Aerogarden Harvest Slim Elite Review: Lessons Learned & Tomato Taste Test

In this review of the Aerogarden Harvest Slim Elite, I share some problems encountered and lessons learned, potential issues to consider before growing tomatoes & peppers in your own Aerogarden Harvest Slim Elite and a taste test of tomatoes grown in the Aerogarden.


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00:00 Intro
00:28 Assembling the Aerogarden
02:12 Problems with Plants
04:03 Time to Maturity/Time Lapse
05:15 Things to Think About Before Growing in Your Own Aerogarden- My Lessons Learned
07:48 The Moment of Truth- The Taste Test

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[MWGunn]

I just started hydroponics and finished reading some on it. It is recommended that you reduce the nutrients a week or so before harvesting to not give your veggies/herbs a bad taste. Usually with these systems, which I have - that suggestion isn't included in the instructions.

[hatefakenews]

Being honest and saying that the tomato sucked was the funniest thing! I just started my aerogarden with the “grow it yourself” pods. I’m using Ferry and Morse large red cherry tomatoes and Burpee sweet pepper “banana shaped“. Thanks for the video. A lot of good information..

[thankful]

Loved the “moment of suspense” as your facial expressions kept us guessing whether the tomatoes were getting a thumbs up or down. Thanks for the great tips.

[helo]

I ADORE YOUR HONESTY! THIS IS A REAL LIFE REVIEW, BUT BEING A GARDENER YOU WILL TWEAK IT TO YOUR LIKING IN NO TIME!

[grafix]

Thanks for the video. I stared too with the aerogarden and have a couple of them now. I have progressed to doing Kratky buckets, wire shelving and grow lights for larger plants. Mostly tomatoes. What works really well for pollinating is an electric toothbrush. If you you just press it gently against a bunch of flowers it will pollinate the whole bunch at one time and save you time. You don't have to worry about cross pollinating tomato plants as they are hermaphrodites, so one flower can pollinate itself. For taste I have had better luck with Sungold vs Red Cherry tomatoes, but those are indeterminate and mine are 5 feet tall so you would need some room! I will be switching for part of my garden to Tiny Tims and see how that goes. The indeterminate variety get unruly and are a lot of work to keep up with all the suckers. Happy Growing!

[samroberts]

I've just started harvesting tomatoes from 2 plants in an Aerogarden Harvest model - Jochalos and Pinnochio Orange. Both are micro dwarf varieties from Bunny Hop Seeds, and are quite tasty! 80 days to first ripe fruit. Using a fan for vibration/pollination of the plants.

Just planted 4 more micro dwarf varieties (also from Bunny Hop Seeds) in a Bounty Elite model I managed to get for $199 mid-December as an Amazon special deal.

[pahalloweenfreak]

Just an idea: Try using one of the wider pool noodles (not the thin Dollar Tree ones) for the tomato plant. Just cut it to the length you need, then slice it down one side so you can open it up and slide it around the base of the tomato plant. Hopefully it will work to give it enough support.

[mikki_s]

Yellow canary has been a favorite for me in the aerogarden! Taste amazing! A true cherry tomato flavor, very balanced, and tomato-y. Everyone who’s tried them from my garden has loved them. They produced close to 50 of them now! It does need more pruning to avoid touching the light though, even though It claims to max out at 9 inches.

[annetteabbott]

I love how honest you were about the tomato tasting! Sorry it wasn't better for you. Love your channel. thank you for sharing your info!!

[htarvis]

I had an AeroGarden several years ago, but I mainly used it for seed starting. The General Hydroponics Flora Series nutrients worked well for me - you get a lot more for your money. I now use the GH nutes when I start my seeds in the BioDome. Have you ever tried Orange Hat tomatoes? They get about 8 inches tall and are decent tasting.

[rolandgadue]

The AeroGarden, my personal feeling I like it. I have been using the Aerogarden for years to start new growth and transplant. It is a great way to learn how to get into hydroponic growing. It is great for kids to learn how to grow things, especially in the city where there is no place to plant things.

[enriching-hobbies]

We're about 2 months in for our tomato garden... Heirloom Cherry and one Golden Harvest. Finally seeing our first few tomatoes peaking out, so when it comes time to eat them, I'm really hoping we're not disappointed with the taste!

[kimcroteau]

thank you so much. I finally heard someone talk about the dos and don'ts of hydroponic tomatoes.

[ronniebrace]

I have a couple older aerogardens and accessories that are useful. They sell clips to support the plants and be sure to use a taller model to grow the taller plants. There’s also a siphon bulb to easier be able to change the water out and plugs you can put in the empty pods. I’ve found the seedling trays can be useful as long as you don’t let the plants get too big. Otherwise their roots get tangled. My favorite things to grow all winter are lettuces. I use 2 aerogardens so I always have fresh greens in the winter but be sure it’s in a cooler room or the plants get limp. Hope this is helpful. Love your channel!

[shawnehayes]

I loved that you was honest with how it tasted. I have a similar setup and I just pruned it back today. I have them in two of the pods. Along with 3 other plants (basil, oregano, and thyme) but it's the tomatos that are growing the most.

[jturie]

I use it exclusively for basil. Perfect for the two of us. Might even try to transplant them into the garden.

[MA-hdor]

such an honest and complete review. I like this channel a lot. I also live in Ohio hence this channel has the most useful information for my local home garden. Keep up the good work

[livingnotjustexisting]

Omgosh thank you so much for this info because I have cherry tomatoes, salad lettuce, and bok choy and It's growing so fast I didn't what to do or when to harvest my bok choy and I did have that fungus issue early but that's taken care of..I have the IDOO hydroponic system but you've helped me tremendously today. I love watching it grow so fast. I wish I could send you a picture I'm over excited. Thank you ❤ blessings to you and your family 🙏💯😊

[ohioniki]

So glad for this video! Just received an aerogarden as a gift and wanting to learn more before I put water in it. Was really hoping to grow tomatoes so I hope you found a good one. Will keep an eye out for more videos!

[zombieravioli]

thanks for your honest opinion on the flavor. I’ve got 12 plants across for aerogardens right now. I think I’ll just take them outside. this is very helpful. thanks!