Post by tortoiseavenger on Feb 24, 2020 13:29:52 GMT -5
Hi there! I'm wondering if I should get a big Aerogarden. Most of what I eat are salads. I go through A LOT of greens. Like, a pound of greens a day.
My mom got me a Harvest for a housewarming present. I've always toyed with the idea of growing my own food, but it's hard (I live in a downtown studio). Every time I thought of doing it, I thought it would be a means to an end—a way to take greater control over my food, grow what I want, and maybe save some money. I'm quite surprised that I get SO excited watching things grow. Perhaps unfortunately, this initiation has done nothing to quell my desire to grow more of my own food.
Thing is, these units are expensive, and like all gardening, people report mixed results. The systems seem fairly fool proof overall, but it seems like some people's tomatoes don't taste great, or their lettuce gets bitter, etc. If I bite the bullet, I definitely want great tasting veggies, and the expense would be a lot easier to justify if I knew I could pay off my investment in vegetables. I've tried to look up information on yields, but this seems super hard to find. Some people seem to suggest that you can earn it back, others seem to suggest that the Aerogarden is more of a hobby than anything else.
I'd be looking at the Farm Plus model. Maybe I'd get another Farm if it grows well. I really do want to put a dent in what I'm buying at the grocery store, not just have something cute for the corner. If someone could answer this question, it would help. How many plant sites would produce a pound a day of cut and come again greens?
Other suggestions? Should I do this? Warnings? Tips? Can I really grow a lot of greens in a Farm or two? Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
TA
My mom got me a Harvest for a housewarming present. I've always toyed with the idea of growing my own food, but it's hard (I live in a downtown studio). Every time I thought of doing it, I thought it would be a means to an end—a way to take greater control over my food, grow what I want, and maybe save some money. I'm quite surprised that I get SO excited watching things grow. Perhaps unfortunately, this initiation has done nothing to quell my desire to grow more of my own food.
Thing is, these units are expensive, and like all gardening, people report mixed results. The systems seem fairly fool proof overall, but it seems like some people's tomatoes don't taste great, or their lettuce gets bitter, etc. If I bite the bullet, I definitely want great tasting veggies, and the expense would be a lot easier to justify if I knew I could pay off my investment in vegetables. I've tried to look up information on yields, but this seems super hard to find. Some people seem to suggest that you can earn it back, others seem to suggest that the Aerogarden is more of a hobby than anything else.
I'd be looking at the Farm Plus model. Maybe I'd get another Farm if it grows well. I really do want to put a dent in what I'm buying at the grocery store, not just have something cute for the corner. If someone could answer this question, it would help. How many plant sites would produce a pound a day of cut and come again greens?
Other suggestions? Should I do this? Warnings? Tips? Can I really grow a lot of greens in a Farm or two? Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
TA
