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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
See the 3 Tower Smart Farm
Check out the Results!
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RB –
Compare leeks planted in soil from the same punnet to those growing in Mr Stacky. The location is very close, same amount of sunshine.
Ann –
This is my granddaughter with our first Mr Stacky hydroponic tower completely planted with a variety of strawberry plants that should give us fresh strawberries from late spring well into autumn. I must say once it was assembled and planted it is the most attention free growing solution I have ever encountered. I check it once a week to top up the water and add nutrients on the first day of the month. Living in Victoria and being in and out of lockdown, I had to mail order the plants and they were very stressed when I unpacked them. They recovered beautifully once planted and as you can see they are thriving.
Bob –
I have been enjoying my Tower Garden since February 2021, trying a variety of plants to determine what works best for me.
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.
Sarah –
We love our Mr Stacky, veggies grow easily, even through winter! herbs too, like parsley, coriander and basil which tend to bolt in the garden where we live. we have also been growing salad greens, Asian greens, spinach, kale and we’re about to try strawberries 🙂
Karen –
I originally purchased Mr Stacky to get my fill of fresh lettuce. I was amazed by my success! I haven’t bought lettuce since. So a year later I purchased a second Solar Stacky, and have mastered winter greens, radishes and beetroot.
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…….
Careesa –
Mr Stacky was recommended to me by my work colleague who had a lot of success growing produce. I never expected Mr Stacky to grow spinach so large and in so little time! I also grew marigolds to help attract bees for pollination and remove nasty insect and bugs from my veggies while they were growing. My marigolds grew four times the usual size, amazing. Mr Stacky set up is so versatile, my carrots were so tasty and delicious – I can’t wait to plant more produce and see how they turn out!
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!
R –
Great product, plants are growing faster and larger than the ones put in pots (at the same time)
I am purchasing a second unit.
R from West Australia
michael jetson –
we love our garden the plants are flourishing and very low maintainance
Wazza –
Very easy set up, easiest I have used including my own efforts from scratch.
Bob Murray –
I am very happy with my new Stacky, everything grows so quickly and fresh. The Cococoir Pit and Superior Blend Nutrient works together very well and the Solar provides plenty of flow even on the overcast and wet days.
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
Linda Fleming –
Hey guys!!!
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
Kerry –
Love Mr Stacky so much I am coming back to buy more! Easy to set up and pretty much looks after itself. I wonder if you could make a ‘glass house type’ cover for us down here in Vic so we can still grow through Winter? I have pumpkin, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, lettuce and spring onions growing in mine atm.
Elizabeth Cook –
Dear “Mr Stacky”
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!
Bob Watts –
WE have had our garden for about four weeks and the tomato plants are already higher than the guterof the house!
Scott –
Easy to setup up and the growth is amazing. Highly recommend.
Zara Shroff –
I’m already loving my Mr Stacky smart tower, I only set it up about a week ago and I’m getting so many little sprouts. Their customer service is amazing and super responsive. Now I just need to find room for another…
Beau Weedon –
Fantastic product. Everything is growing very well.
We now have big plans to purchase the 9 tower set and really amp up our vege garden production.
Debi Pointing –
This is the best space saving hydro garden you can get. And best of all it can move with you so if you are a renter as I am, you can just pack it all up and take it to the next place. No garden left behind and no yard to restore yet you can still grow your own vegies. I got the solar panel pack as I currently live off grid and the panel is more than enough to run the supplied pump. This is my first stacking garden but it will not be my last. The space saving from traditional hydroponics is fantastic! Thanks Mr Stacky!
Mok –
Great introduction into hydroponics with good yields and simple installation. Went for a mixed bag of vegetables, fruits and herbs, tomatoes, capsicum, strawberries, lettuce, kale, chives and spring onions all doing well in the system.
Michelle B –
About to start week 4 and we’ve been eating salads regularly!
Melissa Buttini –
Got my first one delivered in June 2020, and it was so good,I bought another one. Rarely had to buy any veggies since. Love it. My electrician and brother-in-law also purchased one after seeing the yields with mine!
Deborah McWhae –
I love my Mr.Stacky. Being elderly it took me a while to get it up and running on my balcony. It’s running smoothly and I have tomato seeds plus others sprouting on two layers. Looking forward to when I can safely take a trip to the nursery for seedlings. I can hear the sound of the water trickling from inside and it’s lovely.
mionne –
So easy to set up. Love it so far
Peter Aerfeldt –
The system has been up for 3 weeks now – compared to veggies planted in soil for the same time, the hydroponic ones are 3 times larger. Pleasantly surprised.
Viv –
Love my new smart farm hydroponic tower . I can’t wait for my first harvest.
Kathy –
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.
Sherry –
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!
Shirley –
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.
Tracy –
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.
Daniel –
Love the MrStacky system. So easy to use and yields great results. The system works fantastically well in my grow tent under LED lights.
Paul Tsai –
Truly an amazing product! I just love how low maintenance this system is! I regret not getting the 3 set from the start!
Ruth Charters-Brown –
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
Regards Ruth Charters-Brown
Shirley –
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.
Jennifer Paterson –
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
Michelle –
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.
DAWN MURLEY –
Very happy with my 5 tier Garden Tower! Super easy to set up. So far a huge amount of growth in only 3 weeks. Providing relaxing “water feature” sounds also which is a bonus. Already recommended to so many people.
Bron –
My seedlings settled well and started to grow immediately. The pests have stayed away. Not only that, when the solar panel is collecting the sun’s energy I have the added bonus of water sounds to soothe me as I snooze on my verandah in the spring warmth. My friends are looking forward to seeing it when we in Victoria are allowed visitors again.
Rob Cunningham –
This hydroponic system is awesome easy to setup and use. Have recommended to many many people
Matt Dillon –
Great product
Andrew Rosenzweig –
A very good product easy to put together, just planted strawberries hopefully some pic soon. Andrew
Karen –
We were so pleased with our original Mr Stacky, bounds of tomatoes and greens, that we have just set up Mr Stacky No 2, we went solar this time, and no going back I think, we can put anywhere and winter sun is providing more than enough pump! We have never eaten so much ans so fresh lettace.
Just starting on spring plantings and strawberries, can’t wait for the harvest.
Thanks Mr Stacky so much more produce than in the garden:)
Kris –
We are happy with the vertical garden system, everything went together well and instructions were easy to follow. Looking forward to seeing how we grow 🙂
Gauri Apte –
I am using the smart farm for more than year now and I am very happy with its easy functioning, low maintenance and high quality produce. Highly recommend product for sure
Jaspreet Kaur –
Expensive but good product
Jim Wallace –
Only had my system for 3 weeks. Already have strawberries flowering and rocket almost ready to eat. Very impressed considering it is in the middle of winter. Can’t wait to see how it goes in spring. I have grown vegetables before in perlite but find the Cori much better and much cheaper than perlite. Also found seeds germinate very quick in the Cori.
John Navin –
Snow peas, Spinach, lettuce and flower bulbs are loving the Canberra winter with outstanding results.
Aaron –
Greens pumping hard curious to see how the caulis in the top will go
susan cameron –
Very happy with my investment, have seedlings popping up already, even in winter. Easy to setup & recycle the water each fortnight
Lynelle –
All good for me
Blossoming
Lynelle Dabelstein
Mandy –
Hi Mr Stacky,
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