Apparatus and systems for plant cultivations
AssigneeHexo Operations Inc.
InventorRichard Redekop
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Abstract
There is described an apparatus and system for the cultivation of plants. The system comprises a floor comprising at least one recess extending below the floor. The system also comprises one or more receptacles. Each receptacle is configured to receive a root system of a plant therein, and further configured to fit into one of the at least recess such that the root system of the plant is located below the floor. Each receptacle comprises a collar and an insert configured to be at least partially received within the collar. Each collar is configured to engage the sides of a recess and each insert is configured to extend below the floor.
Claims23
An apparatus for the cultivation of plants, the apparatus including a receptacle comprising:
- a collar having a first opening, a second opening and at least one collar side wall extending from the first opening to the second opening;
- and
- an insert configured to be at least partially received within the collar, the insert comprising an insert opening, a base and at least one insert side wall extending from the insert opening to the base,
- wherein a portion of the insert proximate the insert opening is configured to engage a portion of the collar proximate the second opening such that at least part of the insert is prevented from passing through the second opening.
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A system for the cultivation of plants, the system comprising:
- a floor comprising at least one recess extending below the floor;
- and
- one or more receptacles, each configured to receive a root system of a plant therein, and further configured to fit into one of the at least recess such that the root system of the plant is located below the floor.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.