Indoor Garden Gift: Thyme Herb Kit

Cheap Indoor Garden Gift: Thyme Herb Kit Review

AeroGarden 9419-00Z 9419-00Z Replacement Grow Sponges for Garden Starter Tray

Cheap AeroGarden 9419-00Z 9419-00Z Replacement Grow Sponges for Garden Starter Tray Review

Finally, a replacement grow sponge that works. These sponges come in packs of 70, and are exactly the right size for replacing those highly overpriced seed pods for my AeroGarden 6 Elite. And as a bonus, the seller threw in a free package of those all so important nute tabs! Don't throw away your used seed pods; simply recycle the little plastic cone-shaped baskets by inserting a new grow sponge. Tuck your own seed into the little "dimple" at the top of the sponge, push it into the plastic cone and you're good to go. For clones, split the sponge halfway down with a razor and tuck the bottom of your shoot securely into the sponge before pushing it into your cone. Proceed as you normally would for growing stuff in your AeroGarden 6 Elite. For some reason the AeroGarden catalog only sells the short fat replacement sponges that go with their older model gardens, such as AeroGarden 7. (AeroGarden is a fabulous product, but they charge nearly TWENTY DOLLARS (!) for six seed pods??---Please!)

Aerogrow Aerogarden 3 Ladybug

Cheap Aerogrow Aerogarden 3 Ladybug Review

AeroGarden 9402-00Z Extended Nutrients for Vegetables

Cheap AeroGarden 9402-00Z Extended Nutrients for Vegetables Review

I'll make this brief: you need to store these nutrients in the FREEZER! Trust me - it makes a world of difference! I had to call AeroGarden customer service on another issue, and he asked me if I had any other questions. I discussed the poor growth I have repeatedly experienced with my salad greens and how they seem to grow white instead of green. He asked me where I store my nutrients, then suggested I keep them in the freezer! My whole family has been amazed by the difference it has made: the lettuce plants very quickly started turning green and the growth rate significantly improved. Try it - it will make you a much happier AeroGardener!!

AeroGarden 2490-21S 2490-21S Classic 7-Pod Indoor Gardening System with Herb 'n Serve Dressing Mixer and Herb Chef Seed Kit, Silver

Cheap AeroGarden 2490-21S 2490-21S Classic 7-Pod Indoor Gardening System with Herb 'n Serve Dressing Mixer and Herb Chef Seed Kit, Silver Review

I have 2 Aerogarden 7 pod Classic systems (the Classic 7 pod, 2 season herb w/ dressing mixer & a 7 pod Classic). I'm on my 2nd round of herbs & 1st round of tomatoes. My beans croaked. My results have been mixed on both units, and I learned the following from talking to Customer Service:

1) use distilled water
2) make sure the nutrient tablets aren't mushy
3) store nutrient tablets in the freezer
4) Aerogarden should be switched over to liquid nutrients by November 2009 (12/16/09: Customer Service now say early next year for the liquid nutrients).

I've had mixed results in growing my herbs & beans. Basil grows like gangbusters, as does the mint & chives, but the rest have been slow to grow or don't grow well at all. I've called Customer Service multiple times, and each time the representative has been wonderful and helpful. They are also quick to replace non-growing seed pods, just as their warranty states. However, even with switching out the grow bulbs after 6 months, I'm still frustrated with my results and hope that the liquid nutrients will be the turning point for my future gardens.

Since Customer Service is convinced that Aerogarden users will see much better results with liquid nutrients, I will update with results once the liquid nutrients are shipped with the seed pods. As of today's date, Aerogarden is still shipping with the messy nutrient tablets.

AeroGarden 800502-0200 6-Pod Salad Greens Kit

Cheap AeroGarden 800502-0200 6-Pod Salad Greens Kit Review

AeroGarden 900380-1200 VeggiePro for Full-Sized Vegetables

Cheap AeroGarden 900380-1200 VeggiePro for Full-Sized Vegetables Review

I purchased this as a gift for my husband to grow tomatoes over the winter. After sorting through the various models I choose the VeggiePro with Ruby Heirloom tomato seed kit. He set up as directed on Dec 4 and we waited. Directions are easy to follow. Plants sprouted nicely but after growing a few weeks we became suspicious about the appearance of the two plants. The leaves did not look anything like tomato plants. Apparently we are growing pepper plants! Everything is clearly labeled as "Ruby Heirloom tomato" but we're not exactly sure what variety of pepper we are actually growing. Very disappointing since my husband hates peppers. I contacted Aerogrow by email and they responded that they've never heard of this happening before and would send out a replacement seed kit (we'll see...). Mistakes happen and I hope we actually receive the new kit. Meanwhile I have adopted the mystery plants which are growing nicely.