Does An Aerogarden Actually Save You $$$?

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  • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
    @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +2

    To get your first Aerogarden Harvest, click here 👉 amzn.to/3CoGHKs
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  • @ruthhyster5807
    @ruthhyster5807 11 місяців тому +14

    While saving money is important, I am confined to a wheelchair and it is much easier to have my food grown indoors than outside. I just bought my aerogarden and setting it up.

  • @dejavu2007
    @dejavu2007 11 місяців тому +12

    I live in Pennsylvania. We have a short grow season like others. I have a harvest for herbs right now and its great for two people to have fresh herbs in our meals. We are buying the farm for spinach and tomatoes next. We both work alot of hours so these systems are what we need in life. I waste so much produce and money before i have time to eat it from buying at the store. I like that i can pick the plants little by little and enjoy food thats only been at my house.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  11 місяців тому +2

      That’s one of my favorite things too. A bag of spinach goes bad so fast in my fridge. But plants stay good for so long. I think you will love the Farm. It’s super automated

  • @explained3799
    @explained3799 Рік тому +10

    Other price factors I thought of were my precious time & gas for the car, going to the grocery store. I bought my Harvest for $73 during "prime days" and it's a pleasure to have fresh greens right here in my house. I made little treats with cream cheese & the basil from the Harvest for a lunch I attended last week and they were very well received. I copied the concept in my sunroom, building wire shelving with light strips over every level. I plant seeds in clay pots and cover them with little bowls (wedding party dept) I got from the dollar store. I put them on little plates (wedding party dept) from the dollar store and I water them once or twice a day. They are doing very well. I transplanted two basil aerogarden plants into soil and they are not doing so well. :( I am a wannabee farmer and am determined to learn to garden well.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      Great points! I find that I use the veggies more often when it’s right in front of me in the house.

  • @1boortzfan
    @1boortzfan 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for being honest.

  • @kyesniper
    @kyesniper Рік тому +34

    Realistically, I don't even care if these systems will save me money, what I care about is having a relatively stable supply of food for when I need it because here in Canada, our government is insane and doesn't like when people do things without government permission lol

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +5

      I will say that these systems are very effective in producing good quality food. One of the many reasons why I love them so much.

    • @debbiebenson8447
      @debbiebenson8447 11 місяців тому +2

      Growing in Florida (with year round climate conducive for growing) is much different than Colorado with a short 3 month growing window. Besides, it is fun!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  11 місяців тому +6

      @@debbiebenson8447it is true that we can grow year round which is such a blessing but I think it’s a misconception that we can grow anything year round. Traditional veggies from the grocery store can only be grown in our winters. Then we have to switch to tropical vegetables that can handle the intense heat and humidity.

    • @whitbywoohoo2
      @whitbywoohoo2 9 місяців тому

      Are you serious that the government gets involved with our food growing here in Canada? I think you’ve been sniffing the maple syrup!!

    • @GlennJohnson-k7c
      @GlennJohnson-k7c 4 місяці тому

      Order online food.. We order seeds for our needs from Canada

  • @Itsjstme748
    @Itsjstme748 11 місяців тому +5

    I love my AeroGardens. There are always sales on the machines. The harvest are cheap. Just have to wait for it. A lot of people buy them second hand on Facebook market place or 2nd hand stores. I’ve seen them at Sam’s as well. The farm XL 24. I got mine at $325 last May. There is a Facebook group who the lady who runs it gives us links for deals all the time. I’ll never regret buying machines and I’ll be buying more. Herbs are expensive at the store but cost very little growing it in your AG. It can also be viewed as a hobby and that’s a cheap hobby compared to a lot others.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  11 місяців тому +2

      Great suggestions. I don’t regret a single one. I’m up to 6 machines right now. One in every room 😂

  • @marilynearl6887
    @marilynearl6887 Рік тому +11

    I had a harvest in the past and I had a drawf tomato that lasted over a year and was still productive.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      That’s so cool. I grew tomatoes in mine a couple times but my hubby really dislikes the smell of tomato plants so I stopped growing them inside. 🙁

    • @marilynearl6887
      @marilynearl6887 Рік тому +1

      I’m going to experiment by starting my fall tomatoes in my rise garden and transplant out after 4 weeks

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      @@marilynearl6887 I think you will really like it!

  • @krisbrown9064
    @krisbrown9064 Рік тому +8

    I've had my farm 24XL Plus for a couple years now and the winter month tomatoes are Key... Mine got over 450 days old before I moved. I got them back out again and producing within the first two months. Is fast and very consistant. All i have to do is feed and water it. My other one is a Bounty Basic which is 2 feet high or if I iput it on a twine. Its as high as i want over the garden... I have Piri Piri pepper plants in it from my own seed collection. Mint.. Just Mint. I love these things. The quickness and health of the plants is just awesome. Only bad thing ive had a problem is the water level guage go out and a water pump go out.. only 8 bucks for a new one.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome. I’ve been having aphid issues in mine. I’m going to turn it off for a month or two and see if I can finally rid my house of those demons, lol

    • @krisbrown9064
      @krisbrown9064 Рік тому +2

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I'm in West Virginia.. I've not exerienced that problem yet. Then again theres no farming here where im at, at least. The plants are well inside away from the front door hehe. I'm just waiting to make some salsa with the Piri Piri and tomatoes. The tomatoes have produced so much and its barely 3 months old. I had to dehydrate a batch.

    • @labmitch
      @labmitch Рік тому +2

      I have a 24Xl and a Bounty elite. My Tomato plant almost took over my kitchen. I'm wondering if making it with a 3D printer would I be able to make it with a larger water base on the bottom. I was thinking of making a Fifty-Five gallon fish tank to make it into a Aquaponic system

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      @@labmitch that’s an interesting idea. If you do it, let me know how it goes.

  • @cookielocurto7075
    @cookielocurto7075 Рік тому +3

    I just started my areogarden . I can’t wait. Just having herbs and stuff for a small salad is all I really want out of it. I don’t care about the money part of it. Buying for produce for one is really wasteful, no matter how hard I try. I like the idea that I am the only one that handles my food and it hasn’t been exposed to insecticides etc.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +2

      That’s a great reason. I always think about the lettuce recalls due to bacteria and am grateful I grow my own.

  • @Ashenkaniku
    @Ashenkaniku Рік тому +4

    What a fantastic video! I picked up the harvest for $80 this prime day and want to grow herbs on my windowsill. I've been looking for videos on pruning, growing, ect. Your video of price breakdown and advice on future planting has made me feel pretty great about my purchase. Much more confident too😏

  • @bay9876
    @bay9876 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for the video and clearing up the hype on Aerogarden. Knowing where to save food money is a big plus in this over inflated economy.

  • @oreopaksun2512
    @oreopaksun2512 Рік тому +7

    You sold me, Petrina! I did pick up the Harvest during Prime Day through your link, for $50 (I had already sent one as a gift to my daughter: she and her cat just adored it). The Grow Everything Kit came with 50 each of sponges, baskets, lids, plant labels plus 6 bottles of nutrients; baskets and lids are likely to last a long long time, and sponges can be had really inexpensively, not just on Amazon but you know that knock off internet vendor that ships everything in plastic bags?
    It is so much fun! Lettuce are growing fast, idk if chards just don't like germinating in light or what, but I am having such a great time so what does not come up will be a chance to grow something new. The unit is so bright, I have all my cuttings, and a tray of microgreens taking advantage and stretching that $1.33 electricity spending! LOL And guess where my seed starting trays are going for the fall garden? Also thinking that I might use it as my seed starter for the larger fruiting tomatoes for the fall winter; our storms usually disrupt my garden scheduling, so I think this will be a great insurance that I will have starts ready when I want them. Tiny, but mighty! And if I get it fully "paid off" I will get another for Black Friday.
    Thanks for another great video, and all the leg/brainwork behind it.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +2

      Wow. The grow anything kit must have gotten a lot bigger. That’s awesome. I do the same thing as you. I huddle other plants around my aerogarden to get the benefits. All mine are being used for seed starting right now and that will continue for a couple more months. Such heathy plants this way!

    • @oreopaksun2512
      @oreopaksun2512 Рік тому +3

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a The 50 count Grow Anything Kit retails for $60, but Prime Day was less than $20; lots of knock offs available, but I just wanted the baskets to fit properly, so I "splurged" on the brand name kit. And, y'all, there were 50 of everything, I counted! Giving actual Prime Day costs so your viewers can price shop.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      Awesome deal! Great job lady

    • @oreopaksun2512
      @oreopaksun2512 Рік тому +2

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a You are pushing me into new gardening zones! Thanks

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      Love that!

  • @prettyboy54321
    @prettyboy54321 Рік тому +8

    I bought some metal shelves at Costco, LED lights, a timer, and some trays from Bootstrap farmer and grow microgreens all the time. WAY cheaper than Aerogarden and there are tons of videos on UA-cam to show you exactly what to do.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +4

      I’ve been resistant to getting an indoor grow light system set up and I’m not really sure why. I’m pretty sure it would work just as well, if not better than my aerogardens but for some reason I haven’t flipped that switch yet. Maybe one day.

    • @prettyboy54321
      @prettyboy54321 Рік тому +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a If you ever decide to go for it, there are tons of videos here on UA-cam for the right shelves and lights to buy. Reach out if you have any questions.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      @@prettyboy54321 You’re so sweet. Thank you. I might take you up on that

  • @frankporterfield8121
    @frankporterfield8121 Рік тому +5

    I agree! I'm going to wait on the hydroponics for now. Idon't have a lot of room or counterspace for anything else. Looks like a great idea.

  • @thehound2006
    @thehound2006 7 місяців тому +1

    We have 2 of the small 6 pod units and grow almost exclusively peppers and herbs year round with everything else growing in the garden during the summer. Lately the cost of herbs has skyrocketed with a few small sprigs costing between $3-$6 dollars while my biggest problem currently is using enough fast enough in normal cooking. Basil in particular grows almost out of control very quickly. Peppers are slower, but again with a single plant putting off a dozen peppers and oddly enough reproducing several times before being replaced, I'm reasonably sure both of these units would have paid for themselves in less than a year.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  7 місяців тому

      Great job. It sounds like you are making a great return on investment with your aerogardens

  • @dystoniaify
    @dystoniaify 2 місяці тому

    Where I live, people are selling the harvest and bounty for 20-30! I'm in a tiny apartment and I'm so excited to get one or two tabletop sets.

  • @dub537h
    @dub537h Рік тому +2

    I picked up the Harvest Elite Slim on sale for $60 about 3 weeks ago. I was thinking that it would be a great, easy way to teach my 4y.o. daughter about how plants grow.
    Within those 3 weeks, we already have some big lettuce growth!
    To be honest, I would have been just as happy buying the Aerogarden at full price ($100 I believe?), so I'd say a couple of these little units should be plenty for most families.
    How about other options, like a rain tower or ebb and flow setup? These are popular diy setups and they are far more cost effective than even the Aerogarden! I would be interested to see a comparison on those too!
    Great video with a lovely and knowledgeable presenter!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      Great idea. I’m looking into a few right now. Hopefully I can make that happen soon and I’ll share with you.

  • @kerrisher1097
    @kerrisher1097 5 місяців тому +1

    I started with the basic farm a few months ago and quickly realized I wanted to try growing lots of different things. I looked on Facebook market place and found a Farm 24 XL for $200! Since then I found a Harvest for $50 and a Harvest Elite Slim for $60. I’m using the Slim for herbs, the harvest for spinach, the basic farm 24 for Romaine and Toy Bok Choy, and the Farm XL for sugar snap peas and fairy tale eggplants. I also found reusable pods on Etsyas well as a bunch of other useful things for Aerogardens. Hopefully it will turn out successfully. ❤

  • @rickirizarry5079
    @rickirizarry5079 Рік тому +1

    I purchased a Tower Garden (32 plants)with grow lights and expect ROI in eighteen months. I grow lettuces and herbs year round. The main reason was to ensure a steady supply of organically grown produce at a reasonable price. Waste is nonexistent.

  • @Annette-tq2rl
    @Annette-tq2rl Рік тому +5

    Best Buy has the Farm 12XL for $249.99. I am not sure if I have enough room for anymore. Thanks for another great video.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      Wow! That’s a great price. Thanks!

    • @lauraquigley6403
      @lauraquigley6403 Рік тому

      Is that the farm she advertised on Amazon?

    • @Annette-tq2rl
      @Annette-tq2rl Рік тому

      @@lauraquigley6403 She has the 24 and Best Buy has the 12XL. This is the best deal right now for a AeroGarden.

  • @nuclearrabbit9821
    @nuclearrabbit9821 11 місяців тому +2

    I got my Harvest for $20 at a bin store when everything is the same price, the box was busted up however everything was still inside the box and it wasn’t used 👌🏻

  • @LadyDC45
    @LadyDC45 Рік тому +2

    I purchased 4 Farm 12XL when they were on sale for $124.00. Yes Aerogarden had a GREAT sale and I wish I could have gotten more but I didn't have the room.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      That was an amazing deal. Can’t wait for the next one because I have my eye on a few more.

  • @user-hz7kv6js6l
    @user-hz7kv6js6l Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing this video. I've had to buy lettuce, salad greens and tomatoes for the first time this month since January. I'm going to start lettuce and tomato seeds in August for my fall garden. I don't have the room for one of these but I like the idea.

  • @cheridefries4980
    @cheridefries4980 Рік тому +6

    So interesting! Thank you, Petrina, for presenting this in an easy to understand way. Your videos are always so great! 🌱🌱❤️

  • @BecomingMoreSelfSufficient
    @BecomingMoreSelfSufficient Рік тому +4

    Love how you break down the math on everything. Thanks so much!
    So I got started with aerogarden for the seed starting trays that come for each of the different Aerogardens!
    I am in NFl & my lettuce in my Greenstalks froze & I was tired of buying seedlings all the time!!
    I started with the Harvest & bought seed starting tray for that which was Great 23 seedlings at a time!
    ThanI watch you assemble your Christmas present & was excited to find I could grow 85 seedlings in each side!!!
    Game changer!
    I waited for sale bought Basic Farm 24 for $274!
    Watch for sale for seed starting trays! You must try one

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      I was so close to getting them this month but I restrained myself 🤣 But they are definitely on my wish list for sure. I have them for my harvest but not the farm yet. I also have a couple Letpot systems that I’ve been using for seed starting too. This time of year, I am in full seed starting mode so they are so helpful AND the return on investment is soooo good when you use them instead of transplants. Transplants are going for $5-6 a piece!

  • @DanielleHerbert-m6w
    @DanielleHerbert-m6w 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video and breakdown of prices! I feel much more confident about getting one of these units. Thank you for your help!

  • @MrZakamon
    @MrZakamon 11 місяців тому +1

    I sold my Farm Plus....I had mold, I had bugs, way too much crowding. The only thing I like about my smaller Aerogarden system is to start sprouts. The plugs are expensive! It was easy to clean compared to my larger more productive systems I have used 7 different systems. I have moved on to an Opcom Grow Wall. Doing hydroponics is a lot of work. I haven't saved any money, but I have fresh vegetables year round! For many people, may of hydroponic systems available are too expensive.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  11 місяців тому

      I’ve been thinking about getting one of those wall grow systems but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I buy the generic plugs. So much cheaper than aerogarden ones.

  • @Not_So_Weird_in_Austin
    @Not_So_Weird_in_Austin Рік тому +2

    In Austin when it's 105 in August it's the only way to get fresh lettuce

  • @CristalMermaid
    @CristalMermaid Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this video it is definitely eye opening 😮

  • @LenoreMckenzie-wx6nb
    @LenoreMckenzie-wx6nb Рік тому +2

    Excellent video. You explained everything so well . Thank you I am looking forward to watching your other videos 😊

  • @kennethcushing
    @kennethcushing Рік тому +2

    When calculating the grocery cost, did you compare the price to organic? I feel you should have, and they are more expensive that way, so it definitely matters in the calculation vs just regular store bought vegetables.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      You are correct. It would be a better savings with organic. I compared to non organic, mainly because the liquid fertilizer that comes from aerogarden isn’t organic unfortunately. Although, there are no pesticides or herbicides so it’s pretty close.

  • @TheYTPilot
    @TheYTPilot Рік тому +2

    as always; great information...........I always learn new things by watching your videos........Thank you so much. I now know about how much electricity my Farm 12xl and my Harvest elite takes.....much appreciated Petrina.

  • @kristyncooper3619
    @kristyncooper3619 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! This was extremely informative!

  • @chrisw9445
    @chrisw9445 5 місяців тому +1

    15 month ROI is quite good i would say i just got a harvest 360 for free. have seeds and pods and rockwool and nutes already. so I'm thinking this is well worth the cost of power in my case hands down! + its a fun hobby

  • @deranaomi
    @deranaomi Рік тому

    Thank you for this information. I just got an Aerogarden Harvest for my birthday (what a surprise!) and so will definitely see a return on my investment quite quickly. Already looking at how to reuse the pods so this was very helpful.

  • @rickdavid1795
    @rickdavid1795 5 місяців тому +2

    I have the Bounty Elite.
    I will have fresh tomatoes and peppers this winter.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  5 місяців тому +1

      Nice! That’s the best

    • @rainerrain9689
      @rainerrain9689 25 днів тому +1

      How did your tomatoes come out ?

    • @rickdavid1795
      @rickdavid1795 25 днів тому +1

      @@rainerrain9689
      Very bland, I was disappointed.

    • @rainerrain9689
      @rainerrain9689 24 дні тому

      @@rickdavid1795 Did you try a different NPK ,also ,what tomato seeds did you use? Thanks

    • @rickdavid1795
      @rickdavid1795 24 дні тому +1

      @
      I used the Aero Garden plant food, the tomatoes were Tiny Tim.
      The tomatoes I grew in the garden were a lot better

  • @TheYTPilot
    @TheYTPilot Рік тому +1

    Hi Petrina; just curious; after the second feeding (28) days, and after draining your Farm 24, do you unplug the pump, remove the plants after draining the water or do you simply drain and refill? Thanks for your help.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +2

      I just drain and refill. I only take the plants out once they are finished. When they are finished, I cut the tops of the plants off, drain the system, and then unplug and lift the trays out. It makes it easier to lift. Usually I then just clean the trays, add new plants, refill, and plug back in.

    • @TheYTPilot
      @TheYTPilot Рік тому +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a That helps me a lot thank you very much

  • @-whackd
    @-whackd Рік тому +1

    I think it is better to buy two harvest sized ones on sale. Im getting one first from an off brand and will do cilantro thai basil lettuce and bok choi. I'll probably do tomato starts by stem this spring to transplant outside though. A second pod would be good to add in fruit like ground cherries and cherry tomatoes to have throughout winter.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      I haven’t tried ground cherries in the aerogarden. Let me know how that works 💚

  • @samelita007
    @samelita007 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! Watching your video makes me want to dust off my decade and a half aero garden. This was super informative.
    What are your thoughts on using Florida-friendly crops or using it to extend the season (from indoor to outdoor) using the aero garden

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      I absolutely love using it to extend the season. I’m starting my tomatoes and peppers in it right now because it tends to be a little too hot and wet for them outside. It can be done but it’s so much easier starting them in the aerogardens. I move them outside once they are about 6 inches tall. Give it a shot 💚

  • @marktaylorp
    @marktaylorp 8 місяців тому +1

    Folks how much is your health worth eating nutrient rich fresh organic food?? We don’t put a dollar amount on staying healthy… my aero garden has arrived!! Using it for both food production and to be a seed starter for strong transplants into my garden!

  • @Badboyztoyz
    @Badboyztoyz Рік тому

    Thank you for the great video. The cut and come again I use with my salads also. I usually get 6-8 cuttings from each salad grow, Only take 1/3 of the salad at a time so it will keep growing and not get bitter. I would love to know what salad blend you use and, do you buy an ounce at a time of the seeds ?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      Lately I’ve been using Johnny Seeds pelleted Gladius romaine lettuce. It does really well in the system. Next time I’ll skip the pelleted seeds but I like the variety.

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 Рік тому +1

    Love all that you do! Thank you for your knowledge!🙏🥰🙏Blessing’s

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @lauraquigley6403
      @lauraquigley6403 Рік тому

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a No, Thank you! I have gotten so much wonderful information & help from you that is so valuable! I have reached out to other utuber’s that never answer any questions! You do a sensational job on your videos & more importantly you are a kind person. ❤️🙏I will be ordering the farm through your site when it goes on sale!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      @@lauraquigley6403 That is so sweet of you to say. I really appreciate that. It’s such an encouragement for me. 💚

  • @zenter35
    @zenter35 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I think if we also add the cost of electricity and water. That may be a good addition to your calculation. Even then buying organic herbs and veggies. Coupled with the cost of rising inflation. It is still better to grow your own food. Now health wise that another investment that not easy to account for. Very informative video makes you think. Thank you

  • @ivahihopeful
    @ivahihopeful Рік тому +2

    Please help! I am using a knock off of Aerogarden. Your videos are what inspired me to try growing this way as I’d never even considered it before. My seedlings are looking great, but I need help transitioning them to soil outdoors. I need the step by step plan. (They’re mostly Brussels spouts, no good to me in water.). Thanks!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      I did a video showing how I grow my tomatoes in the aerogarden. Towards the end of the video, I show how I transplanted them into pots. It would be the same process but instead of into a pot, you would put into its forever home - ua-cam.com/video/ti-9j0seNLg/v-deo.htmlsi=sLGItsW8h8zNXu6A

    • @ivahihopeful
      @ivahihopeful Рік тому +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a thank you!!

  • @mikesworldtv
    @mikesworldtv Рік тому +1

    I love aerogarden im planing on getting an aerogarden farm 24xl soon i have the basic farm

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      They are addicting!

    • @mikesworldtv
      @mikesworldtv Рік тому +1

      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a Yes, they are I own 3 aerogarden models. I have the harvest elite slim and the harvest elite, and I have the harvest farm 24 basic

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      @mikesworldtv I’m about to add a bounty and a slim once I see they have gone on sale. Basically one in every room 🤣

    • @mikesworldtv
      @mikesworldtv Рік тому +1

      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a good thing there on sale now for Labor Day

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      @@mikesworldtv I did not know that. I just went and bought 2 more 🤦‍♀️

  • @paulagardner3218
    @paulagardner3218 Рік тому +1

    I'm having trouble figuring out how you related the value of plants harvested to months. For example, when you say you can cut the lettuce three times for a total of 4.5 pounds, over what length of time does that harvest extend? I feel like you may be overestimating the time required to recover the cost of the initial investment.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      I can usually harvest 3 times within 6 weeks. So 2 weeks between each harvest. My first harvest is usually at the 30-45 day mark.

    • @paulagardner3218
      @paulagardner3218 Рік тому

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9aSo are you planting new seeds every six weeks? Or are you planting them every six weeks plus the 30 - 45 days until the first harvest? I want to calculate the ROI using my local electric rates (undoubtedly lower than yours) and food prices (probably much higher than yours.)

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      @paulagardner3218 the most conservative would be 45 days for 1st harvest then day 59 for the second harvest and then the final harvest at day 73. On that day, I start new seeds and start the cycle over again.

    • @paulagardner3218
      @paulagardner3218 Рік тому +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Thanks, this is just what I needed.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      My pleasure 💚

  • @tidegirl6526
    @tidegirl6526 Рік тому +1

    Dang it Petrina, another thing added to my wish list 😂. Thanks for the gteat info

  • @calvinchong2197
    @calvinchong2197 Рік тому +1

    15-21 months for a 100% ROI under the most conservative estimate sounds pretty good. You must be a value investor. Can you recommend other products with similar value propositions?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      I thought so too. I was actually in IT but I did a lot of work determining predicted and actual ROI for products we built. I’m kind of a geek about it. I did another video on outdoor growing methods with their ROIs too. And I’m sure I’ll be doing more soon. 👩‍🌾

  • @raedsamradli759
    @raedsamradli759 Рік тому +1

    $1.33/ month for electricity??
    if that’s true this is nothing!! Is this from a Dependable source?
    Also, your time on this is really appreciated!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому

      It got the info from Aerogarden and then compared it to my electric usage/cost and it seems about right.

  • @frankporterfield8121
    @frankporterfield8121 Рік тому +3

    Don't these create a lot of extra cleaning?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +2

      No, not really. You should refresh the water once a month but that only takes a few minutes. Other than that, every once and awhile I trim off the dead leaves.

    • @marilynearl6887
      @marilynearl6887 Рік тому +5

      Don’t forget that food from freshly grown at home is much more nutrious than store brought

  • @Arilee473
    @Arilee473 Рік тому +1

    Truthfully, I am having a little trouble trying to calculate the return on investment if I bought a 12xl for $250 and only grew lettuce how long it would take for a return using your formula.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +2

      Aerogarden $250
      Electric $7.30x3months = $21.90
      Aerogarden seed kits $13.95 x 4kits to fill all the pods = $55.80
      Total Cost - $327.70
      Lettuce harvest 4oz with 3 cuts x 24 plants = 288oz or 18lbs
      So $4 for 8oz or $8lb x 18lbs = $144
      $327.70/$144 = 2.25 seasons with a season being 3 months so about 7 months. Hope that helps

    • @Arilee473
      @Arilee473 Рік тому +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Thank you!

  • @labmitch
    @labmitch Рік тому +2

    Most of it is initial purchase. I purchased my Farm 24XL when they were on sale for under $200.00. This should bring my ROI a lot less since it seems to be the initial purchase.

  • @Francois_Dupont
    @Francois_Dupont 11 місяців тому

    why dont you buy a 100W grow light for 30$, a storage bin for 5$ and a shelves unit for 15$. you can make a way superior setup than the Aerogarden thingy for 1/5 of the price.

  • @brittany16950
    @brittany16950 11 місяців тому +1

    No, but they’re a hell of a lot of fun. Unless you cook with herbs and you grow those instead of buying them.

  • @louzancooking
    @louzancooking 7 місяців тому

    It's cheaper to build one with LED tubes and plastic boxes and pool noodles as plant holders

  • @Merzui-kg8ds
    @Merzui-kg8ds 8 місяців тому

    Doesn't save money, unless you dedicate a significant corner of your house solely to a grow op, and never stop figuring out ways to save money, such as saving your own seeds, buying cheaper grow pods, developing your own hand made nutrient blend, etc.

  • @offswitch1
    @offswitch1 10 місяців тому +1

    You can build your own larger more powerful and way cheaper

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  10 місяців тому +1

      Agreed but I do like the convenience and all the alerts and reminders.

    • @offswitch1
      @offswitch1 10 місяців тому +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a that is definitely convenient

  • @at8121
    @at8121 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! I'm sorry...but I just HAVE to say that you look like Jenna Lyon's doppelganger from RHONY....;)

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      Haha. I’ve been told that before. I’ve never watched the show before but she seems nice 😊

    • @at8121
      @at8121 Рік тому +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Glad I'm not the first one! LOL 😆

  • @frankporterfield8121
    @frankporterfield8121 Рік тому +2

    Thanks. I'll pass.

  • @jimscott4539
    @jimscott4539 5 місяців тому

    This video is outdated and wrong. You can buy the harvest new for around 70$. And, the farm for about 350$. That’s new, but used on marketplace, Craigslist, eBay you can find much cheaper. I bought 3 harvest models is excellent condition used for 25-30$ ea all day.
    Plus, this poster is wrong on the cost of using your own seeds. For example I purchased a 12 pod kit off Amazon for 5.99. Bought a pack of mixed lettuce seeds for 2.49. Now after I only need the grow pods which are cheap. So, I can have endlesss lettuce for the next 5 years for about 10$.

  • @liamthompson9090
    @liamthompson9090 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Mai'a. Those petunias are beautiful. Mankind will, one day, colonize the Solar System and--eventually--the wider Galaxy beyond. I wonder if hydroponic systems will be part of that, or if some other method will be devised? I do know that, for Humans and plants to live off Earth, requires that the environment (for instance, a spacecraft or biodome on another planet or moon) a simulation of Earth's magnetic field must be provided.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  Рік тому +1

      My husband and I talk about that a lot. He’s really into space and I’m really into growing food so it’s a fun conversation. I’ve seen these huge hydroponics systems in airports. So cool.

  • @Trackhoe075
    @Trackhoe075 Рік тому

    Sorry but I totally disagree with your whole premise
    First of all your using local food cost in your area I’m sure
    I appreciate your effort but I just can’t agree with your assessment! I have grown outside as well and from where I am I lose more from insects birds etc not to mention all the preparation each season( I didn’t see you comment on that either)
    Yes the hydro aero garden comes at a cost but when I have over a foot of snow out my door I’ll gladly suffer with a hydroponic solution any ole day
    I also don’t fret about gee I might be losing ROI that was not my intention to grow hydroponic food sorry!!