Best Aerogardens: Compact Gardens That Pack a Punch

When it comes to choosing the best aerogardens, I wanted to provide you with a well-rounded list that features a good variety of styles and sizes. I included a wide range of price points to suit any budget. I focused on aerogardens that use the latest technology and that feature innovative, compact designs suitable for a wide variety of home designs and layouts. For more information on the selection criteria, click this link to The Drive’s Gear About page, which explains our methodology further.

In terms of value, functionality, reliability, and compact sizing, the AeroGarden Harvest is the top pick to click overall. It offers a simple and straightforward approach that works smoothly with very little intervention on your part.

Looking for a great budget-friendly option that offers the same high-tech features and functionality as many of its pricier counterparts? Consider the iDoo Hydroponics Growing System. You won’t be disappointed.

Do you have a go-to aerogarden that provides consistent and lush harvests, but didn’t make this list? Drop me a line in the comments. I’d love to hear from you.

After reviewing the top options for aerogardens, it’s clear that while there are many similarities between models, there are also several key differences. Taking certain factors into consideration will help you quickly and confidently weed through the various options and get the one that best suits your needs and personal taste.

Designed primarily to grow herbs, the 12-inch aerogardens are super compact, more affordable, and simple to use than larger aerogardens. They’re great for people with major space concerns, newbie gardeners, and budget-conscious consumers.

Larger in height and overall footprint, the 24-inch aerogardens are capable of growing a larger variety of vegetables, including lettuce, berries, tomatoes, and even peppers. They provide a more versatile selection and often come with a higher price point and larger LED light capacities. They’re great for seasoned indoor gardeners and people who want to harvest plenty of herbs and vegetables.

The plant pods are where your aerogarden plants will grow. The more pods an aerogarden has, the more plants you can grow simultaneously. While this is mostly a personal preference, it’s important to make sure you choose an aerogarden with enough space to support your needs or wants. Do you want a wealth of herbs? Do you want to start with just a few plants and then grow more? 

While some aerogardens are pretty straightforward and simple, options with smart control panels are the best available. A smart control panel makes it incredibly easy to manage your plants while they grow and thrive. This is where you can set timers and reminders, control the LED grow lights, and manage your garden's overall well-being. The smarter the features and functionality, the more you'll be able to oversee.

You might not think a garden of plants needs Wi-Fi, but aerogardens aren’t your average garden. And aerogardens that feature Wi-Fi connectivity can actually be quite handy. These hi-tech gardens offer you a very easy way to oversee and manage your growing plants. With Wi-Fi, you can connect your aerogarden to your smartphone and control its features, making it even easier to ensure everything is growing smoothly.

If you’re looking to check out aerogardens, but aren’t sure you’re going to be really that into it, you can get a decent, budget-friendly aerogarden for under $85. These are typically a different name brand that’s designed to work with the Aerogarden seed pods. They are usually more compact and offer between 6-7 seed pod growing capacities. For over $100, you can get a well-designed name brand Aerogarden that’s capable of growing between 6-12 seed pods and can offer wider varieties of plants.

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