UPDATE: We made our stretch goal - and its all thanks to you! We are now working hard to get the kits right to your door. Feel free to email us with any questions: info@infarm.de.

We set a new goal of €25,000 so we can give back a little extra to all our funders.  Support us and receive LIMITED EDITION seeds - a mix of several types of seeds so you can explore the whole range of microgreen colors and flavors. We will also give each of you a RECIPE BOOKLET so you can prepare enticing recipes with your home-grown microgreens!

Q&A: Many of your have asked some interesting questions about the Microgarden and seeds. We are answering all your questions right below under YOUR SUPPORT.

The indoor farming movement has begun. No longer is the idea of growing fresh produce in your home a futuristic concept. Based in the heart of Berlin, INFARM is a farming incubator that aims to provide urban communities with the freedom to grow fresh, local, organic produce, no matter the season, right at home.

Activities:

• An indoor farm growing non-GMO, chemical-free herbs, vegetables and microgreens
• Lectures, workshops and experiments that demonstrate how indoor farming can provide cost-effective and eco-friendly nutrition for all
• Microgarden - a kit for growing microgreens at home
• A farm-to-table supper club featuring produce from the indoor farm
• Customized indoor growing systems designed to suit varied needs

"A truly avant-garde design that is bringing us closer to a better future."
Werner Aisslinger, Studio Aisslinger

Microgarden

INFARM has partnered with Stockholm design group, Tomorrow Machine, to develop a never-before-seen microgreen growing kit. This innovative, playful kit is the first step in growing your own food. The kit comes with all you need to start growing microgreens, complete with:

• A PP foldable green-house (completely recyclable!)
• Agar agar powder to create a gel-based growing medium 
• 3 varieties of organic seeds - peppery rucola, crunchy mustard and spicy radish
• Instructions

1. Inspired by the ancient art of origami, the kit folds into a mini-greenhouse.
2. It is made from a transparent waterproof material that allows one to watch the entire growing process.
3. The seeds are spread over seaweed based agar agar gel
4. It takes 3 days in the dark for the seeds to sprout
5. Another week in the light and the microgreens are ready to eat without watering even once!
6. And the best part? You can do it over and over again.

"InFarm has a very creative and innovative approach to food sustainability on a community level."
James Griffiths, Swiss-based sustainability expert

INFARM Online

The first of its kind, this platform is a place that brings together all the knowledge and resources needed to grow food indoors. We want to share with you our research and experience to get you farming.

This interactive platform will feature:
News

• Blog
• Lifestyle articles
• Chef/restaurant profiles

Community

• Meet INFARMers around the globe online
• Share experiences, recipes etc.

Projects

• Updates on current projects
  
• Think-tank for new ideas
  

Marketplace

• Seed exchange
  
• Buying/selling of tools and equipment

Facts

• Scientific research and articles
• Video tutorials

Your Support

€0 - €15,000

INFARM Microgarden

Our first goal is to raise €15,000 ($20,000). We will use your money to pay for the conception, production and delivery of the Microgarden to share the joy of farming with you!

€15,000 +

INFARM Online
All additional funding will be dedicated to the development of our online platform to cover expenses of programmers and designers, testing, hosting, content developement, etc.

Q&A

We answer your most frequently asked questions here:
Q: Can I continue to buy seeds from INFARM?
A: Yes, you will be able to purchase a variety of seeds from our website INFARM Online, or we will connect you with local suppliers. We can also send you additional agar agar powder packets.

Q: Are the seeds organic?
A: Yes! 100% organic bought from trusted suppliers.

Q: Can we use the kit again?
A: You can use the kit over and over again. You simply have to replace the agar agar and seeds!

Q: Can you grow other things in the kit?
A: To get best results we recommend you sticking to the seeds.

Q: What is the kit made of? 
A: The material used for the Microgarden is PP (polypropylene), which is a recycled plastic material - 100% safe and reusable.

About Microgreens

Microgreens are a tiny form of young edible greens produced from various kinds of vegetables. Microgreens are distinguished from sprouts, which are younger and grown in the dark.

The average crop-time for most microgreens is 7-14 days from seeding to harvest. Microgreens offer the highest concentration of vitamins and nutrients, up to 40 times more than mature plants.They have intense flavor and aroma and taste like the fully grown plants.

Workshops, Lectures & Experiments

We believe it is important to share information. Over the years we have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience which we want to share with our community. At the INFARM warehouse, we are hosting weekly workshops touching on relevant topics such as:

• Transforming Passive Consumers to Active Producers - Why and how we must decentralize the food systems
• Soil less Cultivation - A detailed look into hydroponic designs
• Flavor, Color, Nutrition - How growing your own can mean better products and better meals

Eventually, the content developed for workshops will be translated into INFARM Online, allowing access to this information for all.

During the campaign, we will be hosting a series of workshops in our Berlin warehouse. Check our Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/infarm.

Indoor Growing Systems

Be the first to own a customized indoor growing system designed to suit your varied needs. We will consult, design and implement the system tailored to the location you choose (home, office, restaurant, hotel etc.) which are designed to fit seamlessly in with existing interior design/architecture. 

To ensure best results, we will provide technical support and training on how to maintain the system.

INFARM's customized growing system made for 25hours Hotel Berlin

Every growing system will include:

• Growing chamber for 40-50 plants (a variety of herbs, salad, roots)
• Precision irrigation
• Special Valoya LED-Growing Lights
• Ventilation
• Seeds
• Growing medium
• Organic nutrition

The Urban Farming (R)evolution

TODAY: Our food travels about 1500 kilometers, goes through 28 different pairs of hands and wastes incredible amounts of valuable energy before it lands on our plate.
TOMORROW: A network of INFarmers growing their own food, exchanging fruits, vegetables and seeds.

Additional Information

Timeline

3 May - 13 June: Campaign
13 June - 30 September: Kit production

30 September - 30 October: Delivery
13 June - 31 December: INFARM Online development + launch
We will post updates on the production and development of the kits and the online platform through our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/infarm.de) and our website (www.infarm.de)

Health & Safety

Please follow the instructions carefully for best results.

Shipping & Delivery

We will start delivering your INFARM Microgarden from 30 September. Please be sure to inform us of your delivery address. We will keep you updated about the shipping status by email.

* We ship the kits to all locations. However, due to restrictions on exporting seeds, we are working with local seed suppliers worldwide to ensure you receive a full kit.

Additional Kits

If you are interested in purchasing additional kits, please contact us on info@infarm.de.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us on: info@infarm.de
Twitter: @INFARMBerlin

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/infarm.

If you are in Berlin, come visit us!
Glogauer Str. 6, 10999 Berlin, Germany, 9:00 - 15:00 Mo - Fr

Thank-you!

Special thanks to Anna and Hanna from Tomorrow Machine, Merav Maroody for the beautiful photos, Asaf Sagiv for composing the epic music, Christoph Hoffmann for his advice and support.

We also want to thank all our friends and family for their continued help:

Nikko, Joe, Charlie, Adi, Jan, Nick, John, Amanda, Bruno, Francesca, Sean & Tasty Pictures, Noam, Maria, Antoine, Ophelié, Sebastian, Lo, Erik, Ariel, Florian, Ilan, Diego, Jana, Simon, Wiebke, Thorsten, Sylvester, Damian, Werner, Matze, Marco.

Thank you from the INFARMers - Erez, Adi, Osnat and Guy.