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Despite the fact that I don\u2019t have a green thumb, I\u2019ve always wanted to grow my own herbs<\/a>. Even better, my own lettuce. However, I\u2019ve never lived in a space where I\u2019ve been able to do so \u2014 believe it or not, I don\u2019t even go out on my balcony. (Partially because of wasps, but also because my only view is a stranger\u2019s backyard.) Needless to say, I prefer to deal with all of my greenery indoors, and a hydroponic garden<\/a> wasn\u2019t on my radar until I started seeing them pop up everywhere online. And, who wouldn\u2019t want the convenience of having a mini farm right in their home, especially if you\u2019re living in a cozy apartment? I\u2019d written it off as a somewhat-impossible dream until Lettuce Grow gave me the opportunity to try out their newest product, the Farmstand Nook<\/a>. Suddenly, there was no need for a sprawling backyard or a green thumb honed over years \u2014 it\u2019s designed to fit right into your life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The size of the Farmstand Nook<\/a> is one of its greatest strengths. Thanks to its slimmer profile<\/strong>, it has the ability to fit into tiny corners of the home, even dimly-lit areas, without compromising growth. Its integrated lighting system<\/strong> and self-watering<\/strong> features also make the Farmstand Nook mostly hands-free outside of harvesting and fertilizing prep. The grow cups and sleeves are easy to install and label<\/strong> once you order a round of seedlings. This particular stand is meant to be used indoors to grow herbs, edible flowers, small vegetables, and lettuce<\/strong>. Each seedling pack lets you know the plant type, estimated harvest date, and the best level to place it on the Farmstand Nook. Because each plant is separated between ports<\/strong> and can be removed individually as needed, it means that cleanup isn\u2019t a hassle<\/strong>. The digital smart timer that\u2019s included with the farmstand is equipped to assist with lighting, watering, snooze, and other remote features. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When I received the Farmstand Nook<\/a>, it was a little intimidating at first to see all the pieces, but assembling the stand wasn\u2019t much trouble at all. Lettuce Grow does a great job walking you through the setup of your farmstand, including checking the pH balances, so you can start growing plants in no time. We weren\u2019t sure where to place it in the beginning, but ultimately decided on a spot beside the fireplace and behind the sofa in our living room, and it doesn\u2019t disrupt the entire space. The seedlings we began our farmstand journey with were muir lettuce, romaine lettuce, parsley, mixed greens, and kale. Unfortunately, our kale and some mixed greens struggled quite a bit \u2014 which was more user error than anything \u2014 so we ended up placing an order for banana peppers, jalape\u00f1os, cherry tomatoes, and mint. The seedlings got to us quickly, so we were able to load them in with the original plants that we had left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n By far, the lettuce grew the fastest and we had lots<\/em> of it \u2014 so much that we had gallon-size bags to share with my parents, aunt, and cousins. We ended up with a lot of parsley, too. The biggest surprise was the size and quality of the cherry tomatoes and the banana peppers. I\u2019m not big on tomatoes unless they\u2019re well-seasoned and cooked, but I couldn\u2019t help plucking them off the Farmstand Nook<\/a> and trying them fresh. Once they started growing, we managed to get enough for salads, pizza, and snacking. Like any garden, there are some plants you can harvest multiple times, like green onion, and others that can only be harvested once. However, with how quickly the seedlings arrive after an order has been placed, we didn\u2019t experience much time with an empty ports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Farmstand Nook requires access to a GFCI outlet, which could come at a small extra cost to you if there\u2019s not one in a convenient location in your space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDesign Features That Stand Out<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Should You Buy the Farmstand Nook?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n