EasyBloom Sensor Makes Sure Plants Thrive
Let’s face it: some of us just don’t have a green thumb. But the Plantsense EasyBloom Plant Sensor, released yesterday, makes gardening an equal-opportunity activity. The device is based on NASA technology used during the Mars Phoenix Mission, and can collect data on sunlight, soil moisture, and temperature. The information is used to determine the suitability of various locations for growing plants.
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And just in case you need even more help with your budding plants, the EasyBloom can diagnose ailments and tell you if your plants need watering. The device also comes with detailed information on over 5,000 plants and allows you create a library of your favorites.
The reusable sensor costs $59.95. And who knows— maybe the EasyBloom will teach you a few things about gardening.
Photo Credit: EasyBloom
Amazing, what we would have given for these when I was growing up a poor cotton and vegetable farmer/gardener.
Very cool post!
[...] EasyBloom Plant Sensor Do you a lack a green thumb but still have the urge to garden? It might be worth checking out Plantsense’s EasyBloom Plant Sensor. The device collects data on sunlight, soil moisture and temperature in order to determine the suitability of various locations for growing plants. The all-purpose sensor can also diagnose sick plants and tell you if they need watering. [...]