How long can plants live in AeroGarden?

Author: Serenity Bogisich  |  Last update: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Flower varieties typically grow for 4-5 months and can last much longer depending on tending and care. Lettuces & Greens typically grow for about 4 months. Herbs typically grow for about 3-4 months and can last 6 months or more.

Can you leave plants in an AeroGarden?

With vacation mode, you can program the machine to run on a lowered light and water schedule. Instead of the usual on/off light schedule, an Aerogarden set to Vacation Mode will run for about 50% of the time. This causes the plants to use less water, while still keeping them alive while you're away.

Are you supposed to replant AeroGarden plants?

The best time to make the move from an AeroGarden seed starting system to soil is when the seedling grows its first set of true leaves. At this stage, roots have penetrated the grow sponges, but they are not yet long and entangled with one another.

What is the disadvantage of AeroGarden?

What is the disadvantage of AeroGardens? AeroGardens require a significant upfront investment compared to just buying indoor growing lights or growing things yourself outside. The standard AeroGarden Harvest model only holds room for 6 AeroGarden pods which doesn't allow you to grow much either.

Why is AeroGarden going out of business?

First, an explanation, which was grounded in the reality we faced last fall. Despite creating the tabletop hydroponic gardening category 20 years ago, the market had been challenging these past few years. And that's why we made the tough decision to wind down the business.

How Long Do Aerogarden Plants Last?

How often should I clean my AeroGarden?

After each planting, we recommend cleaning and sanitizing your AeroGarden for the best results.

What is the lifespan of AeroGarden plants?

The type of plant you are growing and the tending and harvesting it receives will impact the life expectancy of any plant. Flower varieties typically grow for 4-5 months and can last much longer depending on tending and care. Lettuces & Greens typically grow for about 4 months.

What to do with AeroGarden plants when they get too big?

My herbs were getting too big for my aerogarden so I transplanted them. Keep in mind that when you transplant them into the soil, they will experience shock and look very droopy. Pro tip: I used skewers in the pots I put my herbs in to make them stand on their own.

How long does basil grow in AeroGarden?

Herbs typically last around 6 months in the Aerogarden. The key to ensuring herbs last as long as possible is regular pruning and maintaining adequate water and nutrition levels. Harvest often so the plants continue to produce more. You may also need to remove flower buds to prevent the herbs from going to seed.

Can you have an indoor herb garden all year round?

Indoor herbs are happy with typical indoor temperatures.

Many cooks grow herbs indoors during the winter when it's too cold outside or too wet to dig in the dirt, but you can grow herbs inside any time of year.

Can you turn AeroGarden off at night?

The light can stay on during the evening hours, or you can have it be turned off. When you set up your AeroGarden with a programmable menu, the garden will maintain a light and pump cycle that is optimal for the type of plant you have growing.

Can you transfer plants from hydroponics to soil?

Place each hydroponic plant in its prepared hole or large pot. Position the plant at the same depth as it was in the hydroponic system. Fill in the hole or container with soil, gently firming it around the new transplants.

Does AeroGarden use a lot of electricity?

AeroGarden prides itself in using low amounts of energy to operate. The amount of electricity used depends on the size of your AeroGarden. Larger models like the Farm 12 use around 126 watts per month whereas smaller models use around 13 watts per month.

How to prevent algae in AeroGarden?

You can't really take the water out of a hydroponic growing system! The approach we recommend to prevent algae in your AeroGarden or any other hydroponic system or growing media therefore, is to remove the light.

Is tap water OK for AeroGarden?

We recommend using distilled water, which has no mineral content and creates the perfect pH balance when mixed with our liquid plant nutrients. Most filtered water — hard or softened water, bottled drinking water, well-sourced water, and some municipal tap water (depending on the state) — may also cause a pH imbalance.

Is AeroGarden worth it?

It actually works

After five weeks, I can confidently say that it does. In this cycle, each of my six herbs sprouted and grew so tall (about 10-11 inches) that by the end of it, the Aerogarden looked like a miniature forest on my windowsill.

What can I use instead of AeroGarden plant food?

Aerogarden Nutrient Alternatives
  • Flora series.
  • FoxFarm.
  • Dyna-Gro.
  • MaxiGro.
  • Masterblend.
  • Flower Fuel.

Why do plants grow faster in AeroGarden?

Instead of growing in soil, the plants grow in a rich nutrient solution that delivers a consistent supply of food directly to each plant's roots. Each AeroGarden unit is designed for an automatically regulated hydroponic growing experience.

What herbs grow best in an AeroGarden?

What can you grow with an Aerogarden? Aerogarden sells pods for herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme, mint, dill, chives), as well as salad greens, tomatoes, and peppers.

Can I clean my AeroGarden with vinegar?

Fill the bowl with either water and a ¼ cup of chlorine bleach OR 5 cups of distilled white vinegar (no need to use water if you're using the vinegar). Vinegar also helps prevent and clean up mineral deposits in your garden. Let the water pump or aerator circulate the solution for 5 minutes.

How many hours should AeroGarden light be on?

About Lights

Your AeroGarden 7 has a built-in timer for Grow Lights that automatically provides your plants with “sunlight” (about 16 hours) and “night” (about 8 hours). As long as your plants get this amount of light, it does not matter what time the lights are off.

How do you sterilize AeroGarden pods?

Cleaning the Aerogarden by Hand
  1. Scrub the basin in the sink and remove any residue from the plant food or leftover roots. ...
  2. Fill the basin with 5 cups of distilled white vinegar. ...
  3. Turn the machine on and let the water pump circulate the Aerogarden with vinegar for 5 minutes.

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