HydroFarm HomeGarden

Hi all,
hopefully I will get some replies from experienced growers but any input will be appreciated. I accept all constructive criticism . Recently I bought a Hydrofarm Home Garden from my local hydroponics shop and I am realizing that maybe this hydroponic garden wont work so well for "herbs". Theoretically this is a wick system but the water level in the reservoir( in addition to the bubbler stones at the bottom) it could be considered a shallow water culture system. Has anyone ever used one of these? I don't think I could grow mature plants in it but maybe some mothers

http://www.hydrofarm.com/docs/28178_HomegrdnBW.pdf

WHy wouldnt it work? what kind of lights do u have? what kinda seeds?

I have a 400 watt MH and bagseeds
I was just worried that the wick system wouldn't support large growth
I currently use this far my tomato garden

no that doesnt look sufficient what are the dimensions?

roughly 2'x1'x8"
Maybe room for 2 small plants?

yes i think that would work for two small plants.. but certainly no mothers unless you replaced them every 3 months. mums need lots of root space.