I never comment but your channel is incredible, such a wealth of information. Thank you so much! I've learned a lot. I have a Gardyn on the way and have watched all your videos and prepared way better than I would have alone.
My wife and i are new to the hydroponic setup. we just bought our first table top unit and are very excited. your video are so well done. i am going to watch them over and over as i get new info each time thank you.
I know you mentioned the water reservoirs / water quality / ppm measurements and the comparisons between the two systems. I would love to see a video of what your process is for keeping these systems clean and healthy!
@@plant4table I just purchased a Gardyn for myself! Style/look is kinda important to me, particularly for an indoor system in my small house. I used your coupon code!! thanks!
This is how I clean the iHarvest and measure pH and ppm. Sorry that it took me a while to record and edit ruclips.net/video/9K0bd7a7qTs/видео.html Gardyn maintenance should be similar. I will do another video about trimming the plants (leaves and roots) :)
Just purchased a Gardyn after having so many issues with my new Verdeat tower garden. Needed a smaller footprint for the space in my kitchen. Thank you for your review of the systems. It will be nice to have something that actually works
Thank you for a great video. Your comparisons are very thorough and easy to understand. You answer all the questions people would have. Well done! Thanks!
awesome awesome awesome graphics presentation excellent you do not dumb it down i feel like you re teaching me. your diction is amazing. my favorite plant channel.
Thank you, great content, and a huge kudos to you for doing this with English being your second language! (many don’t even know how to speak a second language besides English!). Excellent work, keep it up, I just subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your videos ❤️
I really appreciate this comparison!!! I've made my decision because of this. I will show Santa this video so that he could use your link to purchase it. ;-) Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate the comparison. I like the large reservoir of the iHarvest but being in an apartment it might be too noisy with water sounds. Also it’s a bit larger. If I was back in my house it’s a no brainer I’d choose it and put in a downstairs room. Considering the apartment, I will probably go with the Gardyn.
Well, I am biased because I bought Gardyn first. I like it for the aesthetic and the app. It is top of the line across all smart gardens that I looked into (at least for the less than $1k systems). But I prefer iHarvest when it comes to cleaning and ease of maintenance in general. However, you only need to deep clean twice a year.Also, iHarvest does not rely on proprietary parts when something breaks. Right now Gardyn is having a holiday promotion. You can take off $200 if you use my code PLANT4TABLE, that's only $600 for a smart garden. Can't find a better deal than that. Offer expires on December 14.
Thanks! Great videos. I wonder if you would consider doing a new/updated version of this video, now that you have been using both systems for another few months. I would like to know your thoughts on pros and cons of each system now, since you have had even more time to spend working with them. I'm in the market for one, and it's hard to decide between the two. Thanks!
I loved videos of your new hydroponic set up and ordered 1 Gardyn with 1 aerogarden bounty after watching ur video. I saw you were growing eggplants and cucumbers, but do you have those plants also growing in Gardyn? If you do, are they doing well as in iharvest? I love iharvest too but loose cables from lights is a problem with little toddlers.
I grew cucumber in Gardyn in one of the videos. I haven't tried eggplant but it should be fine. However, you have to grow plants that require similar ppm (nutrient) range. I would not recommend mixing lettuce and eggplants/cucumbers. This applies to all systems. That's why I grew eggplants and cucumbers together.
Hi. I love your channel! We just set up our first Aerogarden today. I’m positive it will not be our last hydroponic system. Are you very familiar with LettuceGrow? Have you ever considered it? I’d love to hear what you think of it
Hi, I did considered LettuceGrow when I started out. However, the 360 degree design of the LettuceGrow doesn't work for me. I need something against the wall cz I have limit space. It might be good for outdoor. I also dont like the ring light, it seems to limit the height of the plants. I prefer vertical light like iHarvest and Gardyn.
Tremendous helpful, thank you so much. I’m still deciding to purchase between that options, as I understand the iHarvest is the best for bigger plants, less maintenance, more quiet. Is that right? I think I’m going to buy the iharvest. Thank you thank you so much, I love your content.
@@plant4table Thank you so much, I have a question do you know something about the nutrition between soil and hydroponics? are they pretty much the same? Thank you 🙏
@@pinwicajones8393 "The difference between the two is how the nutrients are made available to the plants and how much energy the plant expend to find and absorb the nutrients it needs." Basically the nutrients are the same in hyroponic solution and in soil. When growing in soil, the plants have to work harder to find nutrients they need, thus the root system needs to get bigger. In hydroponic solution, the plants don't need to work as hard because nutrients are readily available. Therefore, the root system is smaller and plants grow faster. Considering the vitamins and nutritional values that we intake from the plants, studies have shown that they are the same whether grown hydroponically or soil because vitamins are created by the plants themselves after intaking the nutrients from soil or hydroponic solution. Although some people complain that tomatoes don't taste as good or as sweet comparing to growing in soil. I think adding Cal Mag can improve that problem. I personally don't like tomatoes so it doesn't really affect me. Hope my answer helps.
@@plant4table Thank you so much, I just bought the iHarvest using your coupon code, thank you so much for your content and work. My last question, do you think the iHarvest is more bright to have in the living room? (it's a big living room) Thank you so much again! Happy new year :)
@@pinwicajones8393 I don't think it is too bright if you have a big living room. My parents have an iHarvest in their small living room and the light doesn't seem to bother anyone. Congrats on your purchase!
Hello :) I would say to prevent it in the first place, do not have any soil matter near your hydroponic system. I know many people have indoor plants growing in small pots of soil and that's a no no. However, fungus gnats and other insects can fly in when the door is open. The 2 common pests that people deal with are aphids and fungus gnats. For aphids, you can spray the leaves with a mixture of neem oil, water and a drop or two of dish soap. I find neem oil and water alone are just as effective. For fungus gnats (little tiny flies), you can use the yellow sticky pad to trap the flies so that they dont lay eggs. For the lavae, you mix 1 part of 3% hydrogen peroxide and 4 part of water, then spray the grow medium. It is inevitable that you have to deal with those pests at some point, regardless of what indoor system you have. I hope this is helpful. I will do a video about pest control soon.
Gardyn barely has any sound. It is the most quiet among the ones I have. Water pump runs only 3 times a day, 5 minutes each. And you have to be 1 foot away in a quiet room in order to hear it while the water pump is on. I wouldn't recommend having an iHarvest in a bedroom due to the water sound.
I recommend everyone to secure both the Gardyn and iHarvest into the wall, especially if you have kids/pets and your floor is not tile. I don't have my Gardyn mounted into the wall because I have grown mostly lettuces, but as I grow heavier plants, I will have to. Luckily, my basement floor is tile. Also, if you have the iHarvest, clipping in the netcups is a must! Or else you will find water on the floor because the plants tilt forward as they get heavier.
@@MsCharae23 hardware is included in the iHarvest package. I am not 100% sure about Gardyn, but I remember there was a screw for it. If not, you can always secure it using a screw you have. Since I need to do this anyway, let me make a quick video some time next week to show you.
Could you grow a wide range of plants by keeping the gardyn system at 1.4EC and pouring a higher EC occasionally into the cups of plant with higher requirements? Ex) pour 5.0 EC into tomato cup once a day.
The thing is that the pump is supposed to run 3 times a day, and whatever you pour in the tomato cup will get flushed out, hence increase the EC in the resevoir. I grew tomatoes, peppers and lettuces together and they did just fine together. Cucumbers do need higher EC to do well though.
Is it easier to grow things with different PPM requirements in the gardyn or the Iharvest? Also, can you use rapid rooter in the gardyn or rockwool in the Iharvest?
It's ok to grow different plants as long as the ppm differences are not huge. For example, it is okay to grow cucumbers and eggplants together because the ppm ranges are similar. However, I would not grow lettuces and eggplants together. You can look up the chart in this link and you will see what I mean igworks.com/blogs/the-igworks-indoor-gardening-blog/nutrient-and-ph-chart-for-growing-fruits-and-vegetables-with-hydroponics I don't see the problem of using rapid rooter in Gardyn and rockwool in the iHarvest, as long as they fit in the net cup and the grow medium is moist enough for seeds to germinate. If you see the video I just uploaded today, I use a tiny grow medium in the iHarvest and they are doing just fine. Grow medium is just to hold the seed in place during sprouting stage :)
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I never comment but your channel is incredible, such a wealth of information. Thank you so much! I've learned a lot. I have a Gardyn on the way and have watched all your videos and prepared way better than I would have alone.
Thank you for your kind words. Glad that I could help
Excellent presentation and you've helped me make my decision, thank you so much and I wish you all the best!
My wife and i are new to the hydroponic setup. we just bought our first table top unit and are very excited. your video are so well done. i am going to watch them over and over as i get new info each time thank you.
You will love it. It's a very rewarding hobby
Thank you for showing the inside of the machines!!
I know you mentioned the water reservoirs / water quality / ppm measurements and the comparisons between the two systems. I would love to see a video of what your process is for keeping these systems clean and healthy!
Thanks for the recommendation. I will make a video about system sometime maintenance this week :)
@@plant4table I just purchased a Gardyn for myself! Style/look is kinda important to me, particularly for an indoor system in my small house. I used your coupon code!! thanks!
@@hcheng25 Good choice! I love the look of Gardyn, very sophisticated. Thank you 😊
This is how I clean the iHarvest and measure pH and ppm. Sorry that it took me a while to record and edit ruclips.net/video/9K0bd7a7qTs/видео.html
Gardyn maintenance should be similar. I will do another video about trimming the plants (leaves and roots) :)
Great comparison video. I think the cost of the iharvest changed since I purchased it. $700 is a good deal.
I bet you are enjoying your iHarvest as much as I am
I just found your videos yesterday and I can't stop watching them! Your gardens are so nice
Just purchased a Gardyn after having so many issues with my new Verdeat tower garden. Needed a smaller footprint for the space in my kitchen. Thank you for your review of the systems. It will be nice to have something that actually works
You will love Gardyn :)
Definitely helped me make my decision and the discount code worked perfectly. It's Jan 2 2022 and it still saved $200
Nice!
Thank you for a great video. Your comparisons are very thorough and easy to understand. You answer all the questions people would have. Well done! Thanks!
awesome awesome awesome graphics presentation excellent you do not dumb it down i feel like you re teaching me. your diction is amazing. my favorite plant channel.
Thanks for the nice words. I am glad you like my presentation.
didn't know gardeners can be so stylish. Good job on the video girl :)
Haha, thanks dear
Thank you, great content, and a huge kudos to you for doing this with English being your second language! (many don’t even know how to speak a second language besides English!). Excellent work, keep it up, I just subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your videos ❤️
Thank you for your kind words ❤
I really appreciate this comparison!!! I've made my decision because of this. I will show Santa this video so that he could use your link to purchase it. ;-) Thanks for sharing.
I am so excited for you 😀. These are the perfect gifts.
I appreciate the comparison. I like the large reservoir of the iHarvest but being in an apartment it might be too noisy with water sounds. Also it’s a bit larger. If I was back in my house it’s a no brainer I’d choose it and put in a downstairs room. Considering the apartment, I will probably go with the Gardyn.
Good choice!
Thanks for making this video. If you had to choose one, which would you choose?
Well, I am biased because I bought Gardyn first. I like it for the aesthetic and the app. It is top of the line across all smart gardens that I looked into (at least for the less than $1k systems). But I prefer iHarvest when it comes to cleaning and ease of maintenance in general. However, you only need to deep clean twice a year.Also, iHarvest does not rely on proprietary parts when something breaks.
Right now Gardyn is having a holiday promotion. You can take off $200 if you use my code PLANT4TABLE, that's only $600 for a smart garden. Can't find a better deal than that. Offer expires on December 14.
Oh and thank you sooooooo much! p.s tasteful music. is it yanni?
No, its is not Yanni. They are just shorts I dowloaded from RUclips studio
Thanks! Great videos. I wonder if you would consider doing a new/updated version of this video, now that you have been using both systems for another few months. I would like to know your thoughts on pros and cons of each system now, since you have had even more time to spend working with them. I'm in the market for one, and it's hard to decide between the two. Thanks!
Yes, I am about to do an update comparison video for all 3 large systems: Aerogarden, iHarvest and Gardyn.
@@plant4table thanks!
I loved videos of your new hydroponic set up and ordered 1 Gardyn with 1 aerogarden bounty after watching ur video. I saw you were growing eggplants and cucumbers, but do you have those plants also growing in Gardyn? If you do, are they doing well as in iharvest? I love iharvest too but loose cables from lights is a problem with little toddlers.
I grew cucumber in Gardyn in one of the videos. I haven't tried eggplant but it should be fine. However, you have to grow plants that require similar ppm (nutrient) range. I would not recommend mixing lettuce and eggplants/cucumbers. This applies to all systems. That's why I grew eggplants and cucumbers together.
Hi. I love your channel! We just set up our first Aerogarden today. I’m positive it will not be our last hydroponic system. Are you very familiar with LettuceGrow? Have you ever considered it? I’d love to hear what you think of it
Hi, I did considered LettuceGrow when I started out. However, the 360 degree design of the LettuceGrow doesn't work for me. I need something against the wall cz I have limit space. It might be good for outdoor. I also dont like the ring light, it seems to limit the height of the plants. I prefer vertical light like iHarvest and Gardyn.
Tremendous helpful, thank you so much. I’m still deciding to purchase between that options, as I understand the iHarvest is the best for bigger plants, less maintenance, more quiet. Is that right? I think I’m going to buy the iharvest.
Thank you thank you so much, I love your content.
You are correct except that the Gardyn is quieter.
@@plant4table Thank you so much, I have a question do you know something about the nutrition between soil and hydroponics? are they pretty much the same? Thank you 🙏
@@pinwicajones8393 "The difference between the two is how the nutrients are made available to the plants and how much energy the plant expend to find and absorb the nutrients it needs." Basically the nutrients are the same in hyroponic solution and in soil. When growing in soil, the plants have to work harder to find nutrients they need, thus the root system needs to get bigger. In hydroponic solution, the plants don't need to work as hard because nutrients are readily available. Therefore, the root system is smaller and plants grow faster. Considering the vitamins and nutritional values that we intake from the plants, studies have shown that they are the same whether grown hydroponically or soil because vitamins are created by the plants themselves after intaking the nutrients from soil or hydroponic solution. Although some people complain that tomatoes don't taste as good or as sweet comparing to growing in soil. I think adding Cal Mag can improve that problem. I personally don't like tomatoes so it doesn't really affect me. Hope my answer helps.
@@plant4table Thank you so much, I just bought the iHarvest using your coupon code, thank you so much for your content and work. My last question, do you think the iHarvest is more bright to have in the living room? (it's a big living room) Thank you so much again! Happy new year :)
@@pinwicajones8393 I don't think it is too bright if you have a big living room. My parents have an iHarvest in their small living room and the light doesn't seem to bother anyone. Congrats on your purchase!
Are you able to grow roses with gardyn?
Given the size of the roots, I don't think you can. May be you can grow it hydroponically in a 5 gallon bucket
hello :) I was wondering your method of preventing insects on your indoor hydroponic systems. Any advice?
Hello :) I would say to prevent it in the first place, do not have any soil matter near your hydroponic system. I know many people have indoor plants growing in small pots of soil and that's a no no. However, fungus gnats and other insects can fly in when the door is open. The 2 common pests that people deal with are aphids and fungus gnats. For aphids, you can spray the leaves with a mixture of neem oil, water and a drop or two of dish soap. I find neem oil and water alone are just as effective. For fungus gnats (little tiny flies), you can use the yellow sticky pad to trap the flies so that they dont lay eggs. For the lavae, you mix 1 part of 3% hydrogen peroxide and 4 part of water, then spray the grow medium. It is inevitable that you have to deal with those pests at some point, regardless of what indoor system you have. I hope this is helpful. I will do a video about pest control soon.
can they grow fruits, and potatoes etc?? and other vegies like cucumbers, peppers etc etc??
guess that answers my questions
What is the sound of the gardyn? Do
You have a video? Which is the most quiet ?
Gardyn barely has any sound. It is the most quiet among the ones I have. Water pump runs only 3 times a day, 5 minutes each. And you have to be 1 foot away in a quiet room in order to hear it while the water pump is on. I wouldn't recommend having an iHarvest in a bedroom due to the water sound.
@@plant4table great! I heard the gardyn 2.0 is louder? Is it noticeable? Or not really?
Do you have to be to mount both to the wall? Or just the Iharvest?
I recommend everyone to secure both the Gardyn and iHarvest into the wall, especially if you have kids/pets and your floor is not tile. I don't have my Gardyn mounted into the wall because I have grown mostly lettuces, but as I grow heavier plants, I will have to. Luckily, my basement floor is tile. Also, if you have the iHarvest, clipping in the netcups is a must! Or else you will find water on the floor because the plants tilt forward as they get heavier.
@@plant4table is hardware included to mount these machines? Or videos showing how to do it?
@@MsCharae23 hardware is included in the iHarvest package. I am not 100% sure about Gardyn, but I remember there was a screw for it. If not, you can always secure it using a screw you have. Since I need to do this anyway, let me make a quick video some time next week to show you.
@@plant4table thank you! That'd be great!
Could you grow a wide range of plants by keeping the gardyn system at 1.4EC and pouring a higher EC occasionally into the cups of plant with higher requirements? Ex) pour 5.0 EC into tomato cup once a day.
The thing is that the pump is supposed to run 3 times a day, and whatever you pour in the tomato cup will get flushed out, hence increase the EC in the resevoir. I grew tomatoes, peppers and lettuces together and they did just fine together. Cucumbers do need higher EC to do well though.
Thank you
Is it easier to grow things with different PPM requirements in the gardyn or the Iharvest?
Also, can you use rapid rooter in the gardyn or rockwool in the Iharvest?
It's ok to grow different plants as long as the ppm differences are not huge. For example, it is okay to grow cucumbers and eggplants together because the ppm ranges are similar. However, I would not grow lettuces and eggplants together. You can look up the chart in this link and you will see what I mean igworks.com/blogs/the-igworks-indoor-gardening-blog/nutrient-and-ph-chart-for-growing-fruits-and-vegetables-with-hydroponics
I don't see the problem of using rapid rooter in Gardyn and rockwool in the iHarvest, as long as they fit in the net cup and the grow medium is moist enough for seeds to germinate. If you see the video I just uploaded today, I use a tiny grow medium in the iHarvest and they are doing just fine. Grow medium is just to hold the seed in place during sprouting stage :)
Is there a limit to how many rows you can add?
Considering the height of the extension light and the length of the pump tube, you can only add 1 more row.
Thank you. Great detailed explanation. I am just starting looking into hydroponics and this helped a lot!
Is algae an issue?
There is gonna be algea if you don't cover the pods properly. However, I don't find it overtaking my plants.
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Lynn, I like cucumbers too. What do you do with your cucumbers ?
Stir fry with garlic, pickle with soysauce, wrap it in a summer rolls... tons of way to enjoy cucumbers
You sound and look beautiful 😍
Thanks 😊
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