How to grow food at home with an IKEA hydroponic system

Ever wondered if you could grow vegetables in your apartment? It may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Antonio has a created an IKEA hydroponic system using the TROFAST and ANTONIUS.

Materials for IKEA hydroponic system:
  • TROFAST
  • ANTONIUS

You can find more information on the book he is trying to fund in this link.

He is also the creator of this other aquaponic project called Malthus, a device to grow fish and salad using Broder.

~ Jules

More on the ELIOOO IKEA Hydroponic System

WHAT: ELIOOO is an instruction book about how to build a hydroponic system to grow plants, herbs, or vegetables in your apartment, using IKEA components.

WHY HYDROPONICS: Hydroponics is a clean, sustainable, and efficient way to grow vegetables using water instead of soil.

Hydroponics has enormous advantages compared to traditional agricultural methods. It uses only 10% of the water needed with traditional agriculture, allowing for higher production in smaller spaces.

Plants get nourishment directly from a nutrient solution mixed into the water. Consequently, the risk of pests present in the soil is avoided and plants receive the exact nourishment needed for optimal growth.

With hydroponics you do not have to water your plants; you can maintain ideal conditions for growth, without worrying about watering and getting dirty.

It is ideal for growing aromatic herbs on your kitchen counter, window, or table so that you can grow your favorite fresh herbs next to where they will be used. This system avoids the use of electricity to oxygenate water.

See more of the IKEA Hydroponic system here.

~ Antonio, Scarpo

Update: Unfortunately, the ANTONIUS racking systems is no longer available. You can try this hack with the ELVARLI or ALGOT.


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