--- product_id: 571118650 title: "Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable" price: "VT58636" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/571118650-hydroponic-grow-kit-54-plant-sites-6-food-grade-pvc store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 54 plant sites for max yield Durable food-grade PVC pipes Smart pump timer for effortless growth Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable **Price:** VT58636 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Grow Smarter, Not Harder — Your Future Garden Awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable - **How much does it cost?** VT58636 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/571118650-hydroponic-grow-kit-54-plant-sites-6-food-grade-pvc) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Set & Forget Growth:** Integrated pump timer cycles nutrients every 30 minutes, automating your hydroponic system with precision. - • **Versatile & Adaptable:** Perfect for leafy veggies like lettuce, celery, and more, whether at home, office, or garden. - • **Maximize Your Green Space:** 54 plant sites in a compact, wall-mounted design to double your yield with less water and space. - • **Beginner-Friendly Assembly:** No gardening experience needed—easy setup means you start growing fresh produce indoors or outdoors in no time. - • **Built to Last, Built for Health:** Food-grade PVC-U pipes ensure safe, durable, and clean growth for your leafy greens and herbs. ## Overview The VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit features 54 planting sites across six food-grade PVC-U pipes, designed for efficient soilless cultivation that doubles crop yield using less water and space. Equipped with a smart pump timer, it automates nutrient circulation for optimal plant growth. Its wall-mounted, space-saving design suits both indoor and outdoor environments, making it ideal for growing leafy vegetables like lettuce and celery. Easy to assemble and beginner-friendly, this kit includes all essentials—water pump, timer, baskets, and sponges—empowering you to cultivate fresh, healthy greens year-round. ## Description desertcart.com: VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable : Patio, Lawn & Garden Review: Great Buy - Very easy to assemble and the material quality is very good. Review: Tips to modify this to be truly an NFT hydroponic system - see review - The Pro's It's easy to assemble, however modifications are needed to make it a true NFT style hydroponics system . With a few changes ( this is Design#3 after hours of experimentation), you can get this going really well. Cons: Whats the problem with the base assembly ? The pipes in each of the 3 sections are at the same level . This prevents a steady flow of water ( necessary in an NFT hydroponics system) . Also if you are using a pump timer, water stays stagnant in each of the pipes when the pump is off , which could lead to root rot. After all, in NFT, the roots need to aerate well and just dip into the nutrient flow rather than be immersed in the nutrient 24x7 The Solution 1. First raise the base by around 18" . This lets you place a standard 5 gallon bucket comfortably below the base. These are metric PVC pipes, however I found a 1/2" PVC fits in nicely . 2. Use PVC cement to strengthen the base structure. This is an important step, else you'll be frustrated with the cross pipes coming off and collapsing your hard work constantly 3. I used 1/2" PVC to raise the pipes at the topmost level by around 10" ..you'll see why 4. Put some top bars as shown in the image on top of the raised base.. These are to provide a foundation to slope the pipes. I used nails to peg them in securely 5. Now the main part .. To give the pipes a gradual slope ( 1:40 recommended for NFT..this translates to a 1" drop for each pipe), I tried various designs.. first a cardboard prototype, then I tried drilling holes in the base and using hangar wires ..it was a mess... finally I decided to use the power of gravity as the most stable design.. once you figure it out, the rest is easy .. just use some strong string to provide a constant 1" slope for every pipe in each level, and suspend each pipe from the top.. hence the top bar extension . I used an old flex garden hose that had broken down. Through calculations on the ideal NFT slope, I figured out the best positions on the front side was at 7", 4",3" and then 0"; and on the rear end, it was 6",5",2" and 1". This gives a zig-zag pattern that slopes all the way, with the slope being around 1:30 Have patience, and check the water flow after you finish each level. You may need to trim the connectors between levels . A PVC pipe cutter is needed . That's all. You will need to fine tune the level of each pipe at each end to ensure the water is flowing smoothly .. if you hear the sweet sound of gurgling water coming off the bottom pipe ( that drains into the bucket) and see a steady flow , you know you've got it right . Now I'm off to plant some lettuce!! ** Update after 3 weeks of use ** I planted lettuce as well as some broccoli and arugula . After 2 weeks, the plants seem to be growing steadily . See tips for more pointers; Tips 1. Ensure that your base is level to the ground, or your water flow will get impacted . 2. Place in an area that gets plenty of sunlight as well as part shade, depending on what you plan to grow 3. Important : plant your seedlings separately and wait for the roots to grow at least 1" to 2" long before transplanting to the NFT system. Also, the pots that come with the system are open at the base, so you will need something to hold the little seedlings in securely . I used Grodan Rockwool, as the 1" size of the rockwool fits in very well inside the pots, and can securely hold the plants with the roots dangling down into the water 4. Rather than liquid plant food, I used "MaxiGrow" as the nutrient solution . Its water soluble and for 5 gallons, you need around 10 tsp.. there's plenty to go in the 2 lb bag that I bought .. I change the water every 2 weeks 5. The pump that comes with the system is not dry-burning safe.. last week, one of the connecting pipes between levels got knocked loose probably while mowing , and the next day, I found all the water had drained away and the pump was busted . This manufacturer does not currently offer a pump in the same GPH and size category , and luckily I was able to find some other manufacturers that offered a similar pump ( the tubing that comes with this kit is 5/16" , and you need a pump that supports 5/16" tubing as well as is 12V DC , so that the pump timer can fit . The third is GPH rating - you need something that is around 80 GPH or less ) . My plants did not have flowing water for almost 24 hours before the replacement got here. Highly recommend you keep an extra pump on hand , or get something that is rated dry-burning safe ( wont bust if the water runs out for any reason) 6. I fitted a ball valve adapter in the tube ( look for 5/16" size) so I could control the pump flow That's all for now.. I'll post some more pictures soon. ## Features - High Yield and Quality: Soilless cultivation with nutrient film can reach the production potential of crops; Compared with traditional soil cultivation, the yield can be doubled with less water and less space; The wall-mounted design makes this hydroponic grow kit more space efficient and provides more light to the plants - With Timer to Save Effort: This PVC hydroponic system kit has a timed circulation system; The default setting of the timer allows the pump to work for 5 minutes every 30 minutes to achieve the nutrient film technique; The circulation mode can also be set manually or automatically according to demand - Easy to Assemble & Use: This hydroponic gardening system is extremely easy to assemble and use; Great for beginners and no experience required; It is easy to save time and energy as no arable land is required, which means it is suitable for indoor and outdoor - Wide Applicable: Each food-grade PVC-U pipe is 31.1 inches long and 2.8 inches in diameter with 54 sites for vegetables, flowers and plants; The hydroponics planting system kit made of PVC for indoor and outdoor as wall and garden is especially suitable for leafy vegetables at home and office, such as lettuce, rape, celery and so on - What You Get: Comes with 1 set of planting tubes, 1 water pump timer, 1 water pump, 1 hose, 1 power plug, planting basket and sponge, 1 pair of tweezers, 3 instructions (planting instructions, assembly instructions, timer instructions) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C27LWCK8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #45,360 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #32 in Hydroponic Growing Kits & Systems | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,311) | | Item Weight | 12.47 pounds | | Item model number | HGKB-54 | | Manufacturer | VIVOSUN | | Product Dimensions | 41 x 2 x 51 inches | ## Images ![Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uwJl+qUiL.jpg) ![Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81COEizrdOL.jpg) ![Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DzF+DzehL.jpg) ![Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lrcjf2A2L.jpg) ![Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IGz3utKiL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Buy *by E***. on January 16, 2026* Very easy to assemble and the material quality is very good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tips to modify this to be truly an NFT hydroponic system - see review *by V***Y on August 6, 2022* The Pro's It's easy to assemble, however modifications are needed to make it a true NFT style hydroponics system . With a few changes ( this is Design#3 after hours of experimentation), you can get this going really well. Cons: Whats the problem with the base assembly ? The pipes in each of the 3 sections are at the same level . This prevents a steady flow of water ( necessary in an NFT hydroponics system) . Also if you are using a pump timer, water stays stagnant in each of the pipes when the pump is off , which could lead to root rot. After all, in NFT, the roots need to aerate well and just dip into the nutrient flow rather than be immersed in the nutrient 24x7 The Solution 1. First raise the base by around 18" . This lets you place a standard 5 gallon bucket comfortably below the base. These are metric PVC pipes, however I found a 1/2" PVC fits in nicely . 2. Use PVC cement to strengthen the base structure. This is an important step, else you'll be frustrated with the cross pipes coming off and collapsing your hard work constantly 3. I used 1/2" PVC to raise the pipes at the topmost level by around 10" ..you'll see why 4. Put some top bars as shown in the image on top of the raised base.. These are to provide a foundation to slope the pipes. I used nails to peg them in securely 5. Now the main part .. To give the pipes a gradual slope ( 1:40 recommended for NFT..this translates to a 1" drop for each pipe), I tried various designs.. first a cardboard prototype, then I tried drilling holes in the base and using hangar wires ..it was a mess... finally I decided to use the power of gravity as the most stable design.. once you figure it out, the rest is easy .. just use some strong string to provide a constant 1" slope for every pipe in each level, and suspend each pipe from the top.. hence the top bar extension . I used an old flex garden hose that had broken down. Through calculations on the ideal NFT slope, I figured out the best positions on the front side was at 7", 4",3" and then 0"; and on the rear end, it was 6",5",2" and 1". This gives a zig-zag pattern that slopes all the way, with the slope being around 1:30 Have patience, and check the water flow after you finish each level. You may need to trim the connectors between levels . A PVC pipe cutter is needed . That's all. You will need to fine tune the level of each pipe at each end to ensure the water is flowing smoothly .. if you hear the sweet sound of gurgling water coming off the bottom pipe ( that drains into the bucket) and see a steady flow , you know you've got it right . Now I'm off to plant some lettuce!! ** Update after 3 weeks of use ** I planted lettuce as well as some broccoli and arugula . After 2 weeks, the plants seem to be growing steadily . See tips for more pointers; Tips 1. Ensure that your base is level to the ground, or your water flow will get impacted . 2. Place in an area that gets plenty of sunlight as well as part shade, depending on what you plan to grow 3. Important : plant your seedlings separately and wait for the roots to grow at least 1" to 2" long before transplanting to the NFT system. Also, the pots that come with the system are open at the base, so you will need something to hold the little seedlings in securely . I used Grodan Rockwool, as the 1" size of the rockwool fits in very well inside the pots, and can securely hold the plants with the roots dangling down into the water 4. Rather than liquid plant food, I used "MaxiGrow" as the nutrient solution . Its water soluble and for 5 gallons, you need around 10 tsp.. there's plenty to go in the 2 lb bag that I bought .. I change the water every 2 weeks 5. The pump that comes with the system is not dry-burning safe.. last week, one of the connecting pipes between levels got knocked loose probably while mowing , and the next day, I found all the water had drained away and the pump was busted . This manufacturer does not currently offer a pump in the same GPH and size category , and luckily I was able to find some other manufacturers that offered a similar pump ( the tubing that comes with this kit is 5/16" , and you need a pump that supports 5/16" tubing as well as is 12V DC , so that the pump timer can fit . The third is GPH rating - you need something that is around 80 GPH or less ) . My plants did not have flowing water for almost 24 hours before the replacement got here. Highly recommend you keep an extra pump on hand , or get something that is rated dry-burning safe ( wont bust if the water runs out for any reason) 6. I fitted a ball valve adapter in the tube ( look for 5/16" size) so I could control the pump flow That's all for now.. I'll post some more pictures soon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to assemble and NO leaks! *by W***S on February 26, 2024* This frame is very sturdy and if you make sure that all of the joints are inserted fully, it will not leak. It requires no extra sealing and can be disassembled if you need to move it a great distance. It is working very well. I only wish it included wheels so I could spin it to follow the natural light. But with my grow lights, it’s just fine. The only piece of the kit that I’m not using are the white plastic sponge seed pods. They didn’t work well at all. But the cone shaped cotton pods I found are awesome and I love this product! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/571118650-hydroponic-grow-kit-54-plant-sites-6-food-grade-pvc](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/571118650-hydroponic-grow-kit-54-plant-sites-6-food-grade-pvc) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*