A compact plant growing unit has a body having an interior volume, a front portion, a top portion, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a basin portion extending outwardly from the bottom panel and the front portion and adapted to hold water therein. At least one opening in the front portion, wherein each of the opening includes a gutter member extending outwardly and upwardly from the front portion. A tube member placed within each of the opening and extending into the interior volume of the body. A water hose located within the interior volume of the body and extending between the basin portion and the top portion of the body, the water hose including at least one nozzle therethrough, wherein the water hose is adapted to allow water to pass from the basin portion, upwards and through the water hose, and outwards from the at least one nozzle opening, such that plants that are growing within each of the at least one tube member receive water that is ejected from the water hose. A pump member located within the interior volume of the body adapted to force water located within the basin portion upwards and through the water hose, and outwards from the at least one nozzle opening.