Plant growing system

Details Plant growing system Plant growing system

1990-01-12

1990-10-16

Raduazo, Henry E.

Plant husbandry

Receptacle for growing medium

Irrigator

47 71, A01G 2500

Patent

active

049626132

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for growing plants, the apparatus having a container, a soil support platform positioned within the container having an elevated portion and a trough, and a tube for transmitting water and oxygen below the platform. The container has a plurality of holes in its side at a height similar to or slightly above that of the elevated portion of the platform so as to permit direct flow of oxygen from outside the container to the soil on the platform. The trough has a plurality of holes to allow water in the trough thus allowing the soil to take up water by capillary action. The elevated portion of the platform also has a plurality of holes to allow the oxygen to travel beneath the platform and into the soil. The apparatus is best used with soil that is a combination of peat, wood particles, and, and perlite to facilitate capillary feeding.

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