Customer reviews from gardyn
Gardyn - Home 4.0 Vertical Indoor Drip Hydroponics Growing System w/ LED Grow Lights 30 Non-GMO Plants, Herbs, Vegetables - White
Average customer rating
4.7
(266 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 266 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Gardyn - Home 4.0 Vertical Indoor Drip Hydroponics Growing System w/ LED Grow Lights 30 Non-GMO Plants, Herbs, Vegetables - White
Customer Rating
3
Straddling the fence
on February 8, 2025
Posted by: NikkiPete
from Philadelphia, PA
I've had my gardyn setup and running for over a year now. I have paid into the membership, which I have since removed myself from because I found it to be too expensive, and not worth the money. The free pod points were great, but not worth the monthly expense when I wasn't using them fast enough, and figured they wouldn't be as viable the longer they sat around.
As far as my experience... the first year I bought veggies and leafy greens. I can say the veggies, such as peppers, cucumber, tomatoes were all duds. They were all like ornamental size produce, and too small to be eaten. The leafy greens, such as lettuce, greens, and green onions did well, but don't produce enough to really make a meal out of, if you also are growing other vegetables.
And not all pods even produce anything. A good deal of my pods did nothing but grow algae or mold.
Second time around, I cleaned the system and started from scratch. This time trying my luck with flowers. This was a good choice. I have lots of beautiful colorful flowers blooming, and out of 14 pods, only 2 did not grow.
I also need to note connectivity... the system drops a lot from wifi. The lights will just stay on 24 hrs a day, and the watering schedule will stop, causing your plants to dry out. Most times I'm not even aware the system has dropped from wifi, because the app will still show it's connected. That is quite irritating because your delicate growing pods will be damaged to the point of no recovery.
All in all, even though I do like the system for some things, I can't say I would recommend it, because of the hefty price tag for the system. Unless you have money to throw away, which a lot of us don't, it's a fun novelty. If you're buying because you thought you'd have a healthy indoor gardening experience year round, you may find yourself disappointed.
As far as my experience... the first year I bought veggies and leafy greens. I can say the veggies, such as peppers, cucumber, tomatoes were all duds. They were all like ornamental size produce, and too small to be eaten. The leafy greens, such as lettuce, greens, and green onions did well, but don't produce enough to really make a meal out of, if you also are growing other vegetables.
And not all pods even produce anything. A good deal of my pods did nothing but grow algae or mold.
Second time around, I cleaned the system and started from scratch. This time trying my luck with flowers. This was a good choice. I have lots of beautiful colorful flowers blooming, and out of 14 pods, only 2 did not grow.
I also need to note connectivity... the system drops a lot from wifi. The lights will just stay on 24 hrs a day, and the watering schedule will stop, causing your plants to dry out. Most times I'm not even aware the system has dropped from wifi, because the app will still show it's connected. That is quite irritating because your delicate growing pods will be damaged to the point of no recovery.
All in all, even though I do like the system for some things, I can't say I would recommend it, because of the hefty price tag for the system. Unless you have money to throw away, which a lot of us don't, it's a fun novelty. If you're buying because you thought you'd have a healthy indoor gardening experience year round, you may find yourself disappointed.
Response from gardynBy Customer Success, February 10, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience. We truly appreciate your feedback! It’s great to hear that you’ve had success with leafy greens and flowers, and we love that your space is now filled with beautiful blooms!
We understand your concerns about our yCubes, WiFi connectivity, and the overall value of the membership. Your insights are incredibly valuable as we continuously work to improve the Gardyn experience.
We’d love to troubleshoot the connectivity issue with you, consistent performance is key, and we want to help ensure your system runs smoothly. We would also like to make sure you received yCube replacements for any plants that did not germinate. Our Support team will be reaching out to you by phone and email to address these issues and better understand how we can enhance your experience.
We’re grateful to have had you as part of the Gardyn community and appreciate your honest perspective.
We understand your concerns about our yCubes, WiFi connectivity, and the overall value of the membership. Your insights are incredibly valuable as we continuously work to improve the Gardyn experience.
We’d love to troubleshoot the connectivity issue with you, consistent performance is key, and we want to help ensure your system runs smoothly. We would also like to make sure you received yCube replacements for any plants that did not germinate. Our Support team will be reaching out to you by phone and email to address these issues and better understand how we can enhance your experience.
We’re grateful to have had you as part of the Gardyn community and appreciate your honest perspective.
Written by a customer while visiting gardyn
Customer Rating
5
I'm sold!
on February 8, 2025
Posted by: Blessingsgrow
Absolutely wonderful!! We use hydroponics for year round cut flowers and I love that I can enjoy these in my living space.
Response from gardynBy Customer Success, February 11, 2025
We're so happy you're loving your Gardyn! There's nothing better than having beautiful flowers year-round, especially right in your living space! 🌺🌼 Happy Gardyning!
Written by a customer while visiting gardyn
Customer Rating
5
Extremely well made and grows delicious food!
on February 15, 2025
Posted by: Felicia
from Chesapeake, Virginia
I’ve had my Gardyn Home (aka 4.0) for almost a year and I’ve been so impressed as to how well this system is made. A few months ago my family and I moved to a new home so I needed to disassemble my Gardyn and pack it back up in the box it shipped in - talk about EASY! I was originally nervous but after setting it back up in our new home, it was a breeze and we’re back to enjoying a constant flow of fresh food. I’m also a huge fan of Kelby (AI Assistant) simply because I’m a very busy woman and toddler mom - Kelby keeps me on track and reminds me when I need to do a task, love it!
Response from gardynBy Customer Success, March 19, 2025
Thanks for sharing your Gardyn experience! 🌱😊 We're so glad to hear that moving and setting up your Gardyn was a breeze and that Kelby is helping keep things on track for a busy mom like you! Cheers to many more harvests! 💚 🥬
Written by a customer while visiting gardyn
Customer Rating
4
Great but More Expected
on February 17, 2025
Posted by: Noree808
I am not disappointed in my Gardyn, although I’ve yet to get a really satisfactory indication of its harvest potential. It’s telling me now to do a second harvest, but it doesn’t seem there’s enough growth of plants I can really use. In particular, the collard greens and kale are either dying or very feeble and the chard has barely enough for a very small serving even though it has a couple of large leaves. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the two sunflowers add to the aesthetics once they are fully bloomed. My favorite is the very colorful red sorrel.
Response from gardynBy Customer Success, February 24, 2025
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience! 🌱 It sounds like you're off to a great start, and we’re here to make sure you get the most out of your Gardyn. Growth rates can vary, but we’re confident we can help you maximize your harvest potential. 🥬✨ Our team would love to offer tips to strengthen your collard greens, kale, and Swiss chard, just email us at support@mygardyn.com! Let’s work together to get your Gardyn flourishing! 💚
Written by a customer while visiting gardyn
Customer Rating
5
As Advertised!
on February 18, 2025
Posted by: Julia & Paul
from Bennington, VT
Completely as advertised. We absolutely love ours!
Response from gardynBy Customer Success, February 21, 2025
We're thrilled to hear you're loving your Gardyn! Thanks for the review and Happy Gardyning! 🌱✨
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Customer Rating
5
Best Gift Ever
on February 21, 2025
Posted by: Roth16
from Casper, Wy
I have never loved a gift as much as I do this Gardyn!! I eat a fresh salad multiple times a week and can’t wait for the tomatoes and cucumbers! Never have I ever had better herbs than these!!
Written by a customer while visiting gardyn
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for home or office
on February 22, 2025
Posted by: Little River
from Asheville, NC
Great and easy setup
Response from gardynBy Customer Success, March 3, 2025
Thanks for your review, we're glad to hear you found the setup easy! Happy Gardyning! 🌱
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Customer Rating
2
Not what we hoped for
on February 23, 2025
Posted by: MDJ71
from Bellevue, WA
This started really fun, but we follow all the directions and really don't have anything to show for it. More often than not the plants don't grow, the strawberry plants each grew 1 strawberry. Difficult to understand the harvest part. Just not what we thought we were getting.
Response from gardynBy Customer Success, March 4, 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience. We’re here to help turn things around so you can enjoy a thriving Gardyn. Our support team will be reaching out by phone and email with growing and harvesting tips, and we’ll make sure to replace any yCubes that didn’t germinate.
We appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us so you can have fun with your Gardyn again!
We appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us so you can have fun with your Gardyn again!
Written by a customer while visiting gardyn