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Setup takes less than 15 minutes, and maintenance and upkeep are easy, too.
The Spruce / Joy Kim
I grew a specific yellow cherry tomato in mine with lots of success!
I no longer need to buy fresh herbs, which is a perk!
Although this is a no-frills setup, it performed great in our Lab tests.
The system lets you know when more water is needed which is easy to pour into the reservoir.The Spruce / Joy Kim
What Our Tester Said
“This indoor garden was a lot easier than growing outdoors.
The grow lights have two tweaks: one for fruit/flowers andone for vegetables.
Other than the seeds, the system comes with everything you need, including fertilizer.
The system lets you know when more water is needed which is easy to pour into the reservoir.The Spruce / Joy Kim
The Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 includes three basil pods to get you started.
Despite its compact size, the lights are actually adjustable to accommodate taller plants.
The LED grow lights are on a timer with one setting: 16 hours on, 8 hours off.
The AeroGarden Bounty Basic is self-watering with an easy-to-fill reservoir.PHOTO: The Spruce
Like most AeroGarden systems, this one has full-spectrum grow lights that closely replicate natural sunlight.
Each included herb comes with an estimate of its sprouting time, and they’re quite accurate.
This is a great way to keep healthy, fresh herbs on hand to liven up your cooking.
One great thing about the Nook is that it uses established seedlings instead of seeds like other systems.
“I was surprised by how quickly the seedlings started growing.
you’ve got the option to even control the system through your Alexahow cool is that?
(Very Important!)
Grow lights mimic natural sunlight and provide a full spectrum of light for optimal plant growth.
What was the best color light for plant growth?
All typically rely on grow lights to provide enough light for healthy plant growth.
Youll also want to consider the height of the system.
How Easy It Is to Use
Most indoor garden systems are fairly easy to maintain.
Why Trust The Spruce?
I update this list based on the continued long-term results of our indoor gardening tests.
I also incorporate additional insights from gardening experts we interviewed before the tests.
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Though the iDoo doesn’t come with seeds, you can purchase pods and add your own.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Click & Grow The Smart Garden 3 was easy to assemble and comes with a removable water tank.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Brendan Harkness
You’ll be in for lush, leafy greens in a few weeks using the AeroGarden Harvest Elite.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Daniela Galvez
The Farmstand Nook sprouted lettuce, strawberries, and herbs twice the size of ones grown outside.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Rise indoor garden comes with eight pods to get your garden started.PHOTO: The Spruce
We closely monitored our seeds to see how quickly they sprouted in each indoor garden.The Spruce / Karla Murthy
If our herbs were green and hydrated, we considered that a win.The Spruce / Alexandra Domrongchai
