Garden Stack: Vertical Farming from Home

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Fill from up top & let nature do the rest for automated, zero connectivity home gardening


Introducing
 Garden Stack

Custom colors are available as an add-on

Garden Stack’s Purpose

Humanity is accelerating towards 3D high-rise living, while continuing to rely on a 2D landscape of conventional agriculture. We’re on a mission to revolutionize the way we grow from home. Your support will bring this game-changing solution to the world. 

High-rise buildings next to flat agricultural fields: The contrast between 3D living and 2D farming
3D living, 2D farming

Need

Even food marketed as local presupposes the production and transportation of massive amounts of packaging. This food first has to reach you, then your home. Homegrown is ideal, but we need a simpler, more versatile solution

Build resilience and get into the habit of growing food effortlessly from home

Problem

Current vertical farming solutions are often wasteful and cumbersome. Garden Stack eliminates any need for constant connectivity, pumps, fans, plugs, and apps. Let’s harness nature’s potential without damaging it in the process.

Existing vertical farms can be complex and wasteful

Method

Garden Stack is a groundbreaking fusion of traditional olla irrigation in a modern vertical farm. You simply fill it from the top, and your plants receive optimized, hyper-efficient irrigation. Forget plug and play: Try unplug and forget. 

Benefits

Your plants’ roots will draw the water they need through the slightly porous central tube. Olla irrigation is way more efficient than even drip irrigation. Forget over- and under-watering. This is a healthy habit you’ll actually want to keep.

Ollas release water based on plant needs

History

Olla irrigation has been utilized for thousands of years, from China to Rome. Remarkably, it remains the most efficient soil irrigation technique to this day, surpassing drip irrigation and rivalling hydroponics. It’s time to rediscover the power of ollas. 

olla irrigation applied to vertical farming, explained

Design

Garden Stack features an intuitive, 8-part numbered design that assembles and irrigates effortlessly, turning you into a pro gardener. We’ll provide online tutorials for anyone looking for more detailed tips & guidance. 

An assembled Garden Stack measures 8 inches (21cm) wide & 26 inches (65cm) tall

Delivery plan

We plan on shipping by the end of 2023. A standard Garden Stack device weighs under 2 pounds (under 1 kilo) and fits in a small package—comparable to a board game—thanks to our nested design. This will make shipping that much easier.

Materials & Sustainability

We believe in localized, green manufacturing. So Garden Stack will be 3D printed in-house, instead of outsourcing to an offshore factory. The universe of 3D print materials is bustling and exciting (check out our blog!). We’ll always pick sustainable options.

Garden Stack is tougher than any traditional olla or pot. We 3D print with sustainable polymers

Add-ons

We’re offering multiple upgrades: a water reservoir for extended automated irrigation; a pro base for water runoff and improved stability; a mirror system for passive light transmission and pest deterrence; and custom colors besides our default terracotta. 

Shipping details

We’re dedicated to creating win-win solutions. We’ll match your shipping costs with discounts on Garden Stack accessories like our bonus water reservoir. With shared incentives, we’ll find the best possible shipping solution for everyone.

Our nested design makes transport a breeze. Yellow custom color depicted

Background

Daniel had the idea for Garden Stack during the first lockdown and Marta has been supporting in its development since. It’s been a long road getting here, and we’re excited to finally have Garden Stack ready to launch.

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Let’s embrace unconventional solutions and make a lasting impact. Have questions? Drop a comment below and become part of the Garden Stack movement. Let’s redefine the future of vertical farming and home gardening.

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