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Build guide
Vertical Garden Harvester
Assemble the living-wall harvester: plants in front, cooling plates and mesh behind.
Time
1 day
Difficulty
Advanced
Tools
- Drill
- Level
- Hose clamps
- Potting tools
Safety
- Wall mount must hold wet soil weight
- Keep electricals away — this system is passive but water spills
How to put it together
- 1
Mount the frame
Fix the vertical frame to a solid wall. Verify level and load rating for wet plants.
- 2
Install cooling plates
Attach the passive cooling plates behind the plant zone with airflow gaps.
- 3
Add copper mesh layers
Layer mesh where condensate forms; slope drains into the 20L tank path.
- 4
Plant the face
Install ~18 plants in the decorative face without blocking the hidden drain channels.
- 5
Connect tank
Hook the collection tank with easy access for emptying and cleaning.
- 6
Water plants separately
Irrigation for plants is separate from harvested condensate — do not mix dirty runoff into the drink tank.
Tips
- Choose plants that tolerate the local climate without soaking the tank path
- Clean mesh monthly in dusty cities