Thank you so much for this video. I spent hours researching these systems and your video was really the first to address cleaning maintenance, which turned out to be a deal killer for the Gardyn. I'm so glad I saw your video before ordering it and discovering 6 months later that I hate it!
Thank you again for sharing your experience with these interesting growing systems. I actually find the iHarvest system to be the most appealing and the best use of floor space. You gave a very comprehensive and helpful presentation. Thumbs UP.
Wonderful video! If I was in the market for one, I'd look into the iHarvest looks like a winner only because I don't have to take it apart like the Gardyn, otherwise I like the Gardyn's appearance.
Gardyn's $500 per year app fee is absolutely ridiculous and a complete deal-breaker. I can pay $50 a month to have a farm deliver me a variety of farm-fresh vegetables a month to my home. It's an insulting money-squeezing deal that's downright offensive. There stupid "plant cubes" or whatever that they try to push is also ridiculous. It's like they thought to themselves "How can we maximize our ability to squeeze money from people interested in Hydroponics." and came up with this insulting product.
Thank you for this fantastic informative video! This is exactly what I was looking for to help me decide between the iHarvest and Gardyn. You really broke down each system into all the areas that I was trying to research. Will be going with the iHarvest because it is easier to maintain.
Thanks so much👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I sold my house where I had a huge area of square foot garden beds. So I’m in an apt now looking for options. Beautiful job you’ve done
Thank you for the reviews, it is making it easier for me to decide what system to get. I have a terrible green thumb and either of these options may work for me to finally grow plants in my apartment.
Thank you for this video. You really touch on some of the things that many reviewers miss. The real day-to-day stuff (like deep cleaning time!) and capacity. Such good and thorough reviews and clear metrics. This video helped me a lot! Thanks!
Thank you for the video! I had been considering the Gardyn and hadn't even heard of the iHarvest. I liked with the Gardyn how the roots were self-contained but I may now be reconsidering that after this video. I currently have the Aerogarden Farm Stand and hate how frequently I have to refill the water and completely agree on how small the reservoir is. The roots do get very tangled and grow into the pump system. I'm also not a fan on not being able to use all of the pod space if you grow peppers or tomatoes. That is why I was considering a switch. You also have to be very careful on what you plant together. If you plant two things at different max heights or if they germinate at different speeds the slower and/or lower plant may not thrive because your light might be too far away for that plant to germinate. Aerogarden suggests trimming the faster growing plant but in some cases that may not be the right thing for the plant. I do like their customer service, you can send an email and they replace just about everything including seed pods if they don't germinate.
I don‘t even know how I stumbled into this space but I‘m now going to take a look at iHarvest. Gardyn looks great, but nah to the cameras and subscription for me too. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I just decided that I wanted to purchase an indoor garden. I am so happy that you broke down the detail between the three. I am pretty sure the iHarvest will be my pick. Just seeing the maintenance of the Gardyn and the monthly subscription totally turn me away from it. The only thing that I need to research more is planting cherry tomatoes. I am curious to see how much they yield. I guess I am just use to seeing a big outdoor garden, with lots of room. So I am still a little skeptic with this whole indoor garden, but willing to give it a try. If anyone has any comments on the cherry tomatoes, please let me know. It will be cool to plant a few tomato plants, if the iHarvest allows it.
Oh and you're right about the tower garden. I have one outdoors, but I would not like it indoors. the design is not made to lay flat on a wall, for one thing.
I had the Rise System in my cart ready to check out when I found your video. Your rating system is brilliant, I just purchased the igarden, tysssssm!!!
I’m hoping Aerogarden will go vertical but easy cleaning. If you can’t grow as many pods as your paying for… they count on you trimming back and that minimizes fruiting.
I couldn't decide so ordered gardyn and iharvest using your coupons. Gardyn is up and running and 10 days in has a lot of growth. Still waiting for the iharvest. Looking forward to comparing.
You are so kind for making these videos for us! Thank you. Are we able to grow cucumbers and other tall/vine plants with Gardyn? IHarvest was never a contender of mine until you said how difficult it is to clean Gardyn. :( Now I am rethinking my choices haha. Have you ever heard of Lettuce Grow/Farmstand?
Yes, you can grow cucumbers and other vine plants with both Gardyn and iHarvest. Just need to attach a small trellis and zip tie it to Gardyn's columns. I did considered buying Lettuce Grow but I don't like how it has a 360 degree design. I need something to put against the wall due to limit of room.
Video is VERY helpful!!! I'm trying to decide which to purchase, and this helps me with making that decision. Thank you so much for making this video. I appreciate it very much!
@@beny8025 The lights can be moved preventing burning of the leaves and allowing the plants to grow bigger as well as positioning them for optimal plant growth. Unlike Gardyn where are you constantly have to keep trimming the roots to stay in its individual catch and to prevent it from clogging there’s no reason to do that with the iHarvest. If any debri/roots falls to the bottom it does not get into the reservoir and is caught by the filter sock/net The reservoir is so large there is no need to check on it weekly. You can go away not worrying about your plans drying out. The vertical semi circle design allows the plants to spread out beautifully and the trellis gives it additional support. The sponges as well as the baskets are not proprietary in the iHarvest. The tech in the other 2 units are a gimmick and adds no value besides telling you when to add water which you will be doing with the other two units weekly or when the plants get big every three days. The pump can be replaced easily at any pet store, the unit is easier to take apart and much easier to clean.
Gardyn and Aerogarden are definitely much quieter than the iHarvest. You don't really hear the water running unless you intentionally listen to it within a couple of feet away. Think of iHarvest as the water gets pumped to 5 feet high, then triggered down as rain fall.
Hi, I am completely new to the topic and just found your channel. I think your video is a very professional and comprehensive review, showing different approaches and builds. Great intro for me, especially for the maintenance aspect :) The only topics that could have been more investigated in the video (or I did not get it), are the space effectiveness and how big plants you can grow. The Aerogarden seems to me, to be unscalable. I guess they are other videos of yours, that will help me in that respect. Same for how much food you can really produce. I know, you cannot have everything in one video ;) Thank you for the great video. Take care. PS: I would love to be as natural on a video, as you are :)
Thank you for your videos. Just subbed. Wish I would have seen this one before I ordered my aerogarden farm and XL. I intended to buy two more, but now I think I'm to get the Gardyn instead.
Yes, these are for indoor. I have not tried Lettuce grow because I'm not a fan of the 360 degree design. I prefer something that can be put against a wall.
Thanks for sharing your reviews!!! I'm in the market to get a system and this helps narrow down the decision. I'm still curious about the Tower Garden as well. What are your thoughts about that system? At the moment, I'm tossed between iHarvest and the Tower Garden.
I did considered Tower Garden because it seems roomy for the plants. However, it is way more expensive than iHarvest after adding in the light. I also don't have enough space for Tower Garden because of the 360 degree design. I need something flat in the back to put against the wall. Therefore, I picked the iHarvest. I would want to try out the Tower Garden once I have space.
Agreed I am so fascinated by tower garden because of its vermicomposting capabilities of which I am already a huge hobbyist! From everything I know though, you can’t just keep putting food scraps in the top and the worms make castings and plants grow etc…..the casting take up space. It’s a slow gradual process over months or even years depending how full they instruct you to fill it but I would think sooner or later the “castings” or little particles that look like dirt would soon overflow the system and become a huge mess everywhere?!?!? Wondering how well that trap door on the side of it works?
Thank you so much for the information. Can you do a video about Green bell peppers? Are they okay to grow & can you do a video of when you can picked them and possibly some recipes for any of the greens that you grow. That would be some nice video''s/.. Just a thought?? Thanks again!!
I just looked up The Eve. Its design is very similar to the Gardyn, except for the fact that it can hold only 12 plants while taking up as much space as a Gardyn. I also do not want another piece of furniture in my house. Other than that, I think the plant performance should be the same.
The Gardyn version you used, was it the 2.0 or 3.0 version? The 3.0 version is supposedly easier to clean. Can you grow tomatoes and lettuce with iHarvest? Does iHarvest come with light bulbs like Gardyn? If so, are they easy to replace?
If you never grew anything hydroponically, I would recommend starting with a small counter top Aerogarden to get your feet wet :). It doesn't mean that you can't start with an iHarvest or a Gardyn. If you get Gardyn, go for the 3.0
Question: why is AeroGarden only a 1 on maintenance? It seems that it should be a 3 since it’s so easy... Did I misunderstand or miss something? Please help me understand
AG farm is definitely the easiest to clean, that's why I gave it a 3 for cleaning. Maintenance = adding water, nutrient, trimming roots, trimming the plants. Because the reservoir is the smallest, I fill up the water more frequent than I do with the other 2 systems. Because AG's reservoir is small and the pump is among the roots, I need to trim roots to prevent the pump from being clogged up. Another reason is that the more roots filling up the volumn of the reservoir, the more frequent you need to add water. Hope I make sense.
@Daniel Miller to be fair, all systems work as designed. AG's limitation is how close each plant is to one another. I just personally think Gardyn looks the best. I have 2 Gardyns displayed in my living room right now.
do you think these hydroponics pay for themselves overt time? I want to buy one to grow lettuces and such but Im worried that using up electricity, and buying the seeds could be counter productive
The light does not consume much energy, it is LED. I don't notice much difference in my electric bill although I have multiple systems running. You can buy your own seeds and create you own cube. A pack of lettuce seed is only $2. A head of lettuce is $3. 30 pods × $3 = $90. That's how much you can grow every 4 weeks.
This was my same question. I had a traditional garden and the various costs can add up before you realize it. I did it for the hobby and the freshness, but I found it to be only slightly less than buying store produce. I had to learn additional skills like canning too. After the initial outlay, it still took about a year or two before I was saving a lot of money. I owned that garden for 7 years and it did pay off. So I have the same question about hydroponics.
On Gardyn proceed to checkout, make sure you DON'T put the code in gift card at the bottom, you need to click a link at the top and it will drop down a box to put in your coupon code. You can also buy 2 and save $300 which is an amazing deal.
Have you used the iHarvest for growing flowers? What about edible flowers? Would it be possible to grow only flowers? Thank you for your excellent videos.
I have not grown flowers in iHarvest, unless you count cucumber flowers and eggplants flowers. I planted a lot of flowers in Gardyn and expect the iHarvest to have the same capability. I will sow flower seeds in the iHarvest next time. What do you suggest?
Thanks so much for this video. The online connectivity requirement really stood out to me; as you may be sitting with one expensive device at home in case they go out of business / decide to discontinue a model! Thank you for flagging :)
You don't need internet connection for Gardyn to work. It is programmed to run on default mode even if you don't have internet. It's just that if the business is shut down, you won't be able to replace parts like pump or light
Right? Why the hell does a garden need a camera. Otherwise I wish I got this Gardyn over the AeroGarden Farm honestly, and it hasn't even arrived yet LOL
I measured my space, and it looks like I have to get a GArdyn, bc of the smaller footprint. Question, do you think the Gardyn could grow strawberries well? It seems the lighting may not be as good as the iHarvest
I am sprouting strawberries but I haven't grown it before. But I saw other Gardyn owners had strawberries in theirs. Nah, the lighting in Gardyn is sufficient. It is very bright indeed.
Thank you for your time doing this important research! It has helped me make an important decision!!! Please consider giving the plants away for free instead of just throwing them away once they get too large for your growing systems? Facebook marketplace or Craigslist or a local farmers market perhaps? I’m sure you have neighbors who would really appreciate the opportunity to use them!
I read this on the Gardyn site "Harvest 8lb - 10lb of delicious produce per month. Gardyn grows the same amount as a 1,300 sq ft outdoor garden" is this accurate in your opinion?
I am not sure about the 1,300 sqf outdoor garden comparison, but I am sure that it can easily produce up to 8lb a month in produce. I will do an episode about this topic. Thanks for the idea.
This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience. I may have missed it in the video, but what about noise? Which one is the most quiet? Also, do the pumps only run when the lights are on in all of these systems? I have only just begun growing with my little 3-pod Aerogarden Sprout, but I want to eventually get something bigger, and I am afraid the sound of the bigger pump will be unpleasant.
I did not mention the noise in this video. Gardyn is the most quiet because the pump only run 3 times a day, 5 mins each time and you can barely hear the water running unless you put your ear right next to the column. iHarvest is the loudest because the water is pumped up to the top, then drop down in the back created sound like rainfall. Also, I set it run every half an hour for 5 mins. Some people enjoy the sound of water, some think it is distracting. It is not too bad if you have it in the living room or kitchen. Not something you want to keep in the bedroom. I think you will like Gardyn if you want something quiet and grow a lot of plants. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much for your comprehensive review. I’m considering investing for my garden business. I want to have more consistent supply of fresh herb plants for our Herb parties. Do you think this would be a good tool for that?
I think they are great for herbs. I know a pizza joint used one of these vertical hydroponic gardens to grow basil. They also make a great looking green wall for any restaurants.
@@plant4table I can see your point, except that just because two systems grow a type of plant, does not mean they work equally well. One may have larger more prolific output than the other.
@@salvatoreraber4621 not according to my experience. I used MaxiGro all across 3 systems and I did not see a difference. It is irrelevant to compare while using different nutrients.
No, I don't have lettuce grow. I was looking at it when I was considering which system to buy. I did not buy Lettuce Grow because the design is not meant to display against a wall. Because it's 360 degree, it is hard for me to tend to the plants. Secondly, the height of the ring light seems to limit the height of my plants. I guess it's called Lettuce grow because it is ideal to grow lettuce height plants?!
I transplanted cucumbers outside last year. I recommend you to move the plants out at young stage, but not too young. Best is after they grow 2 set of true leaves. At that stage, they are not too fragile to adapt to the outdoor soil environment, yet they easily adapt to the soil medium. People move mature basil outside all the time and they do well. First several days, you need to water a lot and provide some shade because they are used to the hydroponic environment. As new roots grow and adapt to the outdoor elements, they will do just fine.
I had major aphid issue 2 years ago becase I brought in a tray of garden soil and put it near my hydroponic garden. Since I cleaned up everything and restarted, no more issue.
It is a very cool feature. I was surprised that it sent me a notification "the violas are cute". I used my own seeds to grow violas and Kelby identified it. However, I am too cheap to pay for the monthly membership. I would suggest you to try it for a few months if you want to see if it helps you. The subscription also includes 10 ycubes that you can select.
Excellent review of these systems. I would NEVER, NEVER buy another product that tethers me to my smart phone! NEVER.
Thank you so much for this video. I spent hours researching these systems and your video was really the first to address cleaning maintenance, which turned out to be a deal killer for the Gardyn. I'm so glad I saw your video before ordering it and discovering 6 months later that I hate it!
I am happy to give people an honest review so they can pick the right product :)
I was interested in Gardyn till I saw the cleaning it entailed as well! I want EASY maintenance!
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Absolutely agree! What a great video and rating system - tysm!
Which one did you end up choosing?
Thank you again for sharing your experience with these interesting growing systems. I actually find the iHarvest system to be the most appealing and the best use of floor space. You gave a very comprehensive and helpful presentation. Thumbs UP.
I am glad I could help 😃
I just discovered these little indoor gardens a few days ago and I already have lettuce, turnips, and a large type of radish growing.
One of the best videos that cover maintenance needs. I don’t to be stuck with one that takes a lot of maintenance, cleaning.
Wonderful video! If I was in the market for one, I'd look into the iHarvest looks like a winner only because I don't have to take it apart like the Gardyn, otherwise I like the Gardyn's appearance.
Gardyn's $500 per year app fee is absolutely ridiculous and a complete deal-breaker. I can pay $50 a month to have a farm deliver me a variety of farm-fresh vegetables a month to my home. It's an insulting money-squeezing deal that's downright offensive. There stupid "plant cubes" or whatever that they try to push is also ridiculous. It's like they thought to themselves "How can we maximize our ability to squeeze money from people interested in Hydroponics." and came up with this insulting product.
You don't need to pay monthly fee for it to work. I have explained that in another video. The subscription is there for people who want it.
this is seriously the most helpful video i've found on this topic so far. thank you so much for all your work here.
Amazing video thank you! Just bought my Gardyn and it’s so cool to see its potential in the video! Love the flowers, too!
Thank you for this fantastic informative video! This is exactly what I was looking for to help me decide between the iHarvest and Gardyn. You really broke down each system into all the areas that I was trying to research. Will be going with the iHarvest because it is easier to maintain.
Thanks so much👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I sold my house where I had a huge area of square foot garden beds. So I’m in an apt now looking for options. Beautiful job you’ve done
Thank you for the reviews, it is making it easier for me to decide what system to get. I have a terrible green thumb and either of these options may work for me to finally grow plants in my apartment.
Thank you for this video. You really touch on some of the things that many reviewers miss. The real day-to-day stuff (like deep cleaning time!) and capacity. Such good and thorough reviews and clear metrics. This video helped me a lot! Thanks!
Thank you for the video! I had been considering the Gardyn and hadn't even heard of the iHarvest. I liked with the Gardyn how the roots were self-contained but I may now be reconsidering that after this video. I currently have the Aerogarden Farm Stand and hate how frequently I have to refill the water and completely agree on how small the reservoir is. The roots do get very tangled and grow into the pump system. I'm also not a fan on not being able to use all of the pod space if you grow peppers or tomatoes. That is why I was considering a switch. You also have to be very careful on what you plant together. If you plant two things at different max heights or if they germinate at different speeds the slower and/or lower plant may not thrive because your light might be too far away for that plant to germinate. Aerogarden suggests trimming the faster growing plant but in some cases that may not be the right thing for the plant. I do like their customer service, you can send an email and they replace just about everything including seed pods if they don't germinate.
I don‘t even know how I stumbled into this space but I‘m now going to take a look at iHarvest. Gardyn looks great, but nah to the cameras and subscription for me too. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I just decided that I wanted to purchase an indoor garden. I am so happy that you broke down the detail between the three. I am pretty sure the iHarvest will be my pick. Just seeing the maintenance of the Gardyn and the monthly subscription totally turn me away from it. The only thing that I need to research more is planting cherry tomatoes. I am curious to see how much they yield. I guess I am just use to seeing a big outdoor garden, with lots of room. So I am still a little skeptic with this whole indoor garden, but willing to give it a try. If anyone has any comments on the cherry tomatoes, please let me know. It will be cool to plant a few tomato plants, if the iHarvest allows it.
Super helpful!! Thank you. I will look at the I harvest before I buy. I did not even know it existed! Good day to you.
Oh and you're right about the tower garden. I have one outdoors, but I would not like it indoors. the design is not made to lay flat on a wall, for one thing.
I had the Rise System in my cart ready to check out when I found your video. Your rating system is brilliant, I just purchased the igarden, tysssssm!!!
Glad I could help 😀
I’m hoping Aerogarden will go vertical but easy cleaning.
If you can’t grow as many pods as your paying for… they count on you trimming back and that minimizes fruiting.
I couldn't decide so ordered gardyn and iharvest using your coupons. Gardyn is up and running and 10 days in has a lot of growth. Still waiting for the iharvest. Looking forward to comparing.
Wow, that's wonderful
8:45 Maintenance... What we need to do on a regular basis
10:50 Deep clean every 5-6 months
You are so kind for making these videos for us! Thank you.
Are we able to grow cucumbers and other tall/vine plants with Gardyn?
IHarvest was never a contender of mine until you said how difficult it is to clean Gardyn. :( Now I am rethinking my choices haha.
Have you ever heard of Lettuce Grow/Farmstand?
Yes, you can grow cucumbers and other vine plants with both Gardyn and iHarvest. Just need to attach a small trellis and zip tie it to Gardyn's columns. I did considered buying Lettuce Grow but I don't like how it has a 360 degree design. I need something to put against the wall due to limit of room.
@@plant4table Thank you! :)
Very thorough video! Thank you so much for this! So helpful!! Happy 2022 Gardeners!
Video is VERY helpful!!! I'm trying to decide which to purchase, and this helps me with making that decision. Thank you so much for making this video. I appreciate it very much!
I'm still using good old grow tent and 280w led lamp.
Doesn’t that need dirt?
This was an amazing video. It was a great comparison between the three. You were very thorough and knowledgeable. Thank you!
Wow! This has been the most helpful review of indoor plant growing towers. Thank you so much!
Im curious whats changed with the new gardyn 3.0 now that cleaning is supposedly easier
I have all 3 systems and iHarvest is the best by a mile.
Why tho
@@beny8025
The lights can be moved preventing burning of the leaves and allowing the plants to grow bigger as well as positioning them for optimal plant growth.
Unlike Gardyn where are you constantly have to keep trimming the roots to stay in its individual catch and to prevent it from clogging there’s no reason to do that with the iHarvest.
If any debri/roots falls to the bottom it does not get into the reservoir and is caught by the filter sock/net
The reservoir is so large there is no need to check on it weekly. You can go away not worrying about your plans drying out.
The vertical semi circle design allows the plants to spread out beautifully and the trellis gives it additional support.
The sponges as well as the baskets are not proprietary in the iHarvest.
The tech in the other 2 units are a gimmick and adds no value besides telling you when to add water which you will be doing with the other two units weekly or when the plants get big every three days.
The pump can be replaced easily at any pet store, the unit is easier to take apart and much easier to clean.
You gave a very comprehensive and helpful presentation.
yeah thats what I hated trimming the plants also the tomatoes eventually strangle themselves to death when the stalk outgrows the slot
Thanks for the great videos! I bought an iharvest and used your code because of your video reviews!!
What is the noise like for the three systems? Thank you for the video
Gardyn and Aerogarden are definitely much quieter than the iHarvest. You don't really hear the water running unless you intentionally listen to it within a couple of feet away. Think of iHarvest as the water gets pumped to 5 feet high, then triggered down as rain fall.
@@plant4table thank you
Thank you for your research and for sharing the video. It really help me decide which system to use.
Why don’t you just re-use the Y-pod & Y-cube😊? Add more of your own rockwool? Cut it to fit ? No?
I've read they degrade over time
Hi, I am completely new to the topic and just found your channel. I think your video is a very professional and comprehensive review, showing different approaches and builds. Great intro for me, especially for the maintenance aspect :)
The only topics that could have been more investigated in the video (or I did not get it), are the space effectiveness and how big plants you can grow. The Aerogarden seems to me, to be unscalable. I guess they are other videos of yours, that will help me in that respect.
Same for how much food you can really produce. I know, you cannot have everything in one video ;)
Thank you for the great video. Take care.
PS: I would love to be as natural on a video, as you are :)
Thank you for your comment. I will talk about how much food these system produce in my next video. It's the topic I have always wanted to discuss.
@@plant4table Great, Thank you. I have subscribed, so I will get it :)
do you use only distilled water in your gardens?
Thank you for your videos. Just subbed. Wish I would have seen this one before I ordered my aerogarden farm and XL. I intended to buy two more, but now I think I'm to get the Gardyn instead.
You can take $115 off of Gardyn with code PLANT4TABLE at check out 😁
Nice garden ! Thank you GOD BLESS EVERYONE EAT CLEAN
Good video, but the music is a bit to loud, I think it should be barely audible or none at all when you are talking.
This was the best review / comparison. Thanks so much!
Thorough review!! Do these have to be grown indoors only? Have you tried Lettuce grow?
Yes, these are for indoor. I have not tried Lettuce grow because I'm not a fan of the 360 degree design. I prefer something that can be put against a wall.
We missed you !!! Thanks for everything!! You inspired me !
Thanks for sharing your reviews!!! I'm in the market to get a system and this helps narrow down the decision. I'm still curious about the Tower Garden as well. What are your thoughts about that system? At the moment, I'm tossed between iHarvest and the Tower Garden.
I did considered Tower Garden because it seems roomy for the plants. However, it is way more expensive than iHarvest after adding in the light. I also don't have enough space for Tower Garden because of the 360 degree design. I need something flat in the back to put against the wall. Therefore, I picked the iHarvest. I would want to try out the Tower Garden once I have space.
Agreed I am so fascinated by tower garden because of its vermicomposting capabilities of which I am already a huge hobbyist! From everything I know though, you can’t just keep putting food scraps in the top and the worms make castings and plants grow etc…..the casting take up space. It’s a slow gradual process over months or even years depending how full they instruct you to fill it but I would think sooner or later the “castings” or little particles that look like dirt would soon overflow the system and become a huge mess everywhere?!?!? Wondering how well that trap door on the side of it works?
Thank you so much for the information. Can you do a video about Green bell peppers? Are they okay to grow & can you do a video of when you can picked them and possibly some recipes for any of the greens that you grow. That would be some nice video''s/.. Just a thought?? Thanks again!!
Thank you so much for the time and energy you put in to this video!
Really hard to choose between iHarvest and Gardyn for us
Thank you for watching.
Have you trued lettuce grow? It also has ring lights for indoor
Thanks for this very comprehensive video, there are so many options out there. Have you seen or tried The Eve?
I just looked up The Eve. Its design is very similar to the Gardyn, except for the fact that it can hold only 12 plants while taking up as much space as a Gardyn. I also do not want another piece of furniture in my house. Other than that, I think the plant performance should be the same.
I liked your video and absolutely loved your description of cleaning the Gardyn, so funny. Thank you for the comparison and your insights.
The Gardyn version you used, was it the 2.0 or 3.0 version? The 3.0 version is supposedly easier to clean.
Can you grow tomatoes and lettuce with iHarvest?
Does iHarvest come with light bulbs like Gardyn? If so, are they easy to replace?
3.0 has darker bamboo and doesn’t use screws. It’s a plug a play assembly with no screws. The gardyn is either a 1.0 or 2.0.
Which system is best for a beginner that really has no idea what they are doing?? I am so torn between the iharvest and gardyn!
If you never grew anything hydroponically, I would recommend starting with a small counter top Aerogarden to get your feet wet :). It doesn't mean that you can't start with an iHarvest or a Gardyn. If you get Gardyn, go for the 3.0
Question: why is AeroGarden only a 1 on maintenance? It seems that it should be a 3 since it’s so easy... Did I misunderstand or miss something? Please help me understand
AG farm is definitely the easiest to clean, that's why I gave it a 3 for cleaning. Maintenance = adding water, nutrient, trimming roots, trimming the plants. Because the reservoir is the smallest, I fill up the water more frequent than I do with the other 2 systems. Because AG's reservoir is small and the pump is among the roots, I need to trim roots to prevent the pump from being clogged up. Another reason is that the more roots filling up the volumn of the reservoir, the more frequent you need to add water. Hope I make sense.
@@plant4table ok... thanks... I understand now.. 😊
Did you ever get to clean that iHarvest? I need to see that to know which would be best...
@@BeLovelyOK yes, I did 2 videos on iHarvest cleaning. 1 is just a quick clean, and another one is deep cleaning.
Thank you for your video vert informative and I hope to have a set up as nice as yours once day
As of posting this comment, Best buy has the farm XL for $450. At that price, how does it compare to the others?
If price is the only deciding factor, then ofcourse farm XL wins with that price.
@@plant4table I appreciate your reply. I wouldn't use it as the only deciding factor. But my expectations are often in proportion to the cost.
@Daniel Miller to be fair, all systems work as designed. AG's limitation is how close each plant is to one another. I just personally think Gardyn looks the best. I have 2 Gardyns displayed in my living room right now.
@@plant4table I appreciate your perspective
What a thorough comparison. Thank you so much 💓 you really helped me!
do you think these hydroponics pay for themselves overt time? I want to buy one to grow lettuces and such but Im worried that using up electricity, and buying the seeds could be counter productive
The light does not consume much energy, it is LED. I don't notice much difference in my electric bill although I have multiple systems running. You can buy your own seeds and create you own cube. A pack of lettuce seed is only $2. A head of lettuce is $3. 30 pods × $3 = $90. That's how much you can grow every 4 weeks.
Obviously they do that's the point of growing your own food...
This was my same question. I had a traditional garden and the various costs can add up before you realize it. I did it for the hobby and the freshness, but I found it to be only slightly less than buying store produce. I had to learn additional skills like canning too. After the initial outlay, it still took about a year or two before I was saving a lot of money. I owned that garden for 7 years and it did pay off. So I have the same question about hydroponics.
Have you seen the product from rise gardens? Would love to see you review that unit as well!
Yea, I was considering that when I was shopping for a system. I have no space right now unless they send me one for free to review 😁
I think iHarvest low technology score is a positive, bc I hate tech lol. Thank you I will look into iharvest due to your review.
That's why I got the iHarvest for my parents. They are not tech savy.
Sometimes more control isn't better. We just want it to work!
On Gardyn proceed to checkout, make sure you DON'T put the code in gift card at the bottom, you need to click a link at the top and it will drop down a box to put in your coupon code. You can also buy 2 and save $300 which is an amazing deal.
I am glad it works 😀
Have you used the iHarvest for growing flowers? What about edible flowers? Would it be possible to grow only flowers? Thank you for your excellent videos.
I have not grown flowers in iHarvest, unless you count cucumber flowers and eggplants flowers. I planted a lot of flowers in Gardyn and expect the iHarvest to have the same capability. I will sow flower seeds in the iHarvest next time. What do you suggest?
Excellent breakdown!
Thanks so much for this video. The online connectivity requirement really stood out to me; as you may be sitting with one expensive device at home in case they go out of business / decide to discontinue a model!
Thank you for flagging :)
You don't need internet connection for Gardyn to work. It is programmed to run on default mode even if you don't have internet. It's just that if the business is shut down, you won't be able to replace parts like pump or light
iHarvest is only honoring $50 off with your code. Great video! Thank you for the advice!
Yes, iHarvest only gives $50 off. Gardyn gives $125 at this moment. Thanks for watching 😀
Working in software development, I’d never purchase gardyn due to their cameras. Privacy can be a problem
Understandable
Right? Why the hell does a garden need a camera. Otherwise I wish I got this Gardyn over the AeroGarden Farm honestly, and it hasn't even arrived yet LOL
I measured my space, and it looks like I have to get a GArdyn, bc of the smaller footprint. Question, do you think the Gardyn could grow strawberries well? It seems the lighting may not be as good as the iHarvest
I am sprouting strawberries but I haven't grown it before. But I saw other Gardyn owners had strawberries in theirs. Nah, the lighting in Gardyn is sufficient. It is very bright indeed.
Thank you for your time doing this important research! It has helped me make an important decision!!!
Please consider giving the plants away for free instead of just throwing them away once they get too large for your growing systems? Facebook marketplace or Craigslist or a local farmers market perhaps? I’m sure you have neighbors who would really appreciate the opportunity to use them!
What customer support since COVID-19 they shut down the phone department now you got to send emails
Both company have Facebook and you can send them messages. They get back to you fast.
This was so helpful thank you!
Thanks! Great video.
I read this on the Gardyn site "Harvest 8lb - 10lb of delicious produce per month. Gardyn grows the same amount as a 1,300 sq ft outdoor garden" is this accurate in your opinion?
I am not sure about the 1,300 sqf outdoor garden comparison, but I am sure that it can easily produce up to 8lb a month in produce. I will do an episode about this topic. Thanks for the idea.
This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience. I may have missed it in the video, but what about noise? Which one is the most quiet? Also, do the pumps only run when the lights are on in all of these systems? I have only just begun growing with my little 3-pod Aerogarden Sprout, but I want to eventually get something bigger, and I am afraid the sound of the bigger pump will be unpleasant.
I did not mention the noise in this video. Gardyn is the most quiet because the pump only run 3 times a day, 5 mins each time and you can barely hear the water running unless you put your ear right next to the column. iHarvest is the loudest because the water is pumped up to the top, then drop down in the back created sound like rainfall. Also, I set it run every half an hour for 5 mins. Some people enjoy the sound of water, some think it is distracting. It is not too bad if you have it in the living room or kitchen. Not something you want to keep in the bedroom. I think you will like Gardyn if you want something quiet and grow a lot of plants. Hope this helps.
@@plant4table That's good to know. Thank you.
@@plant4table do you hear the pump with the iharvest or just the water?
@@carolsaunders6458 just the sound of water
Thanks so much for your comprehensive review. I’m considering investing for my garden business. I want to have more consistent supply of fresh herb plants for our Herb parties. Do you think this would be a good tool for that?
I think they are great for herbs. I know a pizza joint used one of these vertical hydroponic gardens to grow basil. They also make a great looking green wall for any restaurants.
If you’re looking for a system that you can use to scale, check out Tower Garden:
www.towergarden.com/
Thanks for sharing your progress I love the learning aspect of your channel. I would send you a sewerponics if you wanna try something new 👍👍
Sure :)
Plant4Table take a look at my system let me know if it’s something you would enjoy using
Thanks, will check them out tonight
Very thorough and detailed, thank you! Very helpful
Does anyone have advice on other than Gardyn nutrients? Thanks.
MaxiGro works the same. I use it in my Gardyn as well as iHarvest.
So, in you criteria, output and ROI not in them?
Capacity is the output. If a plant can be grown in one system, the performance of that plant is the same in the other 2 systems.
@@plant4table I can see your point, except that just because two systems grow a type of plant, does not mean they work equally well. One may have larger more prolific output than the other.
@@salvatoreraber4621 not according to my experience. I used MaxiGro all across 3 systems and I did not see a difference. It is irrelevant to compare while using different nutrients.
Hi! Would you recommend the Aerogarden for growing flowers such as dahlias? Thank you!
Yes, I believe you can grow dahlias hydroponically. I have not tried it personally. Now you mentioned it, I will have to give it a shot
Thank you for your sharing.I learned a lot.Looking forward to your new video.💕💕
I'm trying to decide between the Gardyn and Lettuce Grow Farmstand with the Glow Rings. Have you had any experience with the Lettuce Grow?
No, I don't have lettuce grow. I was looking at it when I was considering which system to buy. I did not buy Lettuce Grow because the design is not meant to display against a wall. Because it's 360 degree, it is hard for me to tend to the plants. Secondly, the height of the ring light seems to limit the height of my plants. I guess it's called Lettuce grow because it is ideal to grow lettuce height plants?!
Thanks for sharing, very helpful.
It the code still good?
Yes
Great review video!
I would add some airation to the bottom tank will grow even faster
Well done! Love this review, new subbie!
Thank you. Great content. Informing And even funny at times 😀
Thank you, very good presentation.
Awesome! Thank you for the hard work 😓! This helped me decide!
Very informative, thank you!
Which Gardyn model is in this video?
The one in this videonis 1.0
Is this the Gardyn 1.0 or 2.0?
This video featured the 1.0 😀
Can you transplant bigger plants to the outside?
I transplanted cucumbers outside last year. I recommend you to move the plants out at young stage, but not too young. Best is after they grow 2 set of true leaves. At that stage, they are not too fragile to adapt to the outdoor soil environment, yet they easily adapt to the soil medium. People move mature basil outside all the time and they do well. First several days, you need to water a lot and provide some shade because they are used to the hydroponic environment. As new roots grow and adapt to the outdoor elements, they will do just fine.
Any issues with bugs?
I had major aphid issue 2 years ago becase I brought in a tray of garden soil and put it near my hydroponic garden. Since I cleaned up everything and restarted, no more issue.
This was a great video!!
Very helpful 👌🏾
This video was so helpful!! Thank you 🤗
Very helpful. Thank you.
Awesome content. Very, very informative. Thank you!
Thank you soo much for this video!
Do you like kelby for Gardyn?
It is a very cool feature. I was surprised that it sent me a notification "the violas are cute". I used my own seeds to grow violas and Kelby identified it. However, I am too cheap to pay for the monthly membership. I would suggest you to try it for a few months if you want to see if it helps you. The subscription also includes 10 ycubes that you can select.