Method and apparatus for growing plants

Details Method and apparatus for growing plants Method and apparatus for growing plants

2005-03-08

2008-08-26

Valenti, Andrea M (Department: 3643)

Plant husbandry

Receptacle for growing medium

Irrigator

C047S083000, C047S05900R, C047S06200C

Reexamination Certificate

active

07415796

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for growing plants includes an enclosed vessel having a growth medium containing a plant seed or seedling in the upper part thereof and a free space below into which plant roots can enter, a mechanism to feed water and nutrients to the vessel to saturate the growth medium, a mechanism to remove excess water and nutrients after reaching saturation, and a mechanism to regulate the amounts, intervals and rates of water and nutrients being fed for optimum plant growth.

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