How much $$ can i save?

Do I save money growing hydroponics vegetables?

Here is the short answer:

• 1 Tier - $19.01 saved every month
• 2 Tiers - $38.02 saved every month
• 3 Tiers - $57.03 saved every month
• 4 Tiers - $76.04 saved every month

Not all systems are made equal, but with the right lighting solutions (energy efficient LEDs) and reliable nutrient solutions, we can always expect affordable bountiful harvests from our FarmTowers.

Don't just take my word for it, here are our tried and tested calculations:

1) FarmTower Yield Breakdown
56 plants per 5 weeks
134 plants per 3 months (12 weeks)

Variable cost per month : $26
Cost Breakdown:

• $8 fertiliser
• $12 electricity lights
• $2 electricity pump
• $3 seeds
• $1 water

Variable cost per plant: 26*3/134 = $0.58  per plant

Weight of harvested tray of 14 Bak Choy plants: 1.75kg
Cost per harvested tray of 14 Bak Choy plants: $0.58 *14 = $8.12

2) Supermarket price (Cheapest organic brand: Zhenxin organic)
BakChoy 200g $3.10 (as of 2 Aug 23)
1.75kg $27.13

3) Cost savings for 1.75kg Bak Choy = $19.01 ($8.12 Agrihome VS $27.13 supermarket)

4) Monthly savings on vegetables for 

• 1 Tier - $19.01 saved ($8.12 Agrihome VS $27.13 supermarket)
• 2 Tiers - $38.02 saved   ($16.24 Agrihome VS $54.26 supermarket)
• 3 Tiers - $57.03 saved   ($24.36 Agrihome VS $81.39 supermarket)
• 4 Tiers - $76.04 saved   ($32.48 Agrihome VS $108.52 supermarket)

Conclusion: Our FarmTower grown Bak Choy cost 70% cheaper than the supermarket organic bakchoy as of 2 August. Growers can expect a return on their FarmTower investment in 6 months.

 Check out the timelapse harvest video on our homepage to see an unbiased review on our GrowTower harvests.

Note:

• We used net harvested weight as the unbiased comparison here, as vegetables size may differ across both harvest comparisons.
• Savings will differ based on the type of vegetables/ fruits grown.