Aerogarden Harvest Slim Elite Review: Lessons Learned & Tomato Taste Test

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In this review of the Aerogarden Harvest Slim Elite, I share some problems encountered and lessons learned, potential issues to consider before growing tomatoes & peppers in your own Aerogarden Harvest Slim Elite and a taste test of tomatoes grown in the Aerogarden.
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Assembling the Aerogarden
02:12 Problems with Plants
04:03 Time to Maturity/Time Lapse
05:15 Things to Think About Before Growing in Your Own Aerogarden- My Lessons Learned
07:48 The Moment of Truth- The Taste Test
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@MWGunn 2 года назад

I just started hydroponics and finished reading some on it. It is recommended that you reduce the nutrients a week or so before harvesting to not give your veggies/herbs a bad taste. Usually with these systems, which I have - that suggestion isn't included in the instructions.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Very interesting- thank you for sharing this!

@DaRastaKing 2 года назад

It's what we call "flushing" for one to two weeks before harvest you want to rinse give and flush the root system with nothing but clean water to remove all left over traces of the nutes so you can enjoy the true terpines of the fruit or herb (:

@jtsloth Год назад

@@DaRastaKing If you burn your peppers and get white ash, you're good.

@mikki_s1100 Месяц назад

Yellow canary has been a favorite for me in the aerogarden! Taste amazing! A true cherry tomato flavor, very balanced, and tomato-y. Everyone who’s tried them from my garden has loved them. They produced close to 50 of them now! It does need more pruning to avoid touching the light though, even though It claims to max out at 9 inches.

@hatefakenews2203 3 года назад

Being honest and saying that the tomato sucked was the funniest thing! I just started my aerogarden with the “grow it yourself” pods. I’m using Ferry and Morse large red cherry tomatoes and Burpee sweet pepper “banana shaped“. Thanks for the video. A lot of good information..

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

I hope you have much better results than I did 😆. I have some of the blank pods as well- growing some of my own lettuce now, tomatoes will be added to the rotation this fall. Take care!

@thankful222 2 года назад

Loved the “moment of suspense” as your facial expressions kept us guessing whether the tomatoes were getting a thumbs up or down. Thanks for the great tips.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

😄 Haha- I'm glad to hear it!

@helo4366 2 года назад

I ADORE YOUR HONESTY! THIS IS A REAL LIFE REVIEW, BUT BEING A GARDENER YOU WILL TWEAK IT TO YOUR LIKING IN NO TIME!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@annetteabbott5612 6 месяцев назад

I love how honest you were about the tomato tasting! Sorry it wasn't better for you. Love your channel. thank you for sharing your info!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@grafix123 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I stared too with the aerogarden and have a couple of them now. I have progressed to doing Kratky buckets, wire shelving and grow lights for larger plants. Mostly tomatoes. What works really well for pollinating is an electric toothbrush. If you you just press it gently against a bunch of flowers it will pollinate the whole bunch at one time and save you time. You don't have to worry about cross pollinating tomato plants as they are hermaphrodites, so one flower can pollinate itself. For taste I have had better luck with Sungold vs Red Cherry tomatoes, but those are indeterminate and mine are 5 feet tall so you would need some room! I will be switching for part of my garden to Tiny Tims and see how that goes. The indeterminate variety get unruly and are a lot of work to keep up with all the suckers. Happy Growing!

@samroberts9862 2 года назад

I've just started harvesting tomatoes from 2 plants in an Aerogarden Harvest model - Jochalos and Pinnochio Orange. Both are micro dwarf varieties from Bunny Hop Seeds, and are quite tasty! 80 days to first ripe fruit. Using a fan for vibration/pollination of the plants. Just planted 4 more micro dwarf varieties (also from Bunny Hop Seeds) in a Bounty Elite model I managed to get for $199 mid-December as an Amazon special deal.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Ooh- I've not heard of these (or Bunny Hop Seeds). Thank you so much for the recommendation!

@dragonflygamermom 3 месяца назад

Thanks

@livingnotjustexisting160 Год назад

Omgosh thank you so much for this info because I have cherry tomatoes, salad lettuce, and bok choy and It's growing so fast I didn't what to do or when to harvest my bok choy and I did have that fungus issue early but that's taken care of..I have the IDOO hydroponic system but you've helped me tremendously today. I love watching it grow so fast. I wish I could send you a picture I'm over excited. Thank you ❤ blessings to you and your family 🙏💯😊

@GrowfullywithJenna Год назад

How fun! I'm glad the video helped!

@kimcroteau6384 5 месяцев назад

thank you so much. I finally heard someone talk about the dos and don'ts of hydroponic tomatoes.

@rolandgadue4351 3 года назад

The AeroGarden, my personal feeling I like it. I have been using the Aerogarden for years to start new growth and transplant. It is a great way to learn how to get into hydroponic growing. It is great for kids to learn how to grow things, especially in the city where there is no place to plant things.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

I'm glad you like it!! And you are spot on- it's a great option for getting started in hydroponics, fun for kids and folks with no growing space. I've got herbs in mine right now, and that's working pretty well! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and take care!

@enriching-hobbies 5 месяцев назад

We're about 2 months in for our tomato garden... Heirloom Cherry and one Golden Harvest. Finally seeing our first few tomatoes peaking out, so when it comes time to eat them, I'm really hoping we're not disappointed with the taste!

@DickWigglin 2 года назад

Most plants work well in the Aerogarden as long as you train/prune/pollinate them properly. I have the bounty basic that has a 24in light and have grown many varieties of herbs, peppers, and tomatoes(my own seeds, not the ones that come in the kits). I've also used all types of nutrients, from their proprietary nutrients and 3-stage nutrients(General Hydroponics brand), to Bokashi tea, and I've found that General Hydroponics not only gives you the best tasting fruit, but you're able to adjust the nutrients(as per the directions) to fit the needs of the plant, allowing you to grow/bloom more quickly. All you have to do is measure the correct ratios with water, dump into the reservoir, then keep up with the ratios that are on the bottle.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@dressedanddepressed2301 2 года назад

Just got the bounty 40 watt version and loved it so much I went back and ordered the bounty elite 50 watt version! I’m getting a couple for Christmas gifts to a few family members as well! Can’t wait to see the looks on their faces! 🙏🏼😌👀🖤

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Wow- that's a nice Christmas gift! Glad you are enjoying yours!

@texasgirl6000 2 года назад

Would you add me to your family Christmas list please.

@ndbg46881 6 месяцев назад

Hi, still checking out your older videos. Long time AG grower here. I gave up on tomatoes in the AG because they just didn't taste good. BUT here in 2024 I am growing a Kitchen Mini Siam tomato with an excellent growth habit and lots of tomatoes just starting to ripen. I'll post again when I taste them. I also have a Siam in a pot under my seed starting shop lights that are a week or so behind but last year the Siam tomato quality was excellent for an indoor grown tomato - meaning it tasted like a tomato, not "tart" with good consistency. Not sure if you still have your little AG but next fall I'm going to try the Kitchen Mini cucumber Quick Snack.

@GrowfullywithJenna 5 месяцев назад

I'm glad you shared this. I thought about trying some of the Kitchen minis in my AG, but haven't done it yet. I'd love to know what you think of the flavor of the AG plant!

@ndbg46881 5 месяцев назад

Hi Jenna, completed the grow with the Siam in the AG and - meh, not good. Not spit out bad, but not the taste we want, The Siam planted in potting mix under shop lights was 100 times better in taste. And FYI, I dabbled in mixing my own nutes for hydroponics a few years back and it still didn't grow a good tasting tomato indoors. So next fall I'll concentrate on cucumbers and peppers indoors under lights.

@pahalloweenfreak 2 года назад

Just an idea: Try using one of the wider pool noodles (not the thin Dollar Tree ones) for the tomato plant. Just cut it to the length you need, then slice it down one side so you can open it up and slide it around the base of the tomato plant. Hopefully it will work to give it enough support.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@pahalloweenfreak 2 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna You are very welcome! 😀

@ohioniki6928 3 месяца назад

So glad for this video! Just received an aerogarden as a gift and wanting to learn more before I put water in it. Was really hoping to grow tomatoes so I hope you found a good one. Will keep an eye out for more videos!

@shawnehayes 2 года назад

I loved that you was honest with how it tasted. I have a similar setup and I just pruned it back today. I have them in two of the pods. Along with 3 other plants (basil, oregano, and thyme) but it's the tomatos that are growing the most.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

I think the Aerogarden is great for indoor herbs- in fact I'm going to be staring some today. I'd love to hear what you think of the flavor of your tomatoes- perhaps they will turn out better than mine!

@shawnehayes 2 года назад

@Growfully with Jenna today one of our little tomatoes fell off so we decided to try it (plus pick one off the tree). I was a bit nervous bcuz I watched your video, but to our surprise they were sweet and tasty! What a relief!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

@@shawnehayes I'm glad to hear that!

@andrewsackk 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your honesty good luck!

@waltp3373 2 года назад

Nice video. I'm 1 month into my Heirloom Cherry tomato plants. I use milk jugs caps for plugs. I changed the water by siphoning the water out. Much easier. You just have to unplug the pump. Nothing else.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips! I hope your tomatoes turn out tastier than mine!

@MA-hd4or 2 года назад

such an honest and complete review. I like this channel a lot. I also live in Ohio hence this channel has the most useful information for my local home garden. Keep up the good work

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@jturie 3 года назад

I use it exclusively for basil. Perfect for the two of us. Might even try to transplant them into the garden.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

It's funny you say that- I'm getting ready to start an entire batch of basil in mine. Typically by the end of the season my outdoor basil plants have succumbed to downy mildew or bolted, so I figured this would be a good way to still have fresh basil with my late tomatoes! Thanks for sharing!

@ronniebrace2917 2 года назад

I have a couple older aerogardens and accessories that are useful. They sell clips to support the plants and be sure to use a taller model to grow the taller plants. There’s also a siphon bulb to easier be able to change the water out and plugs you can put in the empty pods. I’ve found the seedling trays can be useful as long as you don’t let the plants get too big. Otherwise their roots get tangled. My favorite things to grow all winter are lettuces. I use 2 aerogardens so I always have fresh greens in the winter but be sure it’s in a cooler room or the plants get limp. Hope this is helpful. Love your channel!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Very helpful, thank you Ronnie! Take care!

@tammymartin3991 Год назад

Adding ice cubes works great with lettuce as well.

@roygreene2921 2 года назад

I like to use this to start my seeds for my garden

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

That's a great idea!

@sarasotarebel2445 2 года назад

I've watched a lot of videos about topping the pepper plant which causes it to stay low and become more bushy instead of growing tall and lanky. I'm growing some pepper plants now and will be topping them as soon as they get to the right height.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Topping can definitely help, Variety selection can make a big difference in this regard as well. Best of luck with your peppers!

@muddeprived 10 месяцев назад

Just hang a grow light up above the unit and let the jalapeno plant grow. You can even put it near a window and let them get sunlight. I know instructions say not to but I have no had any issues doing so.

@mellosings6180 4 месяца назад

Ive seen lots of ppl say they add Cal Mag to the aero for better tasting & healthier tomato plants. You need very little amount and makes a big difference. Ill be trying this soon.

@GreenLove1 2 года назад

New subscriber here! Found your channel because I just picked up an aerogarden and want to try my hand at indoor herbs during the winter - basil and cilantro are what I have in mind. Excited!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Hello & thank you for the support, I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch, comment & subscribe! I think you'll love the Aerogarden for herbs- that's likely what I'll be using mine for this winter. Take care!

@Evelyn-zn6td Год назад

Appreciate the honesty about the flavor. Good luck.

@GrowfullywithJenna Год назад

Thanks!

@williamaber2791 3 года назад

I was not expecting those results. Thanks for sharing and I enjoyed seeing your little helper at the end.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Nor was I! I didn't think they'd be the best tomatoes over, but I certainly did not expect them to be this bad! Take care William!

@Timanator 2 года назад

There are micro pumps they sell at aquarium stores that u can can connect to a tube and drop the pump in to pump all the water out for water change :)

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thank you!

@pricklythistle1 Год назад

Thanks for the vid. We just started with the enclosed herb package, but more interested in peppers and tomatoes.

@GrowfullywithJenna Год назад

You're welcome!

@MonGamble 2 года назад

Why am I so nervous about starting this garden!!!??!??! It's been 12 days. I now know I'm trying to grow too much in my Harvest Elite. Tomato, Jalapeno, Basil, Mint, Onion. I want a tomato that I can thoroughly enjoy with toast and mayo in the summer!!! Love your honesty!!!

@MonGamble 2 года назад

And I put a golf ball in the opening I'm not using.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Great idea! And don't be too nervous- just think of it as a fun experiment. I hope it goes well for you!

@htarvis 3 года назад

I had an AeroGarden several years ago, but I mainly used it for seed starting. The General Hydroponics Flora Series nutrients worked well for me - you get a lot more for your money. I now use the GH nutes when I start my seeds in the BioDome. Have you ever tried Orange Hat tomatoes? They get about 8 inches tall and are decent tasting.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the tips, Heather! I'll have to try the nutrients you suggested. I've not tried Orange Hat tomatoes either, so I'll have to add those to my list. Take care & enjoy the rest of your weekend!

@ddc2343d 8 месяцев назад

I did an experiment of pruning my peppers outside last year. The ones I pruned back produced drastically less than those I left alone. They got way more bushy but produced so much less fruit.

@GrowfullywithJenna 8 месяцев назад

Very interesting! I never prune my outdoor peppers (though I hear from so many folks who do). I love that you did a side by side experiment.

@charliehoos9773 3 года назад

Thank you for being honest. I bought my cousin a version and she wasn’t impressed.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

You're welcome. I still think it's a pretty handy contraption for growing things like lettuce & herbs, which is probably what I'll stick to using mine for now. Sorry to hear that your cousin wasn't impressed! Take care & enjoy your Sunday!

@joshcastillo5214 2 года назад

Aluminum tape to cover up the holes that are not being used. Also use a small aquarium pump to pump oxygen into the water instead of changing out the water.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for the advice, Josh!

@hz3701 3 года назад

You can use it to start the seeds and transfer the tomatoes and peppers to the neatly method after starting. You can also use baby food jar lids or regular mason jar lids as "plugs."

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Great tips- than you so much!

@CBsGreenhouseandGarden 3 года назад

Nice maters! Sad the pepper was not able to grow out like it wanted to. I'm not a fan of the AeroGarden. They are really made to grow small things like lettuce and herbs. Plus they are very pricey! Simple tote with a hanging light works much better as you have full control over the height. Thanks for showing us the results. Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Yep- after playing around with it, I'm in agreeance with you CB. I'd have been better off just building my own setup from the get-go. Now I have 2 of them (I was given another one by a friend who didn't use theirs) so I'm just going to use them to grow herbs & lettuce like you say. It might be a great option for folks who have never grown anything and have very little space for growing setups- but it feels like they should be about 1/2 the price! Take care & enjoy your Sunday!

@gardenfunwithjane4897 2 года назад

I'm getting one! I'm excited to germinate peppers in it and transferring them out to hydroponic 5 gallon buckets. I also have many micro tomato varieties to try indoors.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

That sounds great! The aerogarden should work really well for this purpose- have fun!

@Begreen9 9 месяцев назад

We have an iDoo instead of the Aerogarden and I am using their fertilizer. I succeeded with Tiny Tim, but am going to try micro dwarf varieties this winter. The flavor was good. Our basil and lettuce thrived. A fan really helps. It strengthens the leaves and makes them denser. Without the fan, the lettuce leaves can be a little wimpy.

@jillysoul 3 года назад

I covered my (white) top with darker colored contact paper to block out the light. It also makes it look kinda pretty. 😊

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Great tip, Jillian. Thank you for sharing!

@Randyb4ut 4 месяца назад

Jenna .tomatoes are looking delicious. Thanks for sharing 👍.

@Randyb4ut 4 месяца назад

I have grown the Tiny Tim's, Tiny Tom's, and the orange hats that had a great taste. I use maxigrow 10-5-14 also . Instead of the AeroGarden nutrients. Thanks again for sharing your video. 😊

@johnjude2685 2 года назад

Ok but I love the outside gardening, But interesting and amazing results. Thanks for the teaching Lady

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

I agree, John. I absolutely prefer outdoor growing, but love having options for the winter! Take care!

@bettymarshall8024 3 года назад

I have the Harvest 360 version and was able to grow 3 Jalapeños and 1 parsley plant all are very fruitful I actually have enough to share.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

That's good to know, Betty. Thank you for sharing. I'm curious- how large did the jalapeno peppers get on your plants? Thanks again & take care!

@STFOURNARIS 5 месяцев назад

try Tiny Tims they are really tasty vs other Dwarf varieties i tried. Red Robins are ok too but i thought they had very thick skin for my liking

@allenu5152 2 года назад

I just got some of these pods, Was going to ask you about them but found this video. I'll get back to you and let you know how they did!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

I'd love to know what you think of them!

@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729 2 года назад

Thanks for the honest review and for revealing this products Monsanto affiliation. Much appreciated.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Cynthia!

@danvieau9729 Год назад

Love your honesty

@GrowfullywithJenna Год назад

Thanks!

@smallfarmcharm2691 3 года назад

I appreciate this review! Have had my eye on one for awhile. Things like basil and lettuce for the winter is what I was thinking of using it for. The jalapenos look great! Can't wait to see the other varieties you try.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

For basil & lettuce it will do great! I think you'll be happy with the results. It should be interesting- next I've decided to test growing the same dwarf varieties in the Aerogarden versus in soil under a grow light... I'm very curious how the flavor will be affected. Take care & have a wonderful week!

@csinclaire1 3 года назад

I had a basil that grew like a champ, smelled wonderful, and tasted great. My lettuces have totally grown well, too. So, this might work well for you. :)

@smallfarmcharm2691 3 года назад

@@csinclaire1 thank you!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

@@csinclaire1 glad to hear it! I've got a batch of herbs in it right now and the basil & sage are doing amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@davidcrosby8552 3 года назад

Interesting! I'm gonna guess that you are right about the nutrients, but water changes and keeping light out probably would cut down on microbial load which might damage plant health and fruit flavor. Was it in a cold or hot environment? Always heard tomatoes need heat to ripen properly.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Oh- that's a good point that I didn't even think about. We keep our house at about 68F, which is a little chilly for tomatoes! When I compare that to the tomatoes grown outdoors, which are regularly exposed to temps in the upper 80s/lower 90s, it would make sense that would affect the flavor. Thanks for bringing this up, David! Take care & have a great day!

@StephenWorth 3 года назад

Golf balls block the openings from light perfectly

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

That's an ingenious solution, Stephen- thanks for sharing!

@StephenWorth 3 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna McCormack makes a disposable pepper grinder that you can get at the market that comes with a cap that fits the holes perfectly too.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

@@StephenWorth NIce!! We've actually got quite a few of those. I should have thought of that- thanks!

@pgjc756 3 года назад

Pretty cool. Maybe try tying the tomato plant to the pole on the light?

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

I'm certain that should be doable! I'm not super patient and when I tried I couldn't get it to sit at quite the right angle, so I gave up (after like 5 seconds). With a little more thought, I'm sure it would be a better solution than tying it to my paper towels😆. Take care & enjoy the rest of your weekend!

@pgjc756 3 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna I can't wait to see how it does with your seeds. I have a new cherry tomato seed to try this year... It is a cherry tomato that crossed with my mexican midget cherry tomato and one of my either brandywine or other tomatoes lol. Last year the cherry tomatoes were large and tasted amazing. Hopefully it does the same thing this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

@@pgjc756 how fun- I'd love to hear how that tomato turns out this year!

@curtisngl 2 года назад

Dang and I just started some tomatoes in this. Now I know for sure I'm going to use a fruiting specific fertilizer to help boost the flavor

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

That is a great idea- I think you'll have much better results by tweaking the fertilizer. I'd love to know how they do for you!

@curtisngl 2 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna thanks! I pulled the trigger on general hydroponics floranova bloom 4-8-7 and will probably ease into it once buds form by mixing with the stock aerogarden liquid or foxfarm grow big (pretty similar substitute i also purchased to try) to keep things balanced and play it safe. I'll try to update once I get there, the wait begins!

@curtisngl 2 года назад

Update here, even with using floranova bloom, the tomato taste was just ok or average. They can't compare to the super sweet sunset brand flavor bomb tomatoes. The plants got very productive and large as a result though, and were making more suckers and flowers than for their own good.

@elliottmcfadden6261 3 года назад

Tomatoes and peppers are self pollinating so you don’t need a special tool. Just shake the plant 2-3 times a week or whenever you think about it when they are flowering, and it will pollinate itself.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Thanks, Elliott. I used the paintbrush with these because I wanted to make sure each blossom got pollinated. I'm growing another batch now and just keeping a fan on them per another viewer's recommendation... shaking would work too. Take care!

@elliottmcfadden6261 3 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna it will be interesting to see if variety makes a difference in taste. A lot of conventional tomato growers recommend reducing watering when tomatoes start to blush to concentrate the sugars in the fruit and improve taste. I’m guessing that’s not really possible with an Aerogarden.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

@@elliottmcfadden6261 yes, I'm very excited to see if there's a difference. I'm also going to test out the same varieties in soil to see how the taste varies between growing methods.

@Timanator 2 года назад

Love the tether to a paper towel rack lol

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

😂

@abh6967 2 года назад

The reaction to the taste of the tomato is so funny

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

😆

@lins9534 5 месяцев назад

Tiny Tim tomatoes are great for AG

@CandAhide50298 2 года назад

Thank you for this! Very helpful 😊

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@junkmailfolder5600 2 года назад

Love an honest review. Thanks! What have you grown in this machine that did turn out flavorful? Cheers

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Herbs and leafy greens seem to do just fine!

@bbtruth2161 3 года назад

Way to give a good review without being too negative. Aerogarden definitely not for me. Might work for someone wanting to do a small bit of herbs.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Yes, I think for someone just starting out this might be a fun option. I fear it will be disappointing for folks who have gardening experience, especially those who grow their own tomatoes! I will continue to use it for growing greens & herbs through the winter, as it's quite handy for that. Ultimately, I should have just built my own indoor growing setup! Take care & enjoy the rest of your weekend!

@bbtruth2161 3 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna Good thinking. Newbies need a chance to observe and learn. On a similar note. Of all the different lights I played with it looks like the Barrina full spectrums are the best ones but even cheap led shop lights are working really good for seedlings. Have a good weekend. Take care.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

@@bbtruth2161 good to know about the lights- thank you for sharing! I'm seeing similar results, in that just for seed starting there's really no need to splurge on the expensive lights. You'd really only need them if you're planning on growing plants to maturity indoors. Have a great week!

@kylejohnson9402 2 года назад

Good job , excellent review.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thank you!

@mysticofancientheart9078 3 года назад

Just wanted to add that the larger Aerogarden units have a 24in max light height. On Amazon they sell a Tomato and pepper kit with the black covers made for the garden. Also, the Tomatoes here look very orange to me and not the deep red of a fully ripe tomato, which may be why they didn't taste very good.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Thanks, checked it out on Amazon... but I don't think I'll be dropping $600+ on an Aerogarden any time soon 😆. I thought the same thing about the tomato color. So I waited... and waited...and waited... for weeks after the initial color change. They never got any darker, and the flavor never got any better. Also, depending on the variety, some tomatoes do ripen to be a true rich red, while others ripen to more of an orange red. They don't disclose which specific 'red heirloom cherry' this is, so I can't say for sure.

@suzannes5888 2 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna They're 30% off right now.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

@@suzannes5888 good to know- thank you!

@HendrikOutdoor 3 года назад

A 'DIY" alternative for this kind of system seems more useful and versatile to me, even if it means using some dirt. :) I've had some peppers and cherry tomatoes on my windowsill in my balcony and for some reason, despite knowing the importance of bees, it has never once crossed my mind to do the pollination with a brush!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Yes it absolutely does. I tried growing some microdwarf tomato & peppers in soil under a good quality, full spectrum grow light earlier this year and the results were sooo much better! I'm going to keep tweaking my system; hoping to work on this winter. Regarding the pollination, someone told me that just giving your plants a healthy shake each day works just as well as the paintbrush and is much easier. I'm giving that a try next time. Take care!

@cherylrafuse3046 7 месяцев назад

Balls to fill holes

@mnemonth 2 года назад

What I'd really like to see is a video on how and when to prune tomato plants in the Aerogarden. I'm on my third planting (in a Farm 12XL and a Bounty Elite) and know I'm not getting the full benefits.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Since the variety I grew was so small, I did very minimal pruning- just trimming out some area where branches crossed or were overly crowded. That Farm 12XL is quite the setup!

@mnemonth 2 года назад

Yes, it's a monster but it quickly became obvious that the Bounty doesn't really (despite what Aerogarden would have people believe) have the capacity for a satisfactory crop of tomatoes. Next time, I'm going to take your suggestion and plant a couple micro varieties from Baker Creek Seeds. [I wonder how many people recognize their catalog cover as an homage to the late, great Whole Earth Catalog? Or even remember it. I still have mine.]

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

@@mnemonth I did not know that about the Baker Creek cover!

@mnemonth 2 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna You're too young. (YT won't let me link to a picture of the Whole Earth Catalog cover, but there is Google.)

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

@@mnemonth yep- I had to go look it up to see what it was... just a smidge before my time.

@josephhoover7175 3 года назад

I used the blank seed pods to fill the holes

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@ConstructionGuy Месяц назад

So I live in an apartment, how would you recommend to grow vegetables indoors if this product is not worth it?

@JulesGardening 3 года назад

Pretty cool kit all-in-all. 👍

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Yeah- I'll be using to grow lettuce & herbs through the winter months... I'm pretty happy with it for growing those types of plants. I think for a beginner, this would be a fun way to kind of get them hooked on growing their own.

@jamistokes5333 7 месяцев назад

Did you experiment with other kinds of tomatoes and peppers or a different fertilizer mix since posting this video? Thanks.

@OmarSantos 3 года назад

Thank you for this video! I was thinking about buying an Aerogarden or similar and definitely will stay away from it ;-)

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

From what I've seen so far, if you just want to grow lettuce, greens or herbs, the Aerogarden works just fine. But for tomatoes and peppers I'm having much better results growing them in pots under a good quality grow-light indoors. If you want to grow them hydroponically, it sounds like building your own hydro setup for tomatoes is a better way to go-- though I've not had a chance to try that yet. Take care, Omar!

@GogWarrior 3 года назад

Keep sharing Jenna.thanks..Godbless staysafe and healthy

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Thank you! You stay safe & healthy as well!

@julietteyork3721 3 года назад

Why not transplant the jalepeño into a larger pot and let it grow?

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

That's definitely an option, Juliette! I left it in the Aerogarden because I wanted to see how the whole process (from seed to fruiting) would go. I was hoping that Aerogarden would have selected varieties that stay naturally dwarf so that you could complete the whole process successfully... alas that was not the case! If you were to transplant the pepper, it would definitely need to be done earlier in the process- there are so many roots entangled throughout the innards of the Aerogarden tank at this point, I fear it would be detrimental to try to remove it now. Take care & enjoy the remainder of your weekend!

@julietteyork3721 3 года назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna I’m always amazed when something like that happens because it’s their business and they ought to know how to select the right plants. I’d be curious to hear their response.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

@@julietteyork3721 I thought the very same thing!

@myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140 3 года назад

Interesting grow kit. I like to get my hands in the dirt so hydroponic gardening is not for me. I enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Agreed! Which is a big reason it took me this long to even consider venturing into hydroponic territory. Now I'm looking for options simply to get me through the winter months (until I can out & play in the dirt). I think building my own setup versus using the Aerogarden makes a lot more sense. Take care & enjoy the week ahead!

@Merzui-kg8ds 3 месяца назад

So, after perhaps $60 worth of set up and seeds, maybe 30 dollars added to your electrical bill, and perhaps 4 hours of labor (planting, cleaning, pruning), the yield was work maybe 7 bucks.

@GrowfullywithJenna Месяц назад

I certainly wouldn't pay $7 for those tomatoes! But to your point-- it was a giant waste of money!

@Ross19kilo 2 года назад

Use a turkey baster to pull the old water and fill with a watering can or cup!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@suzannes5888 2 года назад

Is there reason you didn't grow an herb, or other small item, in the empty plugs?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Primarily because they would get shaded out by the tomato & pepper plants and tend to stretch and get very leggy. I even had this problem growing multiple herbs- the larger more vigorous types (basil, cilantro) completely out competed and shaded out my rosemary and chives- I ended up having to move them to different pots.

@jesiii7725 2 года назад

I honestly wonder if not changing the water like you should affected the taste. 🤔

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

I did change the water, I just found that it was not the easiest thing to do.

@valeriesanchez3074 2 года назад

The size of an Aerogarden with six pods sprout can hold 0.7 US Gallons. A model of 9 pods of the Aerogarden can capture 1.1 US gallons of water as the maximum amount of value. And that of the farm range models of Aeroponics, the water reservoir of such system can hold up to 2 US Gallons of water.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@claudiastastybits 2 года назад

Excellent. Thank you. I have been skeevy about using their fertilizer. Can you advise how to add a DIY fertilizer? p.s. Apero organic tomatoes are insane and available in the Winter at Whole Paycheck. Ok, thanks to this video I will not be giving this gadget away.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

I would love to advise- but I don't have great solution yet! I'm still working on finding an ideal DIY, organic fertilizer and will certainly share once I've figured one out!

@anthonyrichard8001 2 года назад

i was thinkn. about getn. one..the vid. was good! thx!! good info!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@doubleojoe7600 7 месяцев назад

Did you have to pollinate the flowers yourself?

@lizh6578 2 года назад

Aerogarden website states that tomatoes are for the Bounty models. They support tall plants like tomatoes.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thanks for the info.

@lobstahchowdah8920 2 года назад

We just bought one of these and have sprouts already on some herbs, one week after planting. When should we remove the little plastic domes?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

I remove the domes as soon as the seeds germinate and little sprouts are visible

@shawnehayes 2 года назад

I have the two heirloom tiny tomatoes growing pretty well in the aerogarden. I'm wondering if I can successfully start a few new herbs in the other spots but my grow light is at the highest point bcuz of the tomatoes. Think they will still grow? Thinking about some basil and parsley

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

I suspect they will still grow- my main concern would be that as the tomatoes get bigger they will crowd out/shade out the herbs and your herbs may become stretched and leggy. In particular the parsley as it is a slower grower than the basil.

@shawnehayes 2 года назад

@Growfully with Jenna Thanks, I pruned a lot of the flowers on the tomatoes so the light is coming through pretty good. I'll let you know how it goes.

@Hayley-sl9lm 3 года назад

Sadly my aerogarden never really worked -- the bubbler would always get clogged and stop working in like... A day. Even after they sent me a new part! Maybe it's the temperature in my house, like maybe it's never warm enough for all that calcium and whatnot in the solution to stay dissolved? I dunno. Glad it serms to have worked for you... Except taste-wise 😕😥

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

I'm sorry to hear that-- as expensive as those Aerogardens are I'd expect better than that! Not sure if temps would effect it- as reference our house is usually around 68F, though at times a bit colder. If I run across any explanations as to why that might be happening with your pump I'll be sure to let you know! And yes- that taste was disappointing to say the least. I'll pretty much stick to growing lettuce & herbs with it in the future! Take care!

@mysticofancientheart9078 3 года назад

This could be due to hard water being used. I have to buy about 4 gallons of water a month to keep my garden running as the water in my house is hard, and it clogs up the pump.

@TheHelicapt 2 года назад

Does the light need to be on all day or can I put the lights on at night only?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

You can program the light to come on at whatever time you like- but then it will be on for 12+ hours depending on which setting you choose. So you could program the light to come on at say, 9 pm instead of 7 am, for instance.

@mazzy2121 2 года назад

I used to use duct tape to cover my extra holes but the AG covers are only $7 for 25 so it's worth just buying them.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Great advice- thank you

@Alexiax Год назад

What color is this unit?

@GrowfullywithJenna Год назад

It's the platinum-stainless color option

@richardo.4982 4 месяца назад

The first "round" of tomatoes are often not as flavorful as the 2nd... etc. Especially with earth boxes and hydroponics. That plant looks TOO stressed. It could be the breed isnt right for the situation or TOO much light., Try adding Cal Mag and adjusting the amount of light to a smaller amount. That's where the AG Bounty is great... YOU control how long the light is on and when.

@dralgon1752 Год назад

looks like either u forget to change nutrients ,or too much nutrients cause of the burning leafs the tomatos so not look healthy plants

@GrowfullywithJenna Год назад

I followed the Aerogarden's instructions to a T- so if that is the case they should tweak their instructions as other will have this same problem

@dralgon1752 Год назад

@@GrowfullywithJenna i added a mini pump to mind and its very healthy and strong ,no burning and i used 3 cap of the nutrients and replace it every 14 days and add water every 3-4 days

@Betty-qd8st 2 года назад

I grew their supplied variety in soil... and they were not good.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

That is good to know- gives me hope that growing a different variety might yield better results. Thanks!

@laughincoffin9l223 8 месяцев назад

Tomato and pepper are self pollinating

@dvdgalutube 2 года назад

What kinda tomatoes? The plant is really small!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

www.aerogarden.com/red-heirloom-cherry-tomato-seed-pod-kit-7-pod.html

@CattywhumpassproD 3 года назад

Oh no what a bummer. I put mine in pots at 20 days. At 32 days they’re doing good. I’m growing them to give away since I don’t like tomatoes. Here’s hoping mine taste better than yours did. When your face turned sour I felt so bad for you.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

I hope yours taste better too! I've been using the Aerogarden for herbs lately and am having much better results when I transfer them to pots. Take care!

@leetcodemermaid9804 2 года назад

You are so cute! Very helpful review!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@setysamson2630 3 года назад

Hey lady you’re real nice. But instead of tipping your garden sweetie, it’s called a siphon. Buy some aquarium air line tubing or whatever girth tubing you like, and all you have to do is put one end in the reservoir and suck some air through the other end of the tube and let it hang off the side and it will siphon the water out. The end has just gotta hang below the water line. Gravity

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Oh silly me!! That certainly makes more sense than tipping the whole thing... I was in a hurry and didn't think it through. Thanks for the advice!

@khandam7709 3 года назад

lol, so sorry they did not taste good! better luck next time!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 года назад

Thanks 😄!

@murraybrown3137 2 года назад

Seriously? For the cost of the Aero ($119 CDN black Friday at bb and beyond) just go buy organic produce. Use a garden or pot based growing in the spring through fall.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 года назад

That's one way to do it!