This is really cool! I just got an AeroGarden for the first time and of course the first thing I did after setting it up was see what kind of alternatives there were to some of the proprietary parts of it. Seeing this also reminded me about the coolness of 3D printers
I've transplanted to plastic with the plants when transplanting in my garden and I don't have a 3-d printer but you proved that it is possible to figure out something else than the aero garden plugs. Thanks for sharing.
This is gardening frugality at its finest! I had all but abandoned my teeny aerogarden in favor of 2 in. net pots, but with these it may just return to service. Thank you for bringing this concept to its ultimate potential!
Thanks for sending these to me! I appreciate your speedy service! I just got some seed starting mix to use with these. What do you find is the best way to fill these? I'm thinking maybe a funnel will work for this, but if you have other suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
I'm so happy you received yours! I just make a funnel out of a piece of paper and add seed starting mix (store-bought or homemade). Just remember to pack down a little first before filling so that you can create enough surface area to soak up the water.
Everything about this video was fascinating ! 3D printer?!! Whaaa? Using your own soil? Whaaa Cutting the roots?!! Whaaaa? I really learned a lot Thank you. Now need to google about 3D printers
I wonder if pvc molded around a form would work?. OK when I say molded I mean flare one end of the pvc like flaring copper ( to hold the cup in the hole above the water) then drill appropriately for air and roots.
I hope you get enough orders soon so you can start shipping to Ontario, Canada as I'd love to buy a dozen. I bought three AGs a while back and now I'm finally ready to start growing. Yours was the first video I watched in regards to making your own sponges and after thoroughly researching DIY sponges your idea is by far the cheapest and most efficient. Your ingenious design eliminates using cellulose sponges or getting coir or rockwool pieces in the filter.
Just bought 12 - Thanks for printing these for people! We were given an aerogarden from my sister in law without any pods and my girlfriend wasn’t keen on needing to use pods and those plugs and everything. Do you still have to get nutrients for the water, or if you use quality potting soil is that enough to get it started? Any videos on your 3D printed pods growing things?
Thank you for your support! First, yes, I would recommend adding nutrients to the water. The amount of soil is very tiny so the seedling would consume that very quickly. Second, I haven't had a chance to create plant videos; but I am considering uploading photos of customers such as yourself using the product successfully!
I would love to buy a set of these! - but I am in England. Would you consider adding your product to eBay with an international shipping option?? I hope so! I can't find anything like your product here!!
How long can you keep these pods in the Aerogarden with only a little amount of root coming out of the bottom? Basically, will that type of root be able to sustain a plant we want to keep in the Aerogarden and not implant outside? Most of the root systems are very intense by the time I am ready to havest the plant and my intention in getting these is to save money, not to just get the plant started out as a seedling and then replant in soil. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for your comment! Well, you can leave the plant in for as long as you'd like! Basically, once one of the roots finds the hole - and it will since it's chasing the water - it will start growing into the water. Once there, the roots will have explosive growth.
I'm not familiar with the square systems. You don't have to send a sample. A simple photo would work. Please send to roberto@robertomusic.org if you are still interested. Thank you for the comment.
Hi I had problem with using no plugs just Rockwood the root system entering the water feed camber eventually blocking other holes and killing other plants with not water supply was a pain to clean out. I like your idea and RnD Question with one hole at the bottom would the feed line from the top trickle enough down to wet the hole at bottom ? Btw I have the classic 7
Thank you! I really appreciate the compliment. I don't buy soil anymore. I either make my own from perlite and peat moss or get some of the AeroGarden sponge replacements.
I'm glad to have one! If you like to tinker a lot, then this is a great hobby. If you like to make household repairs, this is also a great tool-making device.
Hey there! Thanks for your awesome video. Would you consider selling these on Etsy or EBay? I’d love to order them, but with a more secure checkout. Great product! 😊
While the site might not be secure, the actual form is. If you click on the link in the description it leads to a secure site...but I completely understand your trepidation. I even have a PayPal version of this form if you'd like. I am considering adding it to Etsy. If you'd prefer that, just let me know and I will promptly add it to my Etsy shop.
@@RobertoMusicHelp Ha! Also noticed (on Facebook) that you're a church musician, pianist. Kindred spirit here, Roberto. Also a church musician (and a piano teacher...)
@@raquellaflaca2185 yes, absolutely. You can use either link. One is a PayPal option if you are more comfortable with that. (Although they are both secure.)
Wow, that's awesome. I picked up an AeroGarden during a Cyber Monday sale and just set it up. Immediately started looking into how to build my own pods and found this video. Have you experimented with different soil mediums? I have a concern that I might use something that could break apart and get stuck in the pump.
I don't really worry about the pump since there is a wonderful filter to keep those tiny delicate roots from ruining the pump. As for medium, I usually use a blend of potting soil, volcano ash, and compost.
I measured, the diameter of the cylinder should be 22mm and 15mm, the height is 65mm. To keep it to be easily removed to plant, we could keep the bottom open, and print a separate ring.
Great news!!! Very soon I will launch a store which will include these AeroGarden plug substitutes. Please stay tuned because I will post a video about it!
Want your own set??? 🏷 Buy now from me! Only $5 shipping. (Covers fees and handling.) ➡ form.jotform.com/201075744588058 NEW‼️‼️ Etsy shop now available! ☛ bit.ly/gardenplugs
Hey Roberto! I’m going to be ordering a dozen of these, but I just wanted to make sure these will fit in the Aerogarden “sprout” version. It looks like they’ll fit in all aerogardens but I just wanted to check. Thanks!
@@RobertoMusicHelp You could try to use first class package from stamp.com, for shipment to Canada is not expensive. and you could print label at home.
@@RobertoMusicHelp That function only shows in stamps.com. The local Post Office doesn't offer this service anymore. In the past few years, my previous company uses that way to ship to Canada. You could use a large envelop/flat, and if you could control the weight less than 15oz, only $6.xx. To flat the envelope, you might need to use a box inside or packed well. That way save a lot of money.
@@RobertoMusicHelp You could also google there is a one-month free code usually. And then they ask to pay for the monthly fee. You could talk to them usually 7.99 per month.
This is really cool! I just got an AeroGarden for the first time and of course the first thing I did after setting it up was see what kind of alternatives there were to some of the proprietary parts of it. Seeing this also reminded me about the coolness of 3D printers
I've transplanted to plastic with the plants when transplanting in my garden and I don't have a 3-d printer but you proved that it is possible to figure out something else than the aero garden plugs. Thanks for sharing.
I don't have a 3D printer, but I love the way you think outside the box. :-)
This is gardening frugality at its finest! I had all but abandoned my teeny aerogarden in favor of 2 in. net pots, but with these it may just return to service.
Thank you for bringing this concept to its ultimate potential!
You're welcome, Aidan Hastings! Glad I could be of Service!
Hi, are the 3-D Aerogarden replacement plugs still available from you? Thought I better check since this was posted in 2019. Great idea!
Yes they are!
LOVE guys this innovative! BTW, you can put a rubber band on the bottom of the Aerogarden containers and the soil tube stays inside.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for sending these to me! I appreciate your speedy service! I just got some seed starting mix to use with these. What do you find is the best way to fill these? I'm thinking maybe a funnel will work for this, but if you have other suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
I'm so happy you received yours! I just make a funnel out of a piece of paper and add seed starting mix (store-bought or homemade). Just remember to pack down a little first before filling so that you can create enough surface area to soak up the water.
@@RobertoMusicHelp sounds good, thank you!
Hello does these pods fit the AeroGarden Bounty Basic?
I believe so. If your Bounty uses the standard inserts, then these will work too.
@@RobertoMusicHelp great thanks!
@@DiamondPrincessDiva you are very welcome!
Everything about this video was fascinating ! 3D printer?!! Whaaa? Using your own soil? Whaaa Cutting the roots?!! Whaaaa? I really learned a lot Thank you. Now need to google about 3D printers
Ha! I always learn something new when gardening...or 3D printing for that matter!
I wonder if pvc molded around a form would work?. OK when I say molded I mean flare one end of the pvc like flaring copper ( to hold the cup in the hole above the water) then drill appropriately for air and roots.
I hope you get enough orders soon so you can start shipping to Ontario, Canada as I'd love to buy a dozen. I bought three AGs a while back and now I'm finally ready to start growing. Yours was the first video I watched in regards to making your own sponges and after thoroughly researching DIY sponges your idea is by far the cheapest and most efficient. Your ingenious design eliminates using cellulose sponges or getting coir or rockwool pieces in the filter.
I've had a few orders. So I will do my best to research international shipping.
This is awesome. Do these fit in the Aerogarden Classic 6?
Thank you kindly! They should fit. I believe all the AeroGardens take the standard pods. And if they do, these will fit.
Just bought 12 - Thanks for printing these for people! We were given an aerogarden from my sister in law without any pods and my girlfriend wasn’t keen on needing to use pods and those plugs and everything.
Do you still have to get nutrients for the water, or if you use quality potting soil is that enough to get it started? Any videos on your 3D printed pods growing things?
Thank you for your support!
First, yes, I would recommend adding nutrients to the water. The amount of soil is very tiny so the seedling would consume that very quickly.
Second, I haven't had a chance to create plant videos; but I am considering uploading photos of customers such as yourself using the product successfully!
That was very ingenuitive, but I’m not sure if that is food grade plastic you’re using?
I believe PLA is food safe.
I would love to buy a set of these! - but I am in England. Would you consider adding your product to eBay with an international shipping option?? I hope so! I can't find anything like your product here!!
So sorry, I don't offer international shipping at the moment.
How long can you keep these pods in the Aerogarden with only a little amount of root coming out of the bottom? Basically, will that type of root be able to sustain a plant we want to keep in the Aerogarden and not implant outside? Most of the root systems are very intense by the time I am ready to havest the plant and my intention in getting these is to save money, not to just get the plant started out as a seedling and then replant in soil. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for your comment! Well, you can leave the plant in for as long as you'd like! Basically, once one of the roots finds the hole - and it will since it's chasing the water - it will start growing into the water. Once there, the roots will have explosive growth.
Do you make these for the square systems? Maybe I could send you a sample 🤔.
I'm not familiar with the square systems. You don't have to send a sample. A simple photo would work. Please send to roberto@robertomusic.org if you are still interested. Thank you for the comment.
I’m trying to do basil. How many seeds should I put in per pod?
I only put one, but it's recommended to put at most three or four. Later, if all four grow you would have to thin them out to just one.
Roberto Matthews awsome thank you
@@warrior15r, no problem. Happy gardening!
Hi I had problem with using no plugs just Rockwood the root system entering the water feed camber eventually blocking other holes and killing other plants with not water supply was a pain to clean out.
I like your idea and RnD
Question with one hole at the bottom would the feed line from the top trickle enough down to wet the hole at bottom ?
Btw I have the classic 7
Thanks for the question. The trickling water won't have any direct effect, except that it agitates the water allowing it to oxygenate.
Hello, I submitted an order a few days ago but have not received any shipping information. Are you still selling these plugs?
Yes, still printing. Sorry was a little delayed due to the COVID delay, but we are on schedule to ship. You ordered 18 correct?
Yes. Thank you so much!
Ingenious! Thank you! My friend has a 3d printer - is there a file you can share for him to make me some?
You're the first to ask, so yeah... Let me compile the files and I'll see if I can upload to Thingiverse.
Here ya go! www.thingiverse.com/thing:3426783
@@RobertoMusicHelp Thank you very much! You're awesome.
@@th3duke1 You are quite welcome!
@@RobertoMusicHelp are these for sale?
I found the roots didn’t grow down into the water when I used potting soil, but vermiculite worked great.
Great to know! I will try with vermiculite and separately with peat moss and with perlite, too.
@@RobertoMusicHelp How did it work?
Hi Roberto, could you print the small size to fit the AeroGarden seed starting tray? Or if you tried this one also fit the seed start tray? Thanks.
You must have been READING MY MIND!!! That's the next step! I've just been so obsessed with this product - especially since now I'm selling a few (😃)!
@@RobertoMusicHelp waiting for your new project!!
@@RobertoMusicHelp I will order 50 small size for my tray. Hope you have a bundle price. LOL
Don't worry! You'll be the first to know...and will be privy to special pricing..😉
Great advice and well thought out.
Glad you liked it! It just started out as something to make MY life better, but when I saw people liking it a lot, I thought it was better to share.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your design!
Mélanie Gamache Of course! I love doing this.
Where do I order these
In the description...
What type of soil did you use?
Regular potting soil. But I add a bit of dried fertilizer. The regular “feed for 3 to 6 months” stuff.
I just placed an order. Can't wait to try them!
Order of 6...color: black. They are printing right now!!!
Hi! I made an order a few weeks back for your 3D printed replacements. So excited to receive them!
Have you received them?
Thanks for the insightful video and the stls!
Glad I could be of Service!
Very helpful video, thank you!
You're quite welcome. You have a 3D printer?
This is awesome! Totally need to buy some of these!
Thank you, Suzie Q! Glad to be of service.
Smart. Thank you! How much does it cost to print it?
That depends on a lot of variables. The price of the PLA, the amount of time it will take to set everything up, etc.
This is awesome Roberto! What brand of soil do you purchase?
Thank you! I really appreciate the compliment. I don't buy soil anymore. I either make my own from perlite and peat moss or get some of the AeroGarden sponge replacements.
@@RobertoMusicHelp awsomely clever design, curious as to why you have gone back to the aero sponges?
@@melissadalecosta I still had some sponges left over from before. But I don't have to purchase any more new ones.
Hi, do you have a form where I can pay via PayPal?
Yes, just added it to the description.
But here you go! form.jotform.com/210747574394969
@@RobertoMusicHelp great, thank you!
@@StockingMyPantry awesome channel by the way! Just subbed!!! And thanks for the order!!!
@@RobertoMusicHelp thank you so much! I also appreciate the content on your channel and will return the favor. :)
Nice. Makes me wish I had a 3D printer.
I'm glad to have one! If you like to tinker a lot, then this is a great hobby. If you like to make household repairs, this is also a great tool-making device.
Yay my package came today
Wonderful! Enjoy!!!
Great video! Nice job on the 3D printer, very creative!
Thanks a lot!
Hey there! Thanks for your awesome video. Would you consider selling these on Etsy or EBay? I’d love to order them, but with a more secure checkout. Great product! 😊
While the site might not be secure, the actual form is. If you click on the link in the description it leads to a secure site...but I completely understand your trepidation. I even have a PayPal version of this form if you'd like. I am considering adding it to Etsy. If you'd prefer that, just let me know and I will promptly add it to my Etsy shop.
@@RobertoMusicHelp Yes, adding it to Etsy would be awesome!
Hi Roberto! This is EXCELLENT! Ordering today. Do you take Venmo rather than a CC?
Mary
At the moment, the order form only accepts Credit/Debit Cards.
@@RobertoMusicHelp Ordered!!
@@mdoane62 I see the order!!! Thank you for your support.
@@RobertoMusicHelp Ha! Also noticed (on Facebook) that you're a church musician, pianist. Kindred spirit here, Roberto. Also a church musician (and a piano teacher...)
@@mdoane62 --- very nice to meet you! Yes, I've been privileged as a minister of music for a long, long time. I love what I get to do.
I love this! I just ordered a set of 6
About to ship the set!
I see you've received your set! How do you like them?
I use the peet pellets and once expanded to full size I shape them to fit in the existing plastic holder.
anonymous friend That’s what I usually do also. But it’s always good to be able to have options.
Helpful, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
What you did is great! Well explained :)
Thank you, much appreciated.
Do you still make your own pots? I would like to order from you! I don’t have a 3D printer.
Yes, I do. What kind of pots (size) are you looking for.
@@RobertoMusicHelp aero garden slim
@@RobertoMusicHelp is your buying link still active, I would order a 12 pack
@@raquellaflaca2185 yes, absolutely. You can use either link. One is a PayPal option if you are more comfortable with that. (Although they are both secure.)
Just received your order. Thank you. These should fit any AeroGarden because the openings are standard.
Wow, that's awesome. I picked up an AeroGarden during a Cyber Monday sale and just set it up. Immediately started looking into how to build my own pods and found this video.
Have you experimented with different soil mediums? I have a concern that I might use something that could break apart and get stuck in the pump.
I don't really worry about the pump since there is a wonderful filter to keep those tiny delicate roots from ruining the pump.
As for medium, I usually use a blend of potting soil, volcano ash, and compost.
@@RobertoMusicHelp Cool!! Thanks for the info! :D
are you selling these?
Absolutely! Ordering options are in the description.
Ingenious.
Just ordered from you, this looks great!
Thanks! I will print today and should be done and shipped by tomorrow.
I measured,
the diameter of the cylinder should be 22mm and 15mm, the height is 65mm. To keep it to be easily removed to plant, we could keep the bottom open, and print a separate ring.
Yes, correct
Hello! You are brilliant! Can you ship to Canada?
No, sorry... Not currently filling international orders.
@@RobertoMusicHelp that's fine, can you refund my order then?
@@heathermoria8277 Yes, I sent you a refund on Thursday, October 8th, 2020.
@@RobertoMusicHelp oops! My bad. Thank you so much. If you ever consider shipping North please let me know.
@@heathermoria8277 Absolutely!
Do you still not accept paypal?
Here you go! form.jotform.com/210747574394969
Why don't you make the tube portion in 2 pieces, lengthwise. That way you can just separate the halves without cutting the roots.
Great idea, but the intention is to NOT cut the roots if you're transplanting and to CUT the roots if you're done with the plant.
I'm rattled no delivery to Canada
I'm so sorry. International shipping is just too high.
Have you thought of selling those 3D printed holders?
E-VER-Y DAY!!!
I would love to buy 6 of these!
@@RobertoMusicHelp How can we buy these from you? I need 36!
Great news!!! Very soon I will launch a store which will include these AeroGarden plug substitutes. Please stay tuned because I will post a video about it!
Now Available‼️‼️ (Only shipping within the U.S.) form.jotform.com/201075744588058
Want your own set??? 🏷 Buy now from me! Only $5 shipping. (Covers fees and handling.) ➡ form.jotform.com/201075744588058
NEW‼️‼️ Etsy shop now available! ☛ bit.ly/gardenplugs
No, sorry. Not currently offering international shipping.
@@RobertoMusicHelp please let me know if you decide to ship to Canada. I am interested in 12 please
Hey Roberto! I’m going to be ordering a dozen of these, but I just wanted to make sure these will fit in the Aerogarden “sprout” version. It looks like they’ll fit in all aerogardens but I just wanted to check. Thanks!
Thanks for your interest in the product. If the regular cages will fit in the Sprout so will these.
What can I put in the pods regular soil... maybe a stupid question or coco cor
What a fantastic idea!!!! I would order from you, but you don't ship to Canada! Boooooo :)
I know, I know! But if I start getting some orders I would be able to afford to international shipping.
@@RobertoMusicHelp You could try to use first class package from stamp.com, for shipment to Canada is not expensive. and you could print label at home.
@@LuckayKK, do you mean to say that there is USPS First Class postage to Canada???
@@RobertoMusicHelp That function only shows in stamps.com. The local Post Office doesn't offer this service anymore. In the past few years, my previous company uses that way to ship to Canada. You could use a large envelop/flat, and if you could control the weight less than 15oz, only $6.xx. To flat the envelope, you might need to use a box inside or packed well. That way save a lot of money.
@@RobertoMusicHelp You could also google there is a one-month free code usually. And then they ask to pay for the monthly fee. You could talk to them usually 7.99 per month.