Gardening vs Hydroponics
Gardening and hydroponics have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Gardening | Hydroponics |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $50 | $80 |
Choose gardening if
- More time outside
- More physical
- More creative
About $50 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose hydroponics if
- More of an indoor thing
- Gentler on the body
- More about following a method
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Gardening: About $50 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Hydroponics: Air Pump and Airstone Set, Hydroponic Nutrients, Grow Light, pH and EC/TDS Meter Set Full cost breakdown