8-Pod Hydroponics Growing System Translucent Indoor Herb Garden with LED Grow Light Smart Quiet Pump Plant Germination Kit for Hydroponic Herbs, Vegetables, Lettuce Harvest on Countertop

This hydroponic system is perfect for growing fresh herbs indoors. It’s quiet, easy to set up, and the LED grow light works great. I love having fresh basil and mint right on my kitchen counter. Makes a unique and fun gift too — highly recommend!

there's a lot of indoor hydroponic garden kits, but what makes this hydroponic system great is that it has clay pebbles, which means it's optimized for starting seeds indoor. when the seedlings are about an inch or maybe a few inches in size, you can pull it out for transplanting in the garden. if you are used to buying a lot of seedlings and you don't have a lot of time or space to start seeds, this small indoor hydroponic seed starting system is great for starting seeds year round to save money. the fact that the hydroponic system holds a lot of water means you don't need to worry about the seedlings drying out, unlike soil based system that require constant watering and care.

Love the fact it actually works and easy to use. Will be buying another one real soon. Could use a lager one, the water level you have to look at a couple times a day to assure plenty is there.

The media could not be loaded. This is a great little garden kit. They have thought of everything and it works really well. But I have learned some things that I wish I had know earlier. First of all, you have to buy the seeds separately and you need purified water. The instructions make it seem harder to set up than it really it. Follow the instructions in the booklet. It would also be a good idea to watch customer videos. It took me a while to decide where to put it. I put mine in the kitchen, in case there was a mess and to make filling it up easier, as in the videos, customer's showed cleaning out the water container and trimming plant roots. The instuctions say to watch for mold which means you ave to change the water. I have used mine for 2 months and I have not had to do this yet. The 2 types of plant food need to have water added to them and it takes hours for the crystals to dissolve. It was difficult to figure out how much plant food was required for the initial 6.5 Ls and when I added more water, I just added a few squirts to the water, as I had no idea how much food to add. This seems to work. I did not need to add water for the first several weeks, but after the plants (herbs) in my case) took off, I have had to add water almost every day. It was difficult for me to see the icons on the top of the light and to see the water level. Just be aware of this. I wrote the plant names on the round stick-on labels but as the seeds germinated they stuck to the sticky underside of the labels so I don't think I would use them again - I would just use the plastic plant markers. I wish I had thought more about plant placement. I planted basil in the middle, but soon realised they were going to tower over the smaller herbs and block out the light, so I had to move them and this was difficult as the roots had grown a lot. Also, the basil grew as high as the light, so I wish I'd planted them in the front, so I could tilt the light up and give them more room to grow. When I first set it up the light would not turn on and it was because the remote was not seated correctly in the little slot on top of the light. It has been a learning process and I have enjoyed watching my herbs grow, which they are doing well. I highly recommend this product.

As a mom working from home, I wanted an easy way to grow fresh herbs for cooking. The DRYADES Hydroponics Growing System has been a game-changer! It's compact, quiet, and the LED grow light helps my plants thrive even without natural sunlight. I love having fresh basil and mint on hand for recipes, and my kid can enjoy watching the plants grow. It's a fun and practical addition to our kitchen!

This Hydroponics Growing System is a decent option for beginners, but it has some drawbacks that might be frustrating for more experienced growers.Easy to Set Up: The assembly was straightforward, and the instructions were clear. It doesn’t take up much space, making it a good choice for small kitchens or apartments.Good for Beginners: If you’re new to hydroponics, this system provides a simple way to get started with indoor growing.Pump & Water Circulation Issues: The built-in pump doesn’t seem very strong, and sometimes the water flow isn’t consistent, which can lead to uneven growth.Limited Space for Root Growth: The pods are quite small, so plants with larger root systems struggle. This setup is better suited for herbs rather than larger plants like tomatoes.Quality Concerns: Some plastic components feel a bit flimsy, and I worry about their long-term durability.Overall, it’s okay for small herbs or lettuce, but if you’re looking for a high-quality, long-lasting hydroponics system, you may want to consider other options.Update on Pump & Water Circulation Issues: The pump stopped working after couple days. So not a reliable product.

Overall set up is perfect- just the right size, easy enough for a small area. The only downfall is that it stopped filtering the water after 3 months- unable to use anymore. Decent price but not if you have to buy it every couple months.

I don’t know the science behind this thing but so far, it works! No soil mess necessary. Herbs are literally growing in my garage without soil or sunlight thanks to this product. It’s extremely easy to assemble and works well.