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Mr Stacky Vertical Gardens

Use Tower Farming in your backyard to commercial quality produce.

Unlock commercial growing secrets

It’s easier than you think!

Australian families concerned about food security and corporate controlled food production can make a difference! Simple. Just grow your own food! With today’s technology, you can grow quality vegetables just about anywhere.

The key to bountiful yields for the home gardener is automation and technology. With this simple & effective method, it’s way easier than you think to have fresh, chemical free veggies from your backyard or balcony.

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Mr Stacky Tower Garden Features

Quality Design

Automated via Water Mains, Solar or Electric Pump | Modular with 2 Size Options | UV Treated Strong Food Grade Polypropelene | Drain to Waste & Recirculation Options | Water & Space Saving

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Quality Service

DIY Hydroponic Tower Gardens FAQ

What can I grow?

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!

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

How much space do they need?

We recommend spacing your towers approx 1 meter apart. The kits come standard with 7 planters per tower in 2 sizes. Medium (33cm width) & large (45cm width) with the top planter sittig at approx 1.5-1.7 meters high

How does it work?

This is the simplest form of hydroponic gardening available and very effective. Modular stacking planters are filled with coco coir which is like soil, only way better (see why). Irrigation from above drips water onto the top pot with water flowing through to each below layer and the coco wicking the water to all parts of the tower.

Water can be delivered via reservoir (with an electric pump) or water mains (with a fertilizer injector). A timer is configured at 3 x 1 min feeds per day, and adjustable drippers are used to increase/restrict the flow of water. An all purpose hydroponic nutrient is used which ensures maximal results.

The towers are raised so that any drips from above can be used to grow plants at the base, or alternatively, captured with a drip tray fastened to the riser pipe returning the water back to the reservoir (if desired).

What's the best watering regime for tower farms

This depends on many factors such as climate, temperature, type of plants, sunlight exposure etc. However a typical watering regime will be 3 to 4 times per day for 1 minute. Then adjust the drippers to restrict water flow as needed.

How does the drain to waste hydroponic process work. Does it waste water/nutrient?

For the hydrcoponic enthusiasts out there, a drain to waste set-up is quite a foreign concept. Most hydroponic systems are closed, meaning the water is constantly recirculating. For example the Smart Farm Tower Garden.

Drain to waste system is perfect for large gardens where recirculation challenges exist. They also work amazingly well! The key is providing a small flush of water at regular intervals. Just enough to saturate each pot, without significant run-off. We provide detailed nstructions on how to do this and there are thousands of examples from successful growers worldwide.

Is it getting too much sun?

Vegetable plants need direct sunlight to grow properly. Think about a farmers field. Full sun all day long. So long as you have the right moisture content in the tower, full sun is recommended for best results. In the very hot summer months growing soft crops such as lettuce, you may wish to rig up a shade cloth overhead using the top of the tower. This is also beneficial to stop birds. But, yep get the towers in full sun!

How do I set-up my own automatic watering system

You will need a timer, submersible pump, tubing, and a water reservoir. Structural materials will include PVC pipe and steel poling.

Can I start small and build-up?

Yes! That’s the cool thing about this method. It’s modular & scalable wtih very little infrastructure needs. You can start with a simple 5 tier planter set and when ready, upgrade to a 3 tower DIY set-up. From there you can simply add more towers and won’t need to re-purchase additional pumps or injectors. They’ll work for countless towers… See this farm, the entire farm runs off 2 x fertilizer injectors powered by AA batteries!

How do I make my own DIY tower?

Drive some 19mm diameter galvanized metal conduit into the ground then slide 20mm diameter PVC pressure pipe over this, then place some 32mm diameter pressure pipe cut to 500mm high to raise the tower. Connect the irrigation and set-up the timer and your done!. If you want a full kit with everything included as well as detailed instructions, check out the DIY tower kits.

Do they need access to power?

The DIY Towers come with 3 options. Electric, Solar or Water tap powered.

Electric utilizes a reservoir & electric pump with a timer
Solar utilizes a reservoir and 35w solar panel and solar pump connected a custom battery and timer
Water tap powered utilizes a fertilizer injector connected to the water mains and a battery operated tap timer

Can I make the towers recirculating instead of drain to waste?

Yes, to do this we simply add a drip tray which is fastened to the riser pipe of each tower which comes with grommets and tubing so you can return it back to the reservoir. See this quick video for how to do this. How to set-up a recirculating tower garden.

Why are they raised off the ground?

Raised towers are easier to manage (no bending over) but also by taking them off the ground you’re eliminating a raft of soil born pest issues. Additionally, the increased airflow and sun exposure is great for the plants. Many construct the towers over an existing garden bed allowing the drips to feed the below bed. As the towers are raised, sunlight can get to the below sections for maximum yields. See this example

Can I adjust the water flow to each tower?

Yes, each kit comes with adjustable drippers that allow you to increase or decrease the water output at each tower. This is beneficial when you have towers at different stages of growth or with different watering needs.

How do I use the hydroponic nutrient

Depending on your selection (reservoir or fertilizer injector), your kit will come with either a 4kg bulk pack or a 550g sample pack of nutrient. Watch these short videos on how to mix and use them.
4kg nutrient with fertilizer injector
550g pre-pack nutrient

What customers are saying.....

We absolutely love our hydroponic towers. Really easy set up and instructions. 6 weeks since we planted we have more than enough...

Lisa Ditlef-Nielsen16 MAR 2020

Life changing, hydroponics system, I couldn't recommend this system anymore. It is perfect for a wide array of vegetables and plants.

Luke Gilder17 JAN 2020

Delivery was fast and well packed with good instructions. 5 stars from me. (Although I haven't actually grown anything yet). We'll see! Many thanks Judy

Judy17 JAN 2020

I’m so happy with my Mr Stacky unit and am considering buying another one . My tomatoes and kale are growing rapidly and they have been pest free .

Lyn Robson07 JAN 2020

We're so happy with our hydroponic smart farm. We love having fresh, clean veggies growing so quickly on our doorstep.

Ara18 JAN 2020

Great introduction to hydroponics with great outcomes. Super easy to setup and maintain. Coir is very forgiving and has worked well

Turgerr28 JAN 2020

Towers with no overhead tubing

Nutrient Mix for Fertilizer Injectors

Nutrient Mixing for Reservoirs

Fresh, Affordable & Home Grown

SAY YES TO FRESH

Imagine picking fresh veggies from your backyard

Real quality fresh herbs & vegetables

Imagine reducing your dependance on corporations

Imagine teaching your family about gardening

Having an attractive living display on your balcony

Imagine living more sustainably

You actually can grow your own food

We’ll show you how

Why a Mr Stacky Tower Farm?

Top Quality

Strong, durable and UV treated
Won’t crack or fade in the sun
Tried & tested worldwide
Large & prolific plant growth
Space saving modular design
Quality parts & accessories

Beginner Friendly

It’s simple and almost fool proof!
Set & forget automated watering
Coco coir is very forgiving
Can be used in various climates
Easy to set-up & maintain
Grows a wide variety of veggies
Comes with full instructions

Amazing Value

Comes with everything in 1 kit
(poles optional)
Incredible yield p/square meter
Looks great in your backyard
Can be scaled easily
Includes warranty on parts
Dedicated Australian Support

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Additional information

Pot Size	Large (45cm width), Medium (33cm width)
Power	Electric, Solar, Water Mains
Nutrient Type	Hydroponic, Organic

38 reviews for 3 Tower DIY Garden Kits

Pat

Rated 5 out of 5

October 16, 2023

These are brilliant and very productive. I have mine attached to an overhead beam for extra support because I grow snow peas and they can cause too m...More
These are brilliant and very productive. I have mine attached to an overhead beam for extra support because I grow snow peas and they can cause too much weight on one side but it’s not essential. Bush beans grow super well as do herbs and even beetroot. Salad greens grow fast. They are fantastic if you have bandicoots like we do; (they’re cute but not good in a veggie patch).
They are also handy for germinating flower seeds.

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Kylie

Rated 5 out of 5

September 17, 2023

My towers are doing VERY WELL! They have taken some time with the col weather here but now established themselves well. On the two fuller towers I no...More
My towers are doing VERY WELL! They have taken some time with the col weather here but now established themselves well.
On the two fuller towers I notice that there is no drip reaching below the top level. The water runs for 3 minutes 3 times a day which used to saturate a drip throughout the whole tower.

What do you advise to get water running through the whole tower again? Increase the water running time?

Thanks
Kind regards
Kylie

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Rod

Rated 5 out of 5

September 2, 2023

Great product and very easy to set up. Lots of yummy fruit and vegetables on the way.

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Greg Bush

Rated 5 out of 5

December 1, 2022

I’m not much of a gardener and it’s my first time hydroponics it is so easy and wow’ how things grow quickly,In five weeks in and we are eating spinac...More
I’m not much of a gardener and it’s my first time hydroponics it is so easy and wow’ how things grow quickly,In five weeks in and we are eating spinach and lettuce and the tomatoes are three times larger than my other tomatoes. Wow on a wiener very impressed thank you.

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Paul Turner

Rated 5 out of 5

December 1, 2022

So, so happy. I'm writing this from a hospital bed. Thanks to Mr. Stacky my herb & vegie garden is at home looking after itself. Germination happe...More
So, so happy. I'm writing this from a hospital bed. Thanks to Mr. Stacky my herb & vegie garden is at home looking after itself. Germination happened within a week on about 75% of the seeds, now it's been 6 weeks we're starting to thin harvest. It might seem a bit of an outlay in the beginning, but the garden will soon be paying for itself. Buy it forsure, I'm going to as soon as we build our new house.

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Kerry Burke

Rated 5 out of 5

November 15, 2022

Fantastic product that works so well. After years of struggling with dirt etc, Mr stacky is so much easier to use…

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Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5

October 24, 2022

So far I'm really happy with my purchase - 3 tower, large, organic, on mains water. These have been easy/fast to put together. The directions are help...More
So far I'm really happy with my purchase - 3 tower, large, organic, on mains water. These have been easy/fast to put together. The directions are helpful. I've not run into any problems or complications. I'm excited to see what my summer crop is like! Very intrigued to see how the tomatoes grow.

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Bao Tran

Rated 5 out of 5

July 28, 2022

I am in love with this system. As a beginner, everything including the construction manual is very detailed. Fuss free and I learned so much from just...More
I am in love with this system. As a beginner, everything including the construction manual is very detailed. Fuss free and I learned so much from just browsing the website and reading the manual. I will definitely look into expanding in the future. Thank you 😊

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Callum

Rated 5 out of 5

July 19, 2022

The Stacky system has been a great way to optimise space while producing a quality product... I have been trialing different herbs and leafy greens o...More
The Stacky system has been a great way to optimise space while producing a quality product...
I have been trialing different herbs and leafy greens on a three tower system to see what grows best, with the aim to expand commercially with the best performers.
The simple automated system allows you to spend less time worrying about the operation and more time tweaking the inputs and observing the quick results.
The system is a lot of fun and beats the hell out of growing in the ground! Looking forward to expanding, following some successful results this season.

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Amy

Rated 5 out of 5

July 16, 2022

First timer, brand new install of the 3 tower electric kit. Super excited to get started! I’ve also plenty of room to keep expanding!

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