Planter modification system

A planter modification kit for modifying a conventional planter to facilitate draining of water from the planter after a soaking period during which the water has been filled above the soil level and substantially all air bubbles have dissipated, the modification system comprising:

• a water reservoir compartment having an outer perforated shell member which defines and delineates an interior water reservoir compartment space, said water reservoir compartment to have all interior surfaces smooth and unobstructed to avoid impeding the flow of water from said water reservoir compartment, said water reservoir compartment to have a capacity of 15 to 20% of the total amount of water needed to fill an empty planter to the anticipated soil level, said water reservoir compartment to be perforated with holes {fraction (1/16)}″ to {fraction (3/16)}″ in size with 6 to 8 holes per square inch for surfaces covered by soil, said water reservoir compartment to have an outlet at the bottom of said water reservoir compartment, the outlet to accommodate a water siphon tube member from ¼ inch to ⅜ inch inside dimension;
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• a water siphon tube member, a proximal water siphon tube member end of which is in sealed fluid communication with said interior water reservoir compartment space said water siphon tube member to be ¼ inch to ⅜ inch inside dimension, said water siphon tube member being of sufficient length to extend at least from its juncture with said water reservoir compartment along an interior side of said existing planter over the upper edge of said existing planter and downward on the outside of said existing planter to a point below the bottom of said existing planter;
• suction application means having junction means with said water siphon tube member, said suction means drawing water from said water reservoir compartment to the distal end of said water siphon tube member, the change in atmospheric pressure within said water siphon tube member thereby initiating a siphoning action.