Inspire Hands-On STEM Education

Bring engaging, real-world horticultural experiences directly to your classroom with the EdRack, a revolutionary educational hydroponic system designed specifically for interactive STEM, CTE, and agriculture learning.

Why Choose EdRack for Your Classroom?

• NGSS-Aligned: Effortlessly integrates core science and STEM concepts into your curriculum.
• Career-Ready: Equips students with practical skills for in-demand careers in sustainability, agriculture, and STEM fields.
• Real-World Learning: Provides students direct engagement with cutting-edge sustainable technologies.

Key Features:

• Three-Tiered Design: Run simultaneous experiments with multiple treatments efficiently within a compact footprint.
• Three Separate Nutrient Tanks: Industry-first design allows real-time comparison of different nutrients, pH balances, and lighting effects.
• Upgradeable Labs: Specialized lab kits with step-by-step instructions ensure students gain hands-on experience in various horticultural methods.
• Built-In Backup: Integrated timers safeguard your plants through holidays or unexpected closures.
  Commercial-Grade Construction: Durable materials include FDA-approved reservoirs, ball valves, commercial pumps, Botanicare® grow trays, and rugged, rolling racks rated for 900 lbs.
• Ready-to-Go: Ships fully assembled, easily rolling into your lesson plans whenever you're ready.

Included Labs and Educational Content:

• EdRack 101: Comprehensive introduction to growing lettuce (3-5 weeks).
• Nutrient Trials 101: Explore nutrient ratios and their effects on plant growth (3-5 weeks).
• Sanitation 101: Professional horticultural sanitation best practices (1-day).

Available Upgrade Kits:

• Lighting Lab: Experiment with the impact of lighting on plant growth.
• Growing Methods Lab: Explore different commercial growing methods.
• Advanced Nutrients Lab: Test and learn about various nutrient formulas.
• Consumables Kit: Essential materials to replenish and sustain ongoing experiments.

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 78.9" H x 27.6" W x 53.3" L (2003mm x 702mm x 1353mm)
• Weight (Full): 330 lbs (150 kg)
• Pump Flow Rate: 500 gallons/hour per tier
• Power: 120V, 550W at maximum utilization
• Noise Level: Max 40 dBA (pumps/fans at full)
• Temperature Range: 50°F - 95°F (10°C - 35°C)
• Warranty: 5 years (lighting), 1 year (non-lighting components)

What's Included (Consumables):

• 200 iHort Q-Plugs Substrate
• 500 Johnny’s Seeds Butterleaf Lettuce (250 Green, 250 Breen)
• Styrofoam Rafts, Net Pots, Trays, Domes
• pH & EC Digital Probe, Gram Scale, Measuring Tools
• General Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions (FloraMicro, FloraGro, FloraBloom, pH Up)

Bring Lessons to Life:

EdRack fosters phenomena-based learning, turning passive lessons into active discovery experiences, encouraging students to explore, experiment, and innovate.