What to Grow

Vegetables

Vegetables are relatively easy to grow in our hydroponic system. We have listed a few below. You can also grow a couple of fruits, like blueberries and strawberries.
  • arugula
  • banana peppers
  • bok choi
  • butter crunch
  • cherry tomatoes
  • chives
  • endive
  • garlic
  • green beans
  • green onions
  • hot peppers
  • jalapeños
  • kale
  • lettuce – variety
  • peppers
  • romaine
  • spinach
  • squash
  • sweet peppers
  • swiss chard
  • tomatoes
  • watercress

Microgreens

Basically a microgreen is the young sprout from your favorite vegetable seed. Microgreens are jam-packed with beneficial nutrients.  You can load your body up on potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper and more.  They are also a great source of vitamins and antioxidants.  The bonus is that microgreens can be harvested every 7 to 10 days. Just drop them into your smoothies, salads, soups or sandwiches. Here are a few of our favorites.
  • Arugula
  • Basil
  • Beet root
  • Broccoli
  • Cilantro
  • Cress
  • Daikon Radish
  • Kale
  • Mustard
  • Pea Shoot
  • Red cabbage
  • Sunflowers

Herbs

There are so many types of herbs that can be grown in a hydroponic system. Herbs add texture and flavor to your favorite recipes. Try a couple of these herbs below and create some new favorite dishes.
  • basil
  • chives
  • cilantro
  • dill
  • mint
  • oregano
  • parsley
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • thyme
Annie H.
Annie H.
Colorado Springs, CO

I’m excited to introduce the HydroHarvest365 as part of my second grade class this year! Elaborating on plant growth and development in science, we’ll compare and contrast growth in soil vs. growth via hydroponics.  Additionally, through education and fun, my students may also  choose to try new and fresh vegetables they help nourish during the…
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Teresa O
Teresa O.
Wesley Chapel, FL

My son talked me into getting one of these hydroponic systems. I just didn’t think I had time to mess with it.  It is so easy to use.  My vegetables sprouted within days, my herbs took a little longer but they are now growing.  It is so much fun to watch everything grow.  I am…
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Joyce & Thomas K.
Wilmington, DE

We had a big 16′ x 32′ outdoor vegetable garden for over 20 years. After we both retired we converted the garden back to grass for easy maintenance. We don’t miss the work of adding fertilizer, weeding, watering, but we do miss the joy of growing and harvesting. My sister recommended that we try hydroponic…
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Al B.
Al B.
Colorado Springs, CO

This HydroHarvest365 has brought back many memories for this former Texas farm boy who used to plant, tend,  and harvest crops.  Now planting and tending is easier in my assisted living apartment. My jade beans, tomatoes, kale, spinach, and other vegetables a sprouted within days.  I harvested my first microgreens for salads and smoothies in…
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Beth S.
Manhattan, KS

The hydroharvest365 is perfect for teaching kids how plants grow and where food comes from. As a teacher and mom, I love how easy and quick the plants pop up. It really keeps the kids interested and engaged. In the classroom it is so great for teaching science, nutrition and math skills and so much…
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