What are the wicks for?

The capillary wicks have one very specific job: to deliver water while your plant is still too young to do it on its own.

What do the wicks do?

The wicks are cotton strips that:

• draw water from Oliver's reservoir
• deliver it directly into the seed capsule

They work through capillary action—water naturally travels up the fibers to where it's needed.

This gives your seeds:

• constant access to moisture
• stable conditions for germination

No guesswork. No ups and downs.

Why are the wicks important?

At the beginning of its life, a plant doesn't yet have a developed root system.

That means it:

• can't reach the water
• can't absorb it on its own

This is where the wicks come in.

They act as a temporary bridge between the water reservoir and the young plant. Once the roots grow long enough to reach the water themselves, the wicks gradually become unnecessary.

How to use the wicks correctly

The wicks are included with your plant capsules.

Before planting:

• insert the wicks into the capsule
• always use two wicks per capsule

Correct placement ensures:

• even water distribution
• the best possible start for your plants

You'll find step-by-step instructions in the setup guide.

It only takes a few seconds—and can save you a lot of questions later.

What happens if I don't use the wicks?

Without the wicks, water simply won't reach the seeds.

At this stage the seeds don't have roots yet, so they have no way of accessing the water themselves.

The result?

• the seeds stay dry
• they won't germinate
• nothing will grow

Think of the wicks as training wheels.

They're only there until your plants are ready to stand on their own.