This article explores the revolutionary landscape of hydroponic vegetables, a soilless cultivation technology reshaping modern agriculture. Against the backdrop of global urbanization and shrinking farmland, hydroponics leverages nutrient solutions for precise regulation of water, nutrients, and oxygen, reducing growth cycles by 40% and boosting yields by 2.8 times compared to traditional soil farming.

This article focuses on the Auma AM4 - S open - type home smart hydroponic planter. It delves into the cultivation techniques of common vegetables such as lettuce, pak - choi, spinach, and chili pepper. It first introduces the features of the planter, including its material, size, intelligent lighting system, and convenient control panel. Then, for each vegetable, it details the seed treatment, sowing methods, light and temperature requirements, as well as nutrient solution management during different growth stages. Through proper use of this planter and mastering relevant cultivation skills, people can create an indoor green vegetable garden, enjoying the fun of cultivation and a healthy life. It also points out the significance of the planter for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Smart agriculture represents a transformative shift in traditional farming, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and big data to create a highly efficient, data-driven agricultural ecosystem. This article explores the core definition and broad connotations of smart agriculture, emphasizing its integration of IoT-based precision production models with extended industrial applications, including e-commerce, food traceability, and agri-tourism.Auma’s IOT system serves as a technological cornerstone, featuring multi-protocol data collection (Modbus RTU/TCP), multi-network control architectures (WiFi/Ethernet), and secure cloud storage with encrypted, compressed data management. 

This article delves into the IoT - based miniature plant factory, with a focus on Auma's AJ01 Intelligent Automatic Plant Growing Cabinet. It begins by exploring the background of miniature plant factories, driven by urbanization and technological advancements. The AJ01 cabinet's features, including its structure and integrated functions such as lighting, temperature and humidity control, carbon dioxide supply, nutrient solution fertilization, and fresh air systems, are detailed.