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๐Ÿงช Hydroponic Garden Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to set up a hydroponic garden at home. Covers DWC buckets, NFT channels, and tower/vertical systems with optional grow lights.

Project Details

How many plants you want to grow at once

1 = deep water culture buckets, 2 = nutrient film technique, 3 = vertical tower

1 = add a grow light for indoor use; 0 = outdoor or already have one

Your Estimate

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see results.

Pro Tips

  • DWC is the simplest starting point โ€” one bucket, one plant, and very little can go wrong
  • NFT channels suit leafy greens and herbs that grow fast and light
  • Tower gardens maximize vertical space โ€” great for apartments or small patios
  • Change your reservoir every 1โ€“2 weeks to prevent salt buildup and root rot
  • Keep pH between 5.5 and 6.5 โ€” outside that range, nutrients lock out and plants starve
  • Start with a basic A+B nutrient set; add cal-mag if you see yellowing leaves