--- product_id: 251555261 title: "VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 1 Layer 36 Plant Sites 4 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetables" price: "€ 776.79" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/251555261-vivosun-hydroponic-grow-kit-1-layer-36-plant-sites-4 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 36 plant sites for max yield Water-efficient nutrient film system Smart pump timer saves effort VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 1 Layer 36 Plant Sites 4 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetables **Price:** € 776.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Grow smarter, not harder — your indoor garden’s new MVP! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 1 Layer 36 Plant Sites 4 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetables - **How much does it cost?** € 776.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/251555261-vivosun-hydroponic-grow-kit-1-layer-36-plant-sites-4) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Water-Wise Growth:** Soilless nutrient film technique doubles yield using less water and space—perfect for eco-conscious urban growers. - • **Durable & Versatile:** Robust PVC-U pipes and included accessories ensure long-lasting use for a variety of leafy greens and herbs. - • **Effortless Automation:** Built-in pump timer cycles water every 30 minutes, optimizing nutrient delivery while saving time and energy. - • **Beginner-Friendly Setup:** Quick assembly with clear instructions means no gardening experience required to start thriving hydroponic crops. - • **Maximize Your Green Thumb:** 36 food-grade PVC plant sites designed for high-density leafy vegetable growth indoors or outdoors. ## Overview The VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit features a 1-layer system with 36 planting sites across four durable food-grade PVC-U pipes. It uses a nutrient film technique powered by a water pump and timer to deliver efficient, soilless cultivation that doubles crop yield while conserving water and space. Designed for easy assembly and versatile indoor/outdoor use, this kit is ideal for growing leafy vegetables with minimal effort and maximum results. ## Description desertcart.com: VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 1 Layer 36 Plant Sites 4 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetables : Patio, Lawn & Garden Review: Excellent - Excellent with no leak. Have been using it to grow spinach indoors for more than a month. I took multiple harvests from this. Easy to set up. Have to raise it a bit and used a longer tube for the reservoir as I used 5 gallon bucket as the reservoir. Review: Tips to modify this to be truly an NFT hydroponic system - see review - The Pro's It's easy to assemble, however modifications are needed to make it a true NFT style hydroponics system . With a few changes ( this is Design#3 after hours of experimentation), you can get this going really well. Cons: Whats the problem with the base assembly ? The pipes in each of the 3 sections are at the same level . This prevents a steady flow of water ( necessary in an NFT hydroponics system) . Also if you are using a pump timer, water stays stagnant in each of the pipes when the pump is off , which could lead to root rot. After all, in NFT, the roots need to aerate well and just dip into the nutrient flow rather than be immersed in the nutrient 24x7 The Solution 1. First raise the base by around 18" . This lets you place a standard 5 gallon bucket comfortably below the base. These are metric PVC pipes, however I found a 1/2" PVC fits in nicely . 2. Use PVC cement to strengthen the base structure. This is an important step, else you'll be frustrated with the cross pipes coming off and collapsing your hard work constantly 3. I used 1/2" PVC to raise the pipes at the topmost level by around 10" ..you'll see why 4. Put some top bars as shown in the image on top of the raised base.. These are to provide a foundation to slope the pipes. I used nails to peg them in securely 5. Now the main part .. To give the pipes a gradual slope ( 1:40 recommended for NFT..this translates to a 1" drop for each pipe), I tried various designs.. first a cardboard prototype, then I tried drilling holes in the base and using hangar wires ..it was a mess... finally I decided to use the power of gravity as the most stable design.. once you figure it out, the rest is easy .. just use some strong string to provide a constant 1" slope for every pipe in each level, and suspend each pipe from the top.. hence the top bar extension . I used an old flex garden hose that had broken down. Through calculations on the ideal NFT slope, I figured out the best positions on the front side was at 7", 4",3" and then 0"; and on the rear end, it was 6",5",2" and 1". This gives a zig-zag pattern that slopes all the way, with the slope being around 1:30 Have patience, and check the water flow after you finish each level. You may need to trim the connectors between levels . A PVC pipe cutter is needed . That's all. You will need to fine tune the level of each pipe at each end to ensure the water is flowing smoothly .. if you hear the sweet sound of gurgling water coming off the bottom pipe ( that drains into the bucket) and see a steady flow , you know you've got it right . Now I'm off to plant some lettuce!! ** Update after 3 weeks of use ** I planted lettuce as well as some broccoli and arugula . After 2 weeks, the plants seem to be growing steadily . See tips for more pointers; Tips 1. Ensure that your base is level to the ground, or your water flow will get impacted . 2. Place in an area that gets plenty of sunlight as well as part shade, depending on what you plan to grow 3. Important : plant your seedlings separately and wait for the roots to grow at least 1" to 2" long before transplanting to the NFT system. Also, the pots that come with the system are open at the base, so you will need something to hold the little seedlings in securely . I used Grodan Rockwool, as the 1" size of the rockwool fits in very well inside the pots, and can securely hold the plants with the roots dangling down into the water 4. Rather than liquid plant food, I used "MaxiGrow" as the nutrient solution . Its water soluble and for 5 gallons, you need around 10 tsp.. there's plenty to go in the 2 lb bag that I bought .. I change the water every 2 weeks 5. The pump that comes with the system is not dry-burning safe.. last week, one of the connecting pipes between levels got knocked loose probably while mowing , and the next day, I found all the water had drained away and the pump was busted . This manufacturer does not currently offer a pump in the same GPH and size category , and luckily I was able to find some other manufacturers that offered a similar pump ( the tubing that comes with this kit is 5/16" , and you need a pump that supports 5/16" tubing as well as is 12V DC , so that the pump timer can fit . The third is GPH rating - you need something that is around 80 GPH or less ) . My plants did not have flowing water for almost 24 hours before the replacement got here. Highly recommend you keep an extra pump on hand , or get something that is rated dry-burning safe ( wont bust if the water runs out for any reason) 6. I fitted a ball valve adapter in the tube ( look for 5/16" size) so I could control the pump flow That's all for now.. I'll post some more pictures soon. ## Features - High Yield and Quality: Soilless cultivation with nutrient film can meet the production potential of crops; Compared with traditional soil cultivation, the yield can be doubled with requiring less water and less space - With Timer to Save Effort: This hydroponic planting system kit of PVC has a timed circulation system; The default setting of the timer allows the pump to work for 5 minutes every 30 minutes to reach the nutrient film technique; The circulation mode can also be set manually or automatically according to demand; Not only makes the pump more durable, saves nutrient solution, but also makes vegetables grow better - Easy to Assemble & Use: This hydroponic gardening system is extremely simple to assemble and use; Great for beginners and no experience required; It is easy to save time and energy with no arable land required, which means it's suitable for indoor and outdoor - Durable and Widely Applicable: Each food-grade PVC-U pipe is 31.1 inches long and 2.8 inches in diameter with 36 sites for vegetables, flowers and plants; The hydroponics planting system kit of PVC for indoor and outdoor is especially suitable for leafy vegetables in home and offices, such as lettuce, rape, celery, beets, bell pepper, garlic seedlings, canola and so on - What You Get: Comes with 1 set of planting pipes, 1 water pump timer, 1 water pump, 1 tube, 1 power plug, planting basket and sponge, 1 tweezers, 3 instructions (planting instructions, assembly instructions, timer instruction manual) and 1-year warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #31,793 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #23 in Hydroponic Growing Kits & Systems | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,346 Reviews | ## Images ![VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 1 Layer 36 Plant Sites 4 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetables - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UvagxK2AL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by S***A on July 5, 2026* Excellent with no leak. Have been using it to grow spinach indoors for more than a month. I took multiple harvests from this. Easy to set up. Have to raise it a bit and used a longer tube for the reservoir as I used 5 gallon bucket as the reservoir. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tips to modify this to be truly an NFT hydroponic system - see review *by V***Y on August 6, 2022* The Pro's It's easy to assemble, however modifications are needed to make it a true NFT style hydroponics system . With a few changes ( this is Design#3 after hours of experimentation), you can get this going really well. Cons: Whats the problem with the base assembly ? The pipes in each of the 3 sections are at the same level . This prevents a steady flow of water ( necessary in an NFT hydroponics system) . Also if you are using a pump timer, water stays stagnant in each of the pipes when the pump is off , which could lead to root rot. After all, in NFT, the roots need to aerate well and just dip into the nutrient flow rather than be immersed in the nutrient 24x7 The Solution 1. First raise the base by around 18" . This lets you place a standard 5 gallon bucket comfortably below the base. These are metric PVC pipes, however I found a 1/2" PVC fits in nicely . 2. Use PVC cement to strengthen the base structure. This is an important step, else you'll be frustrated with the cross pipes coming off and collapsing your hard work constantly 3. I used 1/2" PVC to raise the pipes at the topmost level by around 10" ..you'll see why 4. Put some top bars as shown in the image on top of the raised base.. These are to provide a foundation to slope the pipes. I used nails to peg them in securely 5. Now the main part .. To give the pipes a gradual slope ( 1:40 recommended for NFT..this translates to a 1" drop for each pipe), I tried various designs.. first a cardboard prototype, then I tried drilling holes in the base and using hangar wires ..it was a mess... finally I decided to use the power of gravity as the most stable design.. once you figure it out, the rest is easy .. just use some strong string to provide a constant 1" slope for every pipe in each level, and suspend each pipe from the top.. hence the top bar extension . I used an old flex garden hose that had broken down. Through calculations on the ideal NFT slope, I figured out the best positions on the front side was at 7", 4",3" and then 0"; and on the rear end, it was 6",5",2" and 1". This gives a zig-zag pattern that slopes all the way, with the slope being around 1:30 Have patience, and check the water flow after you finish each level. You may need to trim the connectors between levels . A PVC pipe cutter is needed . That's all. You will need to fine tune the level of each pipe at each end to ensure the water is flowing smoothly .. if you hear the sweet sound of gurgling water coming off the bottom pipe ( that drains into the bucket) and see a steady flow , you know you've got it right . Now I'm off to plant some lettuce!! ** Update after 3 weeks of use ** I planted lettuce as well as some broccoli and arugula . After 2 weeks, the plants seem to be growing steadily . See tips for more pointers; Tips 1. Ensure that your base is level to the ground, or your water flow will get impacted . 2. Place in an area that gets plenty of sunlight as well as part shade, depending on what you plan to grow 3. Important : plant your seedlings separately and wait for the roots to grow at least 1" to 2" long before transplanting to the NFT system. Also, the pots that come with the system are open at the base, so you will need something to hold the little seedlings in securely . I used Grodan Rockwool, as the 1" size of the rockwool fits in very well inside the pots, and can securely hold the plants with the roots dangling down into the water 4. Rather than liquid plant food, I used "MaxiGrow" as the nutrient solution . Its water soluble and for 5 gallons, you need around 10 tsp.. there's plenty to go in the 2 lb bag that I bought .. I change the water every 2 weeks 5. The pump that comes with the system is not dry-burning safe.. last week, one of the connecting pipes between levels got knocked loose probably while mowing , and the next day, I found all the water had drained away and the pump was busted . This manufacturer does not currently offer a pump in the same GPH and size category , and luckily I was able to find some other manufacturers that offered a similar pump ( the tubing that comes with this kit is 5/16" , and you need a pump that supports 5/16" tubing as well as is 12V DC , so that the pump timer can fit . The third is GPH rating - you need something that is around 80 GPH or less ) . My plants did not have flowing water for almost 24 hours before the replacement got here. Highly recommend you keep an extra pump on hand , or get something that is rated dry-burning safe ( wont bust if the water runs out for any reason) 6. I fitted a ball valve adapter in the tube ( look for 5/16" size) so I could control the pump flow That's all for now.. I'll post some more pictures soon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good so far! Used in an aquaponic setup *by K***A on May 3, 2026* So far sooo soo good. I’m using this system for aquaponics- growing with fish and so far it’s working beautifully! Also, I didn’t know that it comes with substrate pods, which is beautiful. I’m gonna try them out, but I might switch to clay leca or just do bare roots but so nice to include substrate (looks like coco coir bur doesn’t say exactly) that fit the little pod inserts perfectly. The flow is not too strong, which is perfect because I don’t want to disturb disturbing waterfall back into the aquarium. I was worried when I saw other reviews saying that the pump wasn’t very strong. You can attach solar powered pumps to it though, I might try that. ## Frequently Bought Together - VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 1 Layer 36 Plant Sites 4 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetables - VIVOSUN Plant Food Nutrients Base A(4-0-1) & B(1-4-2) Bundle, All Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Hydroponic Plant Food Supports Vegetative and Flowering Stages for Outdoor & Indoor Plants, Set of Quarts - VIVOSUN 1.6" Rockwool Cubes, 112 Plugs Stonewool Starter Grow Cubes for Cuttings, Cloning, Plant Propagation, Seed Starting, Hydroponic Grow Media for Vigorous Plant Growth, 4 Sheets of 112 Plugs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/251555261-vivosun-hydroponic-grow-kit-1-layer-36-plant-sites-4](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/251555261-vivosun-hydroponic-grow-kit-1-layer-36-plant-sites-4) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*