In the winter months when the sun is low, this little hydroponic planter works well for herbs. I tried lettuce, spinach, etc with larger leaves, but it did not produce well. The light was not strong enough, so this year we have a light suspended over the tower. At night we place a reflective box around the whole thing to intensify the light. Even though fresh herbs are available locally, this is something to do and fun to watch the growth. It's called a
Vertigro planter . I have chives, rosemary, basil, cilantro and thyme. I am so pleased with this setup now that it is really producing just enough for our meals.
In the winter months when the sun is low, this little hydroponic planter works well for herbs. I tried lettuce, spinach, etc with larger leaves, but it did not produce well. The light was not strong enough, so this year we have a light suspended over the tower. At night we place a reflective box around the whole thing to intensify the light. Even though fresh herbs are available locally, this is something to do and fun to watch the growth. It's called a Vertigro planter . I have chives, rosemary, basil, cilantro and thyme. I am so pleased with this setup now that it is really producing just enough for our meals.
We have a 3-tier light stand in the basement that is super for growing herbs and lettuce in the winter. It's not hydroponic (we use soil in the planters), but the light is ample. I suppose you could use a soil substitute and do it hydroponic-ly. This time of the year, the cold frame is working well.
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