StarterKit
The Hydroponic Microgreens
System Built to
Start Your Grow Right
- Learn to grow. Start small. Scale when ready.
- The StarterKit gives you everything you need to understand the process, build your routine, and grow real crops from your very first cycle. When demand grows, your system can too.
Quantity
$1,885.00
Most growers recoup this within their first season
We build to order. Allow 3 weeks for fulfillment
Description
The StarterKit is the smartest way to start growing hydroponically without overcomplicating the process. Simple to set up, easy to manage, and built to give you real results from your first cycle.
You plant, water, and harvest while the system handles the environment. That hands-on experience teaches you timing, cleaning, crop care, and what actually sells in your market. Mistakes happen at a scale where they're easy to recover from.
When you're ready to grow bigger, upgrading to the AutoKit is a natural next step. Everything you learn on the StarterKit translates directly.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 72" × 36" × 54" (183 × 91 × 137 cm)
- Daily Energy Use: 6 kWh
- Daily Water Use: 4 gal (15 liters)
- Output Efficiency: Equivalent to 24 soil trays
- Grow Capacity: 8 channels (expandable to 16)
- Smart Automation: Programmable timer strip, phone-controlled
- Water-Safe: Built-in float valve prevents dry runs
- Custom Lighting: 40W, 5000K full-spectrum LEDs (swappable)
- Durable & Mobile: Easy to assemble, easy to move, built to last
Benefits
- Learn without the costly mistakes — every mistake is a lesson, not a loss, at a manageable scale
- Build a repeatable process from day one — consistent conditions each cycle so you can track what works
- Real harvests from your very first cycle — actual crops, real yields, real market feedback
- Phone-controlled automation from the start — watering, lighting, and airflow run on a schedule
- A clear path to scale — every skill you build carries directly into the AutoKit
Who It’s For
New commercial growers getting started
- You want to enter the microgreens market but aren't ready to commit to full production. The StarterKit lets you learn the process, test your market, and build a customer base before scaling up.
Schools and educational programs
- An ideal hands-on learning tool for agriculture, biology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship programs. Compact, safe, and easy to manage in a classroom or greenhouse setting.
Hobby growers ready to get serious
- You've been growing in trays or small setups and want to take the next step. The StarterKit introduces you to hydroponic automation without overwhelming your space or your budget.
Anyone testing before they invest
- Before committing to a full production system, the StarterKit lets you validate your varieties, understand your workflow, and make sure hydroponics is the right fit for your goals.
Learn the fundamentals without the guesswork
The StarterKit is built for growers who want to understand the process before committing to full production. Once your schedule is set, the system handles watering cycles, lighting, and airflow automatically. You focus on seeding, harvesting, and learning what works.
With consistent conditions each cycle, you can see exactly how your crops respond, build your confidence, and dial in your routine before you scale.
What you gain
- Hands-on experience without the cost of full-scale mistakes
- A repeatable process you can rely on cycle after cycle
- Real harvests that help you understand what sells and what grows best
- The skills and confidence to grow into a larger system when you're ready
8 channels
Grow capacity (up to 16)
6kWh
Daily energy use
~24
Soil tray equivalent (16 channels)
$500
Est. operating cost/year
Simple Assembly with Video Guides
The StarterKit ships with clear instructions and step-by-step video guides. Most growers have the system running the same day it arrives.
Phone-Controlled Automation
Set your watering, lighting, and airflow schedules from your phone. The system runs them automatically so you spend time growing, not managing equipment.
Built to Scale Into
Start with 8 channels and expand to 16. When you're ready for the AutoKit, every skill you've built transfers directly. Nothing you learn here is wasted.
How the StarterKit fits into the lineup
| StarterKit ← You are here | AutoKit | Commercial Rack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,885 | From $2,985 | Custom quote |
| Weekly yield | ~8 lbs (4kg) | ~20 lbs (9kg) | ~110 lbs (50kg) |
| Annual production | ~415 lbs (188kg) | ~1,000 lbs (450kg) | ~5,280 lbs (2,400kg) |
| Grow channels | 8 (up to 16) | 20 (up to 40) | 54 active + 54 germinating |
| Dimensions | 72"×36"×54" (1.8m×.9m×1.4m) | 72"×36"×90" (1.8m×.9m×2.3m) | 6ft×8ft×8ft (1.8m×2.4m×2.4m) |
| Automation | Timer strip, phone-controlled | 6-outlet programmable, phone-controlled | Individual level controls + smart reservoir |
| Best for | Learning the process, testing market | Consistent commercial supply | Full-scale wholesale operations |
| Installation | Self-assembly, video guides | Self-assembly, video guides | Professional on-site installation |
Microgreen Harvest Weights — 9" × 30" Channel
| Variety | Seed Weight | Duration | Yield per Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | 22g | 9–10 days | 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg |
| Broccoli | 30g | 9–10 days | 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg |
| Mustard | 30g | 9–10 days | 1.2 lbs / 0.5 kg |
| Cabbage | 30g | 11–12 days | 1.15 lbs / 0.5 kg |
| Radish | 50g | 8–9 days | 1.6 lbs / 0.7 kg |
One Grow Channel
=
1.5 Soil Trays
Each grow channel covers 2.08 ft² — about 1.5× the area of a standard 10×20 tray (1.38 ft²). At 16 channels, that's roughly 24 tray-equivalents of grow space, and the reusable mat system eliminates the annual cost of soil entirely. Expect 70+ uses per mat before replacement.
* Weights based on median values across listed varieties
Benefits
Learn without the costly mistakes
Start growing at a manageable scale where every mistake is a lesson, not a loss. You build real skills without the pressure of full production.
Build a repeatable process from day one
Consistent conditions each cycle mean you can track what works, refine your routine, and grow with confidence rather than guessing.
Real harvests from your very first cycle
This is not a simulation. You grow actual crops, see real yields, and start understanding what varieties perform best in your space.
Phone-controlled automation from the start
Watering, lighting, and airflow run on a set schedule so you spend less time managing equipment and more time learning the grow.
A clear path to scale
Every skill you build on the StarterKit carries directly into the full AutoKit. When your confidence and demand grow, your system can too.
Who It's For
New commercial growers getting started
You want to enter the microgreens market but aren't ready to commit to full production. The StarterKit lets you learn the process, test your market, and build a customer base before scaling up.
Schools and educational programs
An ideal hands-on learning tool for agriculture, biology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship programs. Students grow real crops, manage a real system, and see the full cycle from seed to harvest.
Hobby growers ready to get serious
You've been growing in trays or small setups and want to take the next step. The StarterKit introduces you to hydroponic automation without overwhelming your space or your budget.
Anyone testing before they invest
Before committing to a full production system, the StarterKit lets you validate your varieties, understand your workflow, and make sure hydroponics is the right fit for your goals.
Your path to scale
You are here
01
StarterKit
Learn the process
Build your routine, test your varieties, and find out what sells in your market. From $1,885.
02
AutoKit
Automate your production
Run consistent weekly harvests with less daily management. Supply restaurants, markets, and wholesale accounts reliably. From $2,985.
03
Commercial Production Rack
Scale to full volume
5,280 lbs annually, professionally installed, with 54 active + 54 germination channels running simultaneously. Custom quote.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Your StarterKit includes everything needed to start growing:
- Pumps & plumbing pieces
- Lights & electrical equipment
- Racking
- Reservoir
- Fans
- Grow channels (if selected)
- Reusable grow mats (if selected)
- Assembly instructions and video guides
Radish delivers the highest yield at 1.6 lbs per channel over 8–9 days — ideal for high-frequency harvesting. Mustard (1.2 lbs) and Cabbage (1.15 lbs) are strong performers and popular with restaurants. Arugula and Broccoli are consistent sellers at farmers markets. A mixed rotation of two or three varieties lets you harvest something nearly every day of the week.
The StarterKit uses approximately 4 gallons (15 liters) per day. Because it's a recirculating hydroponic system, water consumption is significantly lower than soil-based growing — the reservoir is topped up periodically rather than fully drained each cycle.
Yes. The StarterKit includes a warranty on components. Contact us for full warranty terms and details — we want to make sure you're supported from your very first cycle.
The StarterKit uses approximately 6 kWh per day. At average US electricity rates, that's roughly $25–$35 per month in energy costs — one of the lowest operating costs of any commercial hydroponic system at this output level.
At full capacity with 16 channels, the StarterKit can produce approximately 415 lbs of microgreens annually. At a conservative $10/lb wholesale, that's $4,150+ in potential annual revenue. Most growers recoup the system cost within their first growing season.
We build to order. Allow 3 weeks for fulfillment. Each system is assembled individually before it ships, which is why every StarterKit arrives ready to perform from day one.
Revenue depends on your market, varieties, and pricing. At 415 lbs annually and $10/lb wholesale, that's $4,150+. Selling direct to restaurants, at farmers markets, or growing premium varieties can push this considerably higher. The StarterKit is also designed to give you the market knowledge to make your upgrade to the AutoKit much more profitable — you'll know exactly what your buyers want before you scale.