System for hydroponically growing plants, apparatus and...

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2005-10-04

2005-10-04

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)

Plant husbandry

Water culture, apparatus or method

Nutrient recirculation system

C047S05900R

Reexamination Certificate

active

06951076

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system for growing plants without soil, comprising a container (1) for containing a plant liquid nutrient reservoir; a support unit (2; 22) mounted in the container (1) above the floor thereof and extending substantially horizontally therein for supporting a plant to be grown; a lid for the container provided with a plant growth aperture (13) for the plant to grow up through; means (20; 34) for continuously circulating the plant liquid nutrient and for maintaining flow thereof in association with the support unit (2; 22); means for emptying and charging the plant liquid nutrient reservoir. The invention also includes a method of growing plants utilizing such a system.

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