I have raised a garden for many years and always hated it when the cold weather would kill off my plants. So after reading the many reviews, I decided to order the AeroGarden. It was easily put together following the instructions. I liked the way the pods fit in the AreoGarden snuggly and the clear caps fit very well. In all, the garden is put together very nicely and the hood is very well built. The controls are very simple because all you have to do is push a button for what you're growing. When nutrient/water is needed, add then hit the reset button. I popped in the seed pods on December 24th and was amazed when in just a few days everything had sprouted. The dill is outgrowing all of the other plants and it looks as if it grows about 1 inch per day. After 3 1/2 weeks, I have enough dill to can at least 10 jars of pickles. If it keeps growing at the rate it has then I won't have any problems having all the dill for my pickles that I need. The basil, parsley, and chives is very healthy but is a slower growing plant. I've already enjoyed some of the chives on a baked potato and I can't even miss any on the plant being as it grows so fast. The mint is about 1/4 of an inch and is very fragile looking compared to the other plants. I am hoping that it will overcome the fragile state it's in and surprise me overnight. I watched the cilantro very carefully after having read all of the reviews about it not coming up. The pod started growing little furry hair on top of it within a few days so I got a pair of tweezers and pulled the hair off. After about 4 days the cilantro started to come up and has now caught up in height with the basil and parsley. The leaves now look like that of cilantro and it's a very healthy plant. I've not seen any sign of mold or any more furry hair growing so far. The add nutrient or water lights have come on letting me know it's time to add and by watching the calendar, it was right on time. It didn't take me long to realize that one AreoGarden wasn't enough for me, so I have since ordered another one and got it 1/18/14. I started it with lettuce of 5 different varieties. I'll post again after I see how that turns out. I will say this, two gardens aren't enough for me and I plan to own at least 3 more so I can have tomatoes, peppers, and one for new cuttings and transplanting to my outside garden. Plants are high when you have to buy them and this will save money in the long run. It won't take long before the AreoGardens pay for themselves.
Update as of 1/22/2015.
The mint is finally starting to grow and is about 1 1/4" in height. Dill is 7" in height, parsley 3" by now, basil & cilantro 4", chives are sparse but about 5". I received my second AreoGarden on 01/18/2015 and started lettuce that same day. Five days later I have four pods already sprouted and about 1/4" up in height. The seed package said that it would take 10 - 14 days to come up, so the AreoGarden cut the sprouting time way down.
Update 02/13/2015
I planted my second AreoGarden on 01/18/2015 with different types of lettuce, romaine, gourmet blend, and prize head in the replacement pods I purchased seperately. The lettuce is 7 1/2 inches tall with leaves wider than my hand. The lettuce is growing faster than any I've ever planted in my outside garden. The leaves are beautiful, firm and a nice color. I could have a nice salad now but want to wait until then are that their tallest before I start taking some cuttings.
The herb garden that has been growing since Christmas Eve has reached the full height of the garden. I have to take cuttings a couple of times a week because they are growing so fast. I have found one thing about the herbs that would help in the long run. The seeds should have been pushed further down into the pod so they can have a stronger stem when they come up. I love the fresh herbs but I've had to dehydrate a lot of them because they were so bushy. When they are finished growing I will plant some dwarf cherry tomatoes in their place and I plan to investigate the idea of pickling cucumbers in the AreoGarden for salads. I will update as time goes by with the growing process in both Gardens.
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Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Classic 7
Overview and Features
- Extraordinary indoor gardening system that grows 5 times faster than in soil
- Grow anything, including fresh herbs, salad greens, vegetables, flowers, and more
- 20 Watt LED lighting system with over 100 high performance, full spectrum LED Grow Lights
- Easy-to-use Control Panel automates key garden functions: turns lights on and off and reminds you to add water and plant food
- Includes: A 7-Pod garden, 20 Watt LED lighting system, 12” of growing height and a 7-Pod Gourmet Herbs Seed Pod Kit with Genovese Basil, Thai Basil, Cilantro, Curly Parsley, Chive, Mint and Dill
Product Description
Garden year 'round with the Miracle-Gro AeroGarden. Grow fresh herbs, vegetables, salad greens, flowers and more! The AeroGarden is a soil-free indoor gardening system that grows plants 5 times faster than in soil. And the beautiful design will look great on your countertop.
The AeroGarden 7 LED comes with a Gourmet Herbs Seed Kit that will deliver fresh, flavorful herbs right at your fingertips. The easy-to-use Control Panel automatically creates optimal conditions for your plants by turning the lights on and off and reminding you when to add water and our Specially Formulated Liquid Plant Food.
The AeroGarden 7 LED comes with a lighting system containing over 100 LED grow lights that provide high performance, energy efficient 20 Watt LED lighting for plants. This garden tailors the light spectrum to help plants thrive, concentrating daylight white LEDs for fast growth, blue LEDs for bigger yields, and red LEDs for more flowers and fruit.
The AeroGarden 7 LED sets up in minutes. Just insert the Seed Pods in your garden, add water and plant food, and then watch it grow! Everything you need to start growing is included, and it’s as easy as 1-2-3! Now you can garden indoors, year ‘round and it’s Guaranteed to Grow!
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Amazingly SimpleThe AeroGarden 7 LED assembles in just minutes without tools and comes with everything you need to start growing. Planting is fun and easy- just insert the pre-seeded pods in your garden, add water and the Specially Formulated Liquid Plant Food. Most plants germinate within 7-14 days, are ready for harvesting in 4-6 weeks, and will keep producing continuous harvests for up to 6 months and longer. Indoor gardening can’t get any tastier or simpler! |
Just Add WaterPlants thrive in water and air. The AeroGarden uses advanced hydroponics to create an optimal environment for natural, rapid plant growth. The AeroGarden reservoir provides the root system with an abundant balance of oxygen, water, and nutrients to enable plants to grow 5 times faster than when grown in soil. Root systems are suspended in air and water inside the reservoir and naturally grow fast and efficiently as ideal levels of nutrients and water are automatically delivered exactly when needed. |
Smart Led Lighting SystemThe AeroGarden 7 LED uses the unique properties of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) to deliver more growth while using less power than Compact Florescent Lights (CFL) Grow Lights. The AeroGarden 7 LED comes with a lighting system containing over 100 LED grow lights that provide high performance, energy efficient 20 Watt LED lighting for plants. This garden tailors the light spectrum for optimal growth, concentrating daylight white LEDs for fast growth, blue LEDs for bigger yields, and red LEDs for more flowers and fruit. The AeroGarden 7 LED costs just pennies a day in electricity, yet it grows beautiful plants. |
High Output Indoor GardeningThe AeroGarden 7 LED grows plants 5 times faster than plants grown indoors in high quality potting soil. The fully adjustable lamp arm has a 12 inch tall growing space for high yields and plant variety. The AeroGarden can literally pay for itself in just a matter of months depending on what you choose to grow. |
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As Fresh As It GetsNothing is tastier than fresh herbs, salad greens, even vine-ripened cherry tomatoes picked fresh from your indoor garden. In our tests, lettuce grown in the AeroGarden contained almost 300% more Vitamin C than the average store bought lettuce from both conventional and organic sources. It delivers bountiful harvests of fresh herbs, vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, or fresh salad greens, any time of year! |
Grow AnythingThe AeroGarden 7 LED offers a wide variety of pre-seeded Seed Pod Kits that are guaranteed to germinate. Just drop ‘em in and watch ‘em grow. No mess, soil-free pods maintain consistent moisture levels for fast, reliable germination and root development. Choose from a variety of fresh herbs, vegetables, salad greens and flowers. The AeroGarden can keep you growing new plants year after year. For the ultimate in variety, plant and grow your own seeds with our Grow Anything Seed Pod Kits. |
Easy GrowingThe AeroGarden 7 LED’s control panel does it all. It is easy-to-use and automatically turns lights on and off, and reminds you when to add water and liquid plant food to create the optimal growing environment for your plants. There’s no green thumb required! |
Non-Gmo. No Herbicides. No Pesticides.At AeroGrow, we believe our products should be as natural as they can be. Many of our seeds are heirloom varieties, sourced organically when possible, and we never use GMO seeds. We work with suppliers who share our values and are dedicated to providing the highest quality products. Our Specially Formulated Liquid Plant Food contain no pesticides or herbicides. Our vitamin-packed plant food contains minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium and are derived from sources that ensure high levels of consistency and purity. |
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| Grow Light | 20 Watt LED Grow Light | 30 Watt LED Grow Light | 30 Watt LED Grow Light | 45 Watt LED Grow Light | 45 Watt LED Grow Light | 20 Watt LED Grow Light |
| Hour Rating | 20,000 Hour Rating | 20,000 Hour Rating | 20,000 Hour Rating | 30,000 Hour Rating | 30,000 Hour Rating | 20,000 Hour Rating |
| Grow Light Spectrum | High performance, energy efficient full spectrum | High performance, energy efficient full spectrum | High performance, energy efficient full spectrum | High performance, energy efficient full spectrum | High performance, energy efficient full spectrum | High performance, energy efficient full spectrum |
| Grow Height | Extends 12" | Extends 24" | Extends 24" | Extends 24" | Extends 24" | Extends 12" |
| Number of Plants | 7 Pod | 7 Pod | 7 Pod | 9 Pod | 9 Pod | 6 Pod |
| Control Panel | Push Button, Automated Grow Lights, Nutrient & Water Reminders | Push Button, Automated Grow Lights, Nutrient & Water Reminders | Interactive LCD Touchscreen, Fully Automated, Customizable | Interactive LCD Touchscreen, Fully Automated, Customizable | Interactive LCD Touchscreen, Fully Automated, Customizable + Free AeroGarden App for Controlling on Smart Device! | Push Button, Automated Grow Lights, Nutrient & Water Reminders |
| Dimensions | 18.5" W x 10.5" D x 15"-21" H | 17.25" W x 11.25" D x 15"-34" H | 17.25" W x 11.25" D x 15"-34" H | 17.25" W x 11.25" D x 15"-34" H | 17.25" W x 11.25" D x 15"-34" H | 16" W x 11" D x 15"-21" H |
| Finish | Black Plastic | Black Plastic | Black Plastic | Black Plastic | Black Plastic | Black Plastic |
| Garden & LED Grow Light Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Seed Kit Warranty | Germination Guaranteed | Germination Guaranteed | Germination Guaranteed | Germination Guaranteed | Germination Guaranteed | Germination Guaranteed |
Reviews with images
So far I love it!
My 3 year old calls it, "salad machine."Set-upSuper easy! Took me 5 minutes to set up and start my garden. The only thing I will advise would be to buy a small spout watering can. The front water container is hard to pour into with a regular cup and my Aerogarden 7 is in my dining room on the buffet side table so not near my kitchen sink. I ordered an Aerogarden water container $15 here on Amazon, and filled it so the water would be at room temperature when it was time to refill my Aerogarden 7.Quality and controlsIt was easy to set the lights to turn on everyday at 4:30 pm. I use my Aerogarden 7 as a nightlight too. The LED lights are very bright and illuminates the entire dining and living room at night. So I don't recommend you putting this in your bedroom unless it is on during the day and you don't take during the day naps. Quality is okay...the connection to the lights doesn't stay connected when I try to raise the lights, which is my only complaint and why it lost 1 star. The bubbling sounds like a small fish aquarium so not an issue for me. Last Sunday, I was alerted by a red light that nutrients were needed to be added. I added nutrients and room temperature water then pressed reset. That's it...so easy!GrowthOn January 21st, I started my first garden of 4 pods of Romaine lettuce and 1 pod heirloom cherry tomatoes in the same unit and set it to salad greens 17 hours. It is now February 11th and my Aerogarden 7 has produced ready to harvest and eat Romaine lettuce. All pods have sprouted and my tomato plant stalk is getting stronger daily. The tomato plant has yet to flower, but it is growing. I did order the Aerogarden bee pollinator to help with pollination of my tomato flowers once they start to bloom. So far I am loving the process of indoor gardening and how easy it is without the dirty hands or gross bugs.Taste of VeggiesSo far I have only been able to eat the Romaine lettuce. It was absolutely delicious and fresh. I enjoyed my first batch of lettuce on a turkey sandwich. First, I washed the lettuce I cut with cold filtered water then I wrapped it in paper towel and a ziplock bag and placed it in the veggie drawer in fridge for a couple of hours. This was the best Romaine lettuce I have had and I am not just saying that because I am the gardener.Update: My Heirloom tomatoe grew like Jack's bean stalk. I had to transplant my tomatoe plant to soil. The tomatoes taste amazingly juicy before I moved them from my Aerogarden. I have cleaned my Aero and planted another batch of lettuce. Clean up is simple and the air stone is simple to clean. There isn't a filter on this model. Can't wait to plant my English Cottage flowers I received for Mother's Day!
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Richard W.
It's a miracle it does grow.
Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2015
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Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2015
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So easy to use, one of our best all-time purchases.
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