The Aerogarden I recommend to everyone is just $83 right now, which is 63 percent off

I’m not sure Whether this is a mistake or a last minute statement, but I don’t doubt it: Aerogarden’s upscale Bounty modelwhich normally retails for $220 or more, is marked down 63 percent to $84. that it It’s currently still $230 on the Aerogarden website. Even though I already own one, it’s still such a good deal that I’ll buy another as a gift.

When someone who is completely new to hydroponic gardening asks me what system they should start with, I almost always tell them to start with an air garden. These gardens have been around forever, and are known to be foolproof and easy to maintain – just add water and nutrients every two weeks. That’s it. No sticking to pH, TDS or pipes and hoses.

You don’t even have to use the brand’s own capsules either, although this model comes with a kit to get you started. While it’s still Prime Day, grab some sponges and baskets (also on sale now –50 for $13) so you can eventually use your own seeds to grow in the garden or plant outside.

Typically, if you’re in the market for an Aerogarden for under $100, you’re limited to a small, barebones model. Like the six-pod Harvest Litewhich does not contain smart features, but only has one button to turn the lights on and off and set a schedule. The Bounty is a larger, heavier-duty model with nine pods, plus it has stronger lights and a longer maximum height (24 inches) for larger plants like tomatoes and peppers.

Buttons and a digital display on the front panel make it easy to know when to add more water or plant food (included), set a light schedule, or even activate vacation mode when you’re away. (Cheap parks usually don’t have a vacation mode.) They’re also Wi-Fi compatible and can be set up with Alexa.

If you’re interested in growing salad greens, herbs, tomatoes or peppers right on your dining room table — and you should be in this economy — this is the best deal you’ll find all year on a compact, easy-to-use system.

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