A beautiful addition to our previous urban farming spottings, Herbi is a fully adjustable hydroponic herb rack that lets urban farmers grow their favourite herbs on their kitchen counter.
Up to six plant 'silos' can be connected to a central control unit, which has water and nutrient containers and takes care of the plants. Fill the containers, and Herbi operates for a full month without any tending to. Every month, when nutrients or water are running low, Herbi communicates its needs by lighting a light blue LED behind the corresponding icon on the Herbi control unit.
Designed by Michael Kritzer for plusminuszero, the Japanese manufacturer of minimalist household goods, Herbi is characterized by simplicity and clean lines. The appliance's shape and functionality were inspired by old wheat and grain silos that are spread throughout the rural plains of America. Herbi is currently only available through plusminuszero.
Website: http://www.plusminuszero.jp and http://michaelkritzer.com
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this product is not on the japanese website nor do they sell outside japan. Anyplace to get in the US?
I want this product! Where do I go! Sheesh. Don't tell me about cool stuff and not give me a place to get it!
With you Susan - I really liked this...but didn't like not being able to buy it. Some context before the posting would be cool...
yip i too went searching and could not find...great concept if anyone finds something similar let us know!
Hello everyone! Sorry about this -- I was convinced Herbi was already for sale... Hope they decide to launch the product soon, since it's definitely the best designed hydroponic herb rack we've come across :-)
Hey guys, "Herbi" appears to be a design concept, not a production product. Michael's website even says this was created "in the style of plusminuszero" not FOR plusminuszero. Jeeze.
Craig | August 1, 2006 4:29 PM