AeroGarden's lineup is genuinely confusing. The Harvest, Harvest 360, Bounty Basic, Bounty Elite, and Farm all look like the same machine in different sizes. We grew identical lineups in the Harvest 360 and the Bounty Elite for a full season to find out where the extra $200 actually goes.
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| Product | Pods | Light | Max Plant Height | 8-week Yield | Where | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AeroGarden Harvest 360 Best for most | 6 | 20W LED 360° | 12" | 312g | ~$129 | Check price |
AeroGarden Bounty Elite Best for fruiting | 9 | 50W full-spectrum | 24" | 510g | ~$329 | Check price |
- Pods
- 6
- Light
- 20W LED 360°
- Max Plant Height
- 12"
- 8-week Yield
- 312g
- Price
- ~$129
- Pods
- 9
- Light
- 50W full-spectrum
- Max Plant Height
- 24"
- 8-week Yield
- 510g
- Price
- ~$329
Where the Bounty wins
- Light: 50W vs 20W — more than double the PPFD. The Bounty can actually fruit cherry tomatoes and peppers; the Harvest cannot.
- Plant height: 24" of clearance vs 12". You can grow a full basil bush or a small pepper plant.
- Reservoir: Bigger reservoir means filling every 2–3 weeks instead of weekly.
- Control panel: Touchscreen with vacation mode and seasonal light schedules.
Where the Harvest 360 wins
- Price: $200 cheaper. You can buy a Harvest 360 plus a year of pods plus a Click & Grow 3 for the price of a Bounty.
- Footprint: Fits anywhere — under cabinets, on a narrow shelf.
- Simplicity: Two buttons. Your grandmother can run it.
Which should you buy?
If you want herbs, lettuce, and the occasional patch of microgreens, the Harvest 360 is the right machine. The Bounty's extra capacity will sit empty.
If you actually want to harvest tomatoes, peppers, or large basil bushes indoors year-round, the Bounty Elite is the only AeroGarden that can deliver. Anything smaller will disappoint you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Bounty Elite really worth $200 more?
Only if you'll use the extra light and height for fruiting plants. For herbs alone, you're paying for capacity you won't use.
Are the pods the same?
Yes — both use the same AeroGarden seed pod kits. You can move pods between machines.
Can the Harvest 360 grow peppers?
Technically yes, but the 12-inch ceiling and 20W light produce small, slow plants. Plan on the Bounty if peppers are the goal.
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