Hydroponics vs Vegetable gardening
Hydroponics and vegetable gardening have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Hydroponics | Vegetable gardening |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $80 | $40 |
Choose hydroponics if
- More of an indoor thing
- Gentler on the body
- More screen time
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose vegetable gardening if
- More time outside
- More physical
- Off screen
About $40 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Hydroponics: Air Pump and Airstone Set, Hydroponic Nutrients, Grow Light, pH and EC/TDS Meter Set Full cost breakdown
- Vegetable gardening: About $40 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown