Method and apparatus for culturing plants

Details Method and apparatus for culturing plants Method and apparatus for culturing plants

1986-05-15

1988-09-20

Hafer, Robert A.

Plant husbandry

Process

47 485, 47DIG10, A01B 7902, A01G 2506

Patent

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047715723

ABSTRACT:
Improved method and apparatus for plant culture, particularly in arid regions. A culture bed is defined by moisture-proof walls and is charged with soil. Pipes disposed at the bottom of the culture bed supply moisture to plants growing therein, the amount of moisture being controlled to maintain the upper boundary of the capillary penetration zone a distance below the soil surface.

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