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How to help control insects and bugs

Above shows a plant attacked by caterpillar and can have devastating effects in a very short period of time. Notice the black stuff on the Salad Table lid? That is caterpillar poop and is a classic sign they have visited... Looks like this plant copp

The Salad Table Nutrient Explained

The Salad Table nutrient can used in ALL forms of hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics. We provide you the same nutrient that we use on our own farm in the Brisbane Valley, QLD. We have proven over the years that our nutrient is all that is require

Everything about the Kitchen Garden

The Salad Table Kitchen Garden is our compact, fit anywhere, productive indoor garden with full spectrum LED lights. Your produce can be grown away from any natural light anywhere inside your home home or office. Or even on your kitchen bench top wit

What are your products made from?

Our Salad Table channels are made from UV stabilised PVC-U food grade material and are designed for a long life in the harshest of conditions. Our frames are made from aluminium and we use stainless steel fittings for our Medium and Large Salad Table

How to grow lettuce all year round?

The secret to growing lettuce all year round is in the varieties. Depending on your location and temp you may be able to grow iceberg lettuce during summer but they definitely prefer the cooler weather, probably why the were called iceberg in the fir

Our range of Salad Tables

We definitely have the right garden for you and it depends mainly on what you'd like to grow and how much room you have for the new farm.  Our models include -The Large Premium Salad Table (with optional trellis)The Medium Premium Salad Table (with o

Which Salad Table is best for me?

Every one of our Salad Tables has its own unique features. We have listed all our models below to help you pick which one is right for you. The Large Premium Salad Table. The Medium Premium Salad Table. The Small Salad Table. The Triple Decker Vertic

How to dispose of unused nutrients?

If you happen to have nutrient left over and do not intend to use it there are several ways to dispose.

Some of my plants go to seed (bolt) very fast?

The most common cause for plants going to seed, or bolting, is growing cool weather varieties during the warmer months. Check the back of your seed packets for best times to grow. Another problem could be the variety of a particular plant you are gro

Is it ok to trim the roots if they create a blockage?

It sure is. A good technique to achieve this is to lift the lid as far as practical and run a knife along the edge of the offending root system. Then remove the cut section. If you intend on removing the plant in the not-too-distant future, simply sl

Can I place an air stone into the water tank, will this be better for the plants?

It isn't necessary to add an airstone and air pump. By design, the water splashing back into the tank creates ample oxygenation. You can of course add one if you think it may benefit your plants.

Can parts be ordered separately?

We don't list all Salad Table parts separately on our website but if you need any individual items that aren't in our product range please let us know and we will look into it for you.

Can I use full strength nutrient to grow seedlings?

You can use full-strength nutrients to grow your seedlings and in fact, that's what Denis has been doing for years. You also have the option to use half strength with great results as well. The only problem with the latter is that you have to make a

Do I need to check EC or pH?

It isn't necessary to check pH or EC in your Salad Table but it certainly is an option for the more tech-savvy. We have developed our nutrient-to-water quantities to provide you with an EC of around 1.7. This will vary when tested with an EC meter du

How do I mix The Salad Table Nutrients for best results?

For all Salad Table models use 2.5ml of part A and 2.5ml of part B for every litre of water. The Kitchen Garden nutrient supplied in the box when first purchased may differ so please follow instructions on the containers. Please note - our Triple Dec

Triple Decker Salad Table - Where do I place my smaller plants?

It is best to place smaller plants and seedlings at the bottom of your Vertical Salad Table to protect them until they become more mature. As you harvest from the top you can then move the others toward the top to allow more sunlight and quicker grow

Can we grow tomatoes in the flat horizontal Salad Tables?

Yes, if have one of our 21 plants, 27-plant Premium, and 60-plant Premium flat Salad Tables you can grow many types of vine crops including tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, beans, and peas to name a few. Our Premium 27 and Premium 60 plant Salad

Is cash on pick up available?

No, we don't offer cash on pickup. You will need to purchase online and select pickup during checkout.  You will then get a notification when your order is ready for collection. You should expect your order to be ready the next business day but pleas

Product Dimensions

All dimensions are when assembled. Mini Salad Table. Length - 1100mm. Width - 600mm. Height - 560mm. Mini Salad Tower. Length - 480mm. Width - 480mm. Height - 1650mm. Vertical Salad Table. Length - 1150mm. Width - 470mm. Height - 1010mm. 27 Plant Pre

Can I use dirt grown seedlings?

You sure can, just wash off the dirt then place it into our seedling baskets, gently pull a few roots through and place it straight in the hole.

Do you have a solar pump option?

Not at the moment but we will be looking at options in the future. If you decide to buy a solar option elsewhere, ensure it has a battery so it can be run several times overnight as this is when plants predominantly feed.

How long do plants take to grow?

On average about 4 weeks to get the seedlings to the right size for planting into your Salad Table. From there they will be ready to harvest approx 3 - 4 weeks later. Time depends on many factors such as climate, season, temp, variety, etc, and may b

Is your nutrient organic?

No its not due to the nutrient being mixed by humans. This is purely a definition that will probably change one day and then we can qualify as organic (without changing a thing). Our nutrient only contains the natural elements that are required for p

What models allow for the optional trellis?

The Premium 27 and 60 Plant models. It can also be added to our previous 52 plant model.

What models do you have?

Please visit our shop at. https://thesaladtable.com.au/collections/all-products. Join our mailing list via our website and we will notify you when new models and specials become available.

It's raining and my tank overflows

No problem, having your plants in the rain is great and they will love you for it. With heavy rain, the nutrient container will overflow but isn't a problem. Just add a little nutrient every now and then in prolonged wet weather. Luckily for us, it i

I have algae in my Salad Table

If it persists or starts to suffocate your plant roots you may have to remove all plants and clean the system thoroughly . Using hydrogen peroxide will assist with killing the spores during cleaning (use as per manufacturers instructions)

Why are my plants yellowing, stunted, deforming etc

A common cause of yellow leaves is a nutrient deficiency which should be rectified by adding a little more nutrients. Start with about 20% extra and check the results after a few days. For any growth problems, color changes, or deformities we highly

How to use The Salad Table Nutrient

Our nutrient is provided in a fully blended powder form and requires the user to fill the containers to the top with fresh tap or rainwater. Shake well before use.

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