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Now some may say that florescent lights don’t promote the best results with your Hydroponic gardens but if you want to save money and power then you should seriously look into them. One of the best florescent systems out there are My personal experience with them has been positive. It was costing me on average $40 to $45 dollars a month to run one 300 watt metal halogen light and only $12 to $15 a month to run a larger florescent system. Personally I could not tell the difference in growth rates and quality in my herbs. On top of the electricity savings from the lights the bulb replacements were fewer and cheaper to replace. Now I sure their will be some people that disagree but unless you try and compare both systems then you will never know. My goal is to make my indoor garden as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible.

Indoor hydroponic gardening can be inexpensive, fun and provide fresh fruits and vegetables year round. For the beginner I would recommend buying a complete turn key hydroponic systemwith all the bells and whistles. Good systems will normally come ready to go with nutrients and setup directions. If you just want to get your feet wet a good start might be the Aero Gardens, their simple and easy to use. Now you can always peace everything together to make a growing system that fits your needs and that's fine to but not recommended for the beginners. Some questions you should ask to find the right system for you.

1. What space do I have available in my house?

2. What do I want to grow and how much?

3. How do I want to spend?

If you just want to grow fresh herbs on your kitchen counter top then the Aero Gardens are for you. They are low cost and easy to use. If you want to grow larger vegetables than a enclosed cabinet or open air system might be better. If operating cost is a issue than go for a fluorescent light system. This will save you a ton of money every month. Part 2 of this post coming soon!