Plant husbandry – Receptacle for growing medium – Irrigator
Patent
1982-06-18
1983-12-13
Feyrer, James R.
Plant husbandry
Receptacle for growing medium
Irrigator
A01G 2500
Patent
active
044198434
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a new structure for a self-irrigating, multi-tiered planter. The planter has a pan-shaped base to receive water, and a centrally mounted, upstanding tubular post member, open on its lower end, and secured to the base, and having a plurality of apertures in its side walls. A plurality of vertically stacked trays which are shaped as a V in rotation, for containing soil are vertically stacked on the tubular post member. The trays are vertically aligned over the pan-shaped base member. Each tray has apertures in the lowest point of the V to allow liquid to seep into a lower tray and finally into the base member. Each tray has a plurality of second apertures located in the outer inclined wall of each tray to provide an overflow outlet for excess liquid to drip into a lower tray. The planter has a liquid distribution system located above the uppermost tray and an apparatus to feed liquid to the distribution apparatus.
Another embodiment includes trays which contain organic soil in an outer annular portion, and an inorganic material, such as gravel, in an inner annular portion. The trays are not supported by the central post, but instead rest upon each other. The central post provides air circulation to prevent the soil from becoming sour.
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