Use an automated smart garden system

Smart garden systems like the Click & Grow Smart Garden 9 PRO or AutoPot Tray2Grow automate watering, lighting, and nutrient delivery. These are the easiest but most expensive option ($150-600+).

How They Work

• Built-in LED grow lights with automatic timers
• Self-watering reservoirs or gravity-fed bottom watering
• App control for monitoring (some models)
• Pre-planted pods or compatible with standard trays

Best For

• Busy professionals who want fresh microgreens without daily attention
• Beginners intimidated by manual growing
• Small spaces where a single compact unit is ideal

Tips

• The AutoPot Tray2Grow is gravity-powered and needs no electricity for watering
• Smart systems are overkill if you plan to scale beyond a few trays
• For most growers, a simple LED shelf setup offers better value and more capacity