Gardyn Review 2024
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Imagine being able to pick produce from a 1,500-square-foot garden, but all in just 2 square feet without leaving your kitchen. The Gardyn Home Kit 2.0 makes this possible in a vertical hydroponic garden system that grows 30 large plants, all without soil or garden space.
Gardyn is an indoor hydroponic gardening company that makes vertical garden systems designed to fit into small spaces. The company’s mission is to reimagine the future of food with organic produce that is accessible to everyone.
After testing the Gardyn Home Kit 2.0 system in my home for the last 6 months, I can fully recommend this product. In my test it was simple to use, beautiful to look at, and fun and easy to maintain—all while producing ample high-quality, organic produce.
PROS
- This garden system uses exclusively organic and non-GMO plants
- Vertically grows up to 30 full-size plants at once
- The entire system takes up only 2 square feet of space
CONS
- Does not work without the app
- Plants that fail to grow will not be replaced without a membership
What is the Gardyn Home Kit 2.0?
The Gardyn Home Kit 2.0 is an indoor hydroponic large garden system that grows 30 full-size plants. Unlike other large hydroponic indoor garden kits, the Gardyn takes up a mere 2 square feet and is just 5 feet tall, which is shorter than most large indoor hydroponic systems.
It also sets itself apart from the competition because 100 percent of the plants Gardyn offers are organic and non-GMO (which means they were not genetically modified). The substrate matter in the pods is made from a natural mineral wool.
The system works by feeding water from a reservoir at the bottom through tubes that allow plants in pods (called yCubes) to grow. LED lights are attached to the system and are set on a timer via the app, with recommendations for lights to be on 12 to 16 hours per day for optimal growth.
The system works with an app and has cameras on it for live viewing of the Gardyn, as well as time-lapse models to view plant-growth progress. Purchasing yCubes is also done through the app.
How easy is the Gardyn to put together?
The Gardyn is relatively simple to set up and comes partially assembled. No tools are required. Assembly steps include attaching the tubes that hold the pods to the base and the lights to the base. The system comes in two separate packages: one with the base (water reservoir), cubes, and tubes, and the second containing the LED lights.
The Gardyn system comes with an assembly booklet, which I used for setup, but there are also helpful video tutorials on the Gardyn app that are easy to locate and view that guide proper assembly.
The design of the Gardyn makes it easy to place virtually anywhere, as it only takes up 2 square feet and is 5 feet tall, so high ceilings are not required. The Gardyn does need to be plugged in, however, and requires app access to work.
Is the Gardyn app easy to use?
The Gardyn app is easy to set up and use. It also offers helpful features, such as notifications about when the tank needs to be topped off, and it uses artificial intelligence to identify plants that may need thinning, pruning, or harvesting, sending notifications about these as well.
Like other apps, the Gardyn app’s notifications can be turned off, but in doing so, it’s important to remember when watering is needed so the system doesn’t go dry. Gardyn recommends topping off the tank weekly with fresh water and plant food to maintain the system.
The app also enables users to order plants directly with just a few clicks. I have a membership, which allows me to receive 10 plant credits per month. To order, I simply select the plants I want and Gardyn ships them to me for free (free shipping is part of the Gardyn membership).
Does the Gardyn system require a membership?
Gardyn does not require a membership to use, and the system comes with 30 seed pods. Users don’t need a membership to access the app or order plants as needed for the system. In fact, gardeners can even grow their own seeds in the pods or buy replacement substrate once the plant is done to keep growing. The main benefit of the membership is convenience: You get 10 plant credits a month with free shipping.