--- title: "hydroponics supplies — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/hydroponics-supplies" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:06:53.897Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($114K/yr) — hydroponics supplies doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($114K/yr) — hydroponics supplies doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "hydroponics supplies — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hydroponics supplies** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($114K/yr) — hydroponics supplies doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$114K** **Growth (1y)** **+142.5%** **Products** **47** **Brands** **36** was 44 a year ago **Sellers** **59** **Price range** **$7.75–$23.42** **Returns** **1.6%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **6** ×0.30 Growth **70** ×0.30 Competition **73** ×0.20 Quality gap **55** ×0.10 Returns **87** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +142.5% year over year. 4K2KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Mar, Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8× ## **Competition** - SZLJYLM11% - Ahopegarden10% - MAQIHAN9% - GARDENCUBE8% - VCTMSKT7% - DRYADES5% - Other (30 brands)50% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (40% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 36 brands and 59 sellers compete here. **Brands** **36 **▼falling was 44 a year ago **Sellers** **59** **Top 5 brand share** **45%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![SZLJYLM Grow Sponges 60 Pack Hydroponics Replacement Root Growth Sponges Compatible with Aero Garden iDOO and Most Other Brands Sponge for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TUcLfIXzL.jpg) [**SZLJYLM Grow Sponges 60 Pack Hydroponics Replacement Root Growth Sponges Compatible with Aero Garden iDOO and Most Other Brands Sponge for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL7DVSJW) SZLJYLM$9.094.5★16211%▲rising 2 ![MAQIHAN 50 Grow Sponges for Hydroponics - Seed Pods for Garden Seed Starter Pods Growing System Plant for Seed Plugs Garden Cube Sponges Replacement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jMld4IlaL.jpg) [**MAQIHAN 50 Grow Sponges for Hydroponics - Seed Pods for Garden Seed Starter Pods Growing System Plant for Seed Plugs Garden Cube Sponges Replacement**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLDBSKVN) MAQIHAN$8.014.3★6199%▲rising 3 ![GARDENCUBE 166pcs Hydroponic Pods Kit: Compatible with Aerogarden Grow Anything Herb Kits - Includes Grow Sponges Grow Baskets Grow Domes Labels A&B Plant Food - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qYu4d6VzL.jpg) [**GARDENCUBE 166pcs Hydroponic Pods Kit: Compatible with Aerogarden Grow Anything Herb Kits - Includes Grow Sponges Grow Baskets Grow Domes Labels A&B Plant Food - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ2NQ9CZ) GARDENCUBE$17.154.5★2,2388%—flat 4 ![VCTMSKT 60 pcs Hydroponic Grow Sponges Seed Pods Replacement Compatible with AeroGarden iDOO and Most Hydroponic Systems. Rapid Rooting Nursery Sponges.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518oi9quxiL.jpg) [**VCTMSKT 60 pcs Hydroponic Grow Sponges Seed Pods Replacement Compatible with AeroGarden iDOO and Most Hydroponic Systems. Rapid Rooting Nursery Sponges.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVG9ZMX5) VCTMSKT$8.874.2★1127%▲rising 5 ![DRYADES 50ct Grow Sponges Hydroponic Root Sponges Compatible Aero Garden iDOO Hydroponics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GWNWg11sL.jpg) [**DRYADES 50ct Grow Sponges Hydroponic Root Sponges Compatible Aero Garden iDOO Hydroponics**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3XCL3X5) DRYADES$8.904.4★3185%▼falling 6 ![Ahopegarden 120 Pcs Seed Pod Kit for Aerogarden Highly Breathable Hydroponics Replacement Pods Compatible with Most Indoor Hydroponic Systems 120 Grow Sponges & 120 Pod Labels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YUzFn7vlL.jpg) [**Ahopegarden 120 Pcs Seed Pod Kit for Aerogarden Highly Breathable Hydroponics Replacement Pods Compatible with Most Indoor Hydroponic Systems 120 Grow Sponges & 120 Pod Labels**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBGPD66D) Ahopegarden$18.564.6★1,4464%▲rising 7 ![LAPOND 100 Pack Grow Sponges Replacement Root Growth Sponges Seed Pods Seed Starter Plugs for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-z9gUEUDL.jpg) [**LAPOND 100 Pack Grow Sponges Replacement Root Growth Sponges Seed Pods Seed Starter Plugs for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN8Z2M3D) LAPOND$17.364.4★2153%—flat 8 ![Growell Grow Sponges 120 Pack Hydroponic Pods Seed Pods Replacement Sponges Compatible with Aerogarden and Others Hydroponic sponges for All Indoor Hydroponics Growing System](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tYj6OwaML.jpg) [**Growell Grow Sponges 120 Pack Hydroponic Pods Seed Pods Replacement Sponges Compatible with Aerogarden and Others Hydroponic sponges for All Indoor Hydroponics Growing System**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL5XRCLQ) Growell$19.024.5★4933%▼falling 9 ![Ahopegarden 52PCS Hydroponics Pods Kit: Compatible with Aerogarden Includes 24 Grow Sponges 24 Pods Labels 4 A&B Plant Food - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brands](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XJiLnslJL.jpg) [**Ahopegarden 52PCS Hydroponics Pods Kit: Compatible with Aerogarden Includes 24 Grow Sponges 24 Pods Labels 4 A&B Plant Food - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brands**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBGPMQYQ) Ahopegarden$10.464.6★1,4463%▼falling 10 ![URUQ 140Pcs Hydroponic Pods Supplies: Compatible with AeroGarden Grow Anything Herb Kits - Includes Grow Sponges Grow Baskets Grow Domes Labels - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Y2Gk6m0rL.jpg) [**URUQ 140Pcs Hydroponic Pods Supplies: Compatible with AeroGarden Grow Anything Herb Kits - Includes Grow Sponges Grow Baskets Grow Domes Labels - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4LP8VT5) URUQ$13.694.5★9903%▼falling 11 ![Tigvio 50 Piece Hydroponic Pods Kit: Grow Anything with 50 Grow Sponges - Compatible with All Hydroponics Brands](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510B82AwXkL.jpg) [**Tigvio 50 Piece Hydroponic Pods Kit: Grow Anything with 50 Grow Sponges - Compatible with All Hydroponics Brands**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH9P51Y2) Tigvio$10.524.4★1,5803%▲rising 12 ![Tongnian 600 Pcs Hydroponic Sponges Soil-Less Cultivation Planting Gardening Tool Square Seedling Sponges for Small Bud Growth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r66OYXygL.jpg) [**Tongnian 600 Pcs Hydroponic Sponges Soil-Less Cultivation Planting Gardening Tool Square Seedling Sponges for Small Bud Growth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZSY2N9Q) Tongnian$16.474.3★822%—flat 13 ![TEZKOLES 50 Pack Round hydroponic Growth Sponge Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor hydroponic Gardens Seed Germination Plant Rooting Vegetable Cultivation Flower Arrangement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hSKStDzmL.jpg) [**TEZKOLES 50 Pack Round hydroponic Growth Sponge Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor hydroponic Gardens Seed Germination Plant Rooting Vegetable Cultivation Flower Arrangement**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRHKTP8V) TEZKOLES$15.444.2★922%—flat 14 ![Ahopegarden 86PCS Hydroponic Pods Kit: Grow Anything Herb Kits with 600ml A&B Plant Food 40 Grow Sponges 40 Labels 1 Tweezer - Hydroponics Supplies for Aerogarden&Most Brand Herb Garden](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AZKP+2+lL.jpg) [**Ahopegarden 86PCS Hydroponic Pods Kit: Grow Anything Herb Kits with 600ml A&B Plant Food 40 Grow Sponges 40 Labels 1 Tweezer - Hydroponics Supplies for Aerogarden&Most Brand Herb Garden**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB6CZCVT) Ahopegarden$12.714.6★1,4462%▼falling 15 ![SIETAMIS 50 Pack Hydroponic Grow Sponges Seed Pods Replacement Growing System Plant for Seed Plugs Garden Cube Sponges Replacement Compatible with Aerogarden & Most Hydroponic System 1pc Tweezer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Y9EY7eh4L.jpg) [**SIETAMIS 50 Pack Hydroponic Grow Sponges Seed Pods Replacement Growing System Plant for Seed Plugs Garden Cube Sponges Replacement Compatible with Aerogarden & Most Hydroponic System 1pc Tweezer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT2G55V7) SIETAMIS$8.804.5★1732%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 47 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 47 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![SZLJYLM Grow Sponges 60 Pack Hydroponics Replacement Root Growth Sponges Compatible with Aero Garden iDOO and Most Other Brands Sponge for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TUcLfIXzL.jpg)**SZLJYLM Grow Sponges 60 Pack Hydroponics Replacement Root Growth Sponges Compatible with Aero Garden iDOO and Most Other Brands Sponge for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System** SZLJYLM**$9.09**4.5★162 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL7DVSJW) [![MAQIHAN 50 Grow Sponges for Hydroponics - Seed Pods for Garden Seed Starter Pods Growing System Plant for Seed Plugs Garden Cube Sponges Replacement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jMld4IlaL.jpg)**MAQIHAN 50 Grow Sponges for Hydroponics - Seed Pods for Garden Seed Starter Pods Growing System Plant for Seed Plugs Garden Cube Sponges Replacement** MAQIHAN**$8.01**4.3★619 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLDBSKVN) [![GARDENCUBE 166pcs Hydroponic Pods Kit: Compatible with Aerogarden Grow Anything Herb Kits - Includes Grow Sponges Grow Baskets Grow Domes Labels A&B Plant Food - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qYu4d6VzL.jpg)**GARDENCUBE 166pcs Hydroponic Pods Kit: Compatible with Aerogarden Grow Anything Herb Kits - Includes Grow Sponges Grow Baskets Grow Domes Labels A&B Plant Food - Hydroponics Supplies for Most Brand** GARDENCUBE**$17.15**4.5★2,238 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ2NQ9CZ) [![VCTMSKT 60 pcs Hydroponic Grow Sponges Seed Pods Replacement Compatible with AeroGarden iDOO and Most Hydroponic Systems. Rapid Rooting Nursery Sponges.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518oi9quxiL.jpg)**VCTMSKT 60 pcs Hydroponic Grow Sponges Seed Pods Replacement Compatible with AeroGarden iDOO and Most Hydroponic Systems. Rapid Rooting Nursery Sponges.** VCTMSKT**$8.87**4.2★112 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVG9ZMX5) [![DRYADES 50ct Grow Sponges Hydroponic Root Sponges Compatible Aero Garden iDOO Hydroponics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GWNWg11sL.jpg)**DRYADES 50ct Grow Sponges Hydroponic Root Sponges Compatible Aero Garden iDOO Hydroponics** DRYADES**$8.90**4.4★318 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3XCL3X5) [![Ahopegarden 120 Pcs Seed Pod Kit for Aerogarden Highly Breathable Hydroponics Replacement Pods Compatible with Most Indoor Hydroponic Systems 120 Grow Sponges & 120 Pod Labels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YUzFn7vlL.jpg)**Ahopegarden 120 Pcs Seed Pod Kit for Aerogarden Highly Breathable Hydroponics Replacement Pods Compatible with Most Indoor Hydroponic Systems 120 Grow Sponges & 120 Pod Labels** Ahopegarden**$18.56**4.6★1,446 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBGPD66D) [![LAPOND 100 Pack Grow Sponges Replacement Root Growth Sponges Seed Pods Seed Starter Plugs for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-z9gUEUDL.jpg)**LAPOND 100 Pack Grow Sponges Replacement Root Growth Sponges Seed Pods Seed Starter Plugs for Hydroponic Indoor Garden System** LAPOND**$17.36**4.4★215 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN8Z2M3D) [![Growell Grow Sponges 120 Pack Hydroponic Pods Seed Pods Replacement Sponges Compatible with Aerogarden and Others Hydroponic sponges for All Indoor Hydroponics Growing System](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tYj6OwaML.jpg)**Growell Grow Sponges 120 Pack Hydroponic Pods Seed Pods Replacement Sponges Compatible with Aerogarden and Others Hydroponic sponges for All Indoor Hydroponics Growing System** Growell**$19.02**4.5★493 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL5XRCLQ) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Plant Growth**24% *“promoting strong root growth”* **Value For Money**12% *“Excellent value”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“the quality is solid for the price”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**11% *“Exactly as advertised”* **Size-Overall**10% *“are a reasonable size”* **Ease Of Use**6% *“Easy to use”* **Strength**3% *“Strong pump”* **Durability**2% *“still going strong months later”* **Ease Of Cleaning**1% *“Easy to clean”* **Water Flow**1% *“Works amazing, moves a lot of water fast”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**21% *“somewhat large”* **Plant Growth**16% *“No growth of seeds”* **Durability**9% *“Broke quickly”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“feel cheaply made”* **Functionality-Overall**5% *“Disappointed with performance”* **Value For Money**4% *“Not worth the price”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“False advertisement”* **Material Quality**2% *“These are not made out of quality material”* **Moist/Dry**2% *“Do not stay moist”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1% *“Needs better instructions”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall51% - Functionality-Overall11% - Advertised Vs Actual Product10% - Value For Money4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Product Condition2% - Strength2% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Plant Growth2% - Material Quality1%