AeroGarden 900340-1200 6 Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit, Black with Stainless Accents

Cheap AeroGarden 900340-1200 6 Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit, Black with Stainless Accents Review

This is a fun family project, growing our own fresh herbs on the kitchen counter. The AeroGrow is pretty darn nice with a few minor flaws. We're looking forward to the herbs.

The unit is straightforward to assemble. A thirteen year old that hates following instructions or reading manuals, was able to put this together, insert the seed pods and fill the unit with water. He had absolutely no problems doing the complete assembly. It's not a bad idea to read the manual, we needed to set the machine for the correct type of garden and the light cycling, and there's some special care once the seeds sprout. The kit includes a crystal clear pruning and care guide.

In use, this couldn't be easier. The lights cycle on and off on a programmed schedule, you never touch a thing. There is a light to tell you when to add nutrients (this six pod garden requires two packets). There is a light to tell you when to replace the lamps - roughly 6 months of use.

The design is very nice. The black and silver is a pleasing combination. The construction is solid.

There are a few minor flaws or issues. There is some kind of pump to circulate the nutrients, and it does make a continuous buzzing sound. To me it is no louder than our refrigerator, and not at all annoying. In fact, it sounds a lot like our refrigerator when it is running. The lights are very bright. That can be good or bad, depending on where you put the garden. In the kitchen, it makes for a fabulous night light. If it were near your bedroom, or home theater, well the lights are probably not so good.

I debated the value of this machine. Is it worth the cost for the machine and then the future seed pods, nutrients, and lamps? To me, yes it is a good value. I love fresh herbs and will be so happy to cook with herbs I can cut myself. Our son loves to cook, and he will enjoy using fresh greens.

My biggest joy will be making pesto in the same manner as the birth place of pesto - Genoa, Italy. The herb kit for my garden includes Genovese Basil (the essential ingredient in pesto), dill, chives, mint, oregano, and thyme. We are roughly 3 weeks into growing and all the plants are about 3 inches tall. All germinated exactly on schedule, and are thriving. I will be so happy the day that I can harvest enough Genovese Basil and blend it with olive oil from that region.

I am very happy with this machine.

AeroGarden 900340-1200 6 Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit, Black with Stainless Accents Feature

• Revolutionary kitchen appliance lets you grow your own food indoors all year round right in your own kitchen
• Dirt-free NASA-tested aeroponic technology grows plants in water, nutrients, and air
• Computerized Adaptive Growth Intelligence monitors growth and alerts you when to add water and nutrients
• Organically based and 100% natural
• Measures 14 x 10 x 21 inches; 1-year limited warranty

AeroGarden 900340-1200 6 Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit, Black with Stainless Accents Overview

The AeroGarden 6 Elite is an update of the AeroGarden Classic with 6 Pods instead of 7. It provides more space for your plants to spread out, creating lush, full growth and it features the Advanced Growing System; more light to the plants and more oxygen to the roots. The AeroGarden 6 Elite is a revolutionary kitchen appliance - growing abundant harvests of garden-fresh lettuce, herbs and tomatoes year-round, right on the kitchen counter. The AeroGarden 6 Elite uses NASA-tested aeroponic technology to grow plants faster and more reliably than with any other method, with no dirt, weeds or mess. The AeroGarden 6 is so easy to use that anyone, with or without gardening experience, can succeed in growing lush, beautiful gardens. Simply add water, drop in the pre-seeded grow plugs, turn it on and watch it grow. The system automatically turns the grow lights on and off and reminds when to add water and nutrients.



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