked at then today and got the impression that you can only grow
>one type pf crop at a time, even if there is space for six "pods".
>The one I saw had various settings (for the lights?) that allowed you to
>set them for herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, flowers, etc.
>
>Was this a correct assumption?

You can override the pre-set lighting system and turn them on and off
at your discretion. Some flowers and vegetables require a daily dark
period to produce flowers.
I think they are trying to make it idot proof for people like me.

>
>Another thing tat turned me off was the price of the seed pods--$20 for
>each type of seed? Yikes.

They have a gardening kit so you can use your own seeds if you want.
http://tinyurl.com/a5vtot

I'm using it for convenience not for cost savings.
>
>After paying $100+ for the growing platform (on sale) the thought of
>paying an additional $20 each for tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs was more
>than a little off-putting for me. he lady who was also looking was
>thrilled when I offered her some of my 20% off coupons, however.
>
>I may yet talk myself into the purchase...or not.
>
>gloria p

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