Pretty sus how long I spent on their sight trying to figure out the price before giving up because they won't show it. Red flag to anything that puts so much conscious effort into keeping you in the dark about what they want from you in return.
@@prideaaron5128I agree. They costed lots of other ways, say higher initial cost, but leave you high and dry. I wonder how j any of these units are needed to feed an adult. I suspect many -- man does not live by lettuce alone.
@cityprepping Chris what is the best way to contact you or someone who can help me with a billing issue with my community membership? My bank changed hands and my membership was cancelled due to an issue with my card. Thank You
Countertop hydroponics systems are worth every penny. My outdoor soil garden was burned to a crisp last month, but I still have a ton of stuff growing in my hydro units. Even better, if you get a system with an option seed-starting deck, you can grow your own transplants. They're pretty easy to set up and operate, too. There are tons of online forums that provide additional information. You get bonus points if you have enough solar power to keep them operating during a blackout.
Aeroponics also has a sprouts system. My cat loved the sprouts! I use these systems in the winter. They are on the back of my countertop in the kitchen.
I've been doing hydroponic lettuce/herb growing for 4 yrs. I recommend building your own system and using masterblend vs a turnkey system for cost savings.
I started using the Kratke Method of hydroponics this last winter while waiting for the pacific NW monsoon season to end 😂 It generated a ton of fresh lettuces, kale, cilantro, basil, green onions & became a fun challenge to see what all I could grow & was very inexpensive to get started
I have hydroponics in my greenhouses, along with the standard soilgrown veggies. The hydroponics are all much better than the latter. And no, I'm not a rookie: this is my 6th season of gardening in soil.
I utilize a grow tent and have buckets that I use for Kratky hydroponics. I love it due to its simplicity and that it is really set and forget until it is time to refill the reservoir. The tent mitigates visible light pollution through the windows making it an easily concealable inside garden. I cycle greens on a biweekly basis (start new seedlings once I transplant the starter plants) which allows me to have a consistent source of greens every few weeks. I also do micro harvests while they mature. Takes care of the majority of my produce needs and anything that doesn’t get eaten immediately gets dehydrated or canned
This is a great idea for any prepper. If you build a basic solar system which City Prepping has videos for, you could run most 2ft by 4ft LED grow lights and make your own off grid indoor food. Look for his video titled "How To Build A Solar Setup: COMPLETE Step-by-Step, DIY Guide (12V, 2000W)" and this is the setup I built with some adjustments to fit my own needs. ChatGPT was extremely helpful in designing my own system for my needs. Hit me up with any questions you might have and I'll be happy to answer.
I think that's because the continual innovation in the system allows the price point to float a bit, and not necessarily just upwards. What it takes to build one generation system might be less expensive in the next generation. These aren't assembly line.
Hydroponics is a much more affordable and easier to operate system. Use food grade tubs on a bakers rack. Drill holes and mount net pots in the lids. Use some led grow lights and hydroponic powder fertilizer. Use a timer for length day. Yes strawberries are hard to grow, still trying to get them to work. Greens are super easy. Install the wheels on the racks, so they can be moved to where they can get some sun if the power goes out. Trick is in finding out which plants like wet roots and which need drier roots. Strawberrys have ph problems and don't like overly wet roots. Try a timer to turn off the water mister for part of each day, to let the roots dry a bit between mistings.
I really need to start gardening guess I will have to wait until next spring I have been watching your channel for years and just started my own channel I hope my content will be as good as yours and other fellow channels someday
I found the gnat problem to be minimal in the garage where it was set up. I only ever saw a few and the yellow glue traps took care of those. They need to feed on the root material, and they can't get to that easily.
I've done DiY aeroponics in a 20 litre bucket, and it works... for a while. The downfall (which gets expensive and insanely complicated) is when you need to start introducing nutrients into the aqueous medium. Anyone who actually enjoys taking samples of the water, testing it with proprietary drops, then measuring out the additional nutrients that are missing... is either a fanatic or a masochist, imho. The infrastructure isn't hard to make (either misting or fine-spraying) quite cheaply... but once your plants get to a certain (small) size and need food... it becomes ghastly. I like aeroponics for cloning cuttings and establishing seedlings... but NOT as a replacement for a garden bed.
Our leaders have prepaired for global floodings so live on higher grounds with minimum 8 years food supplies and 8 years worth of water filtration equipment.
this is great for off grid or in a nuclear or EMP. But the reality about it all, during those times you still need ways to produce power and if you don't have those meaningful way to create power, than this system will be worth jack sh*t.
You grew goji berrie? A perrennial? I thought hydros qere for quick crops like leafy greens, and wouldnt support a longer growing, and much larger crop.
I grew the plant, yes. I approached it as a starter and transplanted to soil after it was about a foot tall but before any berries. I also had to move my peppers for the same reason, the larger units can accommodate these larger and bushier plants, but this unit had a smaller shelf space.
8:30 "Whether you want to grow unique plants suited to your climate . . ." Why is it suggested you would want to grow plants suited to your climate if the system is indoors and not dependent on natural light? Or to ask my question another way, do plants suited to my climate grow better and do plants not suited grow well?
I’m close to calling you a scammer. You never mentioned price even when you said you would. Are you proud of this. I’m guessing they paid you a lot for this discombobulated review. I’m done with you.
How u gonna generate fats, proteins and carbs in a grid/System down scenario? Can't hunt in all scenarios & a plague might take out any livestock you have....
@@gnome2024 Both spinach and broccoli have only about 2.8 grams of protein per 100 grams. Edamame has 11g. Protein isn't protein, it's the amino acid profile that matters, and most plants have a very poor amino acid profile, so you'd have to eat a lot of them to balance it out. Chickens, eggs and dairy would be optimal, but that only works if you're off the grid, or someone will steal your animals. In the end, we would have to live like our ancestors to survive long term. For the "short term" SHTF, our supplies should suffice.
Visiting their site and the product page goes to a " Contact us " instead of a price, no price - no ability to buy = no sales. They need to work on their sales flow, even with wait times of 3 months - It doesn't take much to list a price.... many will visit the site, see no price and not visit again.
Check out the Eden Grow System here: cityprepping.tv/3YwIzvK
Pretty sus how long I spent on their sight trying to figure out the price before giving up because they won't show it. Red flag to anything that puts so much conscious effort into keeping you in the dark about what they want from you in return.
@@prideaaron5128I agree. They costed lots of other ways, say higher initial cost, but leave you high and dry. I wonder how j any of these units are needed to feed an adult. I suspect many -- man does not live by lettuce alone.
@cityprepping Chris what is the best way to contact you or someone who can help me with a billing issue with my community membership? My bank changed hands and my membership was cancelled due to an issue with my card. Thank You
I use the kratky method . No pumps no filter no electricity unless you have grow lights. Perfect for off grid
Countertop hydroponics systems are worth every penny. My outdoor soil garden was burned to a crisp last month, but I still have a ton of stuff growing in my hydro units. Even better, if you get a system with an option seed-starting deck, you can grow your own transplants. They're pretty easy to set up and operate, too. There are tons of online forums that provide additional information. You get bonus points if you have enough solar power to keep them operating during a blackout.
@@susankerr9521 the future 👍
Thanks for info
Aeroponics also has a sprouts system. My cat loved the sprouts! I use these systems in the winter. They are on the back of my countertop in the kitchen.
I've been doing hydroponic lettuce/herb growing for 4 yrs. I recommend building your own system and using masterblend vs a turnkey system for cost savings.
I started using the Kratke Method of hydroponics this last winter while waiting for the pacific NW monsoon season to end 😂 It generated a ton of fresh lettuces, kale, cilantro, basil, green onions & became a fun challenge to see what all I could grow & was very inexpensive to get started
Indoor growing is a passion for me.
This works great. I made my own. Not Eden pretty, but not Eden expensive either. 👽✌️
Exceptionally well organized and stated review. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I have hydroponics in my greenhouses, along with the standard soilgrown veggies. The hydroponics are all much better than the latter. And no, I'm not a rookie: this is my 6th season of gardening in soil.
I utilize a grow tent and have buckets that I use for Kratky hydroponics. I love it due to its simplicity and that it is really set and forget until it is time to refill the reservoir. The tent mitigates visible light pollution through the windows making it an easily concealable inside garden. I cycle greens on a biweekly basis (start new seedlings once I transplant the starter plants) which allows me to have a consistent source of greens every few weeks. I also do micro harvests while they mature. Takes care of the majority of my produce needs and anything that doesn’t get eaten immediately gets dehydrated or canned
This is a great idea for any prepper. If you build a basic solar system which City Prepping has videos for, you could run most 2ft by 4ft LED grow lights and make your own off grid indoor food. Look for his video titled "How To Build A Solar Setup: COMPLETE Step-by-Step, DIY Guide (12V, 2000W)" and this is the setup I built with some adjustments to fit my own needs. ChatGPT was extremely helpful in designing my own system for my needs. Hit me up with any questions you might have and I'll be happy to answer.
This system is on my wish list. It is pricey but worth it if it does all they claim it does. You'll be the first person I've seen review it.
There is a smaller system coming table top less than $1000.
@@s42682 Really? By Eden grow? I'll have to check that out.
@@s42682 I don't see the countertop version on their site. Where did you see that?
@@s42682Eden or a different brand? Love to see it.
I love growing fresh herbs
Id appreciate a video on how to make your own liquid nutrients for hydroponics.
OpSec for a home DIY project. True prepper, Kris!
Thank you for all the information on this system. I've been wondering if they were worth it.
Watching this as I collect seeds from my hydroponic dining room 😂 I might need to add this system to the room
Thats really cool! I want it😊
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother
It grows on *winter* and other seasons!
Thanks for the great review, I've been wondering about these.😊 Not crazy about having to "contact sales" in order to find out the price....
I think that's because the continual innovation in the system allows the price point to float a bit, and not necessarily just upwards. What it takes to build one generation system might be less expensive in the next generation. These aren't assembly line.
@@CityPrepping Oh! Thanks for the explanation. Well said! 👍😊
Very interesting. Thank you for the info and demonstration, Chris! God Bless and keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
Excellent
Hydroponics is a much more affordable and easier to operate system. Use food grade tubs on a bakers rack. Drill holes and mount net pots in the lids. Use some led grow lights and hydroponic powder fertilizer. Use a timer for length day. Yes strawberries are hard to grow, still trying to get them to work. Greens are super easy. Install the wheels on the racks, so they can be moved to where they can get some sun if the power goes out. Trick is in finding out which plants like wet roots and which need drier roots. Strawberrys have ph problems and don't like overly wet roots. Try a timer to turn off the water mister for part of each day, to let the roots dry a bit between mistings.
Thanks Chris!
I really need to start gardening guess I will have to wait until next spring I have been watching your channel for years and just started my own channel I hope my content will be as good as yours and other fellow channels someday
Gnats indoors will drive you nuts.
I found the gnat problem to be minimal in the garage where it was set up. I only ever saw a few and the yellow glue traps took care of those. They need to feed on the root material, and they can't get to that easily.
Without soil you will have fewer gnats and yellow traps should take care of them.
That is a sweet system 👍
I've done DiY aeroponics in a 20 litre bucket, and it works... for a while.
The downfall (which gets expensive and insanely complicated) is when you need to start introducing nutrients into the aqueous medium. Anyone who actually enjoys taking samples of the water, testing it with proprietary drops, then measuring out the additional nutrients that are missing... is either a fanatic or a masochist, imho.
The infrastructure isn't hard to make (either misting or fine-spraying) quite cheaply... but once your plants get to a certain (small) size and need food... it becomes ghastly.
I like aeroponics for cloning cuttings and establishing seedlings... but NOT as a replacement for a garden bed.
Our leaders have prepaired for global floodings so live on higher grounds with minimum 8 years food supplies and 8 years worth of water filtration equipment.
Keep it clean. Coconut is easier. More forgiving pH fluctuation
"Food". People use these kits to grow "food"
What do you use? Lol
Price?
An arm and a leg 😁
$5000.00 last i checked
So definitely not for the common man
Thanks!
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No price on the website. It says you have to contact sales associate to find out 🧐🤔
😟this is ridiculous. just exactly how many people is this supposed to feed in a grid down situation? maybe one?
this is great for off grid or in a nuclear or EMP. But the reality about it all, during those times you still need ways to produce power and if you don't have those meaningful way to create power, than this system will be worth jack sh*t.
You grew goji berrie? A perrennial? I thought hydros qere for quick crops like leafy greens, and wouldnt support a longer growing, and much larger crop.
I grew the plant, yes. I approached it as a starter and transplanted to soil after it was about a foot tall but before any berries. I also had to move my peppers for the same reason, the larger units can accommodate these larger and bushier plants, but this unit had a smaller shelf space.
How much is the triple deck?
8:30 "Whether you want to grow unique plants suited to your climate . . ." Why is it suggested you would want to grow plants suited to your climate if the system is indoors and not dependent on natural light? Or to ask my question another way, do plants suited to my climate grow better and do plants not suited grow well?
Weak link filter
I’m close to calling you a scammer. You never mentioned price even when you said you would. Are you proud of this. I’m guessing they paid you a lot for this discombobulated review. I’m done with you.
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Yikes! This is super complicated
I literally couldn't even follow the video LOL! Interesting concept but I'd need a far less complicated gadget.
Waste of time, money and water, in a survival situation we need fats, proteins and carbs, not vegetables and herbs.
How u gonna generate fats, proteins and carbs in a grid/System down scenario? Can't hunt in all scenarios & a plague might take out any livestock you have....
@@Void-050H For a long term SHTF scenario your only option is to hunt, to catch fish and/or to loot. Unless you're an off grid farmer.
Broccoli, edamame and spinach have protein for indoor growing. Raise chickens for eggs and meat outside.
@@gnome2024 Both spinach and broccoli have only about 2.8 grams of protein per 100 grams. Edamame has 11g. Protein isn't protein, it's the amino acid profile that matters, and most plants have a very poor amino acid profile, so you'd have to eat a lot of them to balance it out.
Chickens, eggs and dairy would be optimal, but that only works if you're off the grid, or someone will steal your animals. In the end, we would have to live like our ancestors to survive long term. For the "short term" SHTF, our supplies should suffice.
Visiting their site and the product page goes to a " Contact us " instead of a price, no price - no ability to buy = no sales. They need to work on their sales flow, even with wait times of 3 months - It doesn't take much to list a price.... many will visit the site, see no price and not visit again.
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