Planter, and processes for construction thereof and planting the

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1992-06-18

1994-04-12

Britts, Ramon S.

Plant husbandry

Receptacle for growing medium

Method of using a plant receptacle

A01G 902

Patent

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053014650

ABSTRACT:
A planter grid wall is formed by intersecting groups of metal strips, joined together and spaced apart to form a network of open cells. The strips have equal dimensions, with inner edges defining the open ended chamber of the planter, and outer edges defining the planter periphery. The distances between the inner and outer edges is at least one half the size of the cells to facilitate retention of growing medium within the planter. Yet the open cells permit the process steps of aeration of the planting medium and "air pruning" of roots that grow into the cells and out into contact with the surrounding ambient atmosphere. The inner edges also include abrupt sharp corners that engage and mechanically prune the roots, thereby avoiding spiral root growth and encouraging growth of short new root ends. A reflective, insulative coating on the strips aid heating of the plant medium by reflection and prevent conductive and convective heat loss through the strips at night time or in cold conditions.

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