Click and Grow Smart Garden Seeks Seed Money on Kickstarter

Andrea Smith2013-03-27 20:01:03 UTC

Click and Grow, the Smart Garden that uses sensors to help you grow plants, is turning to Kickstarter for seed money for version 2.0. If funded, the new Smart Herb Garden will let you grow three plants at once, a step up from the single plant versions offered now.

Although some gardeners were born to grow beautiful plants with a little water and a lot of sun, others need a boost. Click and Grow provides that, with sensors and software. When the first version came out, founder Mattias Lepp told Mashable all you need to do is add water and batteries. Technology takes care of the rest.

The starter pack for the Smart Herb Garden arrives with seeds for basil, thyme and lemon balm. Refill cartridges containing plant seeds for mini tomatoes, chili peppers, peppermint, and a variety of lettuce, among others, are also available.

You don't have to worry about killing these plants — the smart garden will make sure they always have enough light and water. Just plug the garden into an outlet, add water and the device handles the rest.

One improvement in the new version is a built-in LED light that provides a more natural-looking light that's also safe for young eyes, according to the company. Since it uses only 6 watts of energy, running the Smart Herb Garden should only cost around $5 a year.

The Smart Herb Garden is expected to retail for $79 once fully funded, so people who pledge $39 on Kickstarter will get their Smart Garden at a discount. The company is looking to raise $75,000 with an estimated ship date of September.

Check out the company's Kickstarter page and let us know how you would use technology to help make your garden grow.

Image courtesy of Click and Grow

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