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Systems
Kratky Mason Jar Kit
The Kratky method grows lettuce in still water with no pumps, air stones, or electricity, using an airtight jar and a net cup suspended above the waterline. A wide-mouth mason jar kit is the simplest way to start.
Kratky method: grow lettuce with no pump or electricity

6Pcs Kratky Lids – Wide Mouth Hydroponic Cover Lids with Blackout Sleeves and Hole for Mason Jars
- Material: Kratky lids are made of high quality acrylic material, sturdy and reusable, fits perfectly in wide mouth mason jars and other jars.Our blackout sleeves are made of high quality 210D polyester,comes with an adjustment buckle, can washable and reusable.
- Package include: You will get 6pcs mason jar lids with a diameter of 86mm and 6pcs blackout sleeves, the blackout sleeve fit 32oz wide mouth mason jars,which are enough for you to use in daily hydroponic system or replace.
- Function: Our lids are perfect for mason jars for kratky hydroponics, it is black and blocks most of the light from above into the jar.Our blackout sleeves allow you control light for different sprout seeds. It can keep light out of your container when hydroponic use.
DWC Bucket Kit
Deep water culture suspends roots directly in oxygenated nutrient solution inside a single bucket, using an air pump and stone to keep oxygen high enough to prevent root rot. A 5-gallon bucket kit covers what is needed to start.
DWC hydroponics: how it works and how to build it

VIVOSUN DWC Hydroponics Grow System with Top Drip Kit 4 Buckets | 5-Gallon Deep Water Culture, Recirculating Drip Garden System
- DWC Bucket +Top Drip Kit: Upgraded DWC hydroponic planting system adopts an unique top drip irrigation design; It provides a water circulation to keep the nutrient water fresher and easier to be absorbed
- Powerful Air Pump: Air output: 25 L/min; Voltage: 120V/60HZ; Power: 15W; The air pump and air stone provide sufficient air bubbles for each barrel through the air hose, which can promote the growth of plant roots effectively
- Grow Faster, Harvest More: The upgraded DWC system enables plants to grow faster and produce higher yields; Compared to RDWC, It has independent planting units, which can flexibly grow different plants
AeroGarden Bounty Basic
Instead of soil or a standing nutrient bath, this system mists a fine spray onto suspended roots inside a sealed chamber, the same principle behind commercial aeroponic towers, just built for a countertop and six plants.
How AeroGarden’s Aeroponics Actually Works

AeroGarden Bounty Basic, Black | Indoor Garden with LED Grow Light
- Automatic timer makes sure the lights go on and off at exactly the right time, and the digital screen displays your garden’s vital statistics and gives reminders for when to add things like water and plant food
- Use this indoor garden to grow up to 9 different herbs, veggies, or flower varieties at once
- New, sleek design that features a larger water bowl and grow deck