As we progress into a fully automated future, the partnership between technology and gardening are bridging the gap. One particular product intrigued us during our visit at the 2018 Lift & Co Expo in Toronto. We had the pleasure to talk to Bjorn Dawson, the CEO & Co-Founder of Grobo to learn more about this modern grow box.
The compact and sleek design of this grow box will provide a solution for those with limited space or wanting a functioning decor within their homes.
Grobro One is an automated personal grow box that promises to make an amateur's thumb turn green. Specifically designed to nourish a single cannabis plant from seedling to flower in a convenient way for the busy individual. The unit contains all the essential growing gear including 150W LED lights, DWC hydroponic system, a carbon filter, inline fans, automated nutrient feeding injections, coco coir and a security locking mechanism — All in which the user is able to control wirelessly through a proprietary App connected to a phone device (iOS & Android). The in-App software will also help guide the grower along each lifecycle of the plant. The compact and sleek design of this grow box will provide a solution for those with limited space or wanting a functioning decor within their homes.
This is indeed a pretentious product. However, there are some conditions that you may want to consider before diving into your wallet. Plant training and pruning are essential in order to contain your fast-growing plant within the 14 x 14 x 48" dimensions of the box. The hydroponic reservoir needs to be refilled weekly to avoid evaporation. Aftermarket nutrient customization is limited and its refillable feeding cartridges are required to be replenished only with specific Grobo formulas. Furthermore, this investment will not play kindly for those who are on a budget looking to casually get into home cultivation. There are many other inexpensive alternatives if you’re pursuing that route. The Grobo One is currently going for $1999 (USD).
