CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This past summer, it seemed like everyone I chatted with was concerned about the rising cost of food and despite the rising costs, the lack of healthy food that is affordable. In my household, my wife and I have taken on the challenge of growing specific greens and vegetables by using hydroponic systems for year-round planting and harvesting. What we noticed, is that there are now several companies offering hydroponic systems at various costs and capabilities.
A couple of days ago, I became really excited when I caught a glimpse of a new system called Stack and Sprout which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. This is a budget and user-friendly compact vertical garden system that is designed to empower everyone interested in growing their own food including those living in apartments and other dwellings that have limited space. It utilizes a modular design and can be stacked vertically while only occupying one square foot of space. All you need to do is add seeds, fill the water tank, and get to growing your own food.
You can learn more about The Stack and Sprout system on their Kickstarter page where they’ve more than met their original funding goal, and if you are as excited as I am, you can join the road to success by backing the project which has already surpassed its funding target.
The Stack and Sprout campaign ends on 10/26/23 and you can pre-order a Stack and Sprout starting at $196. After the Stack and Sprout campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2023. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.
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I’ve got a home hydroponic system from another company in my apartment, and I quite enjoy it. As a single guy who likes the occasional salad I was tired of buying lettuce only for a quarter of it to go off before I got around to eating it. Now, I just go pluck a few leaves (usually from a few different varieties of lettuce) and make myself a fresh salad, or add them to sandwiches, or use some of the other herb I grow as well. It requires adding nutrients and topping up the water every week, and deep cleaning every several months, but otherwise is a low-maintenance way to enjoy (certain) fresh veggies whenever.