10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW before starting an Aerogarden (beginner guide)

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  • @SherSheGrows
    @SherSheGrows  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    more aerogarden tips on my hydroponics blog :) >> shershegrows.com/

  • @sarasotarebel2445
    @sarasotarebel2445 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I have 8 Harvest units and 3 Bounty units. Growing tomatoes was a bit difficult and time consuming because they got so large, I was always pruning them. I decided to grow tomatoes outside on the lanai instead. The Bounty did well with peppers but they did not grow to full size. I also decided to grow my peppers outside and they produced much better. I do have great success growing various salad greens and herbs in the Harvest units. Currently I'm growing many types of lettuce. Butter crunch, Parris Island Cos, Gourmet lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, Dandelion, Iceberg. And I will soon be starting baby Bok Choy and Swiss Chard. And the greens stay fresh in the fridge for months, unlike greens from the supermarket which last a few days or a couple of weeks.

    • @SherSheGrows
      @SherSheGrows  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      11?! 😍😍

    • @patshook1088
      @patshook1088 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I live in Florida, in a very small house with no room inside for aerogarden. I want to put it on the lanai. How do I turn the light off completely since I want this out on the lanai? Any tips for growing on lanai?

    • @sarasotarebel2445
      @sarasotarebel2445 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@patshook1088 When you plug it in, that starts the motor and the light, but you can use the button on the front panel to manually turn off the light. If you only want sunlight and no artificial light, there are other simple hydroponic kits without lights, you may want to try some other option instead of the aerogarden. It's designed for indoor growing.

  • @cdpoel
    @cdpoel ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This video is great, thank you!!! Can you please make a video showing how to prune each type of herb to encourage low growth like you mentioned? Currently I have curly parsley, dill, chives, Genovese basil, tarragon, and thyme, but I'd like to know about rosemary, sage, and oregano too.

  • @blaqfish
    @blaqfish ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are a good teacher. I bought one yesterday and wanted to learn how to get prepared for it. Thank you 😌

  • @cookielocurto7075
    @cookielocurto7075 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video . I learned a lot. Glad I found you just a few weeks after I got my garden.

  • @proudsouthafrikangobucs4321
    @proudsouthafrikangobucs4321 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this informative video! I have a few units coming in this week and am so excited starting this journey. I am a master gardener and just hoping my skills will translate well into hydroponics. 💚

  • @nankarl2512
    @nankarl2512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very helpful! I am getting an Aerogarden Harvest tomorrow on my local Buy Nothing group. Obviously, it does not come with directions as it is well used. You have done a great job letting me now what I need to do to successfully set up a lettuce garden. Thank you!

  • @catherinecardoza3570
    @catherinecardoza3570 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love strawberries but the store bought ones are always a let down. Have you grown strawberries and what would you grow with them?

  • @lorrainetorres558
    @lorrainetorres558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just received my harvest kit for Christmas. Great tips, thank you. Good video.

  • @colleenstinton-czuprynski9894
    @colleenstinton-czuprynski9894 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks!

  • @victoriao1828
    @victoriao1828 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you

  • @jude1515
    @jude1515 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. I am growing parsley, mint and chives. I like you suggestion of small tomato plants.

  • @ChickensinHighDef
    @ChickensinHighDef 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made great videos! I have had my Harvest Elite for about a week now, and the dill is sprouting and I'm excited!

  • @BrianHartman
    @BrianHartman 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I didn't see any of those caps in my model. Is it okay to have them growing without the caps? I just started mine a couple of days ago.

    • @victoriao1828
      @victoriao1828 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I cut off the end of a water bottle and used it.

  • @gwenjohnson9258
    @gwenjohnson9258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Super helpful.

  • @onceuponalayna2319
    @onceuponalayna2319 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My light goes on for 15 hours then turns off and I don't know how long it is off during the night but I always turn it back on in the morning, is that the right thing to do or should I leave it for a bit with no sunlight?

  • @teachergirl3019
    @teachergirl3019 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for these informational videos. I am planning to start growing my own greens and some fruits/vegetables as well. All of your videos I have viewed so far are so helpful! Looking foward to learning so much more.

  • @palomahealing5073
    @palomahealing5073 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on these growing Systems🌱 Thank you so much!

  • @charivari85
    @charivari85 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very detailed - thank you!❤

  • @AnneAnsel
    @AnneAnsel ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. My sprout didn't have any instructions when I lifted the tray out.

  • @merrydixon2273
    @merrydixon2273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting this great video!

  • @nancyspruiell347
    @nancyspruiell347 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you haven't found MIGardener seeds by now, you should check them out. I get better germination from MIG than Baker's Creek. Love them both though.

  • @belindanalette8873
    @belindanalette8873 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have you ever tried to grow spinach in your AeroGarden. So far I have not had good luck on that. If so what brand work the best. Thanks

    • @SherSheGrows
      @SherSheGrows  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Spinach is tricky to grow hydroponically bc it doesn’t like wet roots unfort

    • @belindanalette8873
      @belindanalette8873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I did not know that thanks for the info.

  • @cynthiajones-je6il
    @cynthiajones-je6il ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much light do the herbs need?

  • @andreaadams310
    @andreaadams310 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks

  • @ScotianSouthy
    @ScotianSouthy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you transplant to a pot with dirt when they get too big? Or does the plant require remaining on the hydro diet?

  • @KetchupwithMaxandJose
    @KetchupwithMaxandJose 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, can't wait for mine. Thank you!

  • @AntiKaren_Karen
    @AntiKaren_Karen ปีที่แล้ว

    We’re definitely constrained by the maximum height of the unit, but I’ve had difficulty when things have grown to wide, and one plant has crowded out another such that it doesn’t get enough light. I’ve also had mold or mildew at the base of plants which I attributed to lack of air circulation. Any thoughts?

    • @SherSheGrows
      @SherSheGrows  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      depends on what you're planting! some need more space than a single hole, so you can leave some slots empty

  • @SusanParsons-zg5dp
    @SusanParsons-zg5dp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Aerogarden has done great! I am starting over ( after cleaning ) with new pods and rarely hear my pump running . Is this normal ?

    • @SherSheGrows
      @SherSheGrows  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t usually hear the pump! But you can double check if things are working, there should be a “test pump” option on the unit

  • @davidcrawford6505
    @davidcrawford6505 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it advisable to put an Aerogarden type device in an enclosure? This is with respect to being located in a cooler area, such a basement.

  • @1UPFKARR
    @1UPFKARR ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for all the info, this was very useful. After years of wanting to do this I bought a sprout just to see how it works (firsthand.) Basil has started sprouting. When i figure out where I can make some room I might get one of the larger ones.

  • @cindyyan9851
    @cindyyan9851 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I accidently bought a box of 6 seed pod kit but I don't have the machine to grow them in. Hahaha. I didn't know I need the machine until I saw your videos. Is there anyway I can use these pods? They are golden harvest cherry tomato.

    • @SherSheGrows
      @SherSheGrows  ปีที่แล้ว

      yes! just plant in soil as you regularly would

    • @cindyyan9851
      @cindyyan9851 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SherSheGrows Thanks! I just added water and left it in a medicine container. Something is sprouted!

    • @mackenziecouto8052
      @mackenziecouto8052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look up “kratky method”! Easy way to do it without a machine. A lot of people on Etsy 3D print things to easily place aerogarden pods in mason jars too

  • @tarapringle11
    @tarapringle11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had mine for 2 yrs, try just don't forget to clean it 1 a month

  • @Valencenliberty
    @Valencenliberty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi new just purchased harvest elite want to grow lettuce herbs sm tomatoes maybe bok choy too. First time using. Where should the knob for the pump be? Pls. Left Right or in center? The directions don’t say all i get when i search is “if the pump isn’t working”

    • @SherSheGrows
      @SherSheGrows  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hm not sure what you mean by knob. The pump is inside the grow basin, and for set up there should be a cord in the back that you plug in.
      I have a Harvest set up video that walks through it: th-cam.com/video/_PFUTuHO_tQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @loriblaido7843
      @loriblaido7843 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s in the center behind the filter

  • @noneurbusiness6137
    @noneurbusiness6137 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i grow hydrangeas with this?

    • @sodd1000
      @sodd1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you can grow those and sunflowers with the tabletop one.

  • @Ash.Crow.Goddess
    @Ash.Crow.Goddess ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You could modify the height super easily, if you were so inclined.

  • @angelatruly
    @angelatruly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there. Great vid. How many holes should you allow for greens? For example should you plant every other pod hole? TIA

    • @SherSheGrows
      @SherSheGrows  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fillerup! 1 per pod for greens 🥬

    • @urban777vegetarianj
      @urban777vegetarianj ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SherSheGrows depends on leaf spread. Basil and other broad leaf plants should not be planted next to others.

  • @frankt9156
    @frankt9156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t know why, I love your voice.

  • @viviancutler3918
    @viviancutler3918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful Video!!!! Thank You ❤

  • @JackDavis1111
    @JackDavis1111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang, she's so much smarter than the other people I've watched.

  • @kay9156
    @kay9156 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don't know how you can say you don't recommend the sprout because it's "too small". It's good for people in small spaces or apartments, or smaller kitchens. It's whatever works best for someone given their circumstance.

  • @snakelakeestates8666
    @snakelakeestates8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    groovy

  • @chrispalynchuk5951
    @chrispalynchuk5951 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was wondering where are your actively growing plants... duh... looking for your success with this garden....?

  • @psychedelic-guitar-art
    @psychedelic-guitar-art ปีที่แล้ว

    🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴

  • @jamespringle9821
    @jamespringle9821 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dont waste your money on Arogarden , i payed around $350 for the Bounty elite, after 3 years the lamp stoped working and couldnt find it on the web site. I contacted customer service and was told that my only option was to buy a new garden sunce 5hey dont sell the light by its self. Just more junk going in the landfill, dont buy.

    • @sodd1000
      @sodd1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I paid 30 dollars fo rthe same model in 1950 and it is still going strong.Don't listen to this fake news everyone.

    • @jamespringle9821
      @jamespringle9821 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sodd1000 It's real ,I got it for my gf for Christmas. Light failed to come on I looked on the official web store ,they don't sell the light anymore . It's true check for yourself . I contacted the company and they told me that it's past warranty and I have to buy a new garden

    • @scheherezade3
      @scheherezade3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sodd1000aerogarden has been around since 2005.

  • @collinhuey2090
    @collinhuey2090 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Overprice . My mom said time saving at an expensive price

    • @ETrain12
      @ETrain12 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well your mom is cheap, lazy and probably very limited mental capacity

  • @JEM-db2rl
    @JEM-db2rl 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don’t know the point of this video. I think she just wanted to ne seen

  • @chrispalynchuk5951
    @chrispalynchuk5951 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Disappointing

  • @mariolong3348
    @mariolong3348 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Don’t understand why people spent so much money and time on aerogarden for so little return, those plant that can be grow are the easiest to grow and cheap.

    • @pallavmishra
      @pallavmishra ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Gardening is a hobby and hobbies cost money.

    • @trudydavis4652
      @trudydavis4652 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I live in an area with an extremely short growing season. The aerogarden is perfect for my needs and a great hobby

    • @cookielocurto7075
      @cookielocurto7075 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I wanted fresh herbs and greens, year round. I am hoping this works. Shopping for one, I have so much waste.

    • @hewtab
      @hewtab ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I love fresh herbs but have a really hard time keeping them alive so this is perfect for me

    • @mario312
      @mario312 ปีที่แล้ว

      My windowsill is doing the job

  • @jwillar6173
    @jwillar6173 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like Alvin the chipmunk