iDOO 20Pods Hydroponics Growing Kits, Indoor Garden Kit, 68cm Adjustable Height, LED Grow Light, Free Timing Setting, Indoor Herb Planter with 4pcs Removable Water Tanks for Home
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| Model | ID-IG303 | ID-IG302 | ID-IG301 | For ID-IG301/ID-IG302/ID-IG302S/ID-IG303/I-D-01 | For ID-IG301/ID-IG302/ID-IG302S/ID-IG303/I-D-01 | For ID-IG301/ID-IG302/ID-IG302S/ID-IG303/I-D-01 |
| Grow Height | 38 cm | 37 cm | 28 cm | |||
| Button Type | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | |||
| LED Wattage | 24-Watt | 22-Watt | 23-Watt | |||
| Number of Pods | 10 pods | 12 pods | 12 pods | |||
| Fan | ✓ | ✓ |
- A multifunction indoor garden !
iDOO Indoor Garden not only a Indoor Hydroponics Growing Planter, but also a LED growing light.In addition, the potted can also moved outdoors to enjoy the sunshine of nature.
- No need to worry about poorly lit !
The full spectrum LED Light can provide all light needs of any plants. No need to worry about the influence of the weather and the season.
- Meaningful gift !
For your children, it can help them feel the growth process of plants and gain more knowledge For your family, they can enjoy fresh vegetables & herb all year around.
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Free to Control TimeThe indoor garden is equipped with a timer, and you can easily and freely set the time to meet the lighting needs of the plants. | Grow Light for Any PottedIn poorly lit areas or when it is cloudy, you can place your potted plants under this plant lamp to prevent the plants from depleting due to lack of sunshine. | LED Full-spectrum LightFull-spectrum LED grow lights can completely replace natural light to promote plant growth. Effectively prolong and scientifically control the light required of plants, without being affected by any environmental changes, making plants grow faster and better. |
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Removable Self-watering Plant PotRemovable plant poted, allows you to move it to any place you want, decorate your house, and enjoy nature | Smart Soil Sponge PodsSmart soil sponge pods made of biology peat, can help plants take root and absorb water, which is suitable for soilless cultivation. The garden kit can grow 20 plants at a time. | Visual WindowThe indoor garden kit is with a visual window, convenient to know how much water in the tank. Add water in time, the plants grow stronger. |
Growing your favorite plants follow your heart
| Dimensions: | 62.4 x 32 x 18.4 cm; 4.12 Kilograms |
| Model: | I-D-01 |
| Manufacture: | iDOO |
A little more work intensive than something like an Aerogarden, but still very successful with periodic watering/solution mixing.
Minor complaint would be that the LED bar could be a little wider those outside slots are low light.
Great little unit for the right price with enough extras to allow for mistakes.
I love this for bigger plants but don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ll have every pod in use. Easy to assemble and adjustable lighting is a plus. There is no pump to circulate nutrients so I did find my plants don’t thrive as well in this one compared to my smaller ones with pumps but still a great unit, I would buy another!
I love this setup! My plants are growing so well. My mini peppers are starting to flower. Highly recommend purchasing this. Only wish there was a easy way to add an air stone to each of the sections.
Ogni seme ha il suo tempo,ma germoglia,va aiutato a germogliare sto mettendo come ho letto in un suggerimento i nutrienti Atami Hydro A e B e soil A e B non …ho provato a mettere la soluzione… entrambe in un litro (5ml) di acqua anzich per ogni litro,e a sua volta ne ho messo 5 Ml nell’ acqua dell’ idroponica…che aggiunger ogni settimana o ogni 15 giorni…..aggiungo un altra foto di un altra idroponica per rendere l idea….ci vuole tempo pazienza e costanza …..ne ho acquistata un altra uguale e non avevo dubbi .. dipende dai semi ho piantato altri 5 pisellini nani e dopo due giorni anche questi stanno nascendo…piano piano ..o trasferito delle piantine da una serra idroponica che stava funzionando male su questa…e funziona alla grande le piantine non hanno sofferto per nulla anzi un altra piantina di pomodoro sta uscendo…per altre ci vuole il loro tempo
Tout est complet, sauf les semences , tiquette pour identifier, mousse panier, capuchon, lumire et minuteur pour la lumire, aprs deux semaine j’ai seulement les pinards qui n’a pas germ.
Facile et simple , sans pompe a eau.
Nice little propagator. 100% success so far. Very happy with it.
I brought two of these for our kitchen window, as our plants do not get much sunlight. They are very tidy and tbh pretty versatile. We have lettuces and herbs growing nicely, and even managed to replant some strawberry shoots which have taken off very well. My potted plants are also enjoying the light boost, and even those sat nearby are leaning towards the light.
Pros
– timer work perfectly
– lights don’t have an aggressive tone to them
– easy set up
– easy clean up
– can be used for anything other than hydroponics
– 2′ of grow height
– small footprint
Cons
– light is too narrow and should be the same width as the base
– containers should hold more water
– could be less expensive
– the pole that hold the light could be a bit sturdier
Overall.it works very well and I recommend
Pas de pompe eau (oxygne)
Problme de stabilisation des plantes: quand les feuilles/fruits sont trop lourd la plante peut “tomber” serait utile un systme/grille de maintien
Des roulettes pourraient tre pratiques
Le pack est trs complet, tous les accessoires sont inclus. Le livret permet de dbuter dans de bonnes conditions.
UPDATE 1: very easy to install, manual quite clear. See my setup, Feb1st in photos.
I will update my review once seedlings grow.
UPDATE 2 – March 27th: I have been changing the water in the 4 bins and putting new A & B fertilizer once a week. I am very impressed with how well things have grown. Some advice to help with the water changing: keep that foam from the packaging, I have been using it to rest the top for the bins with the plants while I change the water in that given bin. See pictures.
I have looked into grow lights on their own and planned on buying trays and lights until I came across this. I figured I would buy one and see what the quality was like prior to buying more.
Firstly, easy to assemble! Easy to use, the instructions leave out a few minor bits that would have been helpful but I figured them out along the way.
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE SEEDS!!
The light height is fully adjustable which is fantastic!
I have turned this one to my kitchen for an indoor herb garden and so far my plants are thriving! This lives way past the expectations I put on it and an incredible value compared to some other brands out there that are expensive yet cheaply made!
After a lot of trial and error I am loving this system.
It was very easy to set up and get started. At first I packed the system with every herb seed that I had in order to grow the maximum amount possible but this ended up being counter productive. It resulted in some plants being overshadowed by others.
My biggest success with the system was jalapeos. I started these off in January and by April I was regularly harvesting fresh chillies in my kitchen.
No matter what I did I couldn’t get rosemary to grow using this system.
Basil os another herb that does really well and if you keep harvesting the plant keeps getting fuller and more productive.
I found it fairly difficult to keep clean initially once the plants started to establish as it was difficult to prevent the roots from being damaged when the lid was lifted off. I ended up 3d printing a stand to hold the lid while I cleaned the base and changed the water.
Although the sponges have the appearance of single use, I have managed to reuse these several times.
The instructions are simple enough, but you will need to read them a couple times – translation and where the information is…. though it is pretty self explanatory. I’ll try to remember to write another review when I have the product longer.
This is one of the nicer hydroponic systems I purchased. My only complaint is that algae grew on top of several of the sponges. Otherwise my plants are doing well. As you can see by the tags, I planted these on the 5th of July and they are growing very fast and health looking. I had to remove the ones with algae and will have to purchase new grow sponges. I would also recommend purchasing something to cover the holes you are not using if you want to leave room between plants. That is what is next on my list for this.
I would recommend this.
Nothing really to go horribly wrong with this due to its simplicity.
As a novice,I found this kit very helpful in growing what ever I want / need. Love it so much I bought a 2nd. And now thinking a 3rd
J’ai command diffrentes graines pour la germination et date trs trs rapide.
Pour un nophyte comme moi qui se cherchais un hobby. C’est parfait !
..the instruction booklet – that was included with the kit – was easy to understand/follow..I had to purchase seeds separately..now – I just hope they germinate..I was concerned when I read – that I should not use the nutrients that came with it – dissolved in well water..but – I am on a well..therefore – I am using well water..so – I just lessened the amount of the nutrient – to avoid browning of the leaves when the plants grow..I started small – to experiment – and I am only using two of the grow trays – not four..and – I only used two of the holes in each of the trays – not five..this will allow space for expansion of the plants when they grow – and I am able to see how much room they actually need…I started with tiny tomatoes/tiny sweet red peppers..if the plants do not successfully grow – and give me some tomatoes/peppers – then I shall use the tray to place a few small houseplants under the LED lights – that need more light than I have in my house..so – the dollars spent on this kit – will not be wasted..
L’ho provata finora con dei semi di peperoncino piccante e con dei fiori. In particolare per i peperoncini sono rimasto particolarmente e positivamente sorpreso perch dopo un periodo iniziale abbastanza lungo (circa 20 giorni) in cui sembrava non uscire nulla dal baccello, adesso sono uscite delle piantine che crescono a vista d’occhio. Per adesso quindi tutto ok
A full set of everything you need to get started with good instructions. No pumps in the system, I don’t know how that effects things, it seems like it’s a strong system and very good lighting.
Seem’s to be good grower. The time will say me if it’s gonna be durable
The lights are very bright and my plants are doing well. I like that it’s easy to change the water and add fertilizer. I bought it mistly for my herbs, but the merchants tell me cherry tomatoes do well too. Easy and fun to use.
I really like this for propogating. I just wish the lights were a little wider to cover the whole grow area but so far it’s doing the job with small plants
Best way to sprout seeds for outside planting. Also great for a continuous supply of herbs.
il secondo che acquisto e sono molto soddisfatta. Arriva ben imballato in una valigetta con maniglia ed include nutrienti, coni per i semi, cestelli in plastica, etichette rigide ed istruzioni in italiano. Programmabile per rimanere acceso il tempo desiderato. Non inclusa la pompa per l’acqua. Tutti i semi che ci ho piantato sono sempre nati e le piantine sono cresciute rigogliose. Questo in particolare il pi alto della gamma perch raggiunge quasi 70 cm. Super consigliato
Der Anteil der farbigen LED ist sehr gering. Bei der Masse an farblosen LED wirkt das Licht einfach nur wei. Wollte ein gutes Pflanzenlicht und keine neue Wohnraumlampe.
ABER das war auf den Bildern zu sehen und somit nicht zu beanstanden…
Peccato che in dotazione non vengano forniti i bastoncini di sostegno
Bought it for my son and girlfriend as a Christmas gift. They love it. Can’t eat the amount of greens it produces.
I mainly use this to grow lettuces but you could use it for other plants. If you are very hands on like me and have time to interact and tend to your plants, this system is great. The main reason is there is no air pump with these so you will have to watch your water levels and change the water every week OR what I do is wait until the levels are close to empty and then top it up halfway. I find if I grow lettuce and greens I only change the water once before harvesting, very early in the seed stage. The benefit of having pumps as with other systems is that you can keep your levels pretty high and take a more hands off approach. Some other cons I find are…
1. Only one setting for lights. If you are growing greens, you don’t really need the blue light. I also find the blue light in tandem with the other lights gives of an unnatural light for the room so if it is in your office you might find it a bit weird.
2. The light is a bit narrow so seedlings on the outside tend to move toward the middle but as they grow they stabilize to the sides.
Overall it is not a bad system but there are similar ones with pumps at about the same price. Any new ones I purchase all have pumps but this is a great unit to try out the kratky method and it does work well!
Excellent product, easy to set up, value for money for beginners.
However, I would suggest the vendor include some seeds to start off, any mixed seeds will do.
Most buyers for this product are beginners, a bag of mixed seeds will able to start growing in Day 1
I love it, just wish it had the timer on it that was supposed to be there.
Great product! My spouse loves it.
We might even buy a second one.
Very easy to set up and get plants growing. The pictured plants started from seeds about 2 weeks ago.
This is a great, compact little unit which is growing my vegetables with ease. So excited to start harvesting.
Je ne peux pas rpondre pour la culture, car je vais le dcouvrir seulement cet t. Mais les semences poussent trs vite
Pro:
Perfect size to add a heat map during germination.
Powerful lights
Removable tanks (use the light with hydro, semi-hydro, soil)
Powerful light
Cons:
Timer is “fuzzy” (not very specific)
Can’t select the lighting mode (growth vs flowering) so it’s always at full power (useless consumption)
Lacks a pump or air bubbler for hydroponics (this can be added but adds cost)
Very nice overall system. It’s modularity makes it almost perfect.
Pro:
Perfect size to add a heat map during germination.
Powerful lights
Removable tanks (use the light with hydro, semi-hydro, soil)
Powerful light
Cons:
Timer is “fuzzy” (not very specific)
Can’t select the lighting mode (growth vs flowering) so it’s always at full power (useless consumption)
Lacks a pump or air bubbler for hydroponics (this can be added but adds cost)
Man bekommt ein Licht und 4 Schalen und das zu einem stolzen Preis. Doch alles funktioniert gut. Von Schimmel nichts zu sehen- Pflanzen werden sehr gro. Meine Basilikumbltter werde mega gro. Somit bentigt man gar keine Wasserpumpe. Perfekt auch fr den Urlaub, wenn man lnger weg ist. Das Wasser hlt lnger, abhngig wie gro die Pflanzen sind. Sieht vom Design auch sehr schn aus das Gert. Super einfach zum aufbauen.
The light on this hydroponic system can extend very high which allows you to grow taller plants. I had some questions and the customer service at IDOO was very helpful. I highly recommend this product. After seeing the success I had with this product, I went an ordered another one.
Questo la prima coltivazione idroponica che ho mai avuto. Ho fatto tante domande al produttore, su come funziona, sulla coltivazione e tante altre domande ancora. Ho sempre avuto delle ottime risposte e ho capito che sono seri. Adesso grazie a loro posso affermare come funziona e della facilit su come fare queste coltivazioni idroponiche.
My lettuces popped in 2 days and at 13 days thy are strong looking and 2 inches tall
The main active component in this setup is the LED light with a timer. Otherwise, it is essentially a passive Krakty system as there is no air pump. For the coupon discounted price I’d rate it fair, and a good starter kit as it includes the nutrients, basket & sponges. I used this to get started but it won’t be sufficient to grow any large vegetables, so the use case is either herbs, or use it to start seedlings. For the latter, I replaced the tubs with Ikea ones where I can drill more sites than the 20x in the supplied kit.
Had very early germination with this unit, good light panel. The water tanks do not have a pump so water needs to be changed frequently.
Einfacher Aufbau und ntzliche Anleitungen und Tipps in der Bedienungsanleitung. Funktioniert hervorragend bis jetzt. Zur mitgelieferten Zeitschaltuhr kann ich leider nichts sagen, da ich eine separate Zeitschaltuhr verwende. Kruter wachsen bis jetzt sehr gut und ihnen scheint das Wasserbad zu gefallen.
My hydroponic journey began at the end of November with another smaller system that was available at a big box retailer. It wouldn’t have the height or capacity to grow much more than herbs and I wanted something that would allow me to grow more and bigger greens, as well as larger plants, like tomatoes.
I considered more of a DIY system but upon looking for grow lights, anything decent was approaching the cost of this complete system, so I gave it a try and was glad I did. At 6 weeks in, I have tons of greens and the tomato plant that I started about a month ago is thriving.
I particularly liked the flexibility of this system with 4 separate water containers. This makes them not only easier to manage, but if I choose to use some of my own larger containers, I could while just utilizing the grow light in this system.
My only complaint is that they say to change the water every week. That’s a bit of a pain. As my other system says the water only needs to be changed every 4 months, I’m wondering what the difference is.
The lettuce and herbs taste so fresh and are flavourful. I’m very happy.
A date je l’adore, c’est vraiment cool comment a pousse vite. Plant les graines le 4 dcembre et voici le rsultat au 1er janvier. Pas bruyant puisqu’il n’y a pas de pompe. Je suis trs satisfaite mme que 2 serait idal pour commencer faire pousser de nouveaux lgumes si on ne veux pas attendre longtemps pour en remange
Great little setup comes with everything you need to get started accept seeds. Growing lettuce and basil in it and it works well. A good value especially for someone wanting to just have a small indoor growing area.
Fun to watch the tomatoes and lettuce growing each day. I am truly enjoying it.
Very easy ans simple to set up. Great value for the price. Merry Christmas to me!!!!!
Lo compre por una oferta flash, a buen precio. Es de los ms grandes que puedes encontrar y ofrece mucho espacio para tus plantas. Viene con un kit de esponjas y abonos lquidos, para que puedas empezar de inmediato a plantar. En general muy contento.
No tiene regulacin de los Led, ms all de poner un intervalo de encendido / apagado. El montaje es sencillo y por ahora aguanta bien al regular la altura de los Led, aunque no parece el sistema ms robusto.
I would recommend not planting too many plants. Should only plant 2 per container. My picture is a month into growing.
The sturdy unit was purchased for nepenthes plants, and is ideal but will also use the tank fo growing plant cutting, all-around perfect uni
The sturdy unit was purchased for nepenthes plants, and is ideal but will also use the tank fo growing plant cutting, all-around perfect uni
It’s easy to use. Three salads later and it still looks nice.
a fonctionne trs bien et pour le prix a vaut la peine de payer merci beaucoup pour le produi
Ok my ultimate goal is to grow enough lettuce to provide one person with a healthy salad once a day.
I bought the idoo to see how close i could get to acheiving this in my indoor garden with the aim of growing my garden if needed and posiibly buying a second 20 pod system.
Im in the 3rd week of my lettuce grow and aiming to plant 3 lettuce a week so I can havest reguarly, keep the activity interesting and also shuffle plants around if it gets too cramped.
So far so good, Im loving the Idoo, lettuce look healthly slight algae growth issue on the plugs which i addressed with some cinnamon (YouTube tip :)) but other than that all good. I have 4 stars for sturdiness only because the light it quite difficult to adjust the high of because it’s slightly stiff and I think this could cause it to break if you push to hard a cause it to jolt up too quicklt.
I also bought the idoo 12 pod system which has a fan and water pump so I can start some scotch bonette peppers and trailing tomatoes, very excited!
Ok my ultimate goal is to grow enough lettuce to provide one person with a healthy salad once a day.
I bought the idoo to see how close i could get to acheiving this in my indoor garden with the aim of growing my garden if needed and posiibly buying a second 20 pod system.
Im in the 3rd week of my lettuce grow and aiming to plant 3 lettuce a week so I can havest reguarly, keep the activity interesting and also shuffle plants around if it gets too cramped.
So far so good, Im loving the Idoo, lettuce look healthly slight algae growth issue on the plugs which i addressed with some cinnamon (YouTube tip :)) but other than that all good. I have 4 stars for sturdiness only because the light it quite difficult to adjust the high of because it’s slightly stiff and I think this could cause it to break if you push to hard a cause it to jolt up too quicklt.
I also bought the idoo 12 pod system which has a fan and water pump so I can start some scotch bonette peppers and trailing tomatoes, very excited!
I am not a professional gardener, so my insights are from my perspective as a user, and limited experience with the brand.
I purchased this because I only have the 12-pod version (iDOO), and find limitations on the grow light height (considering I also planted some okra, peppers and tomatoes, together with herbs, leafy greens). The bigger unit attracted me to the pod capacity (extra 8 is useful), and the extendable grow light. I am hoping to transfer my taller plants later, that have outgrown the 12 pod unit, without changing mediums. I’d like to keep my plants indoors for the upcoming Fall/Winter season, working with limited space in my home.
Pros:
– Quick delivery by Amazon (3rd party door to door) without damage
– the parts were very well cushioned and insulated, especially the LED light (even as the delivery guy tipped it over on the side and the box ended up partially open (as he was busy talking on his cell and not paying attention). The timer had a very small dent in the face which was so minor and pure cosmetics, probably from factory where it was made. Not a deal breaker). It works fine.
– 4 separate tanks with 5 pod capacity, providing the ability to have varying levels of nutrients (depending plant type and level of growth, since they don’t all mature at the same time).
– Option to group types of plants together (herbs, tomatoes, leafy greens, peppers, etc; although there’s a chance of cross pollinating creating hybrids, but should be ok if hand pollinated indoors); Or basing the seed positioning on each tank gauging the space required at maturity.
– Extendable poles accommodating plants growth (albeit should be handled with care due to aluminum and plastic components). Shorter plants might be more suited to leave in the 12 pod though, as they will be further from the grow light as it is raised to accommodate other growing plants.
– the Unit looks really sharp and very presentable. Very much giftable.
– larger pod capacity (20), with alternating pod placement (5 in each tray) compared to pods on same rows on the 12-pod (more room for leaves).
– The Unit comes with ALMOST everything you need to get started apart from seeds & water, which you have to supply yourself, (Ex. sponges, baskets, domes, trays, grow light, nutrients, instruction manual).
CONS:
– Suggested Inclusions – It would have been nice if the unit came with spacers or hole covers like what was included in the 12-pod model (6 were included). As we are talking about taller plants, then we are also considering bigger/wider leaves. Covers for empty holes would have been needed if this was someone’s only iDOO unit. I have 6 from another model, but I could have used more for what I intend to plant. It would have been useful to have extra. I did see on one review where someone was using what looked like golf balls on those empty holes (very inventive!) but putting a type of band aid solution kind of kills the esthetics of “the look”. But ofcourse, it could work as a conversation starter.
– Where to get Refills – I wouldn’t have known unless I didn’t get an answer to my inquiry to an Amazon supplier that this model and the 12-pod, have the same sized basket and sponge. It should be mentioned in the description for either the Unit or Refill. I have seen this question asked over and over again in reviews, but nobody has updated the sites. When you search the Amazon site for iDOO refills, it references IG numbers, it should also be mentioned that the refill for IG301 (12 pod) also works for the 20-pod version, to avoid customer confusion.
– iDOO Refills (includes baskets???) – WWHHHYYY do iDOO refill kits have baskets (not even an option NOT to purchase???). They are made of plastic (not biodegradable), and can be washed and re-used for the next sponge. It’s not like people are so lazy they can’t remove the sponge from the plastic. The sponge cannot be reused without the roots being torn, but the plastic??? I consider this wasteful and of no value to a customer looking for refills. If there was a necessity, it would be the sponge and nutrients A & B. Instead of these plastic baskets included in the refill kit, why not include plant spacers or basket covers (like the other brands) to prevent algae? I understand the dome as they are a bit flimsy and can be cracked or misplaced. Help save “Mother Earth” by reducing plastic waste!!!
iDOO Accessories (need to be made available with options for consumers) – Amazon/sellers / distributors/ iDOO warehouses (not sure who I should address) should consider selling other items separately and NOT in kits. Unavailable items such as: iDOO spacers, plant basket covers, bigger bottle of A &B Nutrients should be sold separately. There are loyal customers who will stick to the brand, provided that they are reasonably priced, and it exists for purchase, and made conveniently available in the Amazon site. People should be able to order as needed. We don’t all grow the same things, and we are all not so rough that we break the baskets constantly for replacement. The inclusion of baskets on refill kits are a huge turn off. How many baskets are we ever going to need for both 20 & 12 pod units (I own both)? Lets do the math. 12 baskets (incl. in 12 pod) + 12 (from refill kit) + 20 (incl. in 20-pod unit) = 44 pod baskets vs combined iDOO model of 22 plant capacity. Hypothetically, another iDOO refill kit for next year I’ll own 56 iDOO baskets vs the same 22 holes. The 1st refill I ordered are still sealed in plastic. For $30+ dollars per order of refill kit, I should have the option to buy what I actually need and not be stuck with wasteful items. It encourages moving away from the brand or accepting knock offs as we look for better alternatives. Just food for thought for all vendors/ suppliers/ distributors/ manufacturer, whoever markets these items.
NEUTRAL – I cannot add this under the “CONS” for fairness, as the 20-pod has been honestly identified as not having pumps. Although, just a constructive feedback, it would have been nice if there was a similar or upgraded model of the same size, for those willing to pay the extra price to have small pumps in each tank. I would have bought that instead, if it was an option available.
The difference in price point of 20-pod vs 12-pod isn’t very big. It’s a matter of choosing what fits a person the best for what they are planning to grow indoors. (Ex: Herbs vs Leafy Greens vs Tomatoes & Peppers, or a mix?; Plant height, days to maturity, Veggie, flowers or fruits; etc..).
All in All, from initial review and comparison of 2 iDOO models, I consider this 20-pod unit a good purchase for it’s capacity considering the price I paid. Future updates on my review once I actually start using it.
Oct 23, 2021 – I’ve so far used 1 5-pod tray. Transferred some sprouted peppers (3) due to the 12 pod iDOO grow light couldn’t extend height any further. I kept all the peppers in the same grouping. It looks like the peppers had no problem adjusting. Just as an extra test, I added a Shishito pepper on new sponge just to test how fast it might sprout. With the varying maturity of each pepper, it does seem like they take up the nutrient mixed water faster judging by the level of the liquid, and the may be taking “nutes” away from the new seed. Also could be my fault for not paying attention to the water level. In any case the mini bell have produced it’s first fruit, and Thai pepper have started to flower. There’s no stress to the plants at all using this “kratky” type hydroponics so far. No complaints so far.
Feb 28, 2022 – updated picture of the unit s of today. I did add a small pump going into each of the 4 tanks just because I feel it will mix up the “nutes” better when topping up the water. I have varying peppers and have been successful in pollinating indoors so far. I did notice some flowers fell off which i found was normal, considering it’s out of season. I haven’t been pruning them like I should, but it’s starting to get taller than the highest extension of the grow light. Oh well 🙂
I am not a professional gardener, so my insights are from my perspective as a user, and limited experience with the brand.
I purchased this because I only have the 12-pod version (iDOO), and find limitations on the grow light height (considering I also planted some okra, peppers and tomatoes, together with herbs, leafy greens). The bigger unit attracted me to the pod capacity (extra 8 is useful), and the extendable grow light. I am hoping to transfer my taller plants later, that have outgrown the 12 pod unit, without changing mediums. I’d like to keep my plants indoors for the upcoming Fall/Winter season, working with limited space in my home.
Pros:
– Quick delivery by Amazon (3rd party door to door) without damage
– the parts were very well cushioned and insulated, especially the LED light (even as the delivery guy tipped it over on the side and the box ended up partially open (as he was busy talking on his cell and not paying attention). The timer had a very small dent in the face which was so minor and pure cosmetics, probably from factory where it was made. Not a deal breaker). It works fine.
– 4 separate tanks with 5 pod capacity, providing the ability to have varying levels of nutrients (depending plant type and level of growth, since they don’t all mature at the same time).
– Option to group types of plants together (herbs, tomatoes, leafy greens, peppers, etc; although there’s a chance of cross pollinating creating hybrids, but should be ok if hand pollinated indoors); Or basing the seed positioning on each tank gauging the space required at maturity.
– Extendable poles accommodating plants growth (albeit should be handled with care due to aluminum and plastic components). Shorter plants might be more suited to leave in the 12 pod though, as they will be further from the grow light as it is raised to accommodate other growing plants.
– the Unit looks really sharp and very presentable. Very much giftable.
– larger pod capacity (20), with alternating pod placement (5 in each tray) compared to pods on same rows on the 12-pod (more room for leaves).
– The Unit comes with ALMOST everything you need to get started apart from seeds & water, which you have to supply yourself, (Ex. sponges, baskets, domes, trays, grow light, nutrients, instruction manual).
CONS:
– Suggested Inclusions – It would have been nice if the unit came with spacers or hole covers like what was included in the 12-pod model (6 were included). As we are talking about taller plants, then we are also considering bigger/wider leaves. Covers for empty holes would have been needed if this was someone’s only iDOO unit. I have 6 from another model, but I could have used more for what I intend to plant. It would have been useful to have extra. I did see on one review where someone was using what looked like golf balls on those empty holes (very inventive!) but putting a type of band aid solution kind of kills the esthetics of “the look”. But ofcourse, it could work as a conversation starter.
– Where to get Refills – I wouldn’t have known unless I didn’t get an answer to my inquiry to an Amazon supplier that this model and the 12-pod, have the same sized basket and sponge. It should be mentioned in the description for either the Unit or Refill. I have seen this question asked over and over again in reviews, but nobody has updated the sites. When you search the Amazon site for iDOO refills, it references IG numbers, it should also be mentioned that the refill for IG301 (12 pod) also works for the 20-pod version, to avoid customer confusion.
– iDOO Refills (includes baskets???) – WWHHHYYY do iDOO refill kits have baskets (not even an option NOT to purchase???). They are made of plastic (not biodegradable), and can be washed and re-used for the next sponge. It’s not like people are so lazy they can’t remove the sponge from the plastic. The sponge cannot be reused without the roots being torn, but the plastic??? I consider this wasteful and of no value to a customer looking for refills. If there was a necessity, it would be the sponge and nutrients A & B. Instead of these plastic baskets included in the refill kit, why not include plant spacers or basket covers (like the other brands) to prevent algae? I understand the dome as they are a bit flimsy and can be cracked or misplaced. Help save “Mother Earth” by reducing plastic waste!!!
iDOO Accessories (need to be made available with options for consumers) – Amazon/sellers / distributors/ iDOO warehouses (not sure who I should address) should consider selling other items separately and NOT in kits. Unavailable items such as: iDOO spacers, plant basket covers, bigger bottle of A &B Nutrients should be sold separately. There are loyal customers who will stick to the brand, provided that they are reasonably priced, and it exists for purchase, and made conveniently available in the Amazon site. People should be able to order as needed. We don’t all grow the same things, and we are all not so rough that we break the baskets constantly for replacement. The inclusion of baskets on refill kits are a huge turn off. How many baskets are we ever going to need for both 20 & 12 pod units (I own both)? Lets do the math. 12 baskets (incl. in 12 pod) + 12 (from refill kit) + 20 (incl. in 20-pod unit) = 44 pod baskets vs combined iDOO model of 22 plant capacity. Hypothetically, another iDOO refill kit for next year I’ll own 56 iDOO baskets vs the same 22 holes. The 1st refill I ordered are still sealed in plastic. For $30+ dollars per order of refill kit, I should have the option to buy what I actually need and not be stuck with wasteful items. It encourages moving away from the brand or accepting knock offs as we look for better alternatives. Just food for thought for all vendors/ suppliers/ distributors/ manufacturer, whoever markets these items.
NEUTRAL – I cannot add this under the “CONS” for fairness, as the 20-pod has been honestly identified as not having pumps. Although, just a constructive feedback, it would have been nice if there was a similar or upgraded model of the same size, for those willing to pay the extra price to have small pumps in each tank. I would have bought that instead, if it was an option available.
The difference in price point of 20-pod vs 12-pod isn’t very big. It’s a matter of choosing what fits a person the best for what they are planning to grow indoors. (Ex: Herbs vs Leafy Greens vs Tomatoes & Peppers, or a mix?; Plant height, days to maturity, Veggie, flowers or fruits; etc..).
All in All, from initial review and comparison of 2 iDOO models, I consider this 20-pod unit a good purchase for it’s capacity considering the price I paid. Future updates on my review once I actually start using it.
Oct 23, 2021 – I’ve so far used 1 5-pod tray. Transferred some sprouted peppers (3) due to the 12 pod iDOO grow light couldn’t extend height any further. I kept all the peppers in the same grouping. It looks like the peppers had no problem adjusting. Just as an extra test, I added a Shishito pepper on new sponge just to test how fast it might sprout. With the varying maturity of each pepper, it does seem like they take up the nutrient mixed water faster judging by the level of the liquid, and the may be taking “nutes” away from the new seed. Also could be my fault for not paying attention to the water level. In any case the mini bell have produced it’s first fruit, and Thai pepper have started to flower. There’s no stress to the plants at all using this “kratky” type hydroponics so far. No complaints so far.
One of the best units I have purchased.
The grow light arms extend much further than similar products.
I can grow taller plants.
One of the best units I have purchased.
The grow light arms extend much further than similar products.
I can grow taller plants.
I have used this to start growing herbs and I even utilized it to start growing my own Dragonfruit plants. It’s pretty easy to use and the food will last for a bit. I’ve been experimenting with things to see what may grow best with that. I’m looking forward to having fresh herbs throughout the fall and winter once everything that we have growing outside begins to die off. I am trying to start a pepper and will likely try to do the same with some small tomatoes. Definitely considering at this point buying more in the way of light so that I can grow larger things than just the herbs and also be able to keep growing the Dragonfruit plants.
This system was very easy to set up! I had successful sprouting seeds in less than 2 days. Comes with nutrients for the water. My plants are healthy and well nurtured!
J’ai par contre ajout un systme de circulation d’eau ce qui le rend maintenant optimal. Pour le prix c’est vraiment un excellent achat.
I came across this and it had good reviews and was at a fantastic price point for what I wanted.
The unboxing and assembly was very easy and directions were clear enough that I had no issues.
** correction – this is 20 pods and there is no water pump in this unit, I was referring to another unit.
systme de base trs bien conu malgr qu’il n’a pas de pompe pour faire circuler l’eau.
The product fromiDOO is extremely good, well made, large and comes with a lot of extras and good instructions.
As you can see from the photo, after only 3 weeks everything is thriving.
I highly recommended this product as it allows you to grow larger items.
The product fromiDOO is extremely good, well made, large and comes with a lot of extras and good instructions.
As you can see from the photo, after only 3 weeks everything is thriving.
I highly recommended this product as it allows you to grow larger items.
I started these bok choy seeds YESTERDAY and they’ve sprouted already! Nothing yet from the spinach, tomatoes, hot peppers, or herbs, but, then, I didn’t expect anything at all 24 hours after I started. I mean, color me impressed!
First class I planted seeds last week and they are up already in just over the week. I cannot believe how fast the are growing I would recommend this the everyone brillia
First class I planted seeds last week and they are up already in just over the week. I cannot believe how fast the are growing I would recommend this the everyone brillia
What IDOO doesn’t tell us is that it’s very important to adjust pH in the solution. I wish they also recommended what tomato variety is good for their small hydroponic system. It’s also important to use a different solution for flowering stage. So if you want to do it right, you’d probably spend about $200 more on these extras.
I like that IDOO decided to make a model that implements the Kratky method. It was a good decision as that pump in the previous models was a disaster. Although I’d probably still buy a pump that is made right.
The light is OK considering the price. If it becomes a problem, I’d probably buy Spider Farmer light for $90.
Nice setup, quality is there;
Ill update once it’s in full bloom
Loving this setup, can’t wait to see sprouts.. Very nice packaging too.. Already have 2 iDoo 7 pods, they’re wonderful too.
Pros:
-I like how the system looks. The containers are cute and it’s nice that it is black, so it will have fewer problems with algae.
-The lights go up to about 2′, so that is good for taller plants.
-Comes with a timer that you can adjust the amount of time to be on and off.
-Everything is packaged in cute sealed pouches, so it’s like opening a present for Christmas or your birthday!
-Comes with everything you need to get started right out of the box.
-Totally giftable.
-The system fits my longer pod cages and sponges from my name brand garden hydroponics system. (A must for me).
-My plants sprouted within days (I have attached pictures of my plants at 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 4 weeks), so the growth is impressive and shows that the lights are strong enough for growing what you like.
-I experimented with both my longer pod cages, sponges and nutrients, as well as with the iDOO cages, sponges and nutrients. My plant roots look great when I used my longer pods and sponges. 4 of the 5 plants in the longer pods sprouted, while 3 of the 5 plants in the iDOO pods sprouted. (It could possibly be due to the seeds though, since the ones that did not sprout were Echinacea, Cilantro and Spinach, which are sometimes a bit challenging to germinate.)
-It works great with an air pump and air stone added.
-When using the iDOO pods cages, sponges and nutrients, the ruby red leaf lettuce and basil seem to grow great, so I think other herbs and lettuces would do well with these pods. For plants with bigger or longer roots, I think maybe using longer pod cages and a different type of sponge would be better.
-Hopefully iDOO has replacement LED panels, because it seems easy enough to be able to replace the lights if they go out in the future.
-Comes with tags to label your plants.
Cons:
-The price is still a bit steep, considering there are no pumps, although the system does seem to be adequate for Kratky if you follow the directions and change the water and nutrients each week, so pumps are not necessary.
-A pump system would still be nice.
-I didn’t have the time nor energy to change the water and add nutrients each week, so my plants in the iDOO pods may have suffered. I changed the water and nutrients every 2 weeks instead. My other non iDOO nutrients were fine for that. I’m not sure if the iDOO nutrients were as well. Possibly.
-The iDOO sponges may be a bit too hard for the roots to grow through, since they seemed to be not as bushy or long using the iDOO sponges. However, they still seem to work for my lettuce and basil plants. My lemon grass is still very small, so I don’t know if that is due to the sponge. I do hope that iDOO tries to use better sponges in the future.
-It’s not very easy to see the water level. Maybe they need to make the plastic window more clear?
-It would be nice if a couple little holes in the deck with plugs were added so that we have the option to add a pump with airline tubing and air stone, as well as be able to add some sort of automatic watering system.
-Spacer caps for empty spaces would be nice, since I have heard the other iDOO hydroponic systems come with them.
-The telescoping mechanism for the lights seems a bit flimsy. If iDOO used a thicker, rectangular rod with either a button system or a lever system to adjust it, like some other grow light stands out there, it would be better.
-It would be nice if the lights could go up higher. Maybe up to 4′ above the top of the containers, so we could grow taller plants?
-I think the lights need to be wider (the same width as the containers), since they don’t seem to reach all the way to the front or back.
-Although 2L containers are not bad, with potentially 5 plants, it would be nice if the containers were taller so more water could be added to the containers and maybe we would only need to change the water and nutrients every 2 weeks instead?
Overall, I do like this system and recommend it. It is attractive, works and I have good growth, especially when I used my own pod cages, sponges and nutrients. However, using the iDOO pod cages, sponges and nutrients are good too, if you plan on growing lettuce and herbs.
Pros:
-I like how the system looks. The containers are cute and it’s nice that it is black, so it will have fewer problems with algae.
-The lights go up to about 2′, so that is good for taller plants.
-Comes with a timer that you can adjust the amount of time to be on and off.
-Everything is packaged in cute sealed pouches, so it’s like opening a present for Christmas or your birthday!
-Comes with everything you need to get started right out of the box.
-Totally giftable.
-The system fits my longer pod cages and sponges from my name brand garden hydroponics system. (A must for me).
-My plants sprouted within days (I have attached pictures of my plants at 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 4 weeks), so the growth is impressive and shows that the lights are strong enough for growing what you like.
-I experimented with both my longer pod cages, sponges and nutrients, as well as with the iDOO cages, sponges and nutrients. My plant roots look great when I used my longer pods and sponges. 4 of the 5 plants in the longer pods sprouted, while 3 of the 5 plants in the iDOO pods sprouted. (It could possibly be due to the seeds though, since the ones that did not sprout were Echinacea, Cilantro and Spinach, which are sometimes a bit challenging to germinate.)
-It works great with an air pump and air stone added.
-When using the iDOO pods cages, sponges and nutrients, the ruby red leaf lettuce and basil seem to grow great, so I think other herbs and lettuces would do well with these pods. For plants with bigger or longer roots, I think maybe using longer pod cages and a different type of sponge would be better.
-Hopefully iDOO has replacement LED panels, because it seems easy enough to be able to replace the lights if they go out in the future.
-Comes with tags to label your plants.
Cons:
-The price is still a bit steep, considering there are no pumps, although the system does seem to be adequate for Kratky if you follow the directions and change the water and nutrients each week, so pumps are not necessary.
-A pump system would still be nice.
-I didn’t have the time nor energy to change the water and add nutrients each week, so my plants in the iDOO pods may have suffered. I changed the water and nutrients every 2 weeks instead. My other non iDOO nutrients were fine for that. I’m not sure if the iDOO nutrients were as well. Possibly.
-The iDOO sponges may be a bit too hard for the roots to grow through, since they seemed to be not as bushy or long using the iDOO sponges. However, they still seem to work for my lettuce and basil plants. My lemon grass is still very small, so I don’t know if that is due to the sponge. I do hope that iDOO tries to use better sponges in the future.
-It’s not very easy to see the water level. Maybe they need to make the plastic window more clear?
-It would be nice if a couple little holes in the deck with plugs were added so that we have the option to add a pump with airline tubing and air stone, as well as be able to add some sort of automatic watering system.
-Spacer caps for empty spaces would be nice, since I have heard the other iDOO hydroponic systems come with them.
-The telescoping mechanism for the lights seems a bit flimsy. If iDOO used a thicker, rectangular rod with either a button system or a lever system to adjust it, like some other grow light stands out there, it would be better.
-It would be nice if the lights could go up higher. Maybe up to 4′ above the top of the containers, so we could grow taller plants?
-I think the lights need to be wider (the same width as the containers), since they don’t seem to reach all the way to the front or back.
-Although 2L containers are not bad, with potentially 5 plants, it would be nice if the containers were taller so more water could be added to the containers and maybe we would only need to change the water and nutrients every 2 weeks instead?
Overall, I do like this system and recommend it. It is attractive, works and I have good growth, especially when I used my own pod cages, sponges and nutrients. However, using the iDOO pod cages, sponges and nutrients are good too, if you plan on growing lettuce and herbs.