How do I crack my Eggling?
What is the white piece of paper inside the Eggling?
Do I need to add the extra seeds right away?
How long does it take to grow?
What do I do if my Eggling is not growing?
How much Sunlight does my Eggling need?
How much water does my Eggling need?
Use the back of a regular metal spoon. Gently tap directly on the top of the Eggling. Soon it will begin to crack, just like an egg. Continue tapping until you have an opening about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
What is the white piece of paper inside the Eggling?
It holds the seeds. The paper will dissolve once the Eggling is watered. When the paper is first dampened it has a soft texture, some people mistake this for mold.
Do I need to add the extra seeds right away?
No, you may keep the seed pack to use in the future in case your eggling does not germinate correctly or if you wish to grow the plants again. You can also add the extra seeds at first if you want it to grow a fuller eggling.
The magic of the Eggling is the magic of mother nature. There is nothing “alive” or “automatic” about the Eggling. The Eggling is just a clever container for starting seeds. It simply contains seeds and a dried potting mixture.
How long does it take to grow?
In general, seeds will germinate and sprout with herbs in 2 to 3 weeks and flowers in 3 to 4 weeks. Keep your Eggling moist and warm during that time. Plants should be good size in 2 to 3 months, when you can transplant them so that they can fully mature and the flowers can bloom.
What do I do if my Eggling is not growing?
Just like in nature many factors play into seeds successfully germinating. The Eggling is no different. At first, the two most important factors are warmth and water. It is very important that your Eggling is placed in an environment with a temperature of 60 degrees or warmer (actually warmer is better, ideally 70 to 80 degrees is OK). Warmth triggers the seeds to start to germinate as if it is spring. When first cracked, water the top of the Eggling, thereafter always keep the tray full of water. If your Eggling dries out, then the delicate germination process may be disrupted.
How much Sunlight does my Eggling need?
Once the seedling appears above the soil’s surface, your Eggling should receive two to four hours of good sunlight each day. Before the seedling appears, it is not necessary to have full sunlight. In fact, it is best at that time to place the Eggling somewhere with filtered or indirect sunlight.
How much water does my Eggling need?
The little Eggling drinks a lot. Water it every day and be sure that you always have water in the tray. You may also wish to keep the top soil of the eggling moist, although this is not strictly necessary, it may be helpful in drier climates. If you live in a dry, hot summer climate, water twice a day and you may want use a larger bowl of water to keep the Eggling watered.
What can I do to make my Eggling grow faster and fuller?
It is critical to prune your plant for best results and for the flowers to bloom. Do this by thinning your plant out after the seedlings have emerged. You need to have only a few hearty seedlings to produce results. Maintain your plant once it is growing by cutting
any dry leaves from the bottom of the stem. When your plants are 8-10 inches tall, you can prune the top and they will grow fuller.
As the instructions indicate, for the Eggling flowers to bloom, it is often necessary to transplant the Eggling into a larger pot or the ground. Some people can successfully prune their Eggling to yield flowers while it is still in the Eggling. This does take a bit of a knack, but it is possible.
Your Eggling will grow for 2 to 4 months (depending on conditions), after that it is recommended that your Eggling be transplanted to the ground or a larger pot. Do this by digging a hole the size of the Eggling in the ground or in the potting soil of a pot. Then holding the Eggling over the hole, crack the sides of the Eggling. You should expose the root ball that has formed in the Eggling. Place it into the hole. Break the remaining pieces of the Eggling and place in the soil. The shell is natural clay and will dissolve over time.
Everything has been done to ensure your success in growing your Eggling — the product is manufactured to the highest standards using superior seeds and peat mixture. But the product is not guaranteed to grow. If it does not work at first, put some of the extra seeds into the Eggling and give it another try.
Can I order Egglings in bulk for a special event?
Yes, for orders 144 units or more please call noted at 800-600-7216 for US or write to sales@notedco.com. If you are outside the USA, please email enquiry@notedco.com to reach our EU headquarters.