There's never been a better time to grow your own herbs and vegetables at home, but limited space is a problem, especially in urban areas. Rotofarm, the idea of an Australian startup, offers an internal garden that seems to have come out of a space series.
The demand is strong: and it is no coincidence that Rotofarm was funded in just 8 minutes on Indiegogo, where you can now pre-order the device.
Rotofarm, circular garden
This internal garden works by using the hydroponics and an innovative lighting system that allows plants to grow without soil and with less water.
The system requires the use of customized “capsules” containing the seeds. A bit like those of Nespresso for coffee. However, these are made of 100% biodegradable coconut fibre, no plastic.
The ease of use of Rotofarm pursues the goal of growing fresh produce anywhere, regardless of space or light limitations. This is why the system is completely automated and controlled from an app. All you have to do is insert the capsules into the machine, they contain an optimized dose of seeds. You simply add water and pour the nutrients into a small tank at the base of the Rotofarm.
The circular design makes efficient use of space and the entire growing area revolves around a central light for constant, controlled lighting. In addition to giving each plant an equal dose of light, rotation creates a “zero gravity” system, which allows plants to grow faster than in a traditional flat bed.
Kill, how much light
The light can be quite bright and perhaps a little disturbing (although a light in the kitchen during the night can be useful). However, Rotofarm can be darkened with an optional cover, which reduces light pollution in the home and increases the humidity inside the garden.
And basil is served.
