Abstract:

This article introduces Grow Light Farming using IoT, an innovative technology designed to help farmers and individuals to cultivate plants/crops using artificial lights with IoT based technology irrespective of seasonal variations. The "Grow Light Farming" project introduces a pioneering approach to indoor crop cultivation by integrating IoT technology with specialized grow lights. This initiative aims to overcome the limitations of traditional agriculture, enabling farmers to cultivate crops irrespective of seasonal variations and environmental constraints. In this paper, we present an IoT-based smart grow light farming system designed to optimize indoor plant growth through precise control of environmental conditions. The system utilizes LED grow lights for artificial illumination and incorporates three distinct modes of lighting control, which are accessible and configurable via a mobile application powered by the Blynk IoT cloud platform. Temperature and moisture levels are continuously monitored using DHT11 sensors and moisture sensors, respectively. Additionally, a motor pump is employed to maintain optimal moisture levels by automatically watering the plants when necessary. The system consists of various components including ESP8266 module, diodes, relays, MOSFETs, voltage regulators, motor pump, and LEDs. The integration of these components enables efficient plant care and growth management in indoor farming environments. The paper outlines the system architecture, implementation details, experimental setup, and results obtained from real-world testing. Furthermore, potential applications and future research directions are discussed.

Description:

IoT, grow light farming, environmental monitoring, mobile app control, Blynk, ESP8266, DHT11 sensor, moisture sensor