Method and system for propagating of plants
OwnerJohn J. McGuire, Edward J. Augerinventors
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Abstract
A plant growing system is provided wherein a layer of sand is placed between two water-impermeable layers. The top impermeable layer covers the entire sand surface and is formed of a thin opaque plastic. Each container for a plant has prongs extending from the bottom which, when positioned on the top sheet, extends into the sand layer without contacting the bottom water-impermeable layer. Water and nutrients are metered into the sand layer which is transmitted into the containers by capillary action.
Claims10
A plant growing system which comprises:
- a. a layer of inert water-transmitting particles,
- b. said layer of particles being supported on a water-impermeable support,
- c. a sheet of opaque, water-impermeable plastic positioned to cover the top surface of said layer of particles,
- d. means for delivering water into said layer of particles, and
- e. at least one container housing a plant having at least one hollow prong extending from the bottom of said container, said prong having a length to permit extension into said layer of particles without contacting the water-impermeable support.
A container for plants useful in a system for growing plants including side walls, an open top and a bottom, at least one hollow prong extending from said bottom having a length between about 1/2 inch and 2 inches, and each of said prongs having a sharp exposed edge at an end most remote from said bottom, said edge adapted to facilitate piercing a plastic sheet by said prongs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.