Plant husbandry – Water culture – apparatus or method – Nutrient recirculation system
Patent
1991-04-30
1993-03-02
Scherbel, David A.
Plant husbandry
Water culture, apparatus or method
Nutrient recirculation system
47 59, A01G 3100
Patent
active
051898349
ABSTRACT:
The irrigation and sub-irrigation of plants in containers having holes in the container bottoms are achieved while conserving large amounts of excess water through the use of a plant support bench having special floor lining that includes capillary matting and a pair of capillary sheets disposed above and below the matting. A wick system in conjunction with a closed conduit provides for the return of excess water through apertures defined in the bench bottom into closed conduit system and prevents evaporation of the excess liquids as it is returned to a storage reservoir. Each wick is comprised of horticultural matting and preferably encased in a capillary sheet to ensure a maximum transfer of excess water. A closed irrigation system is provided that conserves water by preventing evaporation and prevents contamination of the water supply that is being stored for reuse.
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Downs Joanne C.
Scherbel David A.
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