This can be true. Bought one for my wife and I became addicted. Bought another when they went on sale 50%, then bought two more. Running four of them right now. No convinced I won’t buy more, and more, and . . .
I am “plant sitting” for a friend. She brought her Aero Garden to my home and I am, like you said, addicted. I am thinking about getting my own Aero Garden.
Notes: Most important - Grow height because that can impede plants you can grow. Don’t use all the holes. Cover holes you are not using to reduce mold. Use dwarf plants. Get small fan for air circulation. Get cal-mag.
Long time Aerogardener here! Excellent video - this is pretty much the same info that I tell everyone who wants to get into it. And I agree that all their products are generally good, but there are substitutes that are perfectly acceptable. I love my little gardens! Happy Gardening!
I ended up getting an iDoo instead of the AeroGarden. I also use their fertilizer. This will be our second season with it and I was pleased with the results.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I started my Aerogarden journey a little over a week ago. Hopefully, these tips will increase my future success with this product.
@@The_IndoorGardener Started with 2 tomato plants and some herbs. Unfortunately, I didn’t see this video beforehand so I put something in all the slots. Everything has already sprouted so I don’t want to take something out. Or should I?
@@KJ-gv8bl You could transplant some to soil if you want (I have a video on that). Or you could see how it goes and stay on top of pruning. It’s all a learning experience and you can always do it a bit different next time! Keep me posted on how it goes!
I have a VERY valuable tip: get the tiniest expanded clay pebbles you can find or if you already have a large bag of them sift or hand sort all the tiny ones you need to fill the grow basket and transplant rooted seedlings into these style gardens instead of using the expensive grow sponges. Use aluminum foil to prevent light entering. I will NEVER get ripped off on sponges again!
Go get the 1/2 pipe insulation at home depot looks like a pool noodle they are black and cut them to fit the hole they work perfect also seals the light completely out and they have a hole to fit the seedling and reusable works amazing $1.78 for 6 feet of it.
@@slicktmi Great idea! I`ve simply put the roots of a seedling in the basket and crimped foil around the top to hold it. My last sponges killed the seeds with mold...wasted 12 of them.
@baneverything5580 yeah i had that same problem with the peat pods they come with i just start the seeds in coco coir or vermiculite and pop them in the foams and good to go 👍
You can reset the time your light turns on... press and hold the light button for I think 7 or 8 seconds...and it'll Flash like 3 times and that's its reset turn on time. I have done this for my smaller units when power outages occurred.
i just ended up starting over 2 of them , but kept one of my more successful pepper plants. im going to keep it more simple this time more herbs , 1 tomato 1 sweet pepper and the jalepeno pepper plant i've had , and more lettuce and basil.
LOVE THIS VIDEO. Really good points that I agree I would have loved to know all these before I went shopping. You are helping so many people with your videos. Great content!
Glad it was helpful! I actually just bought myself the Bounty Elite. I am going to do some videos on it very soon! I am very excited to add it to my collection
i finally bought the harvest. i always wanted to try it out. i just want to grow lettuce and greens because im tired of buying them in the store and days later the kale or what ever i get and it goes bad. should be getting it soon and cant wait to start growing.
@ its always a hit and miss with the seeds like growing in dirt. If you get the 24in model and everything grows great. The kale does get tall and hit the lights if you don’t eat it fast. My favorite is bok choi. Right now im on my best batch. Its on 140 days of growing, and great leafs. Just keep it trimmed good. Mixed greens to good too.
@@tallicafan85Thanks! I guess so long as I harvest before it gets too tall, I should be fine. Awesome job with your bok choy! That’s a really long “growing season”!
@ its definitely worth getting. I like growing indoors compared to outside. Grows fast and dont got worry about afids attacks and wasting a box of greens.
I saw a one star review left by a complete loon who was angry because the garden didn`t produce dwarf tomatoes in 14 days. I swear to God people are DANGEROUS nowadays!
The Pod replacement policy discouraged me from even using it. They want dates of purchase, manufacturing codes, make, model, and serial number of your unit (which is really fun to find when it's on the bottom and the reservoir is full of water!!) I've had many problems with their pods either not germinating or growing mold! It appears they are very time-sensitive, so I wouldn't stock up on Pods figuring you can use them next year bc they probably won't be viable. So, instead, I buy quality seeds and plant my own Pods. If one doesn't germinate, I can easily replace it with none of the hassles Aerogarden puts you through.
These are really great points. I do wonder if they give the pre seeded pods just for the learning experience. I also learned REALLY fast not to fill all the holes just by using all of those pods. But cost per hole doesn't really seem to make the farms very cost effective if you can only do one to two large plants. We haven't invested in the farm but have about 15 bounties and they are all going with various things. The cabbage is the coolest, but the broccoli has been awesome. We like to use the lights as morning night lights. They come on just before we wake up and so it gives some light in the kitchen without having to use the overhead. We also just turn off the one in the living space at night so it isn't disturbing anyone at bedtime. But yes, they are hella bright. One thing to note, is many people bought them, tried them, and likely failed because of the too many pods at once issue. There are lots of barely used Aerogardens on eBay and local marketplaces for good prices. Try a gently used one first.
Great channel name! I haven’t really played around with brassicas too much in my systems yet. About to try a “dwarf” cauliflower in my Family Rise Garden very soon. Honestly I have never been lucky enough to find any cheap AeroGardens! I’m hoping to find a Farm 12XL!!!!
@@The_IndoorGardener If you do try broccoli, I used aspabroc seeds, I think they are a smaller variant, they are not too big. I have four in a bounty, three would be better just for water management. Took me a while to come up with a name, I'm happy with it. My channel is still really new.
Wonderfully helpful. I got my first aero today. I have glaucoma so I checked out LED light on google. Be careful not to look directly at the light. Look up LED on google before using. Place the unit down low so you’re not accidentally looking at the light. Other than that, I’m looking forward to growing as long as I’m careful. Thank you for this great video!
Excellent video. I just started with two Harvest Slims that I got on sales. Will also experiment with the Kratky method, and I have a conventional grow room in the basement. Hoping to have enough time this winter to experiment. I am in northern Connecticut, so adding indoor gardening to conventional outdoor growing makes sense. Subscribed!
Yay Karline! Thanks so much for the kind words. I wish we had the AeroGarden sales you guys have in the US! The darn things never seem to go on sale in Canada. I love being able to grow food year round, especially with the rising food prices it’s nice to be able to supplement with homegrown food.
Cal-Mag. My daughter was growing tomatoes outside in her garden and they had blossom-end rot and I added the Cal-mag and her next group of tomatoes and they ended up being great. Follow the instructions on the label and I watered them with the Cal-mag every two weeks and got great results. I plan to follow the same procedure this year as well. Good info on the Aerogarden. I'm looking at Qt. Jars this year as well as the one aerogarden. I will also be planting on my patio to explore herbs in a strawberry tower.
We have 2 Harvest Elite's, I keep one of them with 6 Cilantro plants year round. We love fresh Cilantro. I start all my Bell pepper plants in them for my outside Garden. Note,,, if you have cats and do Bell peppers, you might have to make a card board shell to put around the plants. My silly Cat loves the new Bell pepper plants and will eat them down to the stem. Just got my Pepper plants in the garden outside so I am fixing to try doing some flowers in the one that does not have Cilantro. Also started and planted outside 4 Basil plants..
@@mel999. Honestly, the cat's only messed with it when I had Bell peppers. I always have Cilantro going, and right now have mint and Thime and they don't bother it..
@@The_IndoorGardener You're certainly welcome. I'm currently in between. I started some tomatoes and cucumbers in my Bounty, recently transferred to my raised beds and will soon be planting herbs. I learned of the recent amazing sale at AeroGarden and just took delivery of a Farm 24XL ($325). I was planning to grow strawberries (dry root) and roma tomatoes but after research, apparently yield is low on strawberries and roma tomatoes apparently don't like AeroGardens very much so I'm working on a plan B.
Good heads-up! Consumer Reports tested 4 home gardens and their favourite was the Aerogarden 360. Sure love to have one! The next cold winter months will be so miserably long!
Thank you so much for the insight. I love growing fresh herbs and plants so I don’t need the store every week. I wanted a garden that would pay me back but lost on how these work and what’s best ❤
@@The_IndoorGardener I’m also allergic to water mold and the store sometimes has herbs next to rotting veggies or fruit. I’ll break out in hives from head to toe and have issues breathing and nausea after eating them. So fresh herbs are healthier for me than risking it at the store. It’s like roulette every time I buy anything produce at the store. Even after washing it when I get home.
Thank you fro thsi video. I just received mine tonight and set it up. I was wondering about the light. And when it turns off. I have the Harvest slim 6 pods. . A first timer lol.
Most AeroGarden lights are on for 16 hours and off for 8. The elite and farm models do allow for you to do more custom times. What are you most excited to grow?
Thank you. I most excited to grow my on salads I'm a salad lover 😋 baby lettuce kale, green onions, cilantro, cucumbers, scallion's, tomato for my honey. I'm not, a big tomato fan 😂 strawberries some fruits in the smaller side eventually. I know I'll have to do some more investing
Thanks for the video! I have the Harvest with 6 holes, and used the herb pre-seeded pods. Since it wasn't in the booklet I assumed it'd be fine to grow all the herbs together. If they weren't already sprouting I'd just switch them. Great video!
Love the review but I've heard there's some trouble at Aerogarden and they're closing shop!? Anyone good alternative to suggest now? I something with a good customer support, reliable plants, etc.
Hi Kathy, I tend to clean mine after I finish a harvest and I just top up the water as I go. Some people clean more often and do more water changes. I like to test my water and then make adjustments as necessary.
@The Indoor Gardener that's good to know...the idea of cleaning often was definitely not something I was drawn too...I'm borrowing a small six pod hydroponic machine for a try out. Soil gardening was never so complicated, I'm happy I can see first if it's for me. Thanks for your reply
Very helpful information. Thank you! The comparison sheet is excellent and something I was looking for. I still don’t know what model I will buy from what manufacturer.
Great question. They help to reduce the amount of light that the nutrient solution is exposed to. If too much light gets in then you can end up with algae. So it is a good idea to use them. Hope that helps
Would love to ask - from anyone reading! - about tips for growing herbs that would normally grow on a wider area? Like, parsley, coriander. I’m planning on some kind of small/easy hydroponic system, but I’m concerned that even if I get good growth, the first time I want to use a little bunch of these herbs it’s going to be all gone! Those pods/grow spots seem really narrow.
Big Smile Thanks so much ! Yes I am feeling very much “overwhelmed and confused” ! I have the aero elite harvest model and my cat just ate my dill seedling 🌱 I sent away for a safe cat barrier but I would think they would have a lot better instruction guide . Thankfully I found you ! 🌸👱🏼♀️🌸
Thanks so much Natasha! Cats do like to snack on seedlings!! I have all my systems in a room and I keep the door shut or they would eat them all!!! Other than the cat eaten dill what else are you growing?
@@The_IndoorGardener 🌿 Basil -Mint - and heirloom cherry tomatoes. I just found your vids . So I am catching up . I am 13 days into my first garden . Thanks 🙏 Sweets for your quick response! 🌸👱🏼♀️🌸
Do you recommend "transplanting" the yield to a pot? My basils are doing great, so much so that they keep growing, so I wonder if I can keep them on the side while starting another yield.
Hi Gabriela, You definitely can transplant the basil to soil. I have a video on how I do it. Or you can leave it in and give a a good trim. Up to you but basil can definitely get big! How to TRANSPLANT Aerogarden Herbs and Vegetables | Growing food in small spaces ua-cam.com/video/xLlLCHlLbLw/v-deo.html
The Grow Anything pods are your best bet, if you have a pod that doesn’t germinate then you could put your own seeds in that but you can’t reuse a pod after it has been grown in.
Hi Tina, Good chance they could be fungus gnats. I love the yellow sticky traps to deal with the issue once it happens (I just keep them up all the time). Typically they come in from outside, but possibly they could come in via eggs on the plant pods. 😞 So the yellow sticky traps are my best solution and also quarantining any new houseplants you bring in.
no they are not "organic" but youll be fine. all the food in your fridge was grown with lab made nutes. even "organic" food uses questionable items these days due to over farming.
I do have a question that I can't seem to find an answer to. I 'm hoping you can help me. The aerogarden lights are preprogrammed to come on and off depending on your choice of pods. I grown seeds before and they don't require light to germinate and generally require darkness to sprout. Should I shut off the light until I see them sprout or doesn't it matter in a hydroponic system?
THANK YOU! 'Height'! Who'd a thunk? Subscribed. In Arizona, so am researching indoors and low-light - so what are my options? Initially just want to grow 'something' hydroponically to watch it do its thing. 2nd or 3rd generation, I'll actually grow something 'useful'... I don't know... radishes? Thank you again.
I have only tried the AeroGarden pods in my AeroGardens. I am currently using the LetPot with the pods it came with and my micro tomatoes are growing fine. But I haven't tried any other ones so I can't offer much more info than that sorry.
Any old small oscillating fan will do, no need for anything fancy. Keep it on low as you just want to simulate a gentle breeze to stimulate strong stem growth and aid with air circulation.
I planted basil celantro and sage. Nothing sprouted in weeks except one celantro. Do I have to get new pods or can I reuse the same ones that were duds.
Does the bounty basic let you set your own light schedule? I'm trying to use mine to clone/root plants and need to be able to have it on 24hrs and 12on/12off when needed
There are quite a few bounty models…I am pretty sure any of the ones with the screens (Harvest and Bounty Elites + Farms) let you set your own schedule. The sprout and the more basic harvest and bounty I think they are mostly the 16 on/8 off mode. Probably best to check on their site for the exact model you are looking at getting to be sure.
Sometimes it’s easier to sprout seeds on a paper towel and then move them to the pod. - Spray a paper towel until moist. - place seeds on top of the paper towel. - place moist (not wet) paper towel in a plastic bag - place plastic bag in a warm area (some put it on top of the lights) I find this method is far better for sprouting. Once the plants have sprouted, you can drop them into the pods. If the seedlings get too big, you can slice one side of the pod and insert the plant into it from there.
Hi Jennifer, I get some from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds they have the orange hat tomato, tom thumb peas, dwarf Siberian kale, tiny hedou bok choy and a few others.
I watched this 5 weeks ago, and am now on my 3rd lettuce harvest. :) My question today is about cherry tomatoes. I remember that you mentioned the heirloom varieties you grew in one video, but I can't seem to find it. Would you mind telling me here?
Amazing Liz! So happy the video was helpful and that your are harvesting food you grew! It’s such an awesome feeling :) I love the Orange Hat tomatoes from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds…they are much smaller plants that the Aerogarden ones and they give a decent amount of tomatoes too. if you are looking for other dwarf varieties I like check out my video on growing a bunch of them! ua-cam.com/video/ee0xJUk2eZc/v-deo.html
For Tomatoes I grew Tiny Tim seeds it was the best grow every cherry size tomatoes, it's perfect for the Areogarden. I'm just getting ready to do it again, next time I want to try Micro Tom seeds. Seeds catalogs carry these seeds.
ive been asking so many questions about my sprouts, but the website doesnt have any answers. my herb sprouts are new and have some browning on the edges and im very concerned that if i do a rinse and refil to early ill hurt the baby sprouts. i did put all 6 herbs in my harvest slim, im just hoping it will still be okay and i wont have to throw any away. i am desperate for answers as i dont want my herb sprouts to die. ive looked it up and it said to rinse and refill. i was thinking of doing it as i think the cause might be i added in plant food to early- im not sure though and i want to fix the problem asap
Did you ever compare the Nutrients values of growing Plants using the Aero Garden system versus growing plants outside in Natural enriched soil? Some say you would get more nutrients in growing in soil (Like 80% more) compared in growing with Aero Garden. Is there a way to fix this difference by adding more nutrients or minerals to the water?🤔 ❤ 👍 👁
I love a good experiment and I may try growing two plants in the aerogarden vs soil now! I am not sure how you would test the nutrient differences but I could definitely test the difference between how they grow and how they taste. In terms of nutrients more isn’t necessarily better. I would just stick with the recommended amount personally. Too much could burn the plants or cause other imbalances. Hope that helps and thanks for the experiment/video idea!
Oh, one of my friends that come from Quebec (That has many books of a Science and contacts mentioned that there is a difference in the amount of nutrients of about 80%). Now, i think that could affect the Size and taste of the plants. Peronnaly i wnated to do some test using Ormus mixed in with plants Food Solution mix.
I’ve actually seen information (possibly opinion vs science) that hydroponics gives you MORE nutrients because they sit in the nutrients the entire time.
I was thinking of making Ormus and using that mixture to improve drastically the nutrient content and experiment using it. Some alchemist and plants growers on UA-cam said it made awesome effect and he also creates this mixture.
Newbie looking to buy my first Aerogarden - wanting to get a Harvest Elite to only grow herbs in my kitchen. Is the slim better than the square one for herbs? Should I plant them all at once when only growing herbs? Any tips appreciated - Thanks.
Hi Jason, Personally I like the slim as I feel it gives them more space! Depending on what herbs you want to grow would depend on how many to plant. I never recommend planting all the holes. If you are going to use all the things you plant very frequently or will prune heavily then it may be ok. Cilantro, dill and basil get quite big so I like to give them more space. Thyme is a nice lower one to grow in between. But it’s all about trying and seeing what works best for you. There isn’t a right a wrong really, just different ways of doing things! Hope that helps and let me know if you have any questions
@@The_IndoorGardener Thanks very much for replying so quickly - excited to get started but I just couldn't decide which would be best - I will definitely go with the slim!
My herbs aren't growing at all, I agree the company doesn't have good support in growing. I've been looking through their website for tips (as directed by customer service) no luck so far
Have you tried Foliage Pro from Dyna-Gro? Ive heard from some knowledgeable people that it has the perfect ratio of nutrients for most plants, not just leafy plants. And most plants can grow in foliage pro from start to finish. (This is from people growing in bark-based soilless potting mix with no nutrients added than Osmocote) It has twice the calcium that the MG aerogarden food. I just want to hear from other people that have used it in hydro and how it went.
These things are SO bad for the environment! All of the plastic supporting big oil, hydrocarbons, waste products from the pods, electrical use instead of the sun etc... Just gross. American consumerism at it's finest!@ yuck, The K cup of gardening
Ohhh Kiri. Please warn people that these things are ADDICTIVE! Get the biggest one you can afford, because trust me, you’re gonna want it!
Yeah I totally should! My grow room is getting full and I am still looking at new systems 😜
This can be true. Bought one for my wife and I became addicted. Bought another when they went on sale 50%, then bought two more. Running four of them right now. No convinced I won’t buy more, and more, and . . .
@@markregan6464 I still have some in boxes that I need to set up 🤦🏼♀️
I'm so ready to have greens IN MY HOUSE!
I am “plant sitting” for a friend. She brought her Aero Garden to my home and I am, like you said, addicted. I am thinking about getting my own Aero Garden.
Notes: Most important - Grow height because that can impede plants you can grow. Don’t use all the holes. Cover holes you are not using to reduce mold. Use dwarf plants. Get small fan for air circulation. Get cal-mag.
What do you cover the holes with?
Great tips, luckily I think I ordered the right one. But glad to hear from you I shouldn’t fill all the holes I had no idea.
Exciting! Is this your first hydroponic system?
Long time Aerogardener here! Excellent video - this is pretty much the same info that I tell everyone who wants to get into it. And I agree that all their products are generally good, but there are substitutes that are perfectly acceptable. I love my little gardens! Happy Gardening!
Thanks so much! Love encouraging other people to grow indoors (and outdoors)!
I ended up getting an iDoo instead of the AeroGarden. I also use their fertilizer. This will be our second season with it and I was pleased with the results.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I started my Aerogarden journey a little over a week ago. Hopefully, these tips will increase my future success with this product.
How exciting!!!! What are the first things you are growing? If you have any questions let me know and I will do my best to answer them
@@The_IndoorGardener Started with 2 tomato plants and some herbs. Unfortunately, I didn’t see this video beforehand so I put something in all the slots. Everything has already sprouted so I don’t want to take something out. Or should I?
I really want the tomatoes- so if need be I can sacrifice one or two of the herbs plants. What do you think?
@@KJ-gv8bl You could transplant some to soil if you want (I have a video on that). Or you could see how it goes and stay on top of pruning. It’s all a learning experience and you can always do it a bit different next time! Keep me posted on how it goes!
I have a VERY valuable tip: get the tiniest expanded clay pebbles you can find or if you already have a large bag of them sift or hand sort all the tiny ones you need to fill the grow basket and transplant rooted seedlings into these style gardens instead of using the expensive grow sponges. Use aluminum foil to prevent light entering. I will NEVER get ripped off on sponges again!
Go get the 1/2 pipe insulation at home depot looks like a pool noodle they are black and cut them to fit the hole they work perfect also seals the light completely out and they have a hole to fit the seedling and reusable works amazing $1.78 for 6 feet of it.
@@slicktmi Great idea! I`ve simply put the roots of a seedling in the basket and crimped foil around the top to hold it. My last sponges killed the seeds with mold...wasted 12 of them.
@baneverything5580 yeah i had that same problem with the peat pods they come with i just start the seeds in coco coir or vermiculite and pop them in the foams and good to go 👍
You can reset the time your light turns on... press and hold the light button for I think 7 or 8 seconds...and it'll Flash like 3 times and that's its reset turn on time. I have done this for my smaller units when power outages occurred.
Yup 100% I missed mentioning that, thanks for calling that out :)
i just ended up starting over 2 of them , but kept one of my more successful pepper plants. im going to keep it more simple this time more herbs , 1 tomato 1 sweet pepper and the jalepeno pepper plant i've had , and more lettuce and basil.
It’s exciting to grow all the things but I usually find I am happiest when I keep it simple!
LOVE THIS VIDEO. Really good points that I agree I would have loved to know all these before I went shopping. You are helping so many people with your videos. Great content!
Thanks Jen! 💕
Super helpful overview and very practical tips, thanks!
Appreciate you watching and thank you for the kind comments!
Aerogarden should be paying you for this! They are definitely remiss in not giving customers more information.
Awe thanks! Glad it was helpful! Happy growing 🌱
Can’t wait for winter seed hauls!
I’m excitedly waiting for the full Baker Creek 2023 seed catalogue to ship!
So glad I found your video. I'm thinking of investing in a Bounty Elite, but have no experience. Some great tips and advice.
Glad it was helpful! I actually just bought myself the Bounty Elite. I am going to do some videos on it very soon! I am very excited to add it to my collection
i finally bought the harvest. i always wanted to try it out. i just want to grow lettuce and greens because im tired of buying them in the store and days later the kale or what ever i get and it goes bad. should be getting it soon and cant wait to start growing.
So exciting! Herbs are another great thing to grow rather than buying them from the store.
Does the kale get too big for the Aerogarden? I want to grow greens just like you but so wondered about the big ones like kale, chard or collards.
@ its always a hit and miss with the seeds like growing in dirt. If you get the 24in model and everything grows great. The kale does get tall and hit the lights if you don’t eat it fast. My favorite is bok choi. Right now im on my best batch. Its on 140 days of growing, and great leafs. Just keep it trimmed good. Mixed greens to good too.
@@tallicafan85Thanks! I guess so long as I harvest before it gets too tall, I should be fine. Awesome job with your bok choy! That’s a really long “growing season”!
@ its definitely worth getting. I like growing indoors compared to outside. Grows fast and dont got worry about afids attacks and wasting a box of greens.
I saw a one star review left by a complete loon who was angry because the garden didn`t produce dwarf tomatoes in 14 days. I swear to God people are DANGEROUS nowadays!
How long does it take? I'll go ask Google 😆 it's used to my dumb questions
@@AuntLALA It can take a couple of months or more to get ripe tomatoes from a seed.
Just bought my wife her first unit. Very informative. From house plants at christmas to herb garden for mothers day
Love it!
The Pod replacement policy discouraged me from even using it. They want dates of purchase, manufacturing codes, make, model, and serial number of your unit (which is really fun to find when it's on the bottom and the reservoir is full of water!!) I've had many problems with their pods either not germinating or growing mold! It appears they are very time-sensitive, so I wouldn't stock up on Pods figuring you can use them next year bc they probably won't be viable. So, instead, I buy quality seeds and plant my own Pods. If one doesn't germinate, I can easily replace it with none of the hassles Aerogarden puts you through.
I only ever get the grow anything pods (in big bags), I just prefer growing my own seeds anyway :)
Nice hints and tips for any hydroponic kits.
Thanks so much!
This video helped me make my decision. Thanks!
So glad it was helpful!
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Great information 👍
Thank you so much for this video!
So glad it was helpful! It’s always nice to have positive comments
These are really great points. I do wonder if they give the pre seeded pods just for the learning experience. I also learned REALLY fast not to fill all the holes just by using all of those pods. But cost per hole doesn't really seem to make the farms very cost effective if you can only do one to two large plants. We haven't invested in the farm but have about 15 bounties and they are all going with various things. The cabbage is the coolest, but the broccoli has been awesome.
We like to use the lights as morning night lights. They come on just before we wake up and so it gives some light in the kitchen without having to use the overhead. We also just turn off the one in the living space at night so it isn't disturbing anyone at bedtime. But yes, they are hella bright.
One thing to note, is many people bought them, tried them, and likely failed because of the too many pods at once issue. There are lots of barely used Aerogardens on eBay and local marketplaces for good prices. Try a gently used one first.
Great channel name! I haven’t really played around with brassicas too much in my systems yet. About to try a “dwarf” cauliflower in my Family Rise Garden very soon. Honestly I have never been lucky enough to find any cheap AeroGardens! I’m hoping to find a Farm 12XL!!!!
@@The_IndoorGardener If you do try broccoli, I used aspabroc seeds, I think they are a smaller variant, they are not too big. I have four in a bounty, three would be better just for water management. Took me a while to come up with a name, I'm happy with it. My channel is still really new.
Wonderfully helpful. I got my first aero today. I have glaucoma so I checked out LED light on google. Be careful not to look directly at the light. Look up LED on google before using. Place the unit down low so you’re not accidentally looking at the light. Other than that, I’m looking forward to growing as long as I’m careful. Thank you for this great video!
Yes you can buy preseeded pods from aero garden.
Excellent video. I just started with two Harvest Slims that I got on sales. Will also experiment with the Kratky method, and I have a conventional grow room in the basement. Hoping to have enough time this winter to experiment. I am in northern Connecticut, so adding indoor gardening to conventional outdoor growing makes sense. Subscribed!
Yay Karline! Thanks so much for the kind words. I wish we had the AeroGarden sales you guys have in the US! The darn things never seem to go on sale in Canada. I love being able to grow food year round, especially with the rising food prices it’s nice to be able to supplement with homegrown food.
They are great Gardens to have fun to grow your own save money in the long run too
Cal-Mag. My daughter was growing tomatoes outside in her garden and they had blossom-end rot and I added the Cal-mag and her next group of tomatoes and they ended up being great. Follow the instructions on the label and I watered them with the Cal-mag every two weeks and got great results. I plan to follow the same procedure this year as well. Good info on the Aerogarden. I'm looking at Qt. Jars this year as well as the one aerogarden. I will also be planting on my patio to explore herbs in a strawberry tower.
Thanks for the info. I have 2 six hole ones...lettuce and tomatoes are all I've tried so far!
That’s a great start Chad! If you like basil I find it grows AMAZING hydroponically!
Good video, thank you. Very useful info.
So glad you found it helpful
We have 2 Harvest Elite's, I keep one of them with 6 Cilantro plants year round. We love fresh Cilantro. I start all my Bell pepper plants in them for my outside Garden. Note,,, if you have cats and do Bell peppers, you might have to make a card board shell to put around the plants. My silly Cat loves the new Bell pepper plants and will eat them down to the stem. Just got my Pepper plants in the garden outside so I am fixing to try doing some flowers in the one that does not have Cilantro. Also started and planted outside 4 Basil plants..
All I'm thinking during my research for hydroponic gardens is how am i gonna control my cat 🤣
@@mel999. Honestly, the cat's only messed with it when I had Bell peppers. I always have Cilantro going, and right now have mint and Thime and they don't bother it..
Thanks for putting this video out. It's super useful
Thanks Breon! Glad you found it helpful, happy growing!
Nice. I wish this video was available before my first aerogarden purchase a few years ago.
Thanks so much Stan! What are you growing now?
@@The_IndoorGardener You're certainly welcome. I'm currently in between. I started some tomatoes and cucumbers in my Bounty, recently transferred to my raised beds and will soon be planting herbs. I learned of the recent amazing sale at AeroGarden and just took delivery of a Farm 24XL ($325). I was planning to grow strawberries (dry root) and roma tomatoes but after research, apparently yield is low on strawberries and roma tomatoes apparently don't like AeroGardens very much so I'm working on a plan B.
@@StanDiego I saw they had an awesome sale but they stopped shipping to Canada so none for me 😭
@@The_IndoorGardener 😞
Phew i just got a 20 pod with 25" height. For $60. I could not decide what to get. It was overwhelming. But i def want to do tomatoes
Awesome! Happy tomato growing! 🍅
Good heads-up!
Consumer Reports tested 4 home gardens and their favourite was the Aerogarden 360. Sure love to have one! The next cold winter months will be so miserably long!
They were $50 on Amazon recently, got 2 and returning one since I ordered some harvest xl's
Informative thank you!
Awesome! Happy growing! 🌱
Amazing introduction video, thank you so much!
So glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the insight. I love growing fresh herbs and plants so I don’t need the store every week. I wanted a garden that would pay me back but lost on how these work and what’s best ❤
You are so welcome! Herbs and lettuce are great things to grow to cut down on the grocery list...plus they taste better when you grow them yourself!
@@The_IndoorGardener I’m also allergic to water mold and the store sometimes has herbs next to rotting veggies or fruit. I’ll break out in hives from head to toe and have issues breathing and nausea after eating them. So fresh herbs are healthier for me than risking it at the store. It’s like roulette every time I buy anything produce at the store. Even after washing it when I get home.
@@The_IndoorGardener do I use regular tap or distilled water in the tank?
Thank you fro thsi video. I just received mine tonight and set it up. I was wondering about the light. And when it turns off. I have the Harvest slim 6 pods. . A first timer lol.
Most AeroGarden lights are on for 16 hours and off for 8. The elite and farm models do allow for you to do more custom times. What are you most excited to grow?
Thank you. I most excited to grow my on salads I'm a salad lover 😋 baby lettuce kale, green onions, cilantro, cucumbers, scallion's, tomato for my honey. I'm not, a big tomato fan 😂 strawberries some fruits in the smaller side eventually. I know I'll have to do some more investing
@@crystaluncharted8366 Love the enthusiasm! It’s so rewarding feeding yourself and your family from food you grew yourself!
Thanks for the video! I have the Harvest with 6 holes, and used the herb pre-seeded pods. Since it wasn't in the booklet I assumed it'd be fine to grow all the herbs together. If they weren't already sprouting I'd just switch them. Great video!
Glad I could help! Just keep an eye on them and you will have to stay on top of pruning but you should still get a great harvest!
Love the review but I've heard there's some trouble at Aerogarden and they're closing shop!? Anyone good alternative to suggest now? I something with a good customer support, reliable plants, etc.
I love Rise Gardens, honestly if I could only have one system it would be that one.
How often do you have to clean and do you change the water too every 2 weeks ??? lots of work I see
Hi Kathy, I tend to clean mine after I finish a harvest and I just top up the water as I go. Some people clean more often and do more water changes. I like to test my water and then make adjustments as necessary.
@The Indoor Gardener that's good to know...the idea of cleaning often was definitely not something I was drawn too...I'm borrowing a small six pod hydroponic machine for a try out. Soil gardening was never so complicated, I'm happy I can see first if it's for me. Thanks for your reply
Great video, thank you 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can you use this for seed starting only using your own soil?
You need to use the pods in the systems, they don’t use any soil. But you can start seeds in them and move them to soil later
Ty for all the info most appreciated 🤗
Thanks for all of the important information.
Hi Larry, Glad you found it helpful!! Do you have an AeroGarden yet?
thank you for the info
Glad it was helpful
Very helpful information. Thank you! The comparison sheet is excellent and something I was looking for. I still don’t know what model I will buy from what manufacturer.
Hi Sabina, I’m so glad the chart was helpful! It’s nice seeing all the info in one place. They are addictive (in the best way) just to warn you!
If the herbs are leaning over or laying flat should we use stakes to keep them upright?
Wow, this was very helpful. Thank you. 🙏
Glad you found it helpful! Happy growing
Can the plants be started in the areo garden and then transplanted out out doors when conditions are favorable?
Yes absolutely! I did a video on that very thing
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Excellent video - thank YOU! 🌹🌱🌼
Do you have to use those sticky green plant covers?
Great question. They help to reduce the amount of light that the nutrient solution is exposed to. If too much light gets in then you can end up with algae. So it is a good idea to use them. Hope that helps
Can you put the sponge in the ground? After your seedlings come up?
Yes you can. I’ve done it many times
Would love to ask - from anyone reading! - about tips for growing herbs that would normally grow on a wider area? Like, parsley, coriander. I’m planning on some kind of small/easy hydroponic system, but I’m concerned that even if I get good growth, the first time I want to use a little bunch of these herbs it’s going to be all gone! Those pods/grow spots seem really narrow.
What type of plant do I need to get?
Big Smile
Thanks so much ! Yes I am feeling very much “overwhelmed and confused” !
I have the aero elite harvest model and my cat just ate my dill seedling 🌱
I sent away for a safe cat barrier but I would think they would have a lot better instruction guide .
Thankfully I found you !
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Thanks so much Natasha! Cats do like to snack on seedlings!! I have all my systems in a room and I keep the door shut or they would eat them all!!! Other than the cat eaten dill what else are you growing?
@@The_IndoorGardener
🌿 Basil -Mint - and heirloom cherry tomatoes. I just found your vids . So I am catching up . I am 13 days into my first garden .
Thanks 🙏 Sweets for your quick response!
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@@NatashaRobinson412 Let me know if you have any questions and happy growing!
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Thanks sweets 🍬 I certainly will .
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Do you recommend "transplanting" the yield to a pot? My basils are doing great, so much so that they keep growing, so I wonder if I can keep them on the side while starting another yield.
Hi Gabriela, You definitely can transplant the basil to soil. I have a video on how I do it. Or you can leave it in and give a a good trim. Up to you but basil can definitely get big!
How to TRANSPLANT Aerogarden Herbs and Vegetables | Growing food in small spaces
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Do we need a Grow Anything kit to use our own seeds, or can we reuse seed pods that come with the unit that have been used up?
The Grow Anything pods are your best bet, if you have a pod that doesn’t germinate then you could put your own seeds in that but you can’t reuse a pod after it has been grown in.
Love your videos!
Yay! Thanks so much!
Hi. I’ve had problems with fruit flies. Do you have any suggestions how to prevent that? Thank you.
Hi Tina, Good chance they could be fungus gnats. I love the yellow sticky traps to deal with the issue once it happens (I just keep them up all the time). Typically they come in from outside, but possibly they could come in via eggs on the plant pods. 😞 So the yellow sticky traps are my best solution and also quarantining any new houseplants you bring in.
What about nutrients? Are they organic or lab made?
no they are not "organic" but youll be fine. all the food in your fridge was grown with lab made nutes. even "organic" food uses questionable items these days due to over farming.
I do have a question that I can't seem to find an answer to. I 'm hoping you can help me. The aerogarden lights are preprogrammed to come on and off depending on your choice of pods. I grown seeds before and they don't require light to germinate and generally require darkness to sprout. Should I shut off the light until I see them sprout or doesn't it matter in a hydroponic system?
THANK YOU! 'Height'! Who'd a thunk? Subscribed. In Arizona, so am researching indoors and low-light - so what are my options? Initially just want to grow 'something' hydroponically to watch it do its thing. 2nd or 3rd generation, I'll actually grow something 'useful'... I don't know... radishes? Thank you again.
No replacement lights for any models available at this time. When I bought they said they did, now all have disappeared.
Can you place it near a stove top or is it dangerous because of the gas and plants like oxygen
Will the pods from other companies work as well as the aero garden pods?
I have only tried the AeroGarden pods in my AeroGardens. I am currently using the LetPot with the pods it came with and my micro tomatoes are growing fine. But I haven't tried any other ones so I can't offer much more info than that sorry.
I have 2 Harvest XL , what kind of fan do I get?
Any old small oscillating fan will do, no need for anything fancy. Keep it on low as you just want to simulate a gentle breeze to stimulate strong stem growth and aid with air circulation.
I planted basil celantro and sage. Nothing sprouted in weeks except one celantro. Do I have to get new pods or can I reuse the same ones that were duds.
you can reuse all pods just tear off the roots and rinse if you grew on them before.
Just massage pollinate with your fingers, or whatever is called specifically. For plants that actually need it.
Does the bounty basic let you set your own light schedule? I'm trying to use mine to clone/root plants and need to be able to have it on 24hrs and 12on/12off when needed
There are quite a few bounty models…I am pretty sure any of the ones with the screens (Harvest and Bounty Elites + Farms) let you set your own schedule. The sprout and the more basic harvest and bounty I think they are mostly the 16 on/8 off mode. Probably best to check on their site for the exact model you are looking at getting to be sure.
Thank you !
Happy it helped
How does everyone feel about the fact that Aerogarden is shutting down?
For me it’s sad and honestly I’m shocked. They were the OG!
I’m having trouble getting seeds to germinate or grow. Water is good and seeds do fine in other media. What should I do?
What seeds are having trouble germinating? When did you plant them in your AeroGarden?
Sometimes it’s easier to sprout seeds on a paper towel and then move them to the pod.
- Spray a paper towel until moist.
- place seeds on top of the paper towel.
- place moist (not wet) paper towel in a plastic bag
- place plastic bag in a warm area (some put it on top of the lights)
I find this method is far better for sprouting. Once the plants have sprouted, you can drop them into the pods. If the seedlings get too big, you can slice one side of the pod and insert the plant into it from there.
Where do you find the dwarf seeds ? I’m interested but can’t find them 😅
Hi Jennifer, I get some from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds they have the orange hat tomato, tom thumb peas, dwarf Siberian kale, tiny hedou bok choy and a few others.
I watched this 5 weeks ago, and am now on my 3rd lettuce harvest. :) My question today is about cherry tomatoes. I remember that you mentioned the heirloom varieties you grew in one video, but I can't seem to find it. Would you mind telling me here?
Oops! Now I found it. EPIC Renee's garden seed haul.
Well, I was mistaken. Would you tell me which heirloom varieties you use in the Aerogarden?
Amazing Liz! So happy the video was helpful and that your are harvesting food you grew! It’s such an awesome feeling :) I love the Orange Hat tomatoes from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds…they are much smaller plants that the Aerogarden ones and they give a decent amount of tomatoes too. if you are looking for other dwarf varieties I like check out my video on growing a bunch of them! ua-cam.com/video/ee0xJUk2eZc/v-deo.html
@@The_IndoorGardener Thanks! I'll head over there now.
For Tomatoes I grew Tiny Tim seeds it was the best grow every cherry size tomatoes, it's perfect for the Areogarden. I'm just getting ready to do it again, next time I want to try Micro Tom seeds. Seeds catalogs carry these seeds.
ive been asking so many questions about my sprouts, but the website doesnt have any answers. my herb sprouts are new and have some browning on the edges and im very concerned that if i do a rinse and refil to early ill hurt the baby sprouts. i did put all 6 herbs in my harvest slim, im just hoping it will still be okay and i wont have to throw any away. i am desperate for answers as i dont want my herb sprouts to die. ive looked it up and it said to rinse and refill. i was thinking of doing it as i think the cause might be i added in plant food to early- im not sure though and i want to fix the problem asap
Did you ever compare the Nutrients values of growing Plants using the Aero Garden system versus growing plants outside in Natural enriched soil? Some say you would get more nutrients in growing in soil (Like 80% more) compared in growing with Aero Garden. Is there a way to fix this difference by adding more nutrients or minerals to the water?🤔 ❤ 👍 👁
I love a good experiment and I may try growing two plants in the aerogarden vs soil now! I am not sure how you would test the nutrient differences but I could definitely test the difference between how they grow and how they taste. In terms of nutrients more isn’t necessarily better. I would just stick with the recommended amount personally. Too much could burn the plants or cause other imbalances. Hope that helps and thanks for the experiment/video idea!
Oh, one of my friends that come from Quebec (That has many books of a Science and contacts mentioned that there is a difference in the amount of nutrients of about 80%). Now, i think that could affect the Size and taste of the plants. Peronnaly i wnated to do some test using Ormus mixed in with plants Food Solution mix.
I’ve actually seen information (possibly opinion vs science) that hydroponics gives you MORE nutrients because they sit in the nutrients the entire time.
I was thinking of making Ormus and using that mixture to improve drastically the nutrient content and experiment using it. Some alchemist and plants growers on UA-cam said it made awesome effect and he also creates this mixture.
Can you do a video for marijuana plant
Newbie looking to buy my first Aerogarden - wanting to get a Harvest Elite to only grow herbs in my kitchen. Is the slim better than the square one for herbs? Should I plant them all at once when only growing herbs? Any tips appreciated - Thanks.
Hi Jason, Personally I like the slim as I feel it gives them more space! Depending on what herbs you want to grow would depend on how many to plant. I never recommend planting all the holes. If you are going to use all the things you plant very frequently or will prune heavily then it may be ok. Cilantro, dill and basil get quite big so I like to give them more space. Thyme is a nice lower one to grow in between. But it’s all about trying and seeing what works best for you. There isn’t a right a wrong really, just different ways of doing things! Hope that helps and let me know if you have any questions
@@The_IndoorGardener Thanks very much for replying so quickly - excited to get started but I just couldn't decide which would be best - I will definitely go with the slim!
My herbs aren't growing at all, I agree the company doesn't have good support in growing. I've been looking through their website for tips (as directed by customer service) no luck so far
I appreciate your comments but the instruction booklet that comes with them and their website as well talks about the planting situation...
Fair enough, just wanted to call it out as so many people just plant all the pods :)
@@The_IndoorGardener Yeah, most people don't read instructions, lol. The picture on the box is a bit misleading as well.
@@TotemoGaijin Yup 100%, plus the fact that they send you an equal amount of pods to holes!
As someone who got them secondhand, I need the information. I didn’t get the instructions.
Dam girl good vidio thank you
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much!
No replacement lights..after they burn out you gave to buy a whole new unit.
Oh wow
And how long does that take
@@rejesus7106 depending on the LED but two to three years
@@alexlytle089 oh
I was looking into getting a sprout or somthing like that to grow maybe rosemary or dill
You can call support for new lights.
Fill all the holes and prune aa you go. Don't grow plants that can't be pruned.
Not sure it’s a bad boy
amazon sells good inexpensive brands of AFFLAT just like aerogardens but like 100 dollars or less
Have you tried Foliage Pro from Dyna-Gro?
Ive heard from some knowledgeable people that it has the perfect ratio of nutrients for most plants, not just leafy plants. And most plants can grow in foliage pro from start to finish. (This is from people growing in bark-based soilless potting mix with no nutrients added than Osmocote)
It has twice the calcium that the MG aerogarden food.
I just want to hear from other people that have used it in hydro and how it went.
I appreciate you.
Thank you!
These things are SO bad for the environment! All of the plastic supporting big oil, hydrocarbons, waste products from the pods, electrical use instead of the sun etc... Just gross. American consumerism at it's finest!@ yuck, The K cup of gardening
They are "Erbs", not "Herbs". The "H" is silent.