What can I grow in a
Hydroponic Tower?

Growing with Hydroponics does not mean you can only grow lettuce. You can grow a wide variety of plants in a My Greens NFT hydroponic system. The limitation factor is the plant's root size, which is why we DO NOT recommend tomatoes (the root systems are very likely block the gullies). Other larger plants like large set brassicas, chillis and some leafy greens such as Mizona are also known to grow larger root systems, which may require more effort to remove from the gullies once the plant is finished. Mini or dwarf varieties are more manageable.

Please note: for obvious reasons, we do not recommend root vegetables.

What we grow in our NFT Hydroponic System

  • Greens

    All the lettuces can think of! Plus rocket, mesclun, mizona, mustard leaf, pak choi, silverbeet, spinach, kale. These are our go-to for fast growing hydroponic greens.

  • Brassicas

    Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, bok choi, watercress. Don't let the brassicas grow oversize, or go to seed, or the root systems can cause a blockage.

  • Herbs

    Parsley, mint, sage, weeping rosemary & Oregano, tarragon, dill, cilantro or coriander, thyme, basil, chives. *Mint & Coriander can be temperamental.

  • Vegetables

    Spring onion, leek, peas and beans. Tie a runner around the gully then up to the top beam for peas/beans to climb up.

  • Strawberries

    Choose your favourite variety, they all grow well in Hydroponics. Just delicious.

  • Bigger plants

    You can successfully grow chilli and capsicum in this tower, the root systems may get large and create a blockage, so monitor and trim.

Let's start growing with Hydroponics!

Seasonal Hydroponic planting guide

Growing with Hydroponics in New Zealand does not mean you can only grow lettuce. We plant with the seasons to get a great varied crop, if you're planting your system indoors or in a greenhouse, your seasons will be extended due to the added warmth. We can grow a wide variety in our outdoor NFT hydroponic system, let's explore what we can achieve.

Hello, Summer!

  • December

    Hello Summer! Let's plant: Strawberries, lettuces, mesclun, basil, chives, coriander, dill, parsley, rocket, mint, chilli, weeping thyme, sage, spring onion, capsicum, beans, leek, spinach and silverbeet.

  • January

    Mid Summer, your plants will be thriving! Keep harvesting as your plants produce to keep them at a manageable size.

    Plant: Lettuces, mesclun, basil, peas and beans, chives, dill, sage, parsley, weeping thyme, spring onions, spinach and silverbeet.

  • February

    Late Summer, keep those Summer harvests going. It's a great time to plant: Lettuces, mesclun, rocket, peas and beans, chives, dill, parsley, sage, weeping thyme, spring onions, leeks, spinach and silverbeet.

It's time for Autumn to shine!

  • March

    Get the last of those Summer harvests whilst the sun is still shining. It's a great time to plant: Lettuces, mesclun, rocket, watercress, peas and beans, celery, kale, chives, dill, parsley, weeping thyme, spring onions, leeks, spinach and silverbeet.

  • April

    Less white butterfly around now! Plant: Mini cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Plus lettuces, mesclun, peas and beans, celery, kale, chives, leek, bok choi, parsley, dill, weeping thyme, spring onions, leeks, watercress, peas and beans, spinach and silverbeet.

  • May

    Continue to plant: Mini cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, plus lettuces, mesclun, peas and beans, celery, kale, chives, leek, bok choi, parsley, weeping thyme, spring onions, leeks, watercress, spinach and silverbeet.

Winter, Winter, Winter.

  • June

    It's time to source some strawberries! Continue to plant: Mini cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, plus lettuces, mesclun, peas and beans, celery, kale, spring onion, chives, watercress, leek, bok choi, leeks, spinach and silverbeet.

  • July

    Our quietest month, continue to plant: Strawberries, lettuces, mesclun, spring onion, watercress, peas and beans, bok choi, spinach and silverbeet.

  • August

    Last month of Winter, let's plant: Strawberries, lettuces, mesclun, spring onion, capsicum, mini cabbage, broccoli, watercress, peas and beans, bok choi, leek, spinach and silverbeet.

Spring into happiness

  • September

    Let's get busy and plant: Strawberries, lettuces, mesclun, basil, chives, coriander, parsley, rocket, sage, weeping thyme, spring onion, capsicum, mini cabbage, broccoli, peas and beans, watercress, bok choi, leek, spinach and silverbeet.

  • October

    Continue with: Strawberries, lettuces, mesclun, basil, chives, coriander, dill, parsley, rocket, sage, weeping thyme, spring onion, capsicum, mini cabbage, broccoli, peas and beans, bok choi, leek, watercress, spinach and silverbeet. Also, chilli and mint.

  • November

    Prepare for Summer with: Strawberries, lettuces, mesclun, basil, chives, coriander, dill, parsley, rocket, mint, chilli, sage, weeping thyme, spring onion, capsicum, mini cabbage, broccoli, leek, spinach and silverbeet.