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Crop library · Open-system growing

Learn How to Grow More

Grow more than herbs. Harvest real food indoors.

Explore 24 crops—from fast leafy greens to rewarding fruiting plants—with practical starting ranges and the right Nutraponics system for each.

Explore 24 Crops
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Basil · Lettuce · Kale · Mint · Tomatoes · Peppers · Strawberries · and more

Lettuce, basil, kale and tomatoes growing in a Nutraponics Pro Shelf under integrated LED lighting
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Proprietary pods
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Open growing platform

Start with what matters to you

Find a crop by goal, not guesswork.

Use the filters below, or begin with a familiar growing goal.
Every crop remains open-system: choose your seeds, nutrients and media.

Quick harvests
7–40 days
Microgreens
· arugula
· lettuce
Everyday cooking
Herbs on demand
Basil
· mint
· cilantro
· parsley
Family harvests
Higher yield
Kale
· chard
· tomatoes
· peppers
Classroom-ready
Visible learning
Lettuce
· beans
· peas
· microgreens

Interactive crop finder

Choose your first—or next—harvest.

24 crops · practical starting ranges · recommended system pathways

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Beginner
Leafy greens
Herbs
Fruiting
Fast harvest

Starting settings for indoor hydroponics

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Basil growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Beginner

Basil

Fast, forgiving and harvest-friendly.

pH

5.5–6.0

EC (mS/cm)

1.0–1.6

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

35–55 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Butterhead Lettuce growing indoors
Leafy greens
Beginner

Butterhead Lettuce

Tender heads with compact roots.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.2–1.8

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

30–45 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Kale growing indoors
Leafy greens
Easy

Kale

Reliable cut-and-come-again harvests.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.8–2.5

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

45–60 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Mint growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Beginner

Mint

Vigorous growth; prune regularly.

pH

5.8–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.6–2.2

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

30–50 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Cherry Tomatoes growing indoors
Fruiting crops
Advanced

Cherry Tomatoes

Needs support, pollination and pruning.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

2.0–3.5

Light / day

16–18 hr

First harvest

75–110 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 15–30 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Tower Garden

Difficulty
Spinach growing indoors
Leafy greens
Easy

Spinach

Cool conditions improve quality.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.8–2.3

Light / day

12–14 hr

First harvest

35–50 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Swiss Chard growing indoors
Leafy greens
Easy

Swiss Chard

Colorful stems and repeat harvests.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.8–2.3

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

45–60 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Arugula growing indoors
Leafy greens
Beginner

Arugula

Quick, peppery greens for salads.

pH

5.8–6.2

EC (mS/cm)

1.2–1.8

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

25–40 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Romaine Lettuce growing indoors
Leafy greens
Beginner

Romaine Lettuce

Upright heads suit vertical growing.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.2–1.8

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

35–55 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Tower Garden

Difficulty
Bok Choy growing indoors
Leafy greens
Beginner

Bok Choy

Compact, crisp and fast to finish.

pH

6.0–6.8

EC (mS/cm)

1.5–2.0

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

30–45 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Tower Garden

Difficulty
Mustard Greens growing indoors
Leafy greens
Beginner

Mustard Greens

Bold flavor with rapid leaf growth.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.2–2.0

Light / day

12–16 hr

First harvest

30–45 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Cilantro growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Easy

Cilantro

Best with succession sowing.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.2–1.8

Light / day

12–14 hr

First harvest

35–50 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45–60 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Parsley growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Easy

Parsley

Slower start, long harvest window.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.8–2.2

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

70–90 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45–60 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Oregano growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Easy

Oregano

Likes airflow and lighter moisture.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.5–2.0

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

50–70 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 60 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Thyme growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Intermediate

Thyme

Slow-growing and moisture-sensitive.

pH

5.5–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

0.8–1.6

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

60–90 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 60 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Dill growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Easy

Dill

Give foliage vertical clearance.

pH

5.8–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.0–1.6

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

40–60 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45–60 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Chives growing indoors
Fresh herbs
Easy

Chives

Clumping habit supports repeat cuts.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.8–2.4

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

60–90 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

NutraTower

Difficulty
Microgreens growing indoors
Fast harvests
Beginner

Microgreens

Fastest route from seed to plate.

pH

5.5–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

0.5–1.0

Light / day

12–16 hr

First harvest

7–21 days

Starting irrigation cycle

Tray: evenly moist

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Bell Peppers growing indoors
Fruiting crops
Advanced

Bell Peppers

Needs strong light and fruit support.

pH

5.8–6.3

EC (mS/cm)

1.8–2.5

Light / day

16–18 hr

First harvest

85–120 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 15–30 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Tower Garden

Difficulty
Strawberries growing indoors
Fruiting crops
Advanced

Strawberries

Manage crowns, airflow and pollination.

pH

5.8–6.2

EC (mS/cm)

1.8–2.2

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

90–120 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 30 min off

Best-fit system

AeroTower 48

Difficulty
Cucumbers growing indoors
Fruiting crops
Advanced

Cucumbers

Trellis, prune and watch water demand.

pH

5.5–6.0

EC (mS/cm)

1.7–2.0

Light / day

16–18 hr

First harvest

55–75 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 15–30 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Bush Beans growing indoors
Fruiting crops
Intermediate

Bush Beans

Compact varieties need good airflow.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

2.0–3.0

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

50–65 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 30 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Green Peas growing indoors
Fruiting crops
Intermediate

Green Peas

Cool crop; provide a slim trellis.

pH

6.0–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.2–1.8

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

55–75 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 30–45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Shelf

Difficulty
Nasturtium growing indoors
Edible flowers
Easy

Nasturtium

Edible color with a trailing habit.

pH

5.8–6.5

EC (mS/cm)

1.2–1.8

Light / day

14–16 hr

First harvest

50–70 days

Starting irrigation cycle

15 min on / 45 min off

Best-fit system

Pro Tower Garden

Difficulty

Starting ranges—not one-size-fits-all recipes.

pH, EC, light and harvest ranges are crop-specific planning guides. Irrigation timing changes with system type, growing media, temperature, plant age and root mass. Continuous-flow or misting systems do not use the same timer cycle. Validate live conditions and adjust gradually.

How It Works
Nutrient Basics

Shop by growing goal

A crop plan that ends at the table.

Start with the meal, learning outcome or harvest rhythm you want.

Fresh salads
Lettuce · arugula · kale · chard
Build a steady weekly greens rotation.
Explore salad crops
Everyday cooking
Basil · mint · parsley · cilantro
Keep high-use herbs within reach.
Explore culinary herbs
Family harvests
Tomatoes · peppers · beans · cucumbers
Plan for support, light and longer cycles.
Explore fruiting crops
Classroom discovery
Microgreens · lettuce · peas · beans
Visible growth with teachable milestones.
Explore school-friendly crops

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Match the crop to the way you want to grow.

Open-system hardware for compact kitchens, family harvests, classrooms and high-yield growing.

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Your first crop plan

From “what can I grow?” to a confident first harvest.

A short customer journey keeps crop discovery connected to the products and guidance that make it possible.

01

Choose a crop

Start with Basil, Lettuce, Microgreens or Mint for the most forgiving first cycle.

02

Match a system

Compare capacity, footprint, lighting and crop support—without proprietary pods.

03

Build your grow plan

Use crop starting ranges, then fine-tune pH, EC, light and irrigation from live plant response.

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Estimate Your Harvest

Crop-growing FAQ

What to know before you grow.

Simple answers for choosing a crop, planning your space and setting realistic expectations for the first harvest.

Are these settings exact recipes?

No. They are starting ranges. Adjust from live pH, EC, temperature, plant age and root-zone response.

Basil, butterhead lettuce, arugula, mint, bok choy and microgreens are marked Beginner in the library. They are forgiving, finish quickly and show progress within a few weeks.

Yes, with planning. Tomatoes, peppers, strawberries and cucumbers need stronger light, physical support, pollination, pruning and longer crop cycles, which is why they are marked Advanced. Choose compact varieties and match them to your system.

No. Every Nutraponics system is open: use the seeds, growing media and hydroponic nutrients you prefer, with no required proprietary pods or growing subscription.

It depends on the crops you want most. Pro Shelf and Pro Tower Garden are the recommended pathways for the widest range in this library, including fruiting crops that need support. Compare capacity, lighting and footprint before you choose.

Towers grow vertically in a small footprint and suit leafy greens and herbs around the column. Shelves give you reachable rows, integrated lighting and a nursery, which helps with taller or trellised crops. Our comparison page sets the options side by side.

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