What Grows?

What Grows in an Aerofalls? This page includes a partial list of plant types that have been found to grow in AeroFalls™ systems. The list is partial, and expanding as people try new things. In some cases different varieties of the same species will perform very differently. For instance, we've had excellent results with parsley, then, with a different variety, had it do quite poorly. This may be the variety, but it could also be due to differences in light, temperature, pests, and other factors. So there is no simple, single answer to the question of what grows.

For guidance, however, we can look to literature and online information about aeroponics and hydroponics. Another source of information comes from the plants grown in AeroGardens™ (a trademark of AeroGrow™ with which we are not affiliated). Because of the general similarities betwen the earlier, better performing, circulating water models of AeroGardens™ and the AeroFalls™ everything that grows in one of those, will grow in one of these, only larger because the plants will have more room.

Plants that are NOT likely to do well include very large plants, plants that dislike any form of root crowding, plants with large roots or tubers like potatoes or carrots, and plants that react adversely to too much water, like cacti.

The following list should be taken as a starting point. Plants that are similar to these are possible good growers. Try them.

Herbs:

Various species of Basil, including Dwarf globe, globe, Italian, French, purple ruffle, and others

Catnip, Cilantro, Chervil, Sorrel, Savory, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme, Chives, Dill, Mint, and Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Parsley, Savory, Napolitano Basil, Lemon Basil and Epazote, Garlic, Chives, Parsley,Mint, Savory, Oregano, Lavender, and Thyme

Fruits and Veggies:

Cherry tomatoes, (may require support)

Peppers Jalapeno, Small Bell, Sweet Peppers

Green Beans

Lettuce: Various Romaine and other Leaf Varieties

Flowers
Coreopsis, Chrysanthemums, Geranium, Marigolds, Petunias, Mimulus, Zinnias