Free Journal App + Optional Smart Hardware

Your grow, finally intelligent.

Track every grow from seed to harvest. Build a knowledge library that compounds. Get AI advice based on YOUR data—not generic tips. Start journaling free. Add sensors when you're ready.

Software-first. Hardware-optional. Open source core.

Free Journal AppAny Plant TypeAI-Powered InsightsZero Lock-in
The Problem

Your growing knowledge is scattered.

Photos in your camera roll

That leaf issue from 3 months ago? Good luck finding the photo. Your camera roll doesn't know it's a grow photo—it's buried between selfies and screenshots.

Notes everywhere

Feeding schedules in Notes. pH logs in a spreadsheet. Observations in your head. Nothing connected. Nothing searchable. Nothing useful when you need it.

Lessons that fade

You solved that calcium deficiency once. But 6 months later, you'll solve it again—because you didn't save the solution. Your growing knowledge disappears instead of compounds.

Your knowledge should compound, not disappear.

The Solution

Meet Phyt

A complete grow companion that learns with you. Free journaling and knowledge tools—with optional smart hardware for growers who want automation.

Grow Journaling

Track every grow with photos, notes, and environmental readings. Visual timelines from seed to harvest—all searchable.

Knowledge Library

Save growing tips, feeding schedules, and lessons learned. Link to grows, search instantly. Your knowledge compounds.

AI That Knows You

Get advice based on YOUR data—variety, stage, recent readings. Not generic tips from a chatbot that doesn't know your setup.

Photo Galleries

Every photo organized chronologically by growth stage. Watch the transformation, spot issues early, share your progress.

Grow Plans

Create reusable templates with stage durations. Track progress against your plan. Learn what actually takes how long.

Zero Lock-in

Self-host the entire system—or use our cloud. Switch anytime. Export your data anytime. Your grow, your rules.

Optional Sensors

Add moisture sensors when you're ready. Real-time monitoring, automated decisions—but only if you want them.

Smart Automation

Connect our hardware for ML-driven irrigation. Water based on actual conditions, not arbitrary schedules.

Offline-First

Cloud down? WiFi out? Your grow stays safe. On-device firmware keeps working even when connectivity fails.

The Platform

More than sensors. A complete growing system.

Whether you use our hardware or just want to journal, Phyt gives you tools to track, learn, and optimize every grow.

Free

Grow Journaling

Track every grow from seed to harvest. Photos, readings, notes—all organized in a visual timeline you'll actually use.

Free

Knowledge Library

Save growing tips, feeding schedules, and lessons learned. Link to grows. Search instantly. Never solve the same problem twice.

Free

Grow Plans

Create reusable templates with stage durations. Track progress against your plan. Learn what actually works for you.

Free

Photo Galleries

Every photo organized by date and growth stage. Watch the transformation from seedling to harvest. Spot issues early.

Coming Soon

AI Grow Coach

Get advice based on YOUR data—variety, stage, recent readings. Upload photos for diagnosis. Not generic tips.

Optional

Sensor Integration

Connect Phyt hardware for real-time monitoring and automated irrigation. Journal works without it—sensors are optional.

No Hardware Required

Start documenting for free

Phyt works as a standalone grow journal. Track your grows, build knowledge, and get smarter—no sensors required.

Photo Timeline
Track Readings
Knowledge Library
Grow Plans

No credit card required. Upgrade anytime.

Optional Upgrade

Ready for automation?

The journal is just the beginning. Add Phyt hardware to take your grow to the next level with real-time monitoring and intelligent irrigation.

Moisture Sensors
Automated Irrigation
ML-Powered Decisions
See your hardware options
Hardware Setup

Smart irrigation in 4 steps

For growers who want automated monitoring and irrigation. The journal works without this—hardware is optional.

1

Plug in sensors

Each zone gets a capacitive moisture probe. Works with soil, coco, rockwool, and more.

2

Connect to WiFi

Scan a QR code, enter credentials, done. Or self-host and skip the cloud entirely.

3

Set your thresholds

Define wet/dry levels for each zone. Connect pumps or valves.

4

Let Phyt watch

Calibrate once, then Phyt watches your plants and waters them only when they actually need it.

Sensors
read soil moisture
Device
reports to cloud
Cloud AI
decides what's needed
Action
water or wait
Hardware Options

Three ways to get hardware

The Phyt journal works without any hardware. But when you're ready for automated monitoring and irrigation, choose your path.

Q1-Q2 2026

DIY Kit

Build it yourself

~$190est.

Modular components + PCBs. Plug together with standard ethernet cables.

  • Controller (4x sensor + 4x valve RJ45 ports)
  • 1x Sensor Module (4-sensor capacity)
  • 1x Valve Module (4-valve capacity)
  • Moisture Sensors (4x)
  • Open source firmware
  • Standard CAT5+ cable connectivity

Not included: Enclosure, power supply, valves, ethernet cables

20-30 spots

Beta Program

Test with us

~$300refundable deposit

Assembled modular system with plug-and-play sensor connectors.

  • Assembled controller in enclosure
  • Sensor module (aviator connectors)
  • Valve module (DIN terminals)
  • 4x sensors + 4x valves included
  • Ethernet cables + power supply
  • Free Grower cloud ($29/mo value)
Late 2026

Pro Hardware

Commercial-ready

~$600+certified

FCC/CE certified with industrial modules. 24V/48V valve options.

  • Certified controller (FCC/CE)
  • Industrial sensor modules (IP65)
  • DIN-rail valve modules (24V/48V)
  • Injection molded enclosure
  • 1-year hardware warranty
  • First year Pro SaaS included

*All prices are estimates and subject to change. All tracks lead to our SaaS platform—self-host free forever, or subscribe for cloud convenience and ML insights.

Pricing

Start free. Grow from there.

Journal your grows for free—forever. Upgrade for more grows, AI credits, and sensor connections. No hardware required to get started.

Self-host for free forever, or let us handle the infrastructure. Switch anytime. Export your data anytime.

Self-Host

Zero lock-in

Free forever
  • Full source code (AGPL)
  • Unlimited devices & zones
  • 100% local data
  • Complete privacy
  • Your infrastructure

Starter

Cloud convenience

$12/mo
  • 1 Controller (up to 16 sensors/valves)
  • 90-day history
  • Push notifications
  • Remote access
Most Popular

Grower

For serious growers

$29/mo
  • Up to 3 Controllers (48 sensors/valves)
  • 90-day history
  • Push notifications
  • ML insights & predictions
  • Priority support

Free for Beta testers

Pro

Full cloud power

$99/mo
  • Up to 10 Controllers (160 sensors/valves)
  • 1-year history
  • All Grower features
  • API access
  • Webhooks

Business

For commercial operations

Coming Soon
  • Unlimited controllers
  • Multi-location support
  • Team management
  • SLA guarantee
  • Dedicated support

Three Ways to Get Hardware

Choose your path based on how you want to get started

DIY Kit

~$190

est.

Build it yourself

Q1-Q2 2026

Beta Program

~$300

refundable deposit

Test with us

20-30 spots

Pro Hardware

~$600+

certified

Commercial-ready

Late 2026

*All prices are estimates and subject to change. Beta deposit is fully refundable if hardware is returned.

FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

Absolutely! Phyt works as a standalone grow journal. Track your grows, build your knowledge library, and get AI insights—all without sensors. The hardware is optional for users who want automated monitoring and irrigation.
The Team

Built by growers, for growers

We're not a VC-funded startup chasing growth at all costs. We're growers who got tired of overpriced, locked-down automation—so we built something better.

B

Bennett

Founder

Building the hydroponic automation I wished existed. Background in software & sensor-based machine learning, passion for controlled environment agriculture. Believer in open source, right to repair, and plants that water themselves.

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Other Team Members

ML Research & Development

We work with people who love sensor based machine learning and are passionate about solving problems with data. While none are full time yet, we hope to put their faces here soon. If you're interested in joining us, please check out our GitHub and reach out to us.

Our Philosophy

Hardware is a commodity—intelligence is the value. We open-sourced everything because we believe you should own your equipment, repair it yourself, and never be held hostage by a vendor who might sunset your grow controller tomorrow. Your plants shouldn't depend on our servers staying online.

Ready to grow smarter?

Start with free journaling. Add AI coaching when you want it. Connect sensors when you're ready for automation.

No hardware? No problem.

Phyt works as a standalone grow journal. Track your grows, build knowledge, get AI insights—all free.

No credit card required

Ready for automation? Three ways to get hardware:

Not ready to pick a track? Just want updates?

Free journal appZero lock-inOpen source coreSelf-host forever