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Gardyn vs. iHarvest
So you’ve made the decision to purchase an indoor garden system; congratulations! You’re about to embark on an exciting journey of homegrown food, no matter the climate or season.
You’ve made your way through a bunch of indoor garden systems and finally, you’re down to two frontrunners — Gardyn Home 4.0 and the iHarvest Complete Package. But which one should you choose?
Grow fresh, clean, and organic produce, with Gardyn.

Cost
$900
# of plants you can grow
30
30
Energy use per month
47 kWh
62 kWh
Grow indoors
Vertical or stackable
Full-spectrum LED lights
Automated or self-watering
Automated lights
Can grow microgreens/baby greens
Can grow in 2 square ft
Can grow plants over 2 feet tall
Constructed with food grade, UV-stabilized, recyclable, BPA-free plastic
Light intensity control
Water level sensors
Humidity sensors
Temperature sensors
AI-powered monitoring, optimization, and plant coaching
Wifi enabled
Membership option that gives access to free plants and food each month, Kelby Assist, Vacation Mode, exclusive plants, and support from our live growing experts.
Timelapse videos of plant growth
Live view of plants
Modular design that allows for easy plant arranging
Gardyn vs iHarvest — Let’s Start with iHarvest


The Gardyn Home 4.0
Gardyn, a US-based startup, is revolutionizing indoor gardening with a new AI-driven vertical Hybriponics™ system: the Gardyn Home 4.0. Unlike traditional hydroponic and aeroponic solutions, Gardyn’s integrated setup drastically reduces water consumption by incorporating a closed-loop recirculation system. Advanced AI algorithms further help fine-tune the growing environment, analyzing and optimizing each plant’s development — ensuring they grow faster, healthier, and fresher.
Less time, less mess and great results! Get Gardyn now.
Getting the Upper Green Thumb with Gardyn
To start, each kit will cost you roughly the same: the Gardyn Home 4.0 costs $899, while the iHarvest Complete Package is about the same at $900. The good thing is now that budget is no longer a factor, comparing benefits becomes much easier.
With Gardyn’s Home 4.0, you’ll get some of the best indoor gardening features and advantages:
- Cutting-edge gardening technology, utilizing AI-enabled monitoring and optimization to create the best conditions for a bountiful harvest;
- With an accompanying membership, Kelby Assist plant coaching provides personalized tips in real-time;
- Free plants and food each month;
- All this while remaining green — the Home 4.0 uses a far leaner 47 kWh a month, compared to the iHarvest’s 62 kWh.
Comparing Gardyn vs. iHarvest, the Gardyn Home 4.0 does seem to offer some of the best features for its price:
Grow More In Less Space
Featuring our patented Hybriponics™ technology, Gardyn’s Home 4.0 enables the highest density of produce ever made possible — 30 plants in just 2 sq. ft. of space. Additionally, our hydroponics accelerates nutrient absorption and puts you on the fast track to a delicious harvest in only five weeks. Obtain up to 10x more bountiful harvests than traditional methods, all without sacrificing living space.
Eat Healthier Than Ever
With Gardyn, you’re getting the world’s most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, freshly harvested minutes before from your own garden. No pesticides, herbicides, or soil disruptions. Fruits, veggies, herbs, and microgreens — you name it; Gardyn-grown produce is far superior than anything you can get off shelves, both in health and taste.
Bountiful Harvests With AI, Every Time
Take the guesswork out of gardening. Kelby, your personal AI assistant, automatically adjusts your Gardyn’s light and water schedules to ensure optimal growing conditions for your plants, all while detecting any potential plant health issues before they take hold — a real boon for novice gardeners. And it won’t forget the little things either: your assistant provides clear, helpful tips and instructions at every stage of the growth process, right up to harvesting.
Simple, No-Mess Gardening
Say goodbye to dirty, unkempt indoor gardening. Our easy-to-use, tangle-free plant pods are designed from the ground up to be plug-and-play, letting you harvest and change layouts with no dirt and no mess.
Final Thoughts: Getting the Best Home Garden System
While iHarvest does have its place as a more simplified indoor garden system, all things considered, it’s the Gardyn that comes out looking like the smarter solution. The Gardyn Home 4.0 accommodates today’s urban gardening needs beautifully, offering an easy, clean, and intuitive setup for novice and veteran gardeners alike.
It boasts an impressive range of features that give it a clear edge for value for money:
- Easy, plug-and-play assembly;
- Automated light and water schedules;
- AI guidance for automatic, optimized growth;
- Vacation mode and timelapse view;
- 100+ varieties of greens, herbs, fruits, veggies, and flowers to choose from;
- 30 free plants in your Starter Set to get you going right away.
No soil, no watering, and no pests. Your Gardyn isn’t just an easier way to garden — it’s a simpler, smarter way of living. Start your Gardyning journey here.
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It's never been easier to get growing
Grow now, pay later with Affirm or Klarna
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1 ×yCovers - GREY, Pack of 5$19.99
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1 ×yCovers - RASPBERRY, Pack of 5$19.99
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2 ×Microgreens Large Grow PackFree
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1 ×Microgreen Grow Plates - Pack of 10$49.99
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1 ×Gardyn Vase - Sage Green$49.99
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1 ×Gardyn Sprout Nursery$79.99
Estimated total: $329.94
