Automated, self-watering grow tower with full-spectrum LED
Automated NFT Hydroponic System V5.2-T – Self-Watering, 161 cm
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Set it once — fresh herbs, greens and tomatoes, growing hands-off all year.
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Meet the LaNiTex Automated Hydroponic System (V5.2-T)
The LaNiTex automated hydroponic system does the work for you. Automated light and water cycles, a self-recirculating nutrient flow and remote control mean you set your schedule once and let the tower grow — hands-off, day to day.
It's a full-size 161cm floor-standing unit on a 0.3m² footprint: 18 growing pods up top, a lower tray that raises up to 76 seedlings, and full-spectrum LED light — soil-free growing for fresh herbs, leafy greens and home-grown vegetables, even tomatoes, capsicum, chillies and cucumbers.
The quick version
- Smart, automated and self-watering — set the light and water cycles once and leave it running.
- Self-watering, self-recirculating NFT flow with remote control for hands-off, low-maintenance growing.
- Full-size 161 cm floor-standing frame on a 0.3 m² footprint; 18 pods plus a lower tray for up to 76 seedlings.
- Full-spectrum LED; soil-free and pesticide-free; about 1.2 kWh a day (roughly $130 a year to run).
- By LaNiTex Australia; ships Australia-wide. The automated sibling of the V5.2-A leafy-greens flagship.
At a glance
| Dimensions | 81 × 43 × 161 cm (0.3 m² footprint) |
| Growing spots | 18 NFT cultivation pods + lower tray for up to 76 seedlings |
| Tank | 34-litre recirculating reservoir |
| Lighting | Full-spectrum LED, separate settings per layer |
| Growing methods | NFT (upper pods) + tidal irrigation (lower seedling tray) |
| Automation | Automated light and water cycles; nutrients mixed manually at setup |
| Control | Front display panel and remote; low-water alarm |
| Power use | About 1.2 kWh a day (roughly $130 a year) |
| Material | Food-grade PP |
| Warranty | 1-year LaNiTex warranty + your rights under the Australian Consumer Law |
| Price | AUD $1,590 |
What's in the box
- LaNiTex V5.2-T tower frame and 18 cultivation pods
- Lower germination tray (up to 76 seedlings)
- Planting sponges and planting cups
- Full-spectrum LED lighting, front display and remote control
- Recirculating pump, power cord and instruction manual
You supply vegetable or herb seeds, a two-part hydroponic nutrient (Part A and Part B, sold separately at garden and hydroponic shops) and clean tap water. Exact accessory counts vary by model — check the packing list.
Own it outright — no subscription, no pods, no app
You buy the tower once and it's yours. There's no monthly subscription, no proprietary seed pods to keep re-buying, and no app to depend on. You source your own seeds and nutrient anywhere in Australia, and run everything from the front panel or the remote.
Set It and Let It Grow
✅ Automated cycles: Set the lighting time for each layer and the nutrient-pump cycle once — the full-spectrum LED and recirculating pump then run to your schedule, with no daily watering.
✅ A self-watering hydroponic system: Mix the nutrient solution into the 34-litre tank at setup, then it circulates through the roots and back to the tank on its own — just top it up as it runs down.
✅ Remote control: Adjust light and water settings from the remote and front display.
Size & Build
✅ Full-size tower in 0.3 square metres 📏 (81cm x 43cm x 161cm) — high-strength, food-grade PP build.
✅ Two-tier growing: 18 cultivation pods (NFT) plus a lower germination tray for up to 76 seedlings — a continuous seed-to-harvest cycle.
✅ Energy-efficient: About 1.2 kWh a day — roughly $130 a year to run.
How It Works
NFT cultivation: A thin film of nutrient water flows over the roots in the upper pods, maximising oxygen and nutrient uptake.
Tidal-irrigation seedling tray: The lower tray floods and drains to germinate seeds, so your next batch is always coming through.
Full-spectrum LED: Replicates natural sunlight, with separate settings for seedlings and mature plants.
In short, it's a floor-standing NFT hydroponic system: 18 growing pods stacked 161 cm tall, with a thin film of nutrient water running over the roots and a 0.3 m² footprint.
Why Choose the LaNiTex Automated Hydroponic System?
Hands-off growing: Automated cycles and recirculating flow keep maintenance low.
Pesticide-free & soil-free: Clean, fresh produce grown indoors year-round, picked minutes before a meal.
Water-efficient: The recirculating system recycles its own water and nutrients.
Built for home growers: a hydroponic system for home use — full-size capacity for kitchens, garages and living rooms, without commercial complexity.
V5.2-T vs the V5.2-A flagship
| Automated V5.2-T (this model) | V5.2-A flagship | |
| Best for | Hands-off, automated growing | Maximum leafy-greens capacity |
| Height | 161 cm | 180 cm |
| Growing spots | 18 pods + 76-seedling tray | 72 planting slots |
| Footprint | 0.3 m² | 0.3 m² |
| Price | AUD $1,590 | AUD $1,990 |
Want maximum capacity for leafy greens? See the V5.2-A indoor hydroponic tower (72 plants) →
Pairs well with
- Growing mostly leafy greens? The V5.2-A indoor hydroponic garden holds 72 plants at once.
- Keep your nutrient mix dialled in with a digital pH/EC/TDS water tester.
- Prefer a smaller fruiting setup? See the Grow Box Tall.
- Browse all indoor hydroponic systems →
Smart Growing, Made Simple
This automated hydroponic system is a genuine lifestyle upgrade — set your cycles, top up the tank, and let it grow fresh food for you. Ready to automate your indoor garden?
Designed on the Sunshine Coast by Laszlo Bulatko, founder of LaNiTex Hydro Garden. Every unit is tested before it's listed for sale.
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See the Indoor Hydroponic System in Action
Automated Hydroponic System That Works for You
Hands-off hydroponic growing with the LaNiTex V5.2-T— an automated hydroponic system built for efficiency and year-round harvests.
- Smart technology: Automated LED lighting and a self-recirculating water and nutrient flow you set once and leave.
- Sustainable design: Water-efficient, soil-free growing with low energy use.
- Versatile growing: From leafy greens and herbs to tomatoes, capsicum and chillies.
Enjoy fresh, home-grown produce with very little effort from the LaNiTex V5.2-T.
A Full-Size Hydroponic System in Just 0.3 m²
Don't let the small footprint fool you: the Automated Hydroponic System (V5.2-T) is a full-size grower.
It stands 161 cm tall but takes up only 0.3 square metres of floor (81 × 43 cm), so it slots into a kitchen corner, a spare room or against a wall without taking over.
Built to last. The frame is moulded from high-strength, food-grade PP, so it handles constant watering and years of use without complaint.
Room to grow. With 18 wide-spaced pods up top and a 76-seedling tray below, there's space for full-grown plants and the next crop coming through at the same time.
A Self-Watering Hydroponic System That Feeds Your Plants
This self-watering system feeds your plants for you.
Top up the tank, and the recirculating system carries a steady nutrient solution to the roots through NFT (nutrient film technique), so they get a consistent supply and grow up to 30–50% faster than they would in soil.
Steady feeding, healthier roots. A thin film of nutrient water runs over the roots, giving them both the minerals and the oxygen they need without drowning them.
Room for 30+ crops. From lettuce, spinach and herbs to tomatoes, capsicum and chillies, it grows a wide mix of vegetables side by side.
Grow a Different Crop in Every Pod
The Automated Hydroponic System (V5.2-T) isn't fixed to one type of plant.
The modular pods let you grow leafy greens this month and switch to herbs, tomatoes or chillies the next. Mix and match however you like, all in the same tower.
Even airflow built in. Each level has air-convection vents that keep air moving evenly around the plants, so they don't sit in stale, humid air.
A heads-up when it matters. A built-in low-water alarm and a visual water-level indicator tell you when the tank needs a top-up, so nothing dries out while you're busy.
A Hydroponic System for Home That Runs Itself
Set your light and water cycles once from the front panel or the remote, and the tower keeps to them on its own.
Set it and step back.Once your cycles are in, the full-spectrum LED and the recirculating pump run to schedule, day after day — no daily watering.
A heads-up when it matters.A built-in low-water alarm and a visual water-level indicator tell you when the 34-litre tank needs a top-up.
Light on the power bill.The whole system draws about 1.2 kWh a day, roughly $130 a year to run.
Why Choose a Hands-Free Hydroponic System?
Growing your own food should feel good, not like another chore. This automated system gives you fresh produce on tap with far less effort than a backyard patch.
Cleaner food. No soil, no sprays. You grow safe, pesticide-free vegetables and herbs and pick them minutes before they hit the plate.
Less waste, faster harvests. The system recycles its own water, and plants grow up to 30–50% faster than they would in soil, so you're picking sooner and throwing out less.
Good for the whole house. It's a hands-on project the kids can get involved in, and a tray of greenery lifts the room while it grows.
The Hydroponic System V5.2-T is a genuinely useful upgrade to how you eat at home: fresh, soil-free produce you grew yourself, all year round.
Everything Built Into the V5.2-T
The V5.2-T comes loaded with the bits that make day-to-day growing easy:
- Simple self-assembly: a modular, flexible build for fruit, veg or greens.
- Air-convection vents on every level for steady airflow.
- Spray outlets on each layer that keep moisture even across the plants.
- A dedicated germination tray for a reliable start from seed.
- Double safety: a low-water alarm and a visual water-level indicator.
- A separate fill inlet, so topping up the tank is quick and clean.
- A choice of AC110V or AC240V power.
- Smart lighting that runs the right light levels through the day.
- Energy-saving design: about 1.2 kWh a day to run.
The Top Tier: NFT Growing
The upper tier is where your plants grow, using NFT (nutrient film technique). A thin film of nutrient water runs across the base of the pods, kept to within about 3 mm, so the lower roots sit in the solution while the upper roots stay in the air.
That mix matters: the roots in the water take up minerals, and the roots in the air get plenty of oxygen. Plants that get both grow faster and stronger than they would with their roots sitting in soil.
A Closed Loop That Feeds Your Plants
Nutrient water flows in at one end and runs along the channel beneath the planting cups, so the roots get a steady drink. It then drains back to the tank, where the system recirculates it automatically. The same solution keeps working around the clock with very little waste, and no hand-watering from you.
The Lower Tier: Where Seeds Start
The bottom tier is your nursery, and it works on tidal irrigation. When the pump runs, the seedling cups are flooded so the seeds stay moist; when it stops, the water drains back to the tank and the roots get a breath of air.
That flood-and-drain rhythm is exactly what seeds want to germinate well. It also means you can raise up to 76 seedlings down here while your full-grown plants finish up top, so there's always a next crop on the way.
Common Questions and Answers
What can I grow in the Indoor Hydroponic System?
A wide range of crops at home, all soil-free: herbs, leafy greens and vegetables, including tomatoes, capsicum, chillies and cucumbers. It's a great way to grow tomatoes indoors hydroponically. The upper pods use NFT and the lower tray uses tidal irrigation to germinate seedlings, so you can grow fresh hydroponic tomatoes at home in Australia, from seed to harvest.
What is the difference between the Indoor Hydroponic System (V5.2-T) and the V5.2-A?
Both are full-size LaNiTex hydroponic towers with the same 0.3 square metre footprint.The Automated Hydroponic System (V5.2-T) stands 161cm with 18 growing pods plus a 76-seedling tray, and it's the smart, automated model automated light and water cycles, a self-recirculating nutrient flow and remote control for hands-off growing. The V5.2-A is taller at 180cm with 72 planting slots, built for growing a large volume of leafy greens at once.
What is an NFT hydroponic system?
NFT stands for Nutrient Film Technique: a thin film of nutrient-rich water runs continuously over the plant roots, so they get minerals and oxygen at the same time. The Automated Hydroponic System (V5.2-T) uses NFT in its upper growing tier for fast, healthy growth without soil.
What hydroponic system is best for tomatoes?
Tomatoes are bigger, fruiting plants, so they need room to spread and steady feeding. The Automated Hydroponic System's 18 wide-spaced NFT pods give tomatoes the space their roots and canopy need, and the automated pump keeps them fed, making it a strong choice for growing tomatoes indoors hydroponically, along with capsicum and chillies.
How does a hydroponic system work?
Instead of soil, the plants are fed by a nutrient solution dissolved in water. In the Automated Hydroponic System (V5.2-T), the upper pods use NFT (a thin film of nutrient water flowing over the roots), while the lower tray uses tidal irrigation to germinate seeds.
Full-spectrum LED lights replace sunlight, and the pump recirculates the solution on a timer you set, so it runs largely on its own.
Is there a user manual or online tutorial available for setup and usage?
Yes, a detailed user manual and online tutorials are available to make setup and operation simple.
Is the Indoor Hydroponic System hard to set up?
No, it's designed for self-assembly. The tiers stack from the bottom up, and it comes with a step-by-step manual plus online tutorials. Professional assembly is also available in South East Queensland if you'd rather have it done for you.
Where can I get help if I'm stuck?
Every Automated Hydroponic System comes with a detailed manual and online tutorials, and you can reach LaNiTex Hydro Garden through the website for any setup or growing questions.
Can I buy replacement parts and extra modules?
Yes. Spare parts and extra modules are available whenever you need them, so the tower keeps going for years.
Can it really grow tomatoes, not just lettuce?
Yes. The wide-spaced pods give bigger plants room, so alongside lettuce, spinach and herbs you can grow tomatoes, capsicum, chillies and cucumbers. The taller fruiting plants just need a little support as they grow.
