AeroGarden

When I'd seen a commercial for AeroGarden I wanted one.

It uses Aeroponics (From AeroGarden.com "What is Aeroponics? Aeroponics is a dirt-free growing method where plant roots are suspended in air within a 100% humidity, highly-oxygenated growing chamber. Because the roots are bathed with ideal levels of nutrients, water and oxygen, plants grow significantly faster, are healthier and have a higher nutrient content than plants grown in soil.").





I like that you can use it grow anywhere because it has a "grow light". The base of the thing is about the size of a bread box, you just need to have room for the top piece with the light in it.

It is pretty expensive ($149 for the non-pro (block or white) and $169 for the Pro version, the pro version is stainless steel). If it was not so much I would have bought one already. The next time I have extra money this is what I will probably be buying.

After checking out the AeroGarden website I found out they have other types of "AeroGardens" and accessories for the original AeroGarden.

They have seed kits for herbs and flowers.


Downside: You have to buy the "grow pods/seed kits" from AeroGarden.com and they are not cheap (19.99 or so per pod set). I bet you could figure out how to make your own, it would save you a lot of $$. The other thing I do not like about having to buy seed kits is you have to live with what they put in the mix. They should allow buyers to custom mix their seed kits. I would have to buy three different kits to get the few herbs I like.


If you have an AeroGarden, let me know what you think about it. Has it saved you any money? Do the plants grow well?