A CARDIGAN company is aiming to teach the UK to grow its own greens and stem off any future food shortages.

Harvst, who were recently named as one of 20 ‘new firms in Wales to watch’, is a green-tech startup in Cardigan.

They have now launched a new range of climate controlled mini greenhouses for anyone who wants to grow greens, herbs and salads at home, all of the time.

The new range comes as the UK continues to face supply chain issues with their food supply, with Harvst saying that growing our own produce is a skill that has largely been lost within the UK.

Sprout is suitable for growing plants in soil, using hydroponics, or for microgreens with the ability to overcome the changing climate of seasons to grow all year round.

The range, Sprout, comes in four sizes; their smallest model (S6) is comparable to an under-counter dishwasher whilst the largest (S24) is similar in size to a tall double fridge.

Built-in automatic irrigation is ideal for gardeners who work away from home, or have limited time. The watering program responds to environmental changes, ensuring that plants don’t wilt on hot days, or get over watered when it’s cool. Soil moisture sensors are available as an optional extra.

Founder Chris Tanner said: “We’re really excited to be releasing Sprout, we’d like Harvst to be instrumental in helping everyone in the UK grow more of their own food.

“Reducing food miles, food waste, plastic packaging, and developing the essential skill that is growing your own food, is incredibly important as climate change affects the seasons and our produce here in the UK: we want Sprout and Harvst to be a part of that change”