Bit of a niche product. Maybe best for people who are prepping for the apocalypse in their underground bunker and still want access to fresh veggies. Maybe you don't want your neighbours knowing you are growing rocket.
We used to have a hydroponic garden when we were kids but I think that was more of an educational project than anything else. RRP is $1999, currently that at both their own website and at HN, so it is a $400 saving.
The Family Farm is the pinnacle of urban agriculture is made available to everyday people! With its' stylish and robust metal frame, water aeration pumps, water level indicators and powerful LED lights - you'll be growing your favourite food in no time! Plants growing in the family farm grow hydroponically, meaning their roots float in a nutrient solution that gives them everything they need to grow. The LED lights replicate the wavelength of light that plants need to grow so you won't need any natural sunlight. Grow 72 plants at once and experience massive yields of refreshing fresh food grown at home in all light conditions within weeks. The Family Farm is one of the only things in your home that actually generate a ROI, and with its quick setup in under 20 mins you can get growing in the time it takes to eat breakfast!
Features include:
- Integrated water level indicators beep and flash when you need to re-water your modules.
- Built in timer keeps lights on for 14 hours and off for 10 hours on a repeating daily cycle.
- Self-locking castor wheels allow the family farm to be moved around the house easily.
- 6 x water circulation pumps keeps the hydroponic nutrient solution aerated and thoroughly mixed.
- High efficiency LED lights optimised for herbs & leafy greens, grow food with minimal food miles, without plastic waste.
- Easy to use plant net cups lets you grow all the food you need.
You could put this together yourself for less than $500 and minimal effort. There's lots of guides on the internet 😂.