Remember that you cannot let light get into the base water or you’ll get algae or mold. Roots are not made for light and if mint roots get light on them then they’ll sprout underneath the tray with holes. AG makes caps for the holes you don’t use, but old golf balls are the perfect size instead.
@@TheAdhdGardener Or a cleaned baby jar, or other smallish lid, works great too - you can even paint the top of the lid if the anesthetic of the current color bothers you.
reuse old pods from the starter kit, you dont even need the grow anything kit. Just really need the fertilizer, and even that has cheaper options of better quality. I have even grown a seed in the old pod holder with a cotton ball and rocks, it all works.
@@rickytanner3 you've got to cut the roots to remove a plant from the plastic cage-holder. This is why folks who use the aerogarden as a seed-starter stress that you should transplant seedlings that haven't had the time to develop a whole lot of crazy-long roots yet. If you use the aerogarden to start plants you're going to transplant, I recommend cutting away as much of the grow-sponge as is possible, the sponge drying out in the soil of a pot can strangle a plant's roots otherwise.
I love the aerogarden, I use mine to grow any random plant I feel like growing because they grow so big and healthy really fast, maybe because of all the oxygen and how easy it is to feed the plants properly. Ive grown peppers, tomatoes, petunias, melons, you name it. I thought 'water roots' from growing hydroponically would be a problem, but I've put all my plants directly into potting soil after a few weeks when they have big strong root systems and so far not a single plant has failed to thrive in the potting soil after being transplanted
Yes the aerogarden is good on oxygen cuz the water is always moving. What I have experimented on was the Kratkey method(hydro but without a 02 bubbler) it worked super well with my lettuce(recently did a vid on that) im moving up to tomatoe, peppers n cabbage now with the kratkey
I know us die hard gardeners would not necessarily go for this but i thought I'd show a great option for those who want to dabble in some low maintenance gardening options or who has a packed busy life😁🌱 ALSO cover the holes from the lights that are not being used. Light exposure to sun/light will grow algae
I have one coming tomorrow. It's too hot in Arizona in summer for a lot of plants. This i hope is a great alternative! Sidebar: just found your videos. I like your style dude!
@@marcuspotenciano7543 dude. I bought another one! The key is all about not overcrowding the pods. I accidentally planted a taller tomato plant and it quickly took over the entire bounty unit I had. Transfered it to dirt after 5 months and I thought it was dead. Still going. Any questions I'd be glad to help.
@@marcuspotenciano7543 I have not. I would imagine they would do great. You could probably fit 2 or 3 plants I would imagine. Just make sure to add 3-5 seeds per pod and thin them out after a few weeks/month.
Mine came with a big pack of little soil turds. Is that what those are? 😬 Sorry I'm a newb. I love plants and my fiance got this for me for Easter. I definitely don't want to pay $16 every time I want to grow something... So, can I place my seeds in those soil turds?
I find that basil (genovese, marseille, neapolitan and Thai, especially) and some lettuces grow really well in this, other seeds, not so much. I have had this garden for about 8 months now, and I do like it. It definitely is nice to be able to get a few leaves of fresh basil for a dish and not have to buy a whole bunch at the market that will go bad before you get a chance to use it all. I have found that you can't grow all 6 pods at once, though. The plants get too crowded and begin to shade each other out or the lettuce grows mold in the center because there is not enough air circulation. Definitely a good kit to have if you are an avid gardener who goes through withdraws in the winter months!
I know this video is two years old but I love these tabletop hydroponic units. I use generic baskets/sponges and my own seeds. The one exception is I like the Aerogarden parthenocarpic cucumber pods. I have small (4 pod) units with my house plants. I grow micro dwarf varieties in a medium (6-8 pod) unit. I don’t use all the ports on these small/medium units and cover the holes. I use a larger (10-12 pod) unit to start seedlings that I transfer into DWC system. I live in a tiny condo but have five closets. I use the walk-in closet as a grow room. I have separate grow lights for the DWC system and small oscillating fans for ventilation and to help with pollination. I have a very tiny kitchen and don’t have space on the countertop for more than my sprouting jars. The lettuces and herbs fit in nicely with the house plants. I check all my plants daily. They’re my daily dose of mental health care.
I am so ADHD, your review is so perfect for me! I didn’t research it, but asked for it! got this for Christmas & am keeping it per your review! Thank you for being here! If you know, you know
I got an aero garden and I love it! I don’t get much sun in my house, and this makes it possible to grow plants and have them thrive. It tells you when to fertilize, which is great because I forget to fertilize my outdoor plants. Thanks for the video and helpful hints.
i've had mine for 2 months, the dill went crazy i'm giving it away, i actually moved the dill to another mason jar and set it right next to the light so it's still growing in water, you have to remember to not use tap water, i have a burky and use that and switch it out once a month. Love it! My cherry tomato plant just sprouted, so excited! I got the harvest 360, which is one step above i think. Worth it.
Oof u gotta Berkey that's NICE. yea your water is good. Tap water is aiight to use it just depends on how harsh your water is. If it's high in calcium then the calcification can accumulate. I have Dill too n it's growing large. Great for herbs
i think i will move the dill outdoors in the spring, but i just so much love the idea of just growing in water might have to get a bigger jar@@TheAdhdGardener
The AeroGarden Bounty models have lights that extend to 24," and the Bounty Elite has a 50 watt light, and the Bounty Basic has a 30 watt. That Harvest unit has a 20 watt light. Most people would probably be surprised at what you can grow in those units.
I saw the ad two days ago and watched your video today. YOU SHOULD BE SPONSORED!! What a great presentation, I'm sold, as I want to grow all of my food seeing as our FDA is a joke.
Aww thanks.. id love to get sponsored cmon aerogarden!😆. Our FDA is a complete joke not to mention the other players, corporations n government but I digress. They hold too much power. Its wise to learn how to be able to handle our own n grow our own food!🌻🌻
I have three aerogardens and I love them. I buy replacement sponges on Amazon in bulk and small net pots. This way I grow my own dwarf / micro veggies.
@@Zarim721 I watch Summer Rayne Oaks from Brooklyn. She got me into houseplants when I lived in the inner city. Talk about inspiration! U got this girl keep growing🌻
Do you have a link for the best value grow sponges. That would be a great thing for me as I am using the seed starting kit and I will be looking to put some more in once I get this batch out
I just bought one. I'm very into cooking and I am very excited to grow my own basilica, rosemary, and thyme. I wish they had a bay leaf pod! This will be perfect for me because I live in an apartment with no garden or yard area. : D
Just bought my mom an areogarden because I knew she would love one, but wouldnt ever think to buy one for herself. I had seen the old TV infomercials and knew as long as the light and water pump worked properly, it would be a great product for her. Thanks for the review, it made me feel more comfortable having spent that money! You got yourself a new sunscriber!!!
I keep a couple of these "Harvest" units in my office at work. I work in higher education and try to expose incoming students to gardening, especially hydroponically. I'm growing butter lettuce in one and baby bok choy in the other. Many kids seem intrigued by the whole process. Because I see the same students on a requiring basis; many of them notice the rate of growth and want to see how the plants are doing.
I loved this review! I'm seriously considering getting one because the science behind it is really cool, so I'm glad you could tell me it really works!
I 3d print my baskets and use a napkin seed starter to get things going. When they're long enough, i use wet gauze as the grow media and boom, we good. Finna add bokchoy and tiny Tim tomatos to my 3rd aerogarden slim. Thanks for your content!
I wonder if there’s a way to use the gauze instead of the baskets, like if you can figure out a way to keep it from slipping down into the machine. Maybe by cutting off the top of a water bottle and turning it upside down?
@@monkeytrainer8135 I've seen other video-creators using rock-wool or cotton as a medium. Gauze sounds like an interesting idea, I may try that combined with cotton in the future.
I use mine usually in February March to start my seeds (I have a 12 pod off brand aerosgarden and a container garden). During spring and summer, I use it for most of my propagations. I will remove the sponges and put my propagations in the baskets. I currently have some string of hearts, turtles, zigzag cactus, green onions and some pothos.
I got an Aero Garden 3 weeks ago- LOVE IT!! The light on mine goes to 24 inches, 9 spots for pods, so tons of room. So far everything is going well, the Basil is growing SO FAST
@@OO-fm3sw u don't need to plant all the pods at the same time just cover the holes of the aerogarden to not let light hit the water to prevent algae growth.
@@OO-fm3sw I got a 9 pod garden- from my experience with it I would say DON'T fill all the pots- the Basil. Dill and flat leaf Parsely (not Curly) grow MUCH faster and much taller- they crowd out the slow growing shorter plants (Thyme, curly parsley). For your first try I'd do Basil and Parsley. I actually ended up getting a second Aero Garden to give the other plants (Chives, Thyme, Curly Parsley a fighting chance- they are doing really well without the bully plants near them>
@@jimcurt99 Thank you so much for this, I truly appreciate it. I just received my Bounty Elite a couple of hours ago but was feeling intimidated on which pods to put in first. You are a live saver! (Mine and the plants, that is 😆)
I've got 2 Aerogardens that I've used for years. They're awesome. I'm buying a Sprout for my granddaughter. You can just buy the baskets & sponges and put your own seeds in them so that you don't have to buy the expensive seed pods. I've never bought a seed pod kit
❤❤❤🙌🙌🙌yyyyaaazzzz!!!! I LOVE IT!!! im ssooo glad you decided to buy one! Many people don't know u can use EBT to buy seeds but the aerogarden?! How awesome is that!!! Im so happy for u!!! Good for u growing your own greens🌻🌻 u got this! 💯
i love playing in the dirt too. my daughter insists on using 3" of chip mulch everywhere but calls it a garden. i said a garden has dirt; that's landscaping; i want to dig in the dirt. she said fortunately there is dirt under the mulch.
Fantastic ! I'm a Black Foot who needs a portable system! YOU remind me of a special 'squaw', we will invest in you! I want you to get the credit! I am a Shaman as 'the eye of the eagle ' "MAD1". Thank you for one of the best 'Sales Presentations'. LOVE YOU! Your, non biased and carefree demonstrated ease of operation is so simple! U slod ME. A 'Blackfoot Brave'!
Areogarden has an automatic set timer on the light, it will turn on and off after initial setup ..no need to do anything after that. Also depending on what you want to grow, select the right areogarden for you and the height of the light and amount of grow pod spaces depends on the unit....ie "The Bounty" is a larger unit
@@TheAdhdGardener depends on when you first turned it on. I set mine at 530 am and it turns off at 730 pm...you can reset it any time you want. just press the light button and hold till it flashes then let go..and it is set
Germination doesn't require light. Light actually hinders germination for some seeds. You don't need the light until the first seedling appears. But you do need warmth and moisture. Humidity especially, hence the domes. And oxygen, hence the pump. Seedlings don't need more light than bigger plants. However, I wouldn't call 12-14 hours a lot of light. 16 hours of light and 8 hours of dark is a pretty good ratio for vegetative growth for for day-neutral plants. For photoperiodic plants, 16 hours of light helps prevent flowering and seed growth. So this would be good to keep leaf growth longer without bolting. Alternately, reducing the light to 12 hours or less may be necessary to cause flower and seed/fruit growth. More than 16 hours of light is of questionable utility. It may help some plants but not others. And with LEDs, they can be really close to the plants. 2 or 3 inches may be more space than needed. If you can touch the lights without it being uncomfortable, you may be able to have the lights within an inch or even touching them. While with heavy duty high pressure sodium lamps, you may need a couple of feet of space to prevent burning.
Omg! I started researching this product because I have ADHD and all of my other plants died so I was like okay what's low maintenance and super adhd friendly, so then I found your video haha
What I love about this is that in Florida in summer it’s too hot to grow regular basil and a number of other herbs, and tomatoes, so this lets me have summer crops. I am also experimenting with transplanting these to pots before they get too big and put them near this light to keep them growing while I start something else.
@@abbynormal3192 I had less success with transplanting a large tomato plant out of the aerogarden like that. After the plant struggled for months I dug it up and realized that the grow-sponge all the roots went through would strangle the roots anytime it dried out. I've cut away much of the sponge on a more recent cherry tomato plant and it is doing way better.
Great review! I got my first one this last winter, got the Harvest Elite 360, and I love it! It's absolutely worth it. I grew the provided herbs for 94 days, though mint never germinated that's fine, I've got it outside. I also got a pack of coco coir pods to start round 2 which I'm 4 days into. I'm with you on there being more pros than cons. Thanks for sharing. 🙋♀️👏
You're lucky the mint didn't do well. My experience with mint in an aerogarden was the plant growing outrageously well and it's roots trying to grow into parts of the machine that fountain water onto the grow-sponges. It was disastrous. 😆 The best things to grow in the aerogarden are plants whose leaves you'll eat, like lettuces and basil, since those plants grow tremendously well. My experience with tomato plants was lackluster, a whole lot of time invested for very little product. (I'm currently growing a batch of bok choy that I'm looking forward to stir-frying in the future.)
I gave DWC and Kratky a go this past winter. I used a 5-gallon bucket with a fish tank pump and air stone, etc., but I really didn't give it the attention I should have. Want to get one of these units this year for my kitchen counter though. If it's stuck in a room somewhere, it's easy to forget about things.
I'm currently experimenting with Kratkey now! Just 1gal milk jogs for now cuz i wanna test out b4 I go bigger scale. It's a def great idea for indoor winter grow!(sounds like a winter vid series🤔)
@@TheAdhdGardener Awesome! I did the gallon milk jugs as well. Basically cut out a circle at the top with a box cutter and used 3" official net cups and others I made by soldering yogurt cups. The clear milk jugs are obviously prone to algae if you don't cover or spray paint them and have them parked in the actual sun. I think I also screwed some plants up because they developed the micro hair roots things and I thought it was fungus at first and rinsed the shit out of them. Whoops. I had a few things going pretty well, but I tend to need to have them in my face to be able to focus on them. I think hydroponics is a little more high maintenance than soil planting so far, but definitely good winter projects. I didn't have the thingamajigs to test the PPM or pH of the water. And I didn't get the CalMag till it was too late. Lol I have since gotten the pH meter and PPM sticks. My water is within range on the PPM, but in the high 7's to 8 on the pH meter. I am planting out an area by my work since I don't have a lot of space at home. I just put up a video today about it. Guerilla gardening and all that.
Christmas gift to myself. Delivery tomorrow!👍 I watched several vids about it & your's is my fave! I got gourmet lettuces because I love fancy lettuce. Can't wait!!
This was the best video and most informative.I just purchased a couple of these aero gardens just for something to do lol.I can’t wait to see the results.
I had some pretty good success with it. It only took like 5 days for sprouts even not on seeds directly from aero garden. I planted some cucumbers and peppers to eventually move outside and got sprouts in around one week
@@nickswisher1615 im seeing what looks like a fuzzy white down in there.i figure if seeds germinate easily i will use as germination station for a few seeds im have trouble germinate. Take care, good luck growing.
So, I ran across this channel, of course, because I'm looking to grow my favorite herbs indoors (apartment life); And after your intro about mental health, I knew I was in the right place.
Thank you for this review. My daughter just bought me one for Christmas and this is part of my research. I too am a gardener and I'm looking forward to trying it out.
That's an awesome Christmas gift! You'll love it! I also have a vid on how to clean your aerogarden too. Also if u stay tuned I have an upcoming vid on changing seedling pods using different seeds etc. ENJOY!🌻
Apple cider vinegar and a couple drops of dish soap in a shallow dish will take care of those gnats. Good review. I see I can't grow my medicinal plants with this. Thanks for the review
Had one and I gave it away.Nothing grew! It was loud from the noise of the water aeration as well. The best it ever did was get a tiny green buds to show and then die.
Hey there. I'm new to your channel and wanted to thank you for your gardening videos with humor. And to let you know I just ordered one of these through your link. Amazon will have it to by Sunday. Goodness, they're fast.
You have the same pretty face and eyes of the girl I fell in love with in high school so long ago and I was staring at you and forgot to listen to what you said. LOL! I just got four similar to this and have lettuce, basil, turnips, and radishes growing. I can already tell I`m gonna love this new hobby!
I have 3. 2 lg and the one you’re reviewing. You may need additional gardens because light time daily is different for flowers, herbs,veggies, and tomatoes. Also, the light goes higher on the larger gardens,and you can even buy floor models
I just ordered the harvest XL, its on sale now and added a discount code from a guy on RU-vid for $168. can't wait to get it. I never grew anything so this should be interesting.
Love this video. It’s very informative, but fun at the same time. I’m a big gardener, but the growing season is so short where I live. This definitely looks like a good option for me. I did laugh partway through because I couldn’t tell what your stove display said (alien symbols? I need better eyesight?). It added to the video.
sould have checked the roots, probaly did not trim them and some of the plants did not get enough and got chocked out from the other plants roots, trim the roots so 20% is left, and when they get big enough you sould change it to a pot with soil... this is designed to help beginners grow that do not have time, then change to bigger growing space when they are grown up and can live "more" easily on there own just some notes.
They must have heard you, the new one I bought the light raises up to 18" and has a trellis system for taller plants. I did get the 9 pod one because it was on clearance for $75.
The bad Very expensive for mostly plastic. I have two so it added up to $$. About $3 per month for electricity per unit. By the time to harvest the tomatoes with the electric cost, buying at the supermarket would come out ahead. I'm in California your electric bill may be different. Buttons don't work on both of mine, hit or miss, mostly miss. Seems to be a design flaw. When power goes off, need to reset time, date, everything. Should have battery backup at this price point. Root entanglement, will take some work to repot in the garden assuming if you haven't killed it. One filter missing or was it tangled with the long roots gone in the trash. Pump was clogged. The good Fun seeing it grow. Harvest all year long. Clean, most everything done for you, although roots take a lot of water and required often refills. Modified Keurig coffee K-cup works pretty good but need to remove the outer plastic. Plant also grew the fastest in it, only did one so YMMV. This was test run to see if a larger hydroponic system is viable for me.
I am in no way a gardener which is why I LOVE my Aerogarden. Just started 1.5 months ago and feel like I’m not a complete black thumb. How often do I need to replace the pods and put new ones in? Will the plants eventually just not grow?
The plant eventually will get super mature. For example if you're growing lettuce and you've harvested it 3x already the stem starts to take a hit. Also those roots grow incredibly big. You can then replace the pods
I personally do not like because playing with the dirt, smell and making soil mixtures is something I enjoy but it's something curious nevertheless PD: I'm a new follower and love your videos!!
I have several, but I also garden. In my zone, this kind of cures the itch of being able to plant and grow things when you have 2 feet of snow on the ground. There are also additional seed starting trays that can be used to start your seedlings for your outdoor garden. Being I have a small house with no extra space for big lights and trays, this all in one is amazing. Fresh herbs/tomatoes/peppers/lettuce all winter and seedlings to start my garden in spring. It's a win win for me.
It would’ve been nice for you to actually hone in on how it waters each individual plant as most of the other hydroponic home systems do not Water each individual plant. Well actually I would’ve liked to see that a little closer.
I have started to look into the Krakty method to transfer the pods. Harvest tomatoes take long to grow and take over the aero garden. So I wouldn’t use any other pods with it like I did.
been looking at this since im tired of fighting bugs, birds and animals messing with my plants is why i gave up. this looks better but won't get as high as being outside.
If you pull the sponge and roots from the cone you can but more l replacement sponges and plant your own seeds . Both from another source. and cheaper.
Thank you for the video. Im getting one now. You gave a lot of information. Is it just for herbs? I hope they're sending you stuff for this. im sold. I use a lot of Basil and Oregano, in spaghetti & meatballs and homemade pizza alone. 👍 New subscriber here. God bless 🙏❤️
U can grow other veggies but keep in mind the tomato roots(like peppers) get BIG n will take over your aerogarden. They need so much space. You could either 1-grow only 1 plant 2- start your seedlings in there n transplant them out 3- get micro mini varieties to try out
I haven’t a couple of questions. I am buying this as a gift. Is 6 pods enough? I saw in other comments that you may not want to do all six at one time so that gives you only 3 or 4 plants. Someone also said this does not have a timer for the light. Is that correct? Are the seed pods brand specific? Cami buy a different brand and use Aero Garden’s seeds? Thank you for taking the time to answer.
What do I need to do if I've had a Spider for years & no babies? I'm doing a little better as before they kept dieing! Now, its just not producing babies! Haven't used fertilizer on my plants for years. I just put a stick in it!
i've been looking at the ads and wondering the same thing. what i dont understand is people forking out for 36" height fixtures to grow short salad greens... the company doesnt seen to make farm size short fixtures. but i'm with u i love fresh tomatoes as well. the 36" height fixtures make sense but also remember anything that bushes out needs more room so i love the suggestion to cover unused openings with golf balls... what a conversation piece lol.
