Your POMPEi geo-fiber grow bag is designed to allow excess water to drain naturally through the fabric.
Do not make or cut drainage holes in the geo-fiber grow bag.
The breathable fabric itself allows excess water to drain.
When preparing and filling your grow bag, work in a garden, balcony, terrace, utility area or another place where spilled or draining water will not create a mess.
Do not prepare the cocopeat directly inside the geo-fiber grow bag.
The cocopeat provided in your POMPEi kit is pre-treated loose cocopeat and does not need to expand.
However, it should be moistened before being added to the grow bag.
For EACH 6" × 6" geo-fiber grow bag, use:
2 FULL cocopeat packets
+
1 FULL vermicompost packet
Empty both cocopeat packets into a separate container or bucket.
Slowly add clean water while mixing the cocopeat by hand or with a gardening tool.
Add water gradually until the cocopeat is evenly moist throughout.
Think of a damp sponge:
Moist = Perfect ✓
Waterlogged or dripping = Too wet ✕
The cocopeat does not need to be soaked or submerged in water. You are simply moistening it evenly before preparing your growing mix.
Do not pour large quantities of water into dry cocopeat while it is inside the geo-fiber grow bag.
Geo-fiber is naturally permeable, so excess water can drain through the sides and bottom of the bag and make the surrounding area wet.
Preparing the cocopeat separately keeps the process cleaner and gives you better control over moisture.
Once the cocopeat is evenly moist, add:
1 FULL vermicompost packet
Mix thoroughly until the vermicompost is distributed evenly throughout the moist cocopeat.
Everything has already been portioned for your POMPEi grow bag.
Now transfer the prepared growing mix into your 6" × 6" geo-fiber grow bag.
The mixture should fill approximately 90% of the grow bag, leaving some space at the top for sowing, watering and plant care.
Gently level the surface.
Do not press or compact the growing medium tightly.
Keeping the mixture loose allows air and water to move through it and gives developing roots room to grow.
Once filled, place the grow bag on a water-catching plate or tray of your choice.
The plate or tray is not included in the kit — simply use a suitable one you already have at home.
Some water may naturally drain through the geo-fiber after watering. This is normal and expected.
If excess water collects in the plate, empty it rather than allowing the grow bag to remain standing in water.
Your growing medium is now ready for sowing.
It depends on the seed. Some seeds benefit from soaking before sowing, while others should be planted directly.
Optional soaking: 4–6 hours
Methi can be sown directly. For potentially quicker and more uniform germination, soak the seeds in normal water for approximately 4–6 hours.
Drain before sowing.
Recommended soaking: 8–12 hours
Gently split the round coriander seeds into halves.
Do not grind or crush them into powder.
Soak the split seeds in normal water for approximately 8–12 hours and drain before sowing.
Optional soaking: 4–6 hours
Palak can be sown directly. Alternatively, soak the seeds in normal water for approximately 4–6 hours.
Drain before sowing.
No soaking required.
The seeds are very small and can be sown directly.
No soaking required.
Sow directly.
Soaking: Optional — 4–6 hours
Sowing depth: Approx. 1 cm
Germination: Approx. 3–7 days
Sunlight: Approx. 3–5 hours daily
Harvest: Approx. 20–30 days
Scatter the methi seeds reasonably evenly across the grow bag rather than placing all of them in one spot.
Cover the seeds with approximately 1 cm of growing mix and water gently.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist during germination without making it soggy.
If the seedlings become very crowded, remove some of the weaker ones to give the remaining plants more room.
Once your methi has developed a healthy mass of leaves, you can begin harvesting.
Cut the stems above the base rather than pulling out the entire plant if you want to encourage some regrowth.
Soaking: Recommended — 8–12 hours
Sowing depth: Approx. 1–1.5 cm
Germination: Approx. 8–15 days
Sunlight: Approx. 3–5 hours daily
Harvest: Approx. 30–45 days onwards
Gently split the coriander seeds and soak them as described above.
Spread the prepared seeds across the grow bag.
Sow approximately 1–1.5 cm deep, cover lightly with growing mix and water gently.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist while the coriander seeds germinate.
Coriander naturally takes longer to emerge than methi, radish or Lal Math.
Don't worry if you don't see shoots during the first few days. Germination can take approximately 8–15 days depending on growing conditions.
Once established, cut the larger outer stems and leaves as required while allowing younger growth to continue developing.
Soaking: Optional — 4–6 hours
Sowing depth: Approx. 1–1.5 cm
Germination: Approx. 5–10 days
Sunlight: Approx. 3–5 hours daily
Harvest: Approx. 30–45 days
Sow palak seeds approximately 1–1.5 cm deep, distributing them across the grow bag.
Cover lightly with growing mix and water gently.
Once several seedlings appear, remove weaker or heavily overcrowded seedlings.
This gives the remaining plants room to develop larger leaves.
Harvest the larger outer leaves first while leaving the centre of the plant intact.
This allows new leaves to continue developing for future harvests.
Soaking: Not required
Sowing depth: Surface sow; cover with approx. 0.5 cm or less
Germination: Approx. 3–7 days
Sunlight: Approx. 3–5 hours daily
Harvest: Approx. 20–30 days
Lal Math seeds are tiny, so don't bury them deeply.
Scatter the seeds thinly across the surface and cover them with only a very fine layer of growing mix — approximately 0.5 cm or less.
Water using a fine spray or very gentle stream so the seeds aren't washed into one corner.
If seedlings become heavily crowded after germination, thin them to give the remaining plants more room.
Young leaves can be harvested early.
For continued growth, cut mature leaves and tender shoots while leaving healthy lower growth intact.
Soaking: Not required
Sowing depth: Approx. 1–1.5 cm
Spacing: Approx. 5 cm after thinning
Germination: Approx. 3–7 days
Sunlight: Approx. 4–6 hours daily
Harvest: Approx. 25–40 days
Sow radish seeds individually approximately 1–1.5 cm deep.
Cover lightly with growing mix and water gently.
Unlike leafy vegetables, radish needs room below the surface to develop its edible root.
After germination, retain the strongest seedlings approximately 5 cm apart and remove the extras.
Overcrowding can produce plenty of leaves but small or poorly developed radishes.
As the radish matures, you may notice the upper portion of the root becoming visible near the surface.
Once the root has developed to a suitable size, hold the plant close to its base and gently pull the entire radish out.
There is no fixed daily watering schedule.
Temperature, sunlight, humidity and airflow all affect how quickly cocopeat and your growing medium lose moisture.
Instead of automatically watering every day, use the 2 cm finger test.
Push your finger approximately 2 cm into the growing medium.
Feels moist? → Wait.
Beginning to feel dry? → Water.
Feels very wet? → Don't add more water.
When watering, pour slowly and evenly rather than flooding one spot.
Some water may naturally drain through the geo-fiber grow bag. That's normal.
If excess water collects in the plate underneath, empty the plate rather than leaving the grow bag standing in water.
A balcony, terrace or bright window can all be suitable places for a small home kitchen garden.
Place your grow bag in a bright, well-ventilated location.
During germination, protect it from extremely harsh afternoon sunlight and heavy rain.
Once seedlings appear, gradually introduce them to more direct sunlight.
Methi: Approx. 3–5 hours
Coriander: Approx. 3–5 hours
Palak: Approx. 3–5 hours
Lal Math: Approx. 3–5 hours
Radish: Approx. 4–6 hours
If most natural light comes from one direction, rotate your grow bag occasionally.
Seedlings that become unusually long, thin, weak or strongly tilted towards the window may be searching for more light.
Move them to a brighter location.
Once those first little shoots appear, remember:
Remove weak or heavily overcrowded seedlings.
Remove dead or badly damaged leaves.
Keep the growing area well ventilated.
If the surface of the growing medium becomes compacted, gently loosen only the upper layer without disturbing the roots.
Because the growing medium already contains organic fertilizer, don't add additional fertilizer simply to make your plants grow faster.
More fertilizer doesn't automatically mean faster or healthier growth.
Healthy plants are your first defence against pests.
Keep your plants well ventilated, avoid unnecessary overwatering and remove dead or damaged leaves promptly.
Every few days, inspect your plants — particularly the undersides of leaves.
A few insects around plants are normal.
Not every insect is a pest.
If you notice only a few aphids, caterpillars or other visible pests, try removing them manually first.
If the problem begins increasing, you can try these simple home solutions.
Mix:
3–4 ml neem oil + 1 litre water + a few drops of mild liquid soap
Shake thoroughly and spray lightly over affected areas, particularly underneath the leaves.
Apply the spray in the evening, rather than under strong sunlight.
Always test your mixture on a small portion of the plant first before applying it extensively.
Mix:
2–3 ml mild, unscented liquid soap + 1 litre water
Spray lightly over affected areas and underneath leaves.
Avoid strong detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners or concentrated household cleaning products.
Keep your growing area:
Clean • Airy • Bright • Not excessively wet
Regular observation can help you spot a pest problem before it becomes serious.
Because you're growing something to eat, always wash your harvest thoroughly under clean running water before consumption.
Yes. Compact vegetables and leafy greens such as methi, coriander, palak, Lal Math and radish can be grown in containers or grow bags on balconies, terraces and other suitable bright spaces.
Yes, provided the location receives sufficient natural light. Aim for approximately 3–5 hours of good light/direct sunlight for the leafy crops in this guide, with radish benefiting from around 4–6 hours.
Cocopeat is an excellent growing medium, but it contains very little nutrition on its own. Plants also need nutrients. The POMPEi method therefore combines pre-treated cocopeat with organic fertilizer.
Not necessarily. Check the growing medium first. If it is still moist approximately 2 cm below the surface, wait before watering again.
Germination depends on the seed variety, temperature, moisture, sowing depth and growing conditions. Make sure the medium remains moist but not waterlogged and check the expected germination period for your particular seed.
Not automatically. Regular inspection, good airflow, appropriate watering and removing affected leaves or individual pests can prevent many small problems from becoming larger ones. Neem oil or a mild soap solution can be used when appropriate.
Yes. After completing a growing cycle, clean the grow bag, allow it to dry and prepare it for your next crop.
Every seed is alive, and every home creates a slightly different growing environment.
Temperature, sunlight, humidity and watering can make germination and harvesting happen a little earlier or later than expected.
So don't worry if your plant doesn't follow the calendar exactly.
Don't try to make it grow faster by adding extra water or fertilizer.
Observe it. Nurture it. Let it grow.
And when you harvest something you've grown yourself — enjoy it.
