Most DIY hydroponics systems require materials like:

If you’re going to be growing indoors, and know nothing about grow lights, this could be a great option for you to get started. It comes with its own grow tent to perfect the humidity and space.īut also includes a fan for circulating the air and 6 LED grow lights to make sure each side of the tent gets enough light for the plants to grow. The Aerospring growing system is the most expensive on this list, but it’s also the most complete hydroponic system. Plus, having the grow tent floor below will make it less messy if water does spill while you’re filling it up. This saves nutrient solution by constantly moving it around and reaching all the plants.īecause it’s only 41 inches long, you can set this up in a grow tent as well, creating a whole separate space for your garden. The Vivosun vertical grow tower uses the nutrient film technique (NFT), where the plants are on a slight inclined ramp and the water flows down through the system, and then is pumped back up to the top. It’s almost fully automated, and doesn’t require much of a time commitment, making it great for beginners. The Lettuce Grow Farmstand is a true vertical hydroponic systems you can place in the corner of a room, or on your patio.

There are a lot of options for grow towers on the market, but here are the top vertical hydroponics systems I’ve found so far. I compiled these options to help those just getting started with hydroponics to be able to have an “all in one” type solution. There are a variety of types of hydroponics that are a great option for those living in small spaces to be able to grow their own produce and save some money on groceries, while learning about where their food comes from and building more healthy habits.īut most of the aeroponics or hydroponics gardens you find are more of a DIY method, instead of being able to buy a kit.

Unlike traditional gardening, vertical hydroponics also save water, and don’t require as much space to grow the same amount of plants. Vertical farming has become extremely popular over the last 20 years because it can be used in small spaces, like an apartment, or in a smaller warehouse in the middle of a large city.

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