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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
Is this an Aeroponic Tower?
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!
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What is EC and should I get an EC tester?
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.
Does the Smart Farm need access to power?
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.
Does the solar work? Does it have a timer?
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).
What should I do when it’s raining
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.
Is that Algae growing on the surface?
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).
Is hydroponics really complicated?
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!
What is perlite? Do I need it?
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.
Why does the water have to be changed every 2 weeks?
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.
Luke Gilder17 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
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
Kylie09 FEB 2020
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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
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Check out the Results!
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Warren Williams –
Easy set up. No issues at all. Planted different varieties of strawberries. They are booming. The plants seem stronger in the hydro vs soil. 10/10 for this Mr Stacky system!!!
Kira Eddy –
I love my new Mr Stacky hydroponics system. So easy to assemble and use. I have the large sized pots and they are the perfect size for me. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to have a go at growing their own fruit and vegetables.
Cathy Burton –
I bought this as a gift for my husband & received excellent customer service. It works well & the plants are growing prolifically. A great value product that does what it says. My husband absolutely loves it.
Kylie –
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. 5 star ?
Sharon T –
We are very happy with our Smart Farm purchase. Having no experience with hydroponics it’s a great system to start with. We live in Perth and the hot dry summers take their toll on our vege garden. We though we would try the Smart farm for all the green leafy veges and herbs.
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.
Brian –
https://youtu.be/sbjBQUd-COw Thx so much for the feedback. Re. drainage, please watch the 15 sec video
Ara –
We’re so happy with our hydroponic smart farm. We love having fresh, clean veggies growing so quickly on our doorstep. I also added an extra pump, triggered from a smart plug to drain the system every fortnight.
Cheers
tergurr –
Great introduction to hydroponics with great outcomes. Super easy to setup and maintain. Coir is very forgiving and has worked well with these containers. Hope to improve with a trolley base so I can more easily rotate. Very happy, thank you.
kimsinbox1 –
Kim Ware ( Canberra)
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 !!!
joymking –
Amazing growth of veggies in 15 days..lettuce..tomatoes..beans..snow peas..haven’t bought salad stuff in 12 months..And the nutrient mix is far superior than anything on the market..highly recommend Mr Stacky!
David deMarco –
Superfast delivery and was easy to put together. Positive feedback would be some clarity on only using one block of the coir as I end up with alot left over. Tip – If the emitters become blocked. Take the cap off, place a glass over it, run pump for a few seconds, replace cap carefully. This flushed out the blockage.
Now impatient for the plants to grow!
Raymond Yang –
Got this for my girlfriend for Christmas. Highly recommend to anyone interested or as a gift for someone else.
Matt Dillon –
Love my mr stacky, easy to set up and very friendly staff. Great for beginners. Already seeing great results. Thanks mr stacky for making gardening so easy.
Luke Stewart –
Love my mr stacky so much i brought another
Megan Holland –
Got this for my mum. She loves it, works amazing in her hot house.
Luke Gilder –
Life changing, hydroponics system, I couldn’t recommend this system anymore. It is perfect for a wide array of vegetables and plants.
Lyn Robson –
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 .
Mick –
Holy crap. 5 stars from me. After 3 weeks, everything booming. I have it in full sun and turning it a quarter turn every couple of days to get the back parts in sun. I halved the nutrient level, only putting 150ml of Part A & Part B in the reservoir for first 2 weeks, than increased it to 200ml of each after 2 weeks. Still have heaps of nutrient left and it’s totally working… Very excited about it. Will send an update in 2 weeks time!
Thanks guys… Mick Rawling, Tweed Heads, NSW
Lynne –
Good kit, larger than expected but should come with more nutrient.
Beverley –
Bought the black one with white base, looks amazing on the balcony! Green shoots starting to come through and starting to take off…. I had some trouble setting up as the coupling didn’t fit through the center hole. So just added it after the 2nd stack and it worked fine. It stands much larger than I expected. I think it’s a good system and would recommend, especially for those with a balcony. I’ll send a pic in 2 weeks! Thanks Brian & Mr STacky for the good service.
cheers
Bev Hamilton, Granville
Jordan –
It came quickly and was well packed. The set-up video was easy to follow. Looking forward to seeing it grow!
Sally Granthorpe –
Great system happy with it
Joel –
Works well, looks nice, good customer service (Mr. Stacky), could be improved with access port on reservoir.
Josh –
Fast shipping and everything included as described. Looks great on the balcony. I may buy a heavy duty trolley to wheel it around. Nice one Mr Stack!
Josh Gardman, Sydney
Francis –
Works great, thx mr Stack. We planted seedlings from bunnings and after 2 weeks they’re booming! Will be purchasing more nutrient soon….
Julia –
Shipping was fast, thank-you
Randy –
Great vertical gardening system for your dinner salads and herbs
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.
Geoff –
I don’t normally write reviews, but felt the need to give this product a bit of a wrap. It’s a good system and haven’t seen anything like it around. Definitely worth the money and comes with a decent amount of nutrient to get the ball rolling. Instructions were easy to follow. Will purchase more powdered nutrient soon as it appears to be working well…..
kind regards,
Geoff Jenkins, Pyrmont
Sally Mcgonskie –
Happy with this purchase. Delivered promptly and all as expected. thank-you, Sally M, Victoria
James Juizen –
This is worth the money. Not the cheapest option around, but good value actually and looks great! Installation was very straight forward and had some extra coco left over, I put in the garden. The nutrient that comes with the system is very good. The EC was 2.9 at the recommended dose! Will cut the measurement in half as 1.5 is adequate. Only drawback is the drainage system. The 13mm outlet is the right size for garden hose so should just come with the right connectors! Anyway, I purchased it from bunnings for $5 so not a big deal, but that’s the only reason I haven’t given it 5 star! I’ve got it in full sun, and so far it’s seriously going off! Very happy with it.
Thanks, Jamie
George Jameson –
I’m experienced with hydroponics so thought this system may be too beginner’ish at first but was tempted to see how the coco/perlite works after doing some research. After 1 month using the system, I’m impressed. Uses much less water than flood & drain or NFT, and I don’t have to worry about PH as much. The results speak for them self. Very impressive. I’ve recommended this system to others.
Cheers, George
Bradley James –
5 stars great product very happy with the purchase thank-you
Julie Stedmyer –
Shipping was fast and the kit came with everything as expected. I set it up pretty quickly and looks great. I’ve got 5 different herbs + lettuce, spinach, kale and capsicum growing from the courtyard which receives full sun. So far so good! Will send a photo in a few weeks… 🙂
Alwande –
Great product
Rodney –
Very happy with this purchase. Great value kit and looks good on the back deck.
thanks, Rod
June –
All up, it’s a smart, impressive system.
Teresa –
Good product just wish it came with the rollers. Had to purchase separately….
Randy –
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 and peppers. 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. The only other things we purchased to get our garden growing was plants, a pH monitor and some pH down solution.
Jules –
Easier to set-up than it looks. We get so many comments on it as it looks nice on the balcony even without plants. For some reason, the parsley, lettuce, and strawberries are doing best.
Adrian Poon –
The plant trolley should come with it by default. Had to purchase this separately. This was the main reason for purchase so I can move it around into the sunny spots on balcony. Good product tho
Cheryl –
I have a EC pen and the nutrient provided with the system was stronger than expected. At the recommended dose rate, the EC was 3.0! This is too high! I contacted Mr Stacky and they advised it’s just a strong batch, normal EC at dose rate is between 1.5-2.0.
Adrian Foster –
Set up was quick and very straight forward. I really like how it looks. The top levels seem to grow better than the bottom. I guess it’s just more sunlight getting in. I picked up a simple flow valve and replaced this with the drainage tube provided. That’s only reason why it I didn’t give it 5 stars. Adrian
Phil Farnsworth –
Great vertical garden for indoors. This is a great hydroponic tower garden for the price. It comes with everything you need (Even a little fertilizer sample). It is ideal for lettuce and leafy greens and is easy to set up. The only reason this didn’t get 5-stars is the reservoir will fill up if you have it outside and it rains. I would think a plastic cover would be an easy fix to be able to use this indoors and out. I am really happy with this purchase.
Chris –
Delivered promptly to country Victoria, easy to set up and the vegetables love it. A great product backed by great service.
Shane R –
Great system but I wish it came with more nutrient. I purchased more but had to pay for the shipping twice… System works well though.
Jane –
Thanks Mr Stacky! 🙂 I set up the system over 1 month ago and have capsicum, spinach, lettuce and herbs growing well. I was worried it was in full sun but wow, can’t believe how well it’s all growing… I’ve replaced the water twice now and put fresh nutrient. We’re on a 3rd floor balcony so connected the drainage plug to the garden hose by purchasing a connector value. If it had this connector included, I’d give it 5 start for sure! Love it!
rgds
Jane Pritchard, St. Leanords
Ian –
Started the Stacky about four weeks ago on NSW, Central Coast. Results are quite impressive. Uses a third of the water than other flood and drain system, and growth rates are superior. Extended the duration of watering due to very hot days and, strong, hot winds. Increased the mix a tad and off it went.Space efficient for its courtyard location. Smart way to increase amount and, type of plants grown when space is at a premium. Top notch.
Ian.
Cheryl –
Shipping was quick and set up was easy. Stands tall on the balcony so the sun hits it well. Look forward to seeing it grow
Lauren –
Wow! I bought this as a gift for my husband. Very well designed and bigger then expected. He’s got 40 plants growing in it now. The mint is going crazy…. Love how we don’t have to worry about watering it to…
Jane Troain –
Very nice product. easy to assemble and holds a LOT of plants. nice and sturdy. built solid.
Dan Dickman –
Only for us rich folks
Well worth every penny!! I ordered six so I could stack em as high as my money!!