The New Rise Garden is here and we're excited to introduce you to the next generation of Rise Gardens. Two years in the making, the New Rise Garden sets out to improve on and refine the original Rise Family Garden. With community feedback deeply embedded into the design, this Rise Garden features many requested iterations, improved functionality and water design, and so much more.
What's New and Improved About The New Rise Garden?
A more refined, durable design
The pine wood uprights are now designed thicker with rounded wood and steel joints. We've engineered a different attachment method for easier assembly and an even more refined appearance. The metal is now lighter and curved for a more polished appearance, with a custom luxurious paint finish.
It's easier and quicker to assemble
With lighter materials and a new attachment method, you can build a Single Rise Garden in 30 minutes. The new garden has fewer and easier steps to assemble and takes 25-50% less time than the original.
Water reservoir is bigger
The Rise Garden has a 10.8 gallon capacity, which is twice as big as the original. Thanks to the expanded size, the new larger reservoir should keep even large plants watered for a week or more. According to research from the University of Arizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, well-managed hydroponic water systems like this can significantly reduce overall water consumption compared to traditional soil gardening — using up to 90% less water while maintaining healthy plant growth.
New curved inner trays
The newly designed inner trays have a diamond polish, which provides a smoother surface to make cleaning easy. The curved trays are designed to reduce stagnant water, which improves water flow, minimizes algae growth and helps plants grow better.
Cleaning is a breeze
Easily wipe off nutrient build up from the diamond polished inner trays and simply put the tray lids and plumbing in the dishwasher.
New adjustable feet
Make sure your garden is on level ground with adjustable feet.
New and improved control box
The new splash-resistant control box improves reliability and decreases any potential water damage.
Improved plastic trays and plumbing
We engineered a new process with tougher materials that are thicker and crack-resistant. The single piece colored tubing is designed for easier assembly and cleaner operation. It also quickly connects to the pump for easier assembly and maintenance.
How Does the Improved Lighting Design Help Your Plants Grow?
The re-designed 2nd generation lights are enclosed, reducing the likelihood of water damage from taller plants. They're also easier to remove and replace, if ever necessary. They've also been designed to reduce light bleed in your home, so the lights shine on your plants not on you. NASA's Veggie project research has demonstrated that optimized LED lighting in controlled indoor environments can meaningfully accelerate plant growth and improve crop yields — making thoughtful lighting design one of the most important investments in any indoor garden.
Easier to access user interfaces
User interfaces such as the WiFi button and light controls have been redesigned for ease of use and durability. You can use the Rise button on the front of your garden to manually control your lights and your pump.
Newly engineered pump dry-run protection
With this newly-engineered feature, the pump will detect when there's not enough water to run properly. It will automatically sense low water and shut off, protecting your pump from running while dry and burning the motor.
Designed to keep water cooler
With the redesign, our engineers created more distance between water and any heat-generating components, which leads to cooler water than the original garden and happier, healthier plants.
A brand new color
The New Rise Garden now comes in two different colors: Cloud and Charcoal!
We hope you love the new Rise Garden as much as we do. We can't wait to see what you grow with your seed pod collection!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new about the latest Rise Garden model?
The latest Rise Garden features an upgraded app integration, improved LED spectrum for enhanced plant growth, a redesigned water management system for easier top-offs, and expanded pod capacity for higher yields. Design refinements also make it quieter and more aesthetically suited to modern home interiors. Each new generation reflects direct feedback from the Rise Gardens growing community.
How has Rise Gardens improved its nutrient system over time?
Rise Gardens has continually refined its nutrient formulations based on agronomic research and grower feedback, improving the balance of macro and micronutrients to support a wider range of crops at different growth stages. The current nutrient system includes separate formulations optimized for leafy greens, herbs, and fruiting plants. This targeted approach results in faster growth, more vibrant color, and better flavor compared to one-size-fits-all nutrient solutions.
Is the new Rise Garden compatible with older seed pods and accessories?
Rise Gardens designs its new systems with backward compatibility in mind, so existing seed pod varieties and accessories remain compatible across generations. This means growers who upgrade their hardware can continue using their existing pod inventory without interruption. Check the Rise Gardens website for specific compatibility details between models.
What features make Rise Gardens stand out from other hydroponic systems on the market?
Rise Gardens distinguishes itself through its modular, scalable design (from a single-level unit to a multi-level tower), its app-guided growing experience, and its extensive seed pod catalog with over 50 varieties. The combination of beautiful industrial design, smart technology, and robust community support creates a user experience that most competitor products don't match. Rise Gardens is built to grow with you as your gardening ambitions expand.
