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I own this AeroGarden Harvest Slim Indoor Garden Hydroponic System with LED Grow Light and Herb Kit, Holds Up to 6 Pods, Black
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AeroGarden Harvest Slim Indoor Garden Hydroponic System with LED Grow Light and Herb Kit, Holds Up to 6 Pods, Black

★ 4.5 (290)

“light panel still working after 3 years. This is the workhorse.”

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I own this GooingTop LED Grow Light,6000K Full Spectrum Clip ...
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GooingTop LED Grow Light,6000K Full Spectrum Clip ...

$20.79 ★ 4.5 (23,547)

“added from article: "I Tested 5 Grow Lights for a Countertop Herb Garden, One Was Worse Than a Window"”

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I own this iDOO Hydroponics Growing System Kit 12Pods WiFi, Christmas Gifts ...
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iDOO Hydroponics Growing System Kit 12Pods WiFi, Christmas Gifts ...

$89.99 ★ 4.5 (7,955)

“louder pump than the AeroGarden, but more growing space”

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Countertop Hydroponic Systems: Which One Is Actually Worth It
6 articles

Countertop Hydroponic Systems: Which One Is Actually Worth It

Every countertop hydroponic system I've tested, ranked. AeroGarden, iDOO, LetPot, Mufga, DRYADES, and more, with honest verdicts on each.

Growing Herbs Hydroponically: What Actually Works
6 articles

Growing Herbs Hydroponically: What Actually Works

The best herbs to grow hydroponically, what's overrated, and what I'd skip if I were starting over, from someone who's grown most of them.

The Complete AeroGarden Guide
5 articles

The Complete AeroGarden Guide

Which AeroGarden model to buy, what to skip, and honest takes on the whole product line from someone who's owned several.

Indoor Hydroponic Garden Setup Guide
4 articles

Indoor Hydroponic Garden Setup Guide

Everything you need to know about setting up a countertop hydroponic garden in your apartment - water quality, light placement, noise, and pet-proofing.

Hydroponic Nutrients Guide
4 articles

Hydroponic Nutrients Guide

The AeroGarden nutrient bottles are overpriced. Here are the alternatives I actually use, and what you need to know about feeding your hydroponic plants.

Grow Lights for Indoor Hydroponics
3 articles

Grow Lights for Indoor Hydroponics

Which grow lights actually work for countertop herb gardens, how much wattage herbs need, and why clip-on lights keep breaking.

Hydroponic Seeds & Pods: Complete Guide
3 articles

Hydroponic Seeds & Pods: Complete Guide

How to replace expensive hydroponic pods for under $1, start seeds for your outdoor garden, and pick the right seeds for countertop growing.

Hydroponic Troubleshooting Guide
2 articles

Hydroponic Troubleshooting Guide

Quick answers for the most common AeroGarden and countertop hydroponic problems - plants dying, algae, pH, and more.

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Written by Mel Ortiz

3+ years growing · 108+ products reviewed

I've been growing herbs and lettuce on my kitchen counter for a few years. I write about what works, what doesn't, and what's actually worth buying.

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