Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Aero Garden

There was so many comments about the aero garden on Monday decided I would do a short post on it.
This is a 7 pod garden so can grow 7 plants in it.  I do not have the extension arm to grow which things as tomatoes and peppers but I think the light on this one goes up about a foot as the plants grow.
As you can see the basil needs to be picked or the light lifted.  Since I just picked the parsley I don't want to get the light any further away from it so will get the basil picked.

These are the sponges that the plants grow in.  I use my own seed and add 5 seed to a pod.  You do need to feed the plants and they sell premeasured nutrients how ever I am this time using just an all around water soluble fertilizer.

It is merely a glorified hydroponic set up.  I guess some would call it a toy but I sure get some good eats from it all winter long.

8 comments:

  1. I'm glad you explained it. I wasn't sure exactly what it was. Looks really neat.

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  2. Wilderness, Thanks for the explanation. Since it is equipped with its own lighting system it can be placed anywhere. mmmmm wonder if I can start my seedlings with it?????

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  3. Thanks Marcia. This is my 3rd crop with it. The first was a disaster. Last winter did OK but this year it seems to be doing great. I don't use the seed that comes in the kits anymore. My own seed work much better. I did plant 2 pods of lettuce this morning. That is a first for me.

    Norma, you can buy an insert and biodegradable sponges that will start 72 seed at one time. I am seriously thinking of getting it. Only problem is I would need to shut down my herb garden earlier than I really want to but time will tell.

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  4. very neat. I have seen these at a few stores, but figured it wouldn't really work. I guess you proved me wrong :)

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  5. Mrs. Pickles, I am very happy with mine. I did have to replace on light that burned out but that was after 2 seasons so guess that isn't bad.

    They had an add come through today and I broke down and ordered the plant starter kit for starting my plants for the garden. I am a sucker for sales sometimes. I will figure out how to make the inserts so I don't have to keep buying them I hope. Will know better once I receive it.

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  6. How wonderful with new innovation, fresh herbs are available whenever you need it.

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  7. Having fresh greens in the house during winter is good for the winter blahs - not to mention good eating!

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  8. Malay it is also good for addiction of growing plants from seed.

    Laura, I am anxious to see how the lettuce fairs. If it works I will only plant 2 pods of basil next time. That stuff grows so fast I can't keep up with it. It is looking pretty shabby right now as I need to cut it.

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