Aeroponic Gardening - Leah Brooks

Aeroponic Garden

SEEDS

You'll receive several packets of seed with your aeroponic garden. These non-GMO seeds have been proven to grow well in the aeroponic garden. Because of the quarantine, I don't know exactly which seeds they are sending out right now. I apologize for that. 

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You'll want to customize what you are growing in your aeroponic garden, so you will want to purchase additional seeds. I use:​

• Whitwam Organics (Florida seeds):  Use code BROOKS10 to get 10% off over $25 (single use only, please)

• Tomato Growers Supply (East Coast) 

• Mary's Heirloom Seeds (West Coast)

• I buy microgreen seeds from Johnny's Seeds, True Leaf Market, or Amazon.

• You can buy seedlings from Living Towers Seedlings 

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WATER FILTER & TREATMENT

If you fill your aeroponic garden with city water, you’ll need this filter to remove the chlorine and/or chloramines. It screws onto your hose, and you’ll replace it yearly or when your water smells chlorine-y.

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FREEZING WEATHER

If you live in an area that experiences freezing weather and you’re growing outdoors, you’ll want to prepare for those freezes. Freezing weather occurs when temperatures are 32F or less, OR when we experience frost (which can happen at 40F or less).

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You have many options for protecting your aeroponic garden. If it’s on wheels, you can roll it into the garage or into a protected corner of a covered porch!

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If it’s easier to leave your aeroponic garden in place, then cover it with:

                                                 A couple of blankets or sheets.

• OR, a lightweight Planket (provides more protection against frost than a bedsheet). If you have big tomato plants, you may need (2) Plankets. 

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PESTS

An aeroponic garden experiences 40-60% less pests than a ground garden.

Nevertheless, it’s best to be well prepared for pests, so that they don’t take you by surprise.

Read my blog post for more information about specific pests you may encounter in Florida

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SUPPORT FOR BIG PLANTS

Tomatoes and cucumbers need support. There are many ways to trellis these plants, and it’s very inexpensive to do. Here’s a video about how to trellis tomatoes.

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SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries are a specialty crop and have their own special practices, pesticides, and planting methods. Please watch my video about strawberries: . You can buy strawberry plants from Living Towers Seedlings.