Grow your own herbs year round

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Product Description

Using the built-in Plant Lighting System, grow Plants Anywhere in your home any time of year. The Full daylight spectrum allows you to grow anywhere with no natural sunlight needed while being energy efficient. The Plug & Grow(tm) Bio-Dome(tm) Seed System has 100% Germination Guaranteed. Pre-seeded grow pods enclosed in their own mini-greenhouse for ultra-fast seed germination usually within 24 hours. Computerized Smart Garden Technology Guarantees 100% Success with no Green Thumb needed. The built-in reminder system automatically alerts you to add water and nutrients. The built-in light timer automatically turns lights on and off with no set up required. The Aeroponic Optimizing Chamber creates a Near-Perfect Rainforest Growing environment. Plant roots are suspended in the air in a 100% humidity, highly oxygenated aeroponic growing chamber and bathed with ideal levels of nutrients and water for maximum growth. Just add water and nutrients and you're ready to grow twice as fast as dirt. Micro-processor automatically adjusts nutrient delivery, light cycles and water flow for specific plant types for faster healthier growth.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4430 in Lawn & Patio
• Color: Black
• Brand: AeroGrow
• Model: 2101-00B
• Released on: 2007-02-10
• Dimensions: 11.75" h x 9.50" w x 16.00" l, 14.50 pounds

Features

• Aerogarden garden kit grows lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, petunias, and more
• Includes the AeroGarden, 2 daylight spectrum bulbs, pre-seeded bio-dome grow pod, time release nutrients, and tending and harvesting guide with recipes
• Self-monitoring system adjusts for best growing conditions
• Automatic alerts notify when more water or nutrients are needed
• Organic-based, 100% natural tool requires no dirt or natural light; grows 5 times faster than soil

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy fresh greens at every meal no matter what the season. With AeroGrow's AeroGarden garden kit, it's easy to cultivate lettuce, cherry tomatoes, herbs, chili peppers, edible flowers, and more in an energy-efficient, organic-based environment right in the kitchen. This compact chef's tool includes everything the indoor farmer needs: a preseeded bio-dome grow pod, two daylight-spectrum bulbs, nutrients, and a helpful tending and harvesting guide complete with recipes. Just follow the simple instructions to set up, and the growing process starts immediately, with germination occurring within 24 hours and a mature plant that is ready five times faster than if grown in soil. The AeroGarden system monitors itself to create ideal growing conditions for each plant and alerts you when it's time to add more water and nutrients. No dirt or natural light is needed, so even low-light spaces are suitable. Plug kits for many kinds of plants are available from AeroGrow.

Seven Reasons Gardeners Love the AeroGarden 1. Garden all year round • Extends the growing season to 365 days a year • No weeds, no pesticides, no mess • No land? No problem. Perfect for gardeners in condos, high-rises, and apartments. 2. Fresh homegrown herbs and vegetables, right in the kitchen • Garden-fresh food available all year round, "right off the plant and into the pot" • Grow a wide variety of salad greens, tomatoes, herbs, chili peppers, flowers, and more 3. Revolutionary aeroponic technology--plants grow in air and water, not dirt • NASA-proven space age technology; plants grow five times faster than in dirt • Grows hundreds of dollars of herbs and vegetables every year • Guaranteed harvests in 28 days (herbs and salad greens) 4. Plug-and-grow simple--100 percent success guaranteed • Grow lights included to ensure healthy growth without a sunny window • Preseeded bio-dome grow pods ensure 100 percent germination, often within 24 hours • Microprocessor automatically adjusts nutrient delivery, light cycles, and water flow for specific plant types for healthier growth • Reminds you when to add water and nutrients 5. Easy, no-mess seed starting for transplanting into outdoor gardens • Grow indoors to maturity and harvest or use as a seed starter for outdoor gardens for a head start on the growing season • Seeds germinate quickly and establish healthy root systems for transplant • Oxygen-rich growing chamber is ideal for propagation and rooting of plant cuttings for cloning plants of your choice 6. Convenient, no-mess, hassle-free growing • Plant in minutes, sprout in days, harvest continuously for months • Low maintenance--healthy, vibrant gardens in less than 10 minutes a month 7. Organic-based, timed-release nutrient tablets for healthier plants • Perfect nutrition and pH balance with more than 60 macronutrients and micronutrients for optimal plant health and abundant harvests

The AeroGarden System The AeroGarden Includes: 1. Built-in plant-lighting system • The full-daylight-spectrum, energy-efficient grow lights allow you to grow anywhere with no natural sunlight needed. 2. Aeroponic optimizing chamber • Creates a near-perfect rainforest growing environment. 3. Computerized "smart" garden technology • Built-in microprocessor automatically adjusts nutrient delivery, light cycles, and water for specific plant types • Built-in light timer turns lights on and off • Built-in reminder system automatically alerts you to add water and nutrients Free seed kit also included with each AeroGarden: A. Preseeded bio-dome seed pods • Enclosed in their own mini-greenhouse for ultra-fast germination B. Timed-release nutrient tablets • Perfect plant nutrition with 85 macronutrients and micronutrients for optimal plant health. C. Tending and harvesting guide with recipes • Walks you through everything you need to know to grow and harvest your plants, as well as tips and recipes for enjoying your harvests.

FAQ Q: What is aeroponics? A: Aeroponics is a dirt-free growing method in which plant roots are suspended in air within a 100 percent humidity, highly oxygenated growing chamber. Because the roots are bathed with ideal levels of nutrients, water, and oxygen, plants grow significantly faster, are healthier, and have a higher nutrient content than plants grown in soil. Q: How big is the AeroGarden? A: The AeroGarden has the footprint of a breadbox and is sized to fit conveniently under most cabinets. The AeroGarden measures 16 inches long by 10 1/2 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches high when it is first set up with the lights at the lowest possible setting, and 21 inches high at the highest level. Currently the AeroGarden comes in only one size. Q: What can I grow? A: Salad greens, gourmet herbs, chili peppers, cherry tomatoes, cascading petunias, and several types of basil. Q: How much time do I need to spend taking care of my AeroGarden? A: Approximately 5 minutes a month. You will need to occasionally add water, drop in two nutrient tablets, and provide minimal tending to your plants. Most of your time will be spent harvesting and enjoying delicious, fresh food. Q: How long can the AeroGarden be left unattended? What if I travel a lot? A planted AeroGarden can be left unattended for up to two weeks, depending on the type of plants you are growing and their maturity. Q: What kind of lightbulbs does it use? A: The AeroGarden uses full-spectrum compact fluorescent bulbs exclusively designed for the optimal amount and type of light needed for robust, healthy plant growth. You can find more information at http://www.aerogrow.com.

From the Manufacturer
The AeroGarden is a revolutionary kitchen appliance that grows delicious garden-fresh herbs, lettuce, tomatoes, chilies and more year-round, right on the kitchen counter with no dirt, now weeds, no mess and no green thumb needed. The AeroGarden uses NASA-tested aeroponic technology to provide plants and a perfect balance of water, nutrients and oxygen for healthy, delicious food, ready at your fingertips as you prepare meals. Simply add water, drop in the pre-seeded grow plugs, turn it on and watch it grow - up to 5 times faster than growing in soil. Harvest lettuce and basil in as little as 3 weeks and continue to harvest for 6 months or more with one planting. Germination is 100% guaranteed.

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Customer Reviews

Tomatoes already??
I bought the cherry tomato pack for mine and have yet to grow the herb kit still. One month after I started and plugged this bad boy in, I had 6 inch plants almost ready to prune the tops off of.

A month after that I had over 20 yellow flowers peppered throughout the three plants.

Now at 3 months and a week, I have over 30 cherry tomatoes (still green, but HUGE and about to turn color) and another 30 flowers I just hand-pollinated (all you do is shake the plant or I just gently flick the flowers) and already drying up and have started falling off to make way for little tomato buds.

I have had to trim the plants of excess branches often, as they grow extremely quickly. Now that the plants are larger though, I have to water them every other day to keep the tank full. I like to keep it full so I don't hear the water trickling into the tank. Otherwise, I could probably get away with watering it once a week or so.

Timer keeps track of when the light turns on and off. Setting it was super simple. Instructions are so easy to follow they're almost condescending.

The garden IS a bit large and bulky, so make sure you have a good space for it. We keep it in our bedroom because of the lack of space in our kitchen. But the tomato plants are set for 8 hours of darkness, so it works out pretty perfectly.

The nutrient tablets melt, so keep them out of the sunlight. I like that you can remove the tank from the base, because if I had to move it all as one piece, I would throw out my back and freak out about breaking it, as the water makes it heavy and the lighting arm is a bit flimsy.

I really actually can't wait to get another one.

An excellent, interesting product!
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend's 23rd birthday and he's extremely happy with it. The herbs have begun to grow and we can't wait to eat them!

I love this gizmo!
I bought my Aerogarden about 4 months ago and have been growing the International Basil kit. My results re not perfect, but they are good and the different varieties of Basil are delicious. Like any product, is has its pros & cons. Fewer cons, so I will begin with those;

The cord is a bit short and the light is quite bright. (My husband insists it could be seen from space.) Keep it out of bedroom sightlines and it will be fine.

The replacement kits are a bit expensive as are the bulbs. (Ways to save money- watch for store coupons and buy supplies from Amazon, when they have 4-for-3 special.)

Every single plant does not grow equally well.

But the PROS far outweigh the cons for me.

First and foremost, it is designed for ease of use, and it really is very easy. Seeds are already in the pods and the plant food is in tablets, which means it is pre-measured. Plus, the machine has very noticeable blinking red lights, to remind you when to water & feed. And the plants germinate more quickly that they do in pots.

Next, many people complain that the machine is kind of expensive. Well, I have actually shopped around and hydroponics systems really are expensive. And in most cases, the lighting is sold separately. BTW, all of the bulbs for these systems are expensive. So when compared to other systems with lighting, this one is relatively cheap.

Finally, it is just plain fun to have delicious herbs at my disposal whenever I want them. They find their way into pasta, omelettes, sandwiches, etc., on a daily basis. And since my house does not get much natural light, this added light is welcome.