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3-Pod Back to the Roots Hydroponic Indoor Grow Kit w/ Organic Seeds (White)

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Woot has 3-Pod Back to the Roots Hydroponic Indoor Grow Kit w/ Organic Seeds (Matte White) for $11.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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Includes:
  • 3-pod grow system
  • Automatic LED light
  • Telescoping poles
  • Grow medium
  • Humidity germination domes
  • Water level indicator
  • Easy to use pre-portioned plant food
  • STEM gardening curriculum
  • Stickers for kids

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Woot has 3-Pod Back to the Roots Hydroponic Indoor Grow Kit w/ Organic Seeds (Matte White) for $11.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • 3-pod grow system
  • Automatic LED light
  • Telescoping poles
  • Grow medium
  • Humidity germination domes
  • Water level indicator
  • Easy to use pre-portioned plant food
  • STEM gardening curriculum
  • Stickers for kids

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $18.85 less (61% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $30.84 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty
    • 4.1 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 2450 customer reviews
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ar628411
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the LEDs on these are underpowered. I do not think you'll have much success growing anything that fruits (like a pepper plant). Herbs and leafy greens are about all these can grow without substantial supplemental light (either artificial or natural)

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Mar 10, 2025 01:07 PM
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foefiveMar 10, 2025 01:07 PM
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Is this suitable to disregard everything included and use to grow hot chilis instead?
Mar 10, 2025 02:01 PM
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supamonkey77Mar 10, 2025 02:01 PM
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Quote from foefive :
Is this suitable to disregard everything included and use to grow hot chilis instead?
Oh absolutely. I buy seeds from my local shop and grow the herbs and green leafy stuff in my grow machine
Mar 10, 2025 02:03 PM
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ar628411Mar 10, 2025 02:03 PM
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Quote from supamonkey77 :
Oh absolutely. I buy seeds from my local shop and grow the herbs and green leafy stuff in my grow machine
the LEDs on these are underpowered. I do not think you'll have much success growing anything that fruits (like a pepper plant). Herbs and leafy greens are about all these can grow without substantial supplemental light (either artificial or natural)
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Mar 10, 2025 02:07 PM
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ThatGuy3141Mar 10, 2025 02:07 PM
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Quote from foefive :
Is this suitable to disregard everything included and use to grow hot chilis instead?
These things are a lot smaller than the pictures would lead you to believe. A single chilli plant would get too big for this thing. I bought one of these a few years ago to grow herbs like basil and sage during the winter. My basil ended up choking off the other 2 plants and got so big the planter would tip over if I looked at it wrong.
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Mar 10, 2025 02:17 PM
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IndigoWinter2667Mar 10, 2025 02:17 PM
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Quote from foefive :
Is this suitable to disregard everything included and use to grow hot chilis instead?
Hot chilis also really like warm weather.
Our garden is regularly in 90-105F weather, and the hot peppers and tomatoes love it.
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Mar 10, 2025 02:33 PM
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Mar 10, 2025 02:33 PM
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A hydroponic kit that doesn't tell you anything about water capicity or LED wattage is suspicious at best. This would be great if you want to give a young child a toy with learning experience, but expecting to actually grow anything useful is a stretch.

It says the light raises to 13 inches, which means you're limited to ~11 plant. You can probably grow some basil if you aggressively trim it. Oregeno or thyme may work as well, but puttinc 3 plants in it wouldn't work with how little the basin is if you let them grow for more than 2 months.. If you really want to just try hydroponics I guess it would be an inconsiquential purchase, but if you want to actually grow stuff to use there are plenty of more viable options on Amazon in the 40-60 price range.
Mar 10, 2025 02:45 PM
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emcbeba12Mar 10, 2025 02:45 PM
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Quote from RikB :
A hydroponic kit that doesn't tell you anything about water capicity or LED wattage is suspicious at best. This would be great if you want to give a young child a toy with learning experience, but expecting to actually grow anything useful is a stretch.

It says the light raises to 13 inches, which means you're limited to ~11 plant. You can probably grow some basil if you aggressively trim it. Oregeno or thyme may work as well, but puttinc 3 plants in it wouldn't work with how little the basin is if you let them grow for more than 2 months.. If you really want to just try hydroponics I guess it would be an inconsiquential purchase, but if you want to actually grow stuff to use there are plenty of more viable options on Amazon in the 40-60 price range.
Good info. At the moment I feel cornered in a cave. Can you give One link to a 40 or $60 one that's good?

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Mar 10, 2025 03:03 PM
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CalmLaborer927Mar 10, 2025 03:03 PM
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Wait for aerogarden when it is on sale . The other knockoff brand are ether under power LED or do not have Fluorescent bulb which provide heat . I have both side-by-side to compare . Aerogarden are 2x quicker grow than knockoff brand
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Mar 10, 2025 03:39 PM
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MessyBOOMar 10, 2025 03:39 PM
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MessyBOOMar 10, 2025 03:42 PM
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Quote from ar628411 :
the LEDs on these are underpowered. I do not think you'll have much success growing anything that fruits (like a pepper plant). Herbs and leafy greens are about all these can grow without substantial supplemental light (either artificial or natural)
I have grown cherry tomatoes and jalapenos using this machine.
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donldmnMar 10, 2025 03:48 PM
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- LED lights are not very strong. I think under 8 watts.
- The water reservoir is small. I think half a gallon.
- Several people have problems with the included plant food.
- Several people have problems getting the seeds started some saying that the included sponges are too dense.
- The pods/net pots that are included seem to be an irregular size so getting replacements might be difficult. Though you could either print your own with a 3d printer or use something like a pool noodle.

These should work fine for small herbs and lettuce. I bought three myself since I think it's a great value. I think this would be a great option for something like mint, oregano, lemon balm, thyme, or anything that has roots that can overcrowd other plants.
Look into other plant food though. I use General Hydroponics for my Aerogarden which works great. There are also some other options too.


Does anyone know anything about the $9 rebate?
Last edited by donldmn March 10, 2025 at 09:50 AM.
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Quote from donldmn :
- LED lights are not very strong. I think under 8 watts.
- The water reservoir is small. I think half a gallon.
- Several people have problems with the included plant food.
- Several people have problems getting the seeds started some saying that the included sponges are too dense.
- The pods/net pots that are included seem to be an irregular size so getting replacements might be difficult. Though you could either print your own with a 3d printer or use something like a pool noodle.
These should work fine for small herbs and lettuce. I bought three myself since I think it's a great value. I think this would be a great option for something like mint, oregano, lemon balm, thyme, or anything that has roots that can overcrowd other plants.
Look into other plant food though. I use General Hydroponics for my Aerogarden which works great. There are also some other options too.
Does anyone know anything about the $9 rebate?
Would this have worked for strawberries? But guessing not much production? Maybe more like alpine strawberries? Herbs are so easy to grow outside because critters will not eat them.

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Mar 11, 2025 12:29 AM
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donldmnMar 11, 2025 12:29 AM
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Would this have worked for strawberries? But guessing not much production? Maybe more like alpine strawberries? Herbs are so easy to grow outside because critters will not eat them.
It would probably work for strawberries but I don't think you would really get enough to make it worth it. I like having access to herbs right from my kitchen without having to worry about any bugs. It's especially great for climates that can't grow outside year round or people in apartments.
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