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 cecils02
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
Considering a purchaseMy hubbies offered to purchase me an aero garden, I love cooking with fresh herbs, but truthfully we have a terrible time finding them locally. What brand is everyone using? Can anyone give a newbie advice on how to start off? |
 aphilbeck8
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
Re: Considering a purchaseI bought seeds from harrisseeds.com They sell all kinds of herbs. Then I planted them in soil in pots right in my kitchen. They gow all winter long. When they get real big, I move them into our greenhouse. I have a lot of outdoor light in my kitchen, but I also have one of those flourescent grow lights which work well. I grow Basil, oregano, thyme, sage, lemon balm, garlic chives, and parsley. Get good soil and keep moist and give lots of light to get the seeds started. Herb seeds come up fast. I love having a variety of herbs because I cook a lot too. And its so fresh tasting. I hope this helps. Oh and I heard the areogardens work good. I just wanted to plant more herbs than it would hold. Happy Growing and Cooking, Ann |
 chefbecca70
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
Re: Considering a purchase
I love my Aerogarden. I have the 7 pod model (pro 200). So far I’ve had great success with basil, mint, epazote, but chives, cilantro and dill are so-so. However, I use mine at home, and I still have to buy more herbs for cooking for a crowd. It wouldn’t produce nearly enough to make it worth using in a restaurant kitchen or even for a dinner party. It is great for "lazy" gardeners, and it is virtually idiot-proof. It's nice to have some herbs on my window sill at all times.
Let me know if you have any more specific questions.
Chef Becca
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 stevemur
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 |
Re: Considering a purchaseJust a comment here -- we've got a handful of Aero Gardens in the BigOven Kitchen Store powered by Amazon.com. [edited January-6-2010] |
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SunTrish
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 |
Re: Considering a purchaseI have done some hydroponic gardening, mainly lettuces, for a few years for personal use. I also have an Aerogarden and haven't felt that it has been as successful as my other hydroponics. Basil is very prolific in it but most of the other herbs are not full enough for frequent use. I didn't have much luck with lettuce in the Aerogarden as my leaves were very thin and I didn't get enough yield to even have one salad a week with a 7-pod garden. About 3 months ago I tried using my hydroponic fertilizer and pH testing as well as TDS ppm testing (for fertilizer strength). I grew fantastic arugula with this method! It was so successful that I have ordered a couple more Aerogardens and I am going to be more careful about growing things of similar height, as well as water testing. For instance, basil gets so large so quickly that the grow light must be raised too high for the other smaller herbs. When the plants get large, you will need to refill the water reservior almost daily - it is not completely carefree, especially if you are going to be away from home during the "mature" stage. And obviously, if you are adding a quart of water daily, you are severely diluting your fertilizer and changing your pH. (Amazon sell a combo pH & TDS meter. It's expensive, but worth it if you want consistant results with any type of hydroponics.) Aerogarden is a very easy and clean set up for hydroponics in your home. |
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jesica002
Sunday, February 27, 2011 |
Considering a purchase
Hello,(jesicakuru@yahoo.com) |
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