A nonindustrial cultivation
system 1 comprising a grow tray 2 for holding a
plant being cultivated, and for containing liquid 3 provided for cultivation of the
plant. The
system also comprises one or more
system components 4 for supporting cultivation of the
plant and one or more output sensors 5 for measuring one or more growth parameters of the plant. The system also comprises a
user device for monitoring one or more
system parameters, and the one or more growth parameters. An associated method for cultivating a plant is also disclosed. The output sensors my include a
mass scale for plant
mass measurement or a camera 23 for measuring
plant growth parameters such as surface area, features such as colour, size, position or numbers of leaves or fruit. Other output sensors include sensors for
nutrient, waste concentration, liquid level or pH. The system components may include a liquid valve 8,
nutrient dispenser 10,
light source 12 or pump 6a. Intended for use in domestic, education, experimentation and wellness applications.