Let's grow a greener future together
Fresh herbs and vegetables, grown at home, using less water and less space than any other way to grow indoors. Here's what that looks like in real numbers.
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Of fresh food grown at home by our community since launch.
Of water saved compared to traditional outdoor irrigation.
Of synthetic pesticides that never touched those plants, or your table.
Of biodiverse land preserved thanks to vertical indoor growing.
Agriculture already uses most of the world's fresh water
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates agriculture accounts for roughly 72% of all freshwater withdrawn worldwide, and a large share of that never reaches a root. It's lost to evaporation, runoff, and inefficient irrigation on the way there.
Duragarden uses up to 80% less water than NFT
A closed loop recirculates water inside the system, so only what the plant actually needs gets used: up to 80% less than Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponics, and 50% less than traditional aeroponics, in a footprint about 30% smaller than comparable systems.
Conventional produce relies heavily on pesticides
Pesticides get applied repeatedly through a growing season, including on many crops labeled organic, and residue works its way into soil and waterways.
Duragarden grows pesticide-free
Growing in a controlled environment inside your home completely removes the need for chemicals to fight off pests.
Your food travels thousands of miles
Produce at the grocery store usually spends days in transport and cold storage before it reaches the shelf, often after traveling hundreds or thousands of miles.
Your harvest travels a few feet
From your Duragarden to your table, no trucks, no cold chain: the shortest possible distance between the garden and your plate.
A lot of produce goes to waste
Much of the fresh produce we buy ends up in the trash before it's ever eaten, lost somewhere between transport, the shelf, and the fridge.
Duragarden cuts your waste to nearly zero
You harvest exactly what you're going to eat, right when you need it, so there's almost nothing left over to throw away.
How much power does your Duragarden use?
Less than most of the appliances you already run every day.
Estimated annual electricity use. These are reference figures; actual usage varies by household and habits.
Frequently asked questions
Our closed loop recirculates water instead of losing it to evaporation or runoff: up to 80% less than an NFT hydroponic system, and 50% less than aeroponics. The FAO estimates agriculture already uses about 72% of the world's freshwater withdrawals, so cutting that number at home adds up.
Yes. Growing in a controlled environment inside your home means pesticides are never needed to protect the plants from pests.
On average, about the same as a dishwasher or a 55" TV: well below an air conditioner or an electric water heater.
Yes. Since you only harvest what you're about to eat, you skip most of the waste that normally happens between transport, the shelf, and your fridge.
Growing components like our yCubes are designed to minimize waste, and we're actively working on expanding the compostable options across our lineup.
Beyond the water and pesticide savings, your harvest only travels a few feet to your table instead of long distances in refrigerated trucks.
Grow a better future, starting today
Every Duragarden in a kitchen means a little less footprint, and a little more fresh food.
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