New here! Now starting with two hydroponics systems

Hello from the wilds of Montana! Weather sure has been weird here. 👋👋👋

The cost of food has driven me to buy two hydroponics setups. Yeah, I'm starting slow with this because this is new to me, but I need to cut our food bill. I settled on two different systems: the iDOO and the Asphalt Rose. The iDOO is a 12 pod system and the Asphalt Rose is for growing microgreens. Any thoughts, recommendations, etc? I've also heard of DWC which may work for us. Thoughts about that? Thanks in advance and hello!!

Welcome to the forum!

I never heard of either of those system.

Would you explain about each system and why the systems are better than a DIY setup?

Anne Miller wrote:Welcome to the forum!

I never heard of either of those system.

Would you explain about each system and why the systems are better than a DIY setup?

Basically they're off the shelf hydroponics systems. The iDOO has 12 pods and has lighting and fans built in. For the price of $85, I really can't come close to DIY. The Asphalt Rose microgreen system has a grow light built in, and while I would be fine getting all the components, having a single unit for two people seems to be a better choice. They have an exceedingly small footprint, which makes them ideal to sit on a counter.

Asphalt Rose:


iDOO:


For someone who is less than handy, I figured I'd go with something that would allow me to get started with this. Right now, I'm planning on checking the viability of some of my older seeds using a paper towel test (soaking a paper towel, adding seeds, and keeping them warm).

Thanks for the welcome!