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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
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 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
What Customers are Saying....
Life changing, hydroponics system, I couldn't recommend this system anymore. It is perfect for a wide array of vegetables and plants. 
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 . 
We're so happy with our hydroponic smart farm. We love having fresh, clean veggies growing so quickly on our doorstep. 
Great introduction to hydroponics with great outcomes. Super easy to setup and maintain. Coir is very forgiving and has worked well 
Very happy with my purchase (with solar) in January 2020. Already have a bumper crop of herbs and wondering if perhaps I need another unit for veges 
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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?
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
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
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
Plants after setup four weeks going great guns
Really impressed with the growth rate and health of my plants in this system
Easy to setup .
No dramas .
Planting media seems to work excellently well .
Will be buying more real soon .
- lemongrass
- basil
- Tomato
- Kang kong
- Celery
- Malabar Spinach
- and so much more
I bought this unit for my mom who doesn't have the greenest thumb, and it because of its ease and simplicity Mr. Stacky has allowed her to enjoy gardening without the hassle. Would recommend.
Two weeks in, the seeds have all started growing & the seedlings are going gang busters!
It’s been great to be able to get back into gardening in such a small space.
Ross vickers
The plants do grow well, high yield. Even tomatoes and chillies grow!!!
Highly recommended
AAA+++
As you can probably see in Photo 1 & 2, I have been a bit creative in helping some my plants to stay growing upwards, instead of into the level below. I’d have to say my greatest tip would be, if you have any of those wooden take away cutlery packets, or chop sticks, they work perfectly for propping plants up. especially if you’re wanting to point them into the sun more.
The product is fantastic. I just wish I had more room in the back yard for more.
My tip, is to place your Mr Stacky in as much sun as you can get. Keep the fertiliser topped up and eat healthy every single day.
I walk out every day and pick lettuce, celery, and herbs and it just continues to produce.
We only have a small deck with lots of shadows that reduce the sunlight time. Very impressed with what Mr Stacky helped us achieve.
This year we'll be raising seeds indoors ready to plant out instead of seeds to get an even bigger and longer harvest.
It's also been cool to try growing winter crops. The broccoli got a bit out of control and we ended up with a brilliant display of yellow flowers.
Thanks so much Mr Stackey!
I highly recommend the setups for people on the NDIS who have gardens in their goals, as they are very easy to use when you have a disability/chronic illness.
I have had great success with zucchini's and others that often get problems with mould as I plant them towards the front of the pot so no overhead watering. They are especially valuable now that the cost of food and veggies has risen!
You do have to regularly check the water level and keep up with the A's and B's but the green gold reward is well worth it.
2022 - Sydney.......rain, wind and very little winter sun......Usually I seem to grow my greens easier in the winter, this year, the Stacky trolley has been a god send as I push the things around, into shelter to avoid the worst winds, and then out again on the off chance we have a sunny winter day. My lettuce, which is usually prolific in winter, has struggled, but at least I planted some Kale and Silver beet late summer which has kept us going. I gave up buying supermarket lettuce as I end up throwing so much of it into the compost....
The seeds I have managed to germinate are so slow growing, but staying alive in Stacky, I hope they will take off once we get a bit of warmth...
I love my Stacky's, this is the least green they have looked since I started out, as I am constantly harvesting a few leaves, and the lack of sun is slowing the regrowth.
I had to include the photo my greyhound photo bombed :) He is a fan too...........
Good Luck everyone, and go Stack!!!
Grows fast, just keep topping up the water tank.. learning to space out planting times so not all ready at same time . Less wastage
Easy maintenance and very rewarding watching everything grow.
I love growing all different types of Kale; inexpensive when you grow this superfood yourself and no nasty chemicals on it!! Such peace of mind.
I love growing Microgreens in my Mr Stacky too.
The solar panel is fantastic, I love it.
You never know what special surprises you’ll encounter in your Stacky, checkout my photo!
I have pea shoots, amaranth shoots, cress, endive, mesclun salad and basil prolifically developing.
I love nothing better than to go outside each morning and pick them them straight from the Stacky pods into my mouth for my first meal of the day...yep micro greens for breakfast! Can't wait to launch into growing vegetables now. Very happy with my purchase and there have been no bugs whatsoever. 2nd photo shows a haul from one harvest, that will last me a couple of weeks and I barely touched what was growing.
The tower is perfect to maximise yields in courtyards and small spaces- especially if you add the heavy-duty trolley (also sold by mr stacky) that allows you to move the tower around easily to make the most of the sun at different times of the year.
I have cos, spinach and some fancy fluffy type lettuce growing at the moment.
I LOVE LOVE that I don’t need to remember to water it because I am a bit of a haphazard gardener - the Mr Stacky is “Michelle” proof!
I highly recommend the trolley to make moving it easy and I start a new little batch of lettuce seeds every few weeks so they have sprouted by the time we have munched our way through the ones I have growing.
I didn’t have a green thumb before but now I have a Mr Stacky I think I have caught the bug! [pun intended]
As a beginner I wanted a simple system to get up and running quickly, and am surprised how delicious and quick growing my garden is growing. LOVE it.
Haven't bought a lettuce since early 2020!
Looking forward to getting another one further down the track.
Thanks also for replacing the cracked solar panel that was damaged on transit.
Recommend to watch the setup videos whilst reading the instructions, helped visualize what needed to be done, particularly capping the pipe.
Also suggest the following:
-black cover for the water gauge to reduce the likelihood of algae
-hydrogen peroxide mixed in a couple days prior to flushing
Highly recommend the cal mag if growing greener veg mixed in with higher EC veg.
Will definitely be buying more in the future to come.
All in all a good friendly introduction into hydroponics.
Bare rooted punnet salad plants, planted them no wilt just kept grow.
Highly recommend!
Lettuce – Mini Cos, Iceberg, Red & Green Oak Leaf grows the best and so fresh and crunchy. Other good results – Spring Onions, Chives, Red Sorrel, Coriander.
Tried Tomatoes but it just grew to big with not much fruit.
Also tried Baby Spinach, Sweet Basil & Rocket but the leaves all turn yellow, and Beetroot & Carrots with no success.
Overall I am very happy with Mr Stacky, just so easy to maintain, and we now have a constant supply of fresh veggies.
Question I have the the solar panel on the roof with the pump going 9-10 hours on a fine day, the planters are always very wet, could this be the problem with the Basil, Spinach & Rocket.
I struggle with Strawberries, but will have another go this year!! Any tips are welcome.
All in all I can’t get enough Stacky’s and I’m getting quicker at the refill process which seemed a bit hard at first. I am also open to tips on how to control the flow on my drip heads, I guess it depends on how much sun is hitting the panel, but sometimes it looks way too fast? But the growth still happens so all good I guess.
I will look to add a few flowers this time to attract the bees who always seem interested.
Keep on Stacking, its addictive…….
Thank you Mr Stacky, for showing me how much joy gardening and planting can be and most of all getting me outside while during lockdown. It has definitely changed up my routine!
I am purchasing a second unit.
R from West Australia
I converted my NTF System over to your Stacky products about 1 week ago and everything looks so healthy. Photos attached.
Overall a very good product and a very happy customer.
Kind Regards
Bob Murray
My hubby has had his Stacky since Christmas and wanted to send you a great pic by moving it from where it was in the garden so it would have a nicer background...and dropped it! So here is our somewhat ruffled stacky, we love it and would super love another one for my herbs. Its the best product, we got one for my mum who loves hydroponics and she's also living it. Thanks!
Linda Fleming
Firstly I would like to say how happy I am with my hydroponic stacking vegetable garden. I'm so pleased to have such a productive garden on my balcony.
Kind regards
Elizabeth
PS: Attached are some pics from the first six weeks. It just went crazy after that!
We now have big plans to purchase the 9 tower set and really amp up our vege garden production.
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.
Thankyou
Regards Ruth Charters-Brown
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
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.
Just starting on spring plantings and strawberries, can't wait for the harvest.
Thanks Mr Stacky so much more produce than in the garden:)
Blossoming
Lynelle Dabelstein
I received my Mr Stacky and I'm loving it so far, it's so cute watching it pump out water while the sun is on! I just hope the things that I planted will actually grow!
Cheers,
Mandy
So far it is performing well and happily growing in 40 degrees C. We would recommend the Smart Farm to family and friends and will probably buy another once we gain some more experience. The only flaw is the drainage at the bottom. Would prefer a tap to make it easier.
Cheers
I have just bought a new townhome and have now got 72m2 of courtyard. I came across The hydroponic set up and bought one, followed by another. The quality is top notch, delivery prompt and service quite refreshlingly good. I have now turned my attention to wall gardens. Love the timesaving, space saving, water saving aspect of these products. I am definately a fan and so now is my neighbour. My rating is 10 stars !!!
Now impatient for the plants to grow!
Thanks guys... Mick Rawling, Tweed Heads, NSW
cheers
Bev Hamilton, Granville
Josh Gardman, Sydney
After a lot of research, we decided on the Smart Farm for our vertical gardening solution because of the packaged system with all of the components and the price advantage over the other options. We wanted a garden we could install on our back deck to grow all of the lettuce, tomatoes, herbs and spices we regularly use for dinner. The large planter areas on this model make it easy to plant 1-3 plants per section and with 20 sections we still had room for some extras like strawberries. Assembly was super easy and the pump, timer and drip system work flawlessly. We only planted our plants yesterday so no word on the yield yet but it seems like this is exactly what we wanted. The kit includes the hydroponic nutrients to fill the large reservoir about 7 times. The only other things we purchased to get our garden growing was plants, a pH monitor and some pH down solution.
Randy K.
kind regards,
Geoff Jenkins, Pyrmont
Thanks, Jamie
Cheers, George
thanks, Rod
rgds
Jane Pritchard, St. Leanords
Ian.
Well worth every penny!! I ordered six so I could stack em as high as my money!!