Does an AeroGarden use a lot of electricity?
This AeroGarden is on for 31 days a month, at an average utility rate of approximately $0.11 per kilowatt hour of electricity....How much energy does the AeroGarden use?AeroGarden ModelWattage Used (Average)Cost to Run Per Month at 11¢ Per kw/hourAeroGarden Sprout13 watts$0.75 per month3 more rows•Aug 30, 2019
Is AeroGarden cost effective?
The unit isn't cheap, but the price can be justified because you're growing things that you would've bought otherwise. It won't save you enough to pay for the initial cost of the AeroGarden itself unless you use the same herbs on a daily basis, but I can see it coming in handy nonetheless.
Do you leave AeroGarden plugged in?
Once pressed, the Lights will stay On/Off until the next time they are set to go On/Off. When you plug in your AeroGarden for the first time the Grow Light will come ON, and will continue to come ON at this same time every day. It will turn OFF automatically 15 hours later.
Do you save money with AeroGarden?
All kits are interchangeable, meaning you save money by buying the farm seed kits in bulk for any Aerogarden you may have....Seed Pod Costs.Aerogarden KitCost range (USD)Cost per pod (USD)6 pod kit15.95 – 17.952.66 – 2.999 pod kit19.95 – 21.952.22 – 2.4412 pod kit (farm seed kit)24.95 – 26.952.08 – 2.251 more row
Where is the best place to put an AeroGarden?
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How long do AeroGarden pods last?
We guarantee germination for 1 year from the date of purchase of the seed pod kit. However, typically the seeds remain viable for 2 years if stored properly.
Can I turn my AeroGarden off at night?
Your AeroGarden 6 has lights and a built-in timer that automatically provide plants with the optimal amount of “sunlight” (about 16 hours) and “night” (about 8 hours), depending on plant type you selected. As long as plants get this amount of light, it does not matter when lights are turned off.
How often should you change water in AeroGarden?
every weekMost hydroponic applications recommend complete changes of nutrient solution every week! At AeroGrow, we spent years testing and designed our gardens to grow wonderfully even if you NEVER do a full nutrient change.
How long do AeroGarden lights last?
In your AeroGarden, they deliver all the light your plants need to grow - no sunny window needed! We recommend replacing your CFL Grow Lights every 6 months to maximize your garden's growing ability.
How often does AeroGarden pump run?
The pump in the Harvest models runs 5 minutes out of every hour. Since it runs so rarely and is whisper quiet, it is easy to miss! To test the pump, press and hold the Select button for about 3 seconds. Then, lift up the grow deck to look in the water bowl.
Can I reuse AeroGarden sponges?
Can I reuse a sponge? If the sponge hasn't been used you can remove the seeds and replace them with your own seeds. However, if you've already used the seed pod sponge to grow a plant, you should keep the plastic basket and throw out the sponge.
What is the point of AeroGarden?
AeroGarden uses hydroponics and LED lights to grow plants, resulting in a fast and simple growing process. In fact, plants sprouted in the AeroGarden grow up to five times faster than plants grown using traditional gardening methods. Even better, it only takes a few simple steps to start seeing results.