Dropped $150 on a hydroponic herb tower that grew mold instead of basil

I bought this fancy countertop hydroponic system from a brand called AeroGarden knockoff last spring. Within three weeks the water reservoir turned into a science experiment with green slime everywhere. The customer service basically said I wasn't cleaning it often enough, but who has time to disassemble a machine every two days? Anyone else get burned on one of these indoor garden gadgets?

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drew96528d ago

Switched to a cheap Kratky jar setup and never looked back. No pumps, no electricity, just a jar of water and net cups sitting on my windowsill. Lost the fancy look but gained way less hassle and actual basil.

thomas27528d agoMost Upvoted

My mom has the same philosophy with her whole kitchen - she stopped buying fancy gadgets and just uses a chef's knife, a cutting board, and a cast iron pan for everything. It's funny how stripping stuff down to the basics usually works better than all that overpriced gear.