Growing your own food at home doesn’t need to be complicated.

With a hydroponic tower, you’re simply growing plants in water instead of soil, using a consistent flow of nutrients and light.

How hydroponic growing works

  • Water + nutrients

    Plants are fed through a circulating mix of water and nutrients.

  • Light drives growth

    Natural light powers how fast and how well your plants grow.

  • Roots absorb what they need

    Without soil, plants take in nutrients directly from the water.

  • The system recirculates

    Water flows through the tower and returns to the reservoir to be reused.

What you can grow

Most people start with simple, reliable plants that grow quickly and consistently.

  • Leafy greens
  • Herbs
  • Strawberries
  • Cherry tomatoes and more

πŸ‘‰ Read: What can you grow in a hydroponic tower

Getting the position right

Where you place your tower makes a big difference β€” but it’s also easy to adjust.

With wheels on the base, you can move your tower to follow the light or shift it between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Most setups work best in:

  • Bright indoor spaces
  • Near windows with good natural light
  • Covered outdoor areas

πŸ‘‰ Read: Where should you place your hydroponic tower

Keeping your plants fed

Instead of soil, your plants get everything they need through water.

FlowGrow uses a simple two-part nutrient system designed for home use.

  • Start light (40ml A + B)
  • Increase as plants grow (80ml A + B)

πŸ‘‰ Read: Understanding hydroponic nutrients

Seedling in planting sponge placed into a FlowGrow hydroponic tower

What to expect as you grow

Growth doesn’t happen all at once β€” it builds over time.

  • Early weeks β†’ slow establishment
  • Mid stage β†’ visible growth
  • Later β†’ regular harvesting

πŸ‘‰ Read: How long does it take to grow

Growing through the seasons

Hydroponic growing is consistent, but still influenced by natural light.

  • Summer β†’ faster growth
  • Winter β†’ slower, but still active

πŸ‘‰ Read: Growing through the seasons in NZ

Keeping things running smoothly

Most of the time, your tower just does its thing.

Your role is simple:

  • Check water & Nutrient levels
  • Top up as needed
  • Harvest regularly

πŸ‘‰ Read: How much maintenance does a hydroponic tower need

Just getting started?

If you’re new to hydroponic growing, these are the best places to begin:

πŸ‘‰ New to Hydroponics? Start Here
πŸ‘‰ Growing Food Without a Garden