Discover which vegetables, herbs and plants thrive best in hydroponic systems – from beginner-friendly favorites to more challenging varieties.
Back to guidesThese plants are fast-growing, forgiving and give quick harvests – perfect for getting started!
Harvest: 4-6 weeks
Super easy! Grows quickly and you can start harvesting outer leaves after just a few weeks.
Harvest: 6-9 weeks (top harvest after 4 weeks)
Loves hydroponics! Grows vigorously and gives a fantastic scent. Cut the top for more branches.
Harvest: 5-7 weeks
Nutritious and easy to grow. Thrives in slightly cooler temperatures which is perfect indoors.
Harvest: 3-4 weeks
Lightning fast! One of the fastest plants you can grow. Perfect for quick results.
Harvest: 8-12 weeks (continuous harvest earlier)
Very hardy and gives continuous harvest. Grows like a weed – in a good way!
Harvest: 4-6 weeks
Asian vegetable with mild flavor. Grows compact and fast in hydroponic systems.
When you've mastered the basics, you can try these plants that require a little more care but give fantastic harvests
Harvest: 10-14 weeks
Requires more nutrients (higher EC), support for the stem and pollination (shake plants gently). But the taste of fresh hydroponic tomatoes is unbeatable!
💡 Tip: Choose cherry tomatoes for easier growing
Harvest: 11-17 weeks
Loves heat and light. Needs support when fruits grow. Give them high EC and lots of light and you'll be rewarded with colorful fruits.
💡 Tip: Chili is often easier than peppers for beginners
Harvest: 8-11 weeks
Grows large and needs lots of space and support for vines. Requires even watering and high EC. Perfect for NFT systems with plenty of space.
💡 Tip: Choose mini cucumber or snacking cucumber for smaller systems
Harvest: 13-17 weeks (established earlier)
Requires patience and right temperature, but hydroponic strawberries are incredibly sweet! Need pollination with brush and lots of light for best results.
💡 Tip: Perfect for vertical growing systems
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