Minigarden One - Technical Specifications

Description

The Minigarden One is made from high strength polypropylene copolymer and contains additives to protect it against UV rays, enabling it to withstand extreme weather conditions (solar radiation and temperature), and has an estimated life cycle of over ten years. It is also reusable and fully recyclable. Like the Minigarden Vertical, each module in the Minigarden One system consists of only 3 types of easy-to-assemble parts: a lid, a circular clip, and a container with a pocket. The set includes 3 modules and a base tray, designed to collect any run-off of drainage water.

Irrigation and drainage

Minigarden One has been developed to receive an irrigation system and has an innovative gravity drainage mechanism. This feature ensures that all excess irrigation water at the root of the plant is drained into the tray at the base of the unit. This system is very important for the long-term sustainability of the plants.

Food Safety

Plants grown in Minigarden One, as with any other growing system, will inevitably be in contact with the material from which it is made. Careful consideration should be given to this fact when growing plants for food, as food safety may be at stake. Minigarden One material is widely used in the food industry and complies with the requirements of European Union regulations, namely the Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Patents and Registrations

Minigarden One is much more than a simple flower pot. Its patented technology, which distinguishes it from other vertical systems, enables a successful garden. The Minigarden One is protected by a worldwide patent via PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) with the number PCT/PT2006/0000003 and also by design/model registrations.