Plantcube

Indoor Vertical Farming

Miele enters into the future field of vertical farming with their new ‘Plantcube from Agrilution’. 

Vertical Farming is usually a term to describe multi-level greenhouses that provide a local and space-saving supply of fresh produce in urban spaces.  With ‘Plantcube from Agrilution’, this revolutionary new concept is designed specifically for private households.

Fully automatic small-scale vertical farms that are no larger than a standard refrigerator, offer perfect growing conditions combined with minimal effort – and are a design highlight in any kitchen or living room.  With this new Agrilution’s concept, Miele is truly innovating in the field of healthy living.

Imagine growing fresh, nutritious baby salad greens and herbs in your kitchen all year round with this ground-breaking, beautifully designed element within your home. The unit is a self-contained eco-system with simple seedmat liners, regulated lighting and a controlled micro-climate as well as automatic watering.  This results in Plantcubes virtually controlling themselves. Harvested produce is free from pesticides and other contamination.  The system is controlled via the Agrilution Cloud. A user-friendly app provides an insight into the growth process and instructions on maintenance and harvesting.

“An increasing number of people live in an urban setting yet strive to live consciously and claim their individual freedoms. And our Plantcube brings fresher lettuce, herbs and micro-greens directly to your table.””

— Maximilian Lössl, Agrilution co-founder

Micro-greens is a collective term for seedlings which can be harvested within only a few days, adding rich flavour and nutrients. Currently, Agrilution offers a range of 25 different types of baby salads, herbs and micro-greens, including lesser known varieties such as red pak choi or wasabina mustard. The first crop can be harvested between one and three weeks after starting a Plantcube. After that, harvesting is possible on a daily basis, says Lössl. Only regulated and genetically unmodified seedlings are used. Food-safe seedmats, produced in Munich by Agrilution, are made entirely from upcycled fabric waste. Whereas a single head of field-grown lettuce requires up to 120 l of water to grow, the same volume of water is sufficient to supply an entire Plantcube for a full year. Plantcubes have been on the market in Europe since March 2019 and are not currently available for purchase in Australia. Hopefully, they’ll be available in Australia in the not too distant future.

The Miele Group acquired the Agrilution brand late last year.

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