Outdoor Hydroponic Tower Garden
Outdoor Hydroponic Tower
Here you'll find the plants included in your subscription package — handpicked for their flavor, freshness, and ability to thrive outdoors.
🌱 Each one is ready to grow strong and healthy with just water, light, and a little love.
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The Plants
Alpine Berries
Plant to Harvest:
90–120 days
Tip:
Use deep channels and ensure root zone stays above 40°F (5°C); protect with clear plastic tunnel.
Sage
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Tip:
Grows slowly in cold. Use net pots with good drainage and insulate roots with foam or thermal wrap.
Celery
Plant to harvest:
100–130 days
Tip:
Requires stable temps. Wrap pipes or troughs with insulating material and use warm nutrient solution.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
Very hardy. Maintain water temps between 45–65°F; cover with plastic sheeting to block icy wind.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Tip:
Ideal for hydroponics. Use floating raft systems and row covers to trap heat and extend growth.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Tip:
Excellent winter crop. Add air stones to avoid root chill and oxygenate in cold water.
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to harvest: 45–55 days
Tip:
Grows well in raft systems. Use transparent cover or cold frame to maintain ambient warmth.
Red Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–60 days
Tip:
Protect from frost with clear lids or domes. Choose fast-draining media to avoid freezing roots.
Arugula
Plant to harvest:
35–50 days
Tip:
Fast grower in NFT or raft systems. Will tolerate cold but grows slower—add thermal mass if needed.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Tip:
Use large buckets or vertical towers; ensure roots are not submerged in cold water.
Bell Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Tip:
Not frost-hardy. Only viable with heated water & heavy row covers or portable tunnel greenhouses.
Mustard Greens
Plant to harvest:
35–50 days
Tip:
Cold-tolerant leafy crop. Grow in raft or NFT; supplement with sunlight-reflective plastic mulch.
Red Russian Kale
Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Tip:
Hardy. Oxygenate water and prevent freezing in piping. Does well even in very cool temps.
Dwarf Cherry Tomato
Plant to harvest:
65–75 days
Tip:
Needs warmth. Use black plastic pots, thermal water, and wind barriers to maintain 60°F+ conditions.
Marigold
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
For pest control or decor: plant in net cups, and protect with dome covers in low temp dips.
White Sprouting Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
85–120 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; tie leaves to protect heads; best on mid/lower tiers with cooler temps.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
35–50 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; harvest outer leaves continuously; place on lower tiers to keep roots cool.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; cut-and-come-again harvest; thrives in cooler lower tiers.
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; harvest young leaves for best flavor; partial shade if very sunny.
Red Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; keep nutrient solution cool for best color; harvest outer leaves often.
Purple Sprouting Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
85–120 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; shade in hot weather; tie leaves for head protection; mid/lower tiers.
Snap Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest pods when plump and crisp; place on top tiers for sun + vine support.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest when stalks reach pencil thickness; mid/lower tier placement.
Purple Snow Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest pods when flat and tender; needs sun and trellis support on top tier.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
55–75 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest bottom leaves for continuous picking; mid/lower tiers preferred.
Cilantro
Plant to harvest:
45–70 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; bolt-sensitive, harvest early; place on cooler lower tiers.
Arugula
Plant to harvest:
30–45 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; fast harvest; sow in succession every 2 weeks; lower tier is ideal.
Bright Lights Swiss Chard
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest outer leaves; tolerates light frost outdoors.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; cut main head early to promote side shoots; mid-tier placement.
Dianthus
Plant to harvest:
110–120 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; grown for flowers; pinch blooms for more growth; place on top tiers for light.
Oregano
Plant to harvest:
90–100 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.8; harvest sprigs before flowering; best mid-tier placement; tolerates drier roots.
Alpine Berry
Plant to Harvest:
120–150 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; place on top tier for full sun; prune runners; change nutrients every 10–14 days.
Spinach
Plant to Harvest:
35–50 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; harvest outer leaves continuously; best on lower tiers for cooler roots.
Dill
Plant to Harvest:
40–60 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest leaves weekly; allow some to flower for seeds; mid-tier placement.
Bunching Onion
Plant to Harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest when stalks reach pencil thickness; place in mid/lower tiers.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; harvest outer leaves (“cut-and-come-again”); prefers cooler lower tiers.
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; crisp speckled leaves; shade in hot climates; harvest outer leaves often.
Celery
Plant to Harvest:
85–100 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; needs steady moisture; place in mid-tier; blanch stalks by shading.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; harvest main head early to promote side shoots; place mid-tier.
Arugula
Plant to Harvest:
30–45 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; fast-growing; sow in succession; ideal for lower tiers; harvest outer leaves.
Snapdragon
Plant to Harvest:
90–120 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; grown for flowers; support stems if tall; top tiers for sunlight.
Endive
Plant to Harvest:
45–60 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; harvest outer leaves or whole heads; keep in cooler lower tiers.
White Sprouting Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
85–120 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; tie leaves to protect heads; prefers mid/lower tiers; cooler temps.
Purple Sprouting Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
85–120 days
Tip:
pH 6.0–6.5; same as white; shade in hot weather; mid/lower tiers recommended.
Red Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
45–55 days
Tip:
pH 5.8–6.2; keep nutrient solution cool for best color; harvest outer leaves.
Asian Delight Bok Choy
Plant to Harvest:
35–50 days
Tip:
Performs well in cold temps. Ideal for vertical or raft systems. Harvest whole or outer leaves as it matures.
Protect from frost with light row cover.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest: 45–60 days
Tip:
Thrives in cooler temps. Grow in raft or NFT systems. Provide wind protection and maintain stable root temps.
Mustard
Plant to harvest:
35–50 days
Tip:
Excellent for winter. Harvest young for tender flavor; cold makes leaves milder.
Red Russian Kale
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Tip:
This variety has frilly, purple-veined leaves and is one of the most tender types of kale for raw eating. Grows very
quickly, harvest outer leaves consistently to encourage fresh growth from the center.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Tip:
Hardy and productive in cold. Roots stay active in raft/NFT systems. Frost improves taste and texture.
Collards
Plant to harvest:
50–70 days
Tip:
Grows steadily through cold spells. Tower systems give good airflow. Harvest bottom leaves and monitor for pests
under leaves.
Bright Lights Swiss Chard
Plant to harvest:
45–60 days
Tip:
Resilient in cold weather. Mulch or insulate around base if grown in exposed areas. Use raft or NFT setups.
French Filet Bush Beans
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
Sensitive to frost—use early in winter in protected spots. Grow in buckets with coco coir. Support stems and pick
young for best texture.
Fordhook White Swiss Chard
Plant to harvest:
45–60 days
Tip:
Strong performer in low temps. Harvest outer leaves and leave inner ones to continue growing. Mulch root zone if
outdoors.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
55–70 days
Tip:
Compact and cold-tolerant. Grow in towers or Dutch buckets. Harvest central head first, then side shoots.
Black Turtle Bush Bean
Plant to harvest: 70–85 days
Tip:
Beans dislike cold. Only grow early winter or with protection. Use well-drained containers and harvest dry pods.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
50–70 days
Tip:
Can be grown year-round. Harvest at any size depending on preference. Bunching onions (also known as scallions or
green onions) are a fantastic addition to warm weather gardens, especially for gardeners looking for a
low-maintenance, quick-growing crop.
Everleaf Genovese Basil
Plant to harvest:
45–60 days
Tip:
Sensitive to cold. Grow in insulated containers or under plastic. Use grow lights if days are too short. Pinch
often.
Red Leaf Lettuce
Plant to harvest: 45-55 days
Tip:
Lettuce requires consistent watering to keep the leaves crisp and tender, so avoid letting the soil dry out. For a
continual harvest, trim the outer leaves regularly, allowing the inner leaves to grow and stay fresh longer.
Jack B Little Mini Pumpkin
Plant to harvest:
85–100 days
Tip:
Provide full sun and protect vines with clear plastic domes or low tunnels to maintain warmth. Pollinate flowers
manually due to low insect activity.
Garden Layout
Get ready to transform your space into a vibrant veggie haven! We’ve put together a simple yet effective garden layout that will help you maximize your area and grow a variety of fresh, delicious vegetables. Whether you have a small yard or just a balcony, this layout is designed to make gardening easy and enjoyable for everyone. Let’s dive into your gardening journey!
