NASA Technology Transforms Indoor Gardening with Plantaform
Netherlands, Friday, 10 January 2025.
Plantaform’s new smart indoor garden uses NASA’s fogponics technology to grow plants with minimal water, offering a sustainable urban gardening solution.
Award-Winning Innovation
Canadian company Plantaform has made a splash at CES 2025 with their revolutionary indoor gardening system, winning the CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation in the Food and AgTech category [1][5]. Launched on January 5, 2025 [6], this sleek, egg-shaped device stands 26 inches tall and employs NASA-developed fogponics technology to cultivate fresh produce with remarkable efficiency [5].
Revolutionary Fogponics Technology
The system’s core innovation lies in its fogponics technology, which delivers nutrients through an ultra-fine mist directly to plant roots. This advanced method consumes 30-50% less water than hydroponic systems and achieves an impressive 98% reduction in water usage compared to traditional gardening methods [5][6]. CEO Alberto Aguilar describes it as a ‘Nespresso for your vegetables,’ highlighting its user-friendly approach to indoor farming [5].
Smart Features and Automation
The Plantaform system integrates sophisticated automation features that control light, airflow, and temperature [7]. Users simply need to scan a QR code on their Plant Pods package to set optimal growing conditions through the companion app [1]. The device requires minimal maintenance, with water and nutrient refills needed only every two to three weeks [1][5].
Accessibility and Pricing
Priced at $499.99, the Plantaform comes with a starter kit including the main system, a salad mix package, and nutrients [1][5]. Additional Plant Pods are available for $29.99 per pack, offering various options from lettuces to cherry tomatoes and cocktail herbs [5]. The company plans to introduce support for users’ own seeds by the end of 2025 [5], making the system even more versatile for home gardeners.