Why GrowRight is the Best Grow Station - A Comprehensive Market Comparison
In this article we dive deep into the other Grow Stations that are available on the market and compare them to the GrowRight system. We understand that you have many options when it comes to growing your home garden, so we have gone ahead and did some market research and did a comprehensive comparison of other Grow Stations. In this article we have done comparisons of the GrowRight with the following brands:
Agrowtek - Agrowdose Nutrient Panel
When it comes to technology, the Agrowdose is GrowRight's closest competition. For the purposes of this particular comparison we will be comparing the GrowRight computer and not the any of the possible additions that can be added to the GrowRight system. Similar to the GrowRight the AgrowDose dosing panel features the following:
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pH Monitoring Probe
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Conductifity Monitoring Probe
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1-6 Perestaltic Dosing Pumps
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Ability to make graphs and log measurements from probes and sensors
Some of the features the Agrowdose has that the GrowRight does not include:
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Temperature Probe
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Optional O.R.P Probe
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Optional Flow Sensor
While these items are not included with the GrowRight system, it is important to note that the GrowRight computer features expansion ports that allow devices like these to be developed and later added to the GrowRight Ecosystem.
With that said, we can now touch upon the many features that the GrowRight has that the Agrowdose does not:
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Optional add in Irrigation System
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On board computer with wireless connectivity from anywhere in the world
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Easy to use Graphical User Interface
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Easy and simple setup
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On board water valve for water irrigation
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Sleek and simple design
Conclusion
In conclusion we can clearly see that the GrowRight computer is very comparable to the Agrowdose dosing panel in that it contains many of the same core features. We can also see that the GrowRight actually has many more features than the Agrowdose does. Even with these many additional features, the GrowRight computer is selling for more than half the price of the Agrowdose dosing panel. If you are looking for less features at a greater price, than the Agrowdose dosing panel is for you, otherwise it seems pretty clear that GrowRight is the obvious winner in this case.
Lettuce Grow - The Farmstand
When it comes to out of the box functionality, the Farmstand Nook is the GrowRight's closest competitor. For the purposes of this particular comparison we will be comparing the GrowRight Starter Kit with Lights due to it being most similar to the Farmstand Nook. Similar to the GrowRight the Farmstand Nook features the following:
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Sleek and modern design
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Out of the box functionality
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LED Grow Lights
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Modular Design
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Small form factor
Some of the features the Farmstand Nook has that the GrowRight does not have include:
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Water-Resistant Floor Mat
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Financing Options
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Requiring the user to remember to fertilize and water plants
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Room for only 20 plants
Now that we have discussed the things that make the two grow stations similar and different, lets touch on the many features the GrowRight has that the Farmstand Nook does not:
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Room for up to 32 plants
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pH testing probe with constant pH monitoring
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Conductivity testing probe with constant conductivity monitoring
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Water valve for maintaining water levels in the reservoir
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Perestaltic pumps for dispensing nutrients and pH stabalizers automatically
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On board computer for tracking data points and making graphs using data from testing probes
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Easy to use Graphical User Interface that walks you through the process of growing your plants
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Wireless connectivity to your growing setup anywhere in the world
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Infinitely expandable design
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Rotating LED fixture design for illuminating your plants evenly
Conclusion
In conclusion we can see that because the GrowRight starter kit features the GrowRight computer as a core component of its irrigation system, the GrowRight has many more features that the Farmstand Nook simply cannot compete with. Although the Farmstand Nook is more modestly priced, we cannot help but notice the many concessions you would be making by purchasing the Farmstand Nook.
AeroGarden- The Harvest Elite
When it comes to small form factor gardens, the Harvest Elite is the GrowRight's closest competitor. For the purposes of this particular comparison, we will be comparing the GrowRight Starter Kit with GrowBasket due to it being most similar to the Harvest Elite. Similar to the GrowRight the Harvest Elite features the following:
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A small form factor for use on kitchen countertops
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Sleek and modern design
Here are some of the things the Harvest Elite has that the GrowRight does not:
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Lighting system
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Aluminum shell
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Room for 6 plants
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Requires the user to remember to water and fertilize their plants
While the Harvest Elite may have the GrowRight beat in regards to it having an LED fixture, it is important to note that this is one of the many future additions that will be added to the GrowRight ecosystem.
Here are the many features the GrowRight has that the Harvest Elite does not:
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pH testing probe with constant pH monitoring
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Conductivity testing probe with constant conductivity monitoring
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Water valve for maintaining water levels in the reservoir
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Perestaltic pumps for dispensing nutrients and pH stabalizers automatically
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On board computer for tracking data points and making graphs using data from testing probes
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Easy to use Graphical User Interface that walks you through the process of growing your plants
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Wireless connectivity to your growing setup anywhere in the world
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Infinitely expandable design
Conclusion
In conclusion we can see that although the Harvest elite comes equipped with an LED fixture for its countertop growing device while the GrowRight does not, this is one of the features that Macroponics is dedicated to adding into its ecosystem in the future. Furthermore, while the pricetag of the Harvest elite is significantly less in comparison to the GrowRight, it becomes glaringly obvious as to why once you observe the many additional features that the GrowRight has that the Harvest Elite does not.
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