The True Vegetable Garden initially contains 8 watering wicks, which are present in the block baskets. There are 2 wicks per basket. Through capillary action, your plants are watered. It is advisable to replace the watering wicks every six months, especially when the roots of your plants have penetrated. To remove the wicks, push them out of the Lingot basket and take them out. Regularly changing your wicks optimizes the effectiveness of your Véritable Smart or Connect pot. The wicks are 100% biodegradable.