Prepara Power Plant Mini

by Prepara

Product Features

• Power Plant automatically dispenses nutrient to your seeds and plants so you won't need to remember.
• No overwatering, no forgetting, no worries and no green thumb needed... just leave and grow!
• add any seed (of your choice), grow any plant

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0014XMV86
• Item model number: PPL1-PM201
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,920 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #48 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Plant Germination Equipment > Germination Kits

Product Description

Grow your own herbs and plants - indoors! The Power Plant Mini provides the perfect environment for growing basil, cherry tomatoes, petunias, cilantro, strawberries, red peppers and more. No more bugs, worms, or dirt when you use this soilless gardening product. Simply add any seed of your choice and enjoy all season long! The Power Plant Mini is easy to set up and requires minimal space. No overwatering, no forgetting, and no worries: just seed, feed and enjoy. To use, start by mixing nutrient (included) in a gallon of water (distilled water is recommended) and set aside. Remove lid from Power Plant Mini and align sponge. Pour nutrient and water mix along the length of the sponge, the water level indicator on the side of the Power Plant Mini will indicate when you have added the maximum amount of water. Next, place seeds in the moistened sponge and replace lid and seed covers. Find a sunny spot for your Power Plant Mini and plug it in. When sprouts start to appear, add humidadomes. Regularly add the mixed nutrient, and wait. When plants fill out, remove the humidadomes for plants to grow! The Power Plant Mini comes with: Growing System, Nutrient, Grow Sponges, Humidadomes, Pump, 12 Volt Power Supply, Instruction Booklet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It, January 5, 2009

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D.A. (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prepara Power Plant Mini (Lawn & Patio)

I just purchased this mini to go with my existing Aerogardens. I was pleasantly suprised at the quality of construction -- it is very good.You do get your money's worth, and an extra sponge is included free. Yes, it is small, but that has it's advantages -- it is easy to find a spot for --and fits almost anywhere. And the small size makes it perfect if you only need a few herbs or greens. It is relatively quiet and my seeds sprouted quickly. The ability to pick your own seeds is very nice, and helps lower the long range cost. Like the other reviewer - I would suggest small/short plants. And replenishment supplies are very affordable -- $20 for three sponges and mix for 10 gal nutrient. If you want to try your hand at hydroponic growing without investing a lot, this is an excellent way to go. I think it would make nice fun educational project for children. One thing that caught me by suprise was the suggestion to use distilled water. For now it uses very little though. If it later uses a lot as mentioned by the other reviewer I may switch to regular tap water.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No frills, but it works!, December 27, 2008

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M.G. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prepara Power Plant Mini (Lawn & Patio)

I wanted to try to do a little indoor gardening over the winter but didn't have the space for an Aerogarden, so when I saw the Power Plant Mini I was intrigued and had to check it out.

Like the Aerogardens, the Power Plant Mini grows plants in a soil-free environment using aeroponic technology, however with the Power Plant you aren't locked into buying expensive, proprietary seed kits - just buy ordinary seed packets for whatever you want to grow. It has holders that fit "competitor's seed pods" if you'd rather use them, but a packet of seeds is so much cheaper!

It doesn't come with a grow lamp, but it fits on a windowsill so if you have a sunny, south-facing window in your kitchen like I do you're good to go. The pump which sprays the water at the roots is fairly quiet - about as noisy as a small aquarium pump.

Would I try to grow something heavy or tall in a Power Plant Mini? No. (Though I might give it's larger "cousin", the Power Plant Pro, a try). But for herbs, greens, etc. it does what they say it does at a very affordable price.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars very mini, July 15, 2008

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Hope Hankin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prepara Power Plant Mini (Lawn & Patio)

this is an okay product but by "mini" they mean very small. it works fine but when your plant has a large root system you will be adding water every day, and you will need to tape the plant in place to support it. Herbs are okay but I don't recommend trying to grow tomatoes in it! Its small size does make it easy to move from place to place for better light.