Automated Soil Moisture Monitoring System for Kitchen Gardens

The Project

The "Automated Plant Care System with Soil Moisture Detection" is an innovative project aimed at simplifying plant maintenance and promoting sustainable gardening practices. By leveraging Arduino technology, this system monitors soil moisture levels in real-time and automates the watering process, ensuring that plants receive the optimal amount of water. This project is designed to be efficient, user-friendly, and suitable for both home gardeners and small-scale agricultural applications.

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Team Comments

I chose to create the Automated Plant Care System to address common gardening challenges like inconsistent watering, promote sustainable water use, and leverage modern technology. This project enhances plant health and convenience by automating irrigation based on real-time soil moisture data.

I faced challenges in sensor calibration, power management, component integration, and environmental protection. Solutions included conducting calibration tests, using stable power sources, testing components individually before integration, and weatherproofing the electronics.

With more time, I would enhance sensor accuracy, add temperature and humidity sensors, integrate Wi-Fi for remote monitoring, implement data logging, improve power management, enhance the LCD interface, and add automated fertilization. These upgrades would increase accuracy and usability.