Overview
Key Features:
Aeroponic Technology: Uses a soilless system where plant roots are misted with a nutrient-rich solution, promoting faster growth (up to 30% more yields and 3x faster than traditional gardening) and requiring 98% less water than conventional methods.
Dimensions and Capacity: Stands 58 inches tall, with a 24" x 24" base (13-gallon reservoir). The compact design includes built-in wheels for easy mobility.
What It Grows: Supports a variety of plants, including leafy greens (lettuce, kale), herbs (basil, thyme), vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers), fruits (strawberries), and edible flowers (nasturtium). It does not support woody-stemmed plants like root crops or trees.
Ease of Use: Requires no gardening experience, with assembly taking 20-30 minutes without tools. An automated pump and timer deliver water and nutrients to plants, requiring minimal maintenance (e.g., checking water levels, cleaning the pump filter).
Included Components:
Seedling Starter Kit: Germination tray, rockwool cubes, vermiculite, net pots, and a variety of seeds (leafy greens, lettuces, herbs).
Tower Garden Mineral Blend: Proprietary plant food (1 quart each of A and B, lasts ~1 year) with a measuring cup.
pH Test Kit: Includes pH up/down adjusters for water quality.
Pump, timer, drain tube, and water level indicator.
Indoor Growing: Optional LED Grow Lights (sold separately) enable year-round indoor cultivation, especially for leafy greens and herbs, in low-light conditions.
Sustainability: Uses 90% less space than traditional gardening, recycles 100% of nutrients and water, and reduces carbon footprint by eliminating food transport.
Support and Warranty: Comes with dedicated customer support, comprehensive growing resources, and a 5-year limited warranty on core plastic components. Returns are accepted within 60-90 days (varies by region) with a return fee.
How It Works:
Plants start in rockwool, a soilless medium, for germination. Once sprouted, seedlings are placed into the tower’s growing ports. A pump in the 13-gallon reservoir pushes a mix of water and Mineral Blend to the top, where it “rains” down over the roots, delivering oxygen, water, and nutrients. The automated timer ensures consistent care, and plants are typically harvest-ready within weeks.
Additional Notes:
Price: Starts at ~$725 (with support cage bundle, which aids taller plants). Shipping is included in most regions, but restrictions apply for liquids in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Considerations: Requires access to electricity for the pump (and lights, if indoor) and non-chlorinated water. Temperature should ideally be 65-85°F, with options like water heaters or shade cloths for extreme climates.
Not Organic: While healthy and sustainable, it’s not classified as organic due to the absence of soil and the use of a small amount of EDTA in the Mineral Blend.
The Tower Garden HOME is praised for its simplicity, space efficiency, and ability to produce clean, nutrient-dense food with minimal effort, making it a popular choice for beginners and urban gardeners
