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Your Tower Garden Questions Answered

Explore common Tower Garden questions to start vertical hydroponic gardening with confidence.

What's the Difference Between Tower Garden FLEX and Tower Garden HOME?

Tower Garden HOME is made for indoor growing — perfect for apartments and year-round nutrient-rich greens, herbs, and microgreens. It supports full-spectrum LED grow lights (sold separately) to mimic sunlight.

FLEX is designed for outdoor use and larger crops like tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, and eggplants, but also works indoors with the LED lights.

What Do You Need to Get Started?

Everything you need comes in the box: the tower, pump, timer, Mineral Blend nutrients, rockwool cubes, net pots, seedling starter kit, and a super-clear setup guide.

Honestly, if you can follow a recipe, you can do this — no green thumb required.

Learn more about the basics on the How it Works page.

How Much Space is Needed?

The tower itself needs only about 3 square feet of floor space (HOME is slightly less at 2.75 sq ft). If you’re using the LED grow lights indoors, plan for roughly 4–5 feet of total width and height so the lights can hang properly and the plants get good coverage. I move my FLEX from the deck to a spare room each winter and give it a little extra room for the lights.

How Many Plants Can You Grow at One Time?

Plant capacity varies, depending on the model. Tower Garden HOME has 32 ports (16 full-size, 16 baby greens). FLEX has 20 full-size ports, expandable to 28 with an Extension Kit or 52 with a Baby Greens Extension Kit, all within three square feet!

Is the Plastic Used in Tower Gardens BPA-Free?

Yes, Tower Garden by Juice Plus uses UV-stabilized, BPA-free, food-grade plastic, compliant with FDA and European safety standards. This non-toxic, durable material ensures safe hydroponic gardening at home and includes a 5-year limited warranty.

What Can You Not Grow in a Tower Garden?

Root veggies like potatoes and carrots, plus anything woody — grapevines, bushes, trees are not compatible. Pretty much everything else (lettuce, kale, basil, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers…) grows like crazy.

What Problems Can You Have with a Tower Garden?

The two most common issues are yellowing leaves (usually pH or nutrient imbalance) and leggy seedlings (not enough light). Both are quick fixes once you know what to look for. The Facebook Tower Garden groups and Juice Plus support are lifesavers when you’re stuck.

Do I Have to Pay for My Tower Garden All at Once? 

Nope! You can pay in full or choose the interest-free “Get it Now, Pay Later” installments right at checkout. Most people spread it over 6–12 months and still come out way ahead on grocery savings.

How Do I Maintain My Tower Garden?

Maintaining your Tower Garden by Juice Plus is simple for hydroponic gardening at home. Check water and pH levels weekly, add Tower Garden mineral blend when you refill the reservoir, and prune plants as needed.

Visit the Growing Guide for detailed tips.

Do I Need to Grow My Own Seedlings?

No, you can buy ready-to-grow seedlings for your Tower Garden by Juice Plus from certified providers. Delivered in rockwool cubes, these seedlings are perfect for starting nutrient-dense greens effortlessly. Locate a provider here

How Do You Set Up a Tower Garden?

Set up your Tower Garden Home or Flex easily with our video guides. Just assemble, add the water and mineral solution, and plant seeds like lettuce or kale. Grow nutrient-dense crops in weeks! Watch setup videos for Tower Garden Home or Tower Garden Flex

Is Tower Garden Worth the Money?

Yes! Tower Garden by Juice Plus saves on grocery costs by growing nutrient-dense greens and organic produce at home. The year-round bounty from this vertical hydroponic garden nourishes your family, making it a valuable investment for healthy eating.

Tower Garden FLEX and HOME with grow lights for nutrient-dense greens

Start Growing Nutrient-Dense Greens with Tower Garden Today!

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