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Smart Farm Hydroponic Tower Garden

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$399.00$479.00

Grow anywhere with this large automated vertical garden system.  Made from durable food grade UV material choose hydroponic or organic and go electric or solar and add an optional Heavy Duty Trolley to manoeuvre your garden anywhere.   3 color options include Stone, Terracotta, Black.  

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Automate your garden

Quality Design

Large Modular Design | Made from UV Treated Food Grade Polypropelene | Strong & Durable | Large Recirculating Reservoir | Electric & Solar Options | Water & Space Saving

Quality REsults

Simplest Hydroponic Method | Tried & Tested | Works Outdoors or Indoors | Includes Quality Nutrient & Organic Coco Coir | 30 day money back guarantee | See the results

Quality Service

Dedicated Australian Support | 1 Year Warranty on Functional Parts | Free Phone & Email Support | Facebook Growing Community | Online Growers Resources

Smart Farm Hydroponic Tower Garden FAQ

This simple form of hydroponics solves under & over watering.   Modular stacking planters are filled with coco coir & perlite, than connected vertically through a center pole connected to an electric or solar pump which sits inside a 60 litre reservoir.    

Nutrient is added to the water reservoir which is automaticaly pumped to the top layer and filtered down through each layer (instructions provided).   Because the coco coir is so porous you basically cannot over water your garden (assuming it’s getting good sun).

Plants don’t need soil to grow, they need the nutrients contained in the soil!  With hydroponics, we simply add nutrients to the water with the plant growing in an inert growing medium such as coco coir & perlite.  

When nutrients are delivered straight to the root system the plant spends less time in search of nutrition, and more time producing foilage and fruit.  

There are many different hydroponic methods.   Mr Stacky tower gardens use a simple drip method and coco coir making it perfect for beginner growers.   Coco coir is like soil, only way better!   See why

No.   Aeroponic towers have a hollow center where the roots are suspended in air and water is continuously misted or dripped on the roots internally.   These systems require more growing expertise as the delicate roots have no buffering against high temperature conditions or potential water pump failures and are not very well suited to solar power. In contrast, the Smart Farms are more forgiving as the coco/perlite growing medium retains moisture in low light, yet cannot be over-watered, so it’s set and forget. If you’d like to find out more about Aeroponic Systems, check out the Air Stacky and feel free to contact us if you are unsure about which system will work best for you! Contact us  

EC stands for Electrical Conductivty and is the measure of salt in a solution.   Because hydroponic nutrient is derived from mineral salts, it’s an accurate way to measure the exact quantity of nutrient. If you follow the recommended dose rates that come with your system, you don’t necessarily need an EC tester, however most will purchase one so they can be assured they are providing adquate nutrient levels. 

The Smart Farms come with 2 power options.  Electic or solar.

The electric kits come with a 24 hour timer in 15 minute increments.   Remember, so long as you’re getting good sun, you can’t really over water the tower garden.  Falling water creates oxygen in the reservoir, which the plants love.   So configure your timer to ON for about 4 hours per day for best results.   Most will configure the timer in 30 min on / 30 min off from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, then off at night.     

For the solar option, no timer is needed as the system will simply turn on when it’s sunny.   

The pump comes with a 5 meter cord so you can maximize sun exposure to the panel.    The pump is strong enough to push the water above 2 meters high and as the system stands only 1.5m high, there is sufficient power remaining to circulate the water even in low light conditions therefore no backup battery is needed.   

During rainy periods, the rain will keep the garden wet for you!   If your system is under-cover and won’t get rained on, you may be better off to go with electric.   (Battery back-ups are being tested now, but won’t be ready until late 2020).  

The rain will dilute the nutrient levels, but this is usually not a big deal, in fact the plants love the rain.  Some customers decide to purhase a heavy duty plant trolley to wheel the garden where desired.   

Algae forms when water and sunlight meet.   Don’t worry too much about a small amount of Algae, but if you want to stop it just put some pebbles or mulch on the top layer… Once the top of the layers are dark, the Algae will be reduced. 

Grow anything from herbs, lettuce, strawberries & greens to full blown fruiting crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini even tubers such as potatoes, carrots and beet root!   

Here’s some inspiration 🙂 :
Beet Root |  Lettuce | Spinach | Kale | Capsicum | Tomato 

Cucumber Celery | Beans | Herbs | Strawberries | Carrot 

Swiss Chard | Pumpkin | Bok Choi Chillies Snow Peas 

Zucchini | Broccoli | Shallots 

You get the picture right!   🙂   You can pretty much grow anything.   Just ensure you’re providing enough sun…

Watch the video above for a detailed guide:
1) Expand the coco and then fill each planter with coco
2) Connect the solar or electric pump
3) Slide lid over center pole & stack up the planters
4) Open drain, and flush the coco with water
5) Close the drain, and fill with 60 litres of water
6) Configure timer (electric), or put panel in the sun (solar)
7) Add nutrient to the water every 2 weeks
*Step by step instructions come with the system   

The Smart Farm comes with quality hydroponic nutrient that is in 2 parts (A & B).   This nutrient is designed to grow various plants in all stages of growth.   So you don’t need to mess around with different ‘grow’ vs ‘bloom’ blends and complicated additives like some other systems.  

To use, simply fill the 1.25 litre bottles that come with the system with water, shake well, then once dissolved, add it to the reservoir at a rate of 5ml nutrient per litre of water for both parts A & B.   As the reservoir is 60 litres, you therefore can add 300ml of each.  This will last 2 weeks before you need to replace it in the tank.   
*Note: Less is more with this stuff as it’s powerful!   So half this dosage for seedlings

See the below video for how to mix and use the nutrients

Coco Coir is organic & made from the husk of the coconut.    Coco has exceptional water retention, oxygen holding and anti-fungal properties.  The compressed blocks expand 7 to 8 times in water and even when fully saturated, hold 22% air.   Coco has a PH range between 6 – 6.8 making it simply THE BEST hydroponic growing medium available.

Yes!  You’d be surprised what percentage of store bought produce is now grown hydroponically. 

Hydroponic nutrients are made form mineral salts.  These are the same 17 nutrients & elements found in the soil you buy from a nursery, the difference is they’re in a highly available form which plants utilize much faster.

Instead of the plants roots spreading out in search of nutrition, they are provided just the right amounts directly, which means smaller root systems and faster, more robust, nutrient dense growth allowing the plant to reach it’s full enetic potential.   

If you have your system in full sun and the temperature is 20 degrees celcius or more during the day, then let the pump run a good 4 hours p/day!   You may think you’re over-watering, but the coco/perlite mix retains plenty oxygen even when fully saturated.   If it’s cold or your not giving it full sun, then yes dial back the watering regime to approx 15-30 min per day.   

Under low light conditions, you’ll want to add an inexpensive air pump in the reservoir to ensure the water is oxyginated as it’s flowing less.  This safeguards against issues relating to still water.   

In actual fact the tower only truly needs about 2 minutes per day to hydrate fully, but you can’t really over water it (unless it’s very cold and/or very low sunlight).

No, with Mr Stacky it’s really simple!   To make it easy, we’re really just adding nutrient to the water and then watering your plants with it.  The coco coir is very ‘forgiving’ and is an excellent buffer against under or over watering.   As everything is automated, it takes all the guessing out and saves your plants from your unintentional neglect! 

Perlite is mined volcanic glass that is inert and has excellent airation qualities.   It’s commonly added to soil to asssit with absorption and aeration.  While it’s not 100% necessary (ie. the coco coir does a great job on it’s on), we do provide it at an 80/20 ratio (coco / perlite) as we find this ensures optimal results.   

Flushing the system every 2 weeks is a standard practice in hydroponic growing.   Over time, a build up of nutrient can increase PH and EC in the water which is detrimental to plants.  Basically, clean fresh water is clean water, so flushing a system every 2 weeks is standard.    In the case of the smart farm, once the plants are established, it’s likely they’ll actually suck up 30 to 40 litres p/week anyway, in which case you’d simply top up with water mid-way before flushing and adding clean nutrient every 2 weeks

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GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

There's something about growing your own food....

Today’s mono crop food production paradigm is unsustainable.   

Urbanized hydroponic tower farming is expanding rapidly as technology increases.  

You don’t have to be on a farm, to live sustainably. 

You can grow abundant quantities of fresh food from any backyard or balcony.   

Empower yourself and your family by growing your own food from home with Mr Stacky. 

Why a Mr Stacky Smart Farm?

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Top Quality
  • Strong, durable and UV treated
  • Won’t crack or fade in the sun
  • Large & prolific plant growth
  • Space saving modular design
  • Quality parts & accessories
Mr Stacky Hydroponic Smart Farm
Beginner Friendly
  • Set & forget automated watering
  • Coco coir is simple to use
  • Can be used in various climates
  • Easy set-up and maintainance
  • Grows a wide variety of veggies
  • Comes with full instructions
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Amazing Value
  • Affordable
  • Comes with everything in 1 kit
  • 20 large plants in a small space
  • Looks nice in your backyard
  • Can be scaled easily 
    See the 3 Tower Smart Farm

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Colour

Black, Terracotta, Stone

Power

Electric, Solar

Nutrient Type

Hydroponic, Organic

175 reviews for Smart Farm Hydroponic Tower Garden

  1. Kathy
    October 15, 2020
    Live my solar Mr Stacky. It went together so well and is so low maintenance. I have strawberries growing and they are growing so well and quickly. I’...More
    Live my solar Mr Stacky. It went together so well and is so low maintenance. I have strawberries growing and they are growing so well and quickly.
    I’m purchasing 2 more to use in my glasshouse for lettuce and greens. A great way of utilising the space in there and easy to water without mess.
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    Sherry
    October 14, 2020
    So happy with my mr stacky! I have endless celery since I sowed them from seeds. All other crops are growing amazingly as well. Once I have more space...More
    So happy with my mr stacky! I have endless celery since I sowed them from seeds. All other crops are growing amazingly as well. Once I have more space I’ll get more smart towers for sure!
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    Shirley
    October 13, 2020
    It’s working, even with high winds & short times of full sun over the winter. Solar is a bit more difficult to get thru day but a good dash in the mor...More
    It’s working, even with high winds & short times of full sun over the winter. Solar is a bit more difficult to get thru day but a good dash in the morning has been ok for too greens.Luv the little effort required.Be great to have a second to get sequential crops.
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    Tracy
    October 13, 2020
    I’ve been growing veggies for about 15 years which is a challenge in our harsh Queensland summers. I decided to try Mr Stacky so I could grow easy to ...More
    I’ve been growing veggies for about 15 years which is a challenge in our harsh Queensland summers. I decided to try Mr Stacky so I could grow easy to access herbs and lettuce all year round on my deck. I have since discovered I can grow so much more! I’ve just harvested my crop (second photo) and have planted seeds; I am excited to see how they go.
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    Daniel
    October 12, 2020
    Love the MrStacky system. So easy to use and yields great results. The system works fantastically well in my grow tent under LED lights.
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    Paul Tsai
    October 11, 2020
    Truly an amazing product! I just love how low maintenance this system is! I regret not getting the 3 set from the start!
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    Ruth Charters-Brown
    October 4, 2020
    We bought a 5 tier vertical stacker for our daughter in June. She loved it and finds it a great space saver for apartment living and now she wants ano...More
    We bought a 5 tier vertical stacker for our daughter in June. She loved it and finds it a great space saver for apartment living and now she wants another one for Christmas. Very easy to assemble and easy rotation.
    Thankyou
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    Shirley
    October 1, 2020
    Love my vertical garden. So easy to set up and so satisfying to watch it grow. Unfortunately don’t have a lot of direct sun on my balcony but still g...More
    Love my vertical garden. So easy to set up and so satisfying to watch it grow. Unfortunately don’t have a lot of direct sun on my balcony but still growing but maybe not as fantastic as the video.
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    Jennifer Paterson
    September 27, 2020
    Please see the photo. I am experimenting with the amount of sun. We live in Perth, WA and I am concerned the sun will scorch the lettuce in summer. ...More
    Please see the photo. I am experimenting with the amount of sun. We live in Perth, WA and I am concerned the sun will scorch the lettuce in summer. So far so good, but it is under an eave. I am turning it to see how the direct vs indirect light affects the plants.

    Can you please send an electronic copy of the set up instructions/and garden instructions. I have lost mine.

    If this works…we’re going to set up three more. I love the lack of critters and my lettuce leaves are PERFECT.

    Love your work Mr. Stacky.

    Jennifer Paterson in Perth
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    Michelle
    September 6, 2020
    Solar tower is so easy to setup. Solar panel works great even in cloudy Melbourne during August. Additional trolley is so sturdy, moves well and lov...More
    Solar tower is so easy to setup.
    Solar panel works great even in cloudy Melbourne during August.
    Additional trolley is so sturdy, moves well and love the foot brake on the trollley. Plan to buy more towers.
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