URUQ Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden
Aug 4, 2023 11:40:14 GMT -5
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Post by slw on Aug 4, 2023 11:40:14 GMT -5
The URUQ Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden is a pretty good value for an entry-level machine. It comes with plastic tweezers, AB fertilizer, grow-anything sponges/baskets, spacers, and trellis poles that fit the holes in the grow deck. The unit is easy to set up and is similar in size/function to an AG Harvest.
I particularly like the tilt-head function of the 24W light. The light has a nice height range from just about 3" above the deck to 17" max (NOT 21" as claimed). The light pole can be completely removed from the grow bowl by pressing a button on the back of the unit. Controls for the machine are located on top of the light, so if the light pole is removed the pump will not function. The location of the controls is handy since moving the machine would not likely cause accidental on/off switching. The water bowl has a drain plug on the back for easy maintenance, though it is small enough to simply dump and fill.
There are spacer covers included for the grow holes in the deck, but there are 9 holes and only 4 covers. If you want to grow only one or two plants you will need to figure out how to cover those extra holes to keep light and algae out of your water bowl. It would be nice if covers were included for all the deck holes.
The instructions for this unit indicate that AeroGarden pods will fit. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The pre-seeded pods are too wide near the collar and extend nearly 1/4" above the deck. This will likely work OK, but it is not optimal. The grow baskets included with the Uruq fit flush with the deck as they should. Also, there are no watering spouts on individual planting holes to keep the sponges moist, so the sponges only stay wet as long as the water is kept at maximum level.
I particularly like the tilt-head function of the 24W light. The light has a nice height range from just about 3" above the deck to 17" max (NOT 21" as claimed). The light pole can be completely removed from the grow bowl by pressing a button on the back of the unit. Controls for the machine are located on top of the light, so if the light pole is removed the pump will not function. The location of the controls is handy since moving the machine would not likely cause accidental on/off switching. The water bowl has a drain plug on the back for easy maintenance, though it is small enough to simply dump and fill.
There are spacer covers included for the grow holes in the deck, but there are 9 holes and only 4 covers. If you want to grow only one or two plants you will need to figure out how to cover those extra holes to keep light and algae out of your water bowl. It would be nice if covers were included for all the deck holes.
The instructions for this unit indicate that AeroGarden pods will fit. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The pre-seeded pods are too wide near the collar and extend nearly 1/4" above the deck. This will likely work OK, but it is not optimal. The grow baskets included with the Uruq fit flush with the deck as they should. Also, there are no watering spouts on individual planting holes to keep the sponges moist, so the sponges only stay wet as long as the water is kept at maximum level.
All in all, this hydroponic system is a good value with a few drawbacks. It is a very nice basic unit for a reasonable price. (Currently $39 on Amazon.)
AG Pod doesn't fit well...
Next to Harvest for size comparison. The tank holds 3L.
