A plant growing system for static solution hydroponics comprises a container with a fluid containing portion 14 open at an upper end 11 and with a base 15 that slopes towards a fluid outlet 20 formed through the container. The outlet is at the lowest portion of the base. The container supports a plant growing insert 50 with apertures 53 which is mounted at an upper part of the fluid containing portion. The container preferably has a lid mountable over the container, the insert and any plant contained therein. The lid is preferably hinged. A drainage hose may be attached to the fluid outlet； the hose may be arranged vertically to prevent fluid leaving the container and rotated to a position where fluid may leave the container. There may be mounting means 21 for an air stone, or an air pump may be provided.
