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Tools & calculators

The fastest way to understand this is to play with it. Pick a tool and poke at the numbers for your own space, goals, and region.

Interactive tool

What Should You Plant?

Answer 5 quick questions about your space, sunlight, and goals - we'll match you with the best crops from our database of 35+ plants.

How much sun does your space get?

Think about the sunniest spot you could use.

Crop Explorer

Browse what grows well for different goals and spaces.

Fast-cycle greens

Can quick-turn crops work reliably in small indoor spaces with minimal intervention?

  • Lighting needs for 21–30 day cycles
  • Managing watering when access is inconsistent
  • Crop selection for low ceilings and small footprints

Local food logistics

How do you move produce a few blocks instead of a few states?

  • Delivery models for ultra-short distances
  • Storage and handling for micro-scale operations
  • Coordination across multiple small growing sites

Educational integration

Can indoor trials serve dual purposes — producing food and teaching STEM?

  • Simple data collection students can manage
  • Crop choices that deliver quick, visible results
  • Documentation practices that support learning goals

Off-Grid Solar Estimator

Size a solar setup to run your system off the grid.

Estimate a solar setup

Could it run off-grid?

A FarmBot Genesis XL draws only ~0.24 kWh/day - under $2/month on the grid. Model a small solar + battery system below. These are rough educational estimates, not an electrical design.

~0.24 kWh/day - control + motors · 0.24 kWh/day

3 (cloudy/north)7 (sunny/south)
15
64 Wsolar array size
1400W panels
0.6 kWhbattery storage
$510-1,210illustrative cost

Rough estimate only. Assumes 25% system losses, 400W panels, and 80% usable battery depth. Real production and cost depend on equipment, weather, shading, orientation, and local rates. Not an electrical design or a generation guarantee - have a licensed professional size and install any system. See our electricity & solar and calculator disclaimers.
Estimate your impact

What could a small trial produce?

Adjust the sliders to model a research trial in your space. Estimates use real data from our plant database of 40+ crops.

110
2 mo12 mo
21.7 kgestimated harvest
$182grocery value
54meal servings
10.8 kgCO\u2082 offset

Estimates assume beginner-friendly crops, standard growing conditions, and data from our open plant database. Actual results vary with climate, soil, and care consistency.

Food-Desert Impact

Estimate the potential of automated food systems by U.S. region.

Impact Calculator

Estimate the potential of automated food systems in your region

Budgets & ROI → Full cost breakdowns, budget tiers, and the interactive chart