Vertical Hydroponic Growing with the Lettuce Grow Farmstand: My Experience So Far
Back in July, I decided to jump into vertical hydroponics and got my hands on the Lettuce Grow Farmstand. I found it on OfferUp for an amazing deal, and I couldn’t be happier with how it’s been working out. This thing has truly transformed how I grow my veggies.
For those not familiar, the Farmstand is a modular grow tower that allows you to expand your plant capacity from 18 to 36 slots, depending on your household’s needs and cooking frequency. It’s designed to be easy to use, and let me tell you—it is! It’s basically a “set it and forget it” kind of system. Once you set it up, all you need to do is add nutrients as required, and the tower does the rest. I’ve already harvested three times since July, and I’m still blown away by how efficient this system is.
Leafy greens like lettuce and spinach have thrived the most—growing fast and providing multiple harvests. I even tried a cucumber plant, which was a fun experiment. Although it produced cucumbers, the vines ended up trailing onto the ground, so that’s something to keep in mind if you try growing heavier or more vine-prone plants.
Right now, I’ve got tamarillo, pink amaranth, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower growing in the Farmstand, and it looks fantastic. The tower is definitely an eye-catcher once everything starts filling in. It’s been a hit with neighbors and friends, who are always asking me about it!
One of the best things about the Farmstand is how easy it is to clean and maintain. The design is simple yet effective, and I love that it’s modular—so if I ever need more space, I can easily expand. The company also offers LED Glow Rings for indoor growing, which is great for when the weather turns cold. However, I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own indoor lighting system to avoid buying their LED setup.
I’m currently working on a 3D-printed mount for LED strip grow lights that will fit around the tower, giving me full control over the lighting without the extra expense. It’s a work in progress, but I’m excited about how it will turn out and will definitely update you once I get it dialed in.
For anyone considering vertical hydroponics, I highly recommend the Lettuce Grow Farmstand. It’s a breeze to use, looks great in the garden, and delivers a continuous supply of fresh produce. Plus, it’s got me thinking creatively about how to grow indoors—without missing a beat during the colder months.
Stay tuned for more updates on my indoor growing project!
