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aerogarden

riflemikeriflemike Member Posts: 10,599 ✭
edited November 2016 in General Discussion
Aeorgarden.


Is this so called aerogarden really worth it or is it just a bunch of rubbish?

I heard it is somewhat difficult to control the pump and bulb cycles.
What do you guys think?
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  • riflemikeriflemike Member Posts: 10,599 ✭
    edited November -1
    anyone know anything about these.. the wife loves herbs and such

    thought it might be a change from the same thing every Christmas , Christmas present

    reviews on all brands and models are very good

    from inexpensive to somewhat expensive

    http://www.aerogarden.com/aerogardens/bounty-aerogardens/miracle-gro-aerogarden-bounty-elite-wi-fi-red-stainless-1.html
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  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've had one for almost 10 years now. I enjoy it especially in the winter when my regular garden is dormant.
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have had 2, not the led type but they work good till they break or the pump goes out

    the parts are expensive, i built my own for the cost of their bulbs

    they work off a simple aquarium pump and stone, the medium is a type of moss {i replaced with Hydroton stones}

    i can give you better details if you would like, i started with 1 i got at goodwill for 20 bucks, then progressed to a 8x8 room with several hydroponic buckets and 1,000 watt mh for peppers



    there are much much cheaper alternatives, if you dont need that useless wifi option , even cheaper aerogarden options


    you cannot grow much in the less the 1 cubic foot area, you will out grow that very fast
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  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Other than bulbs I have not purchased any parts in ten years.
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by CaptFun
    Other than bulbs I have not purchased any parts in ten years.



    no medium or fertilizer ?
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  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 1911a1-fan
    quote:Originally posted by CaptFun
    Other than bulbs I have not purchased any parts in ten years.



    no medium or fertilizer ?

    I mostly use it to start seeds. And grow some herbs during the winter. I don't consider the seed kits as "parts". I refill the starter tray with the medium from the hydroponics store and buy my fertilizer there as well.
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,521 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Never heard of such a thing. That is very expensive. Wow. Kinda neat though. Being married to an Amish farm girl, Donna would love it. I will have to ask her about it. Oakie
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    dont get me wrong, they are pretty cool, but all parts are proprietary , the air pump was built in mine, one of mine went out during seedling stage, i threw in a cheap air pump and stone


    there are much cheaper and better options, they may not look as pretty sitting on the counter, and much user and serviceable options, Emily's garden is one of them, hydrofarm sells a large variety , they just dont produce enough for my needs, and not worth 400.00 bucks
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