Устройство для автоматического полива растений

Устройство для автоматического полива растений, относится к области сельского хозяйства для автоматического полива растений, культивируемых в контейнерах. В устройстве для автоматического полива растений, включающем герметичный резервуар с питающей жидкостью, в котором установлены выходная трубка и воздухопропускная трубка, обеспечивающие сообщение с контейнером с культивируемыми растениями, в котором нижний конец воздухопропускной трубки коаксиально размещен в нижней части выходной трубки, а верхний - за пределами резервуара, при этом верхний конец выходной трубки размещен в колбе, оснащенной воздушным клапаном, установленным в верхней ее части, а в нижней части колбы размещена отводная трубка, гидравлически сообщающаяся с перфорированной трубкой, размещенной в контейнере с культивируемыми растениями в слое гальки, сверху которого уложена капроновая сетка, удерживающая грунт с растениями. 2 ил.

Ваза для цветов с системой фильтрации воды

Заявленное техническое решение относится к предметам быта и, в частности, к вазам для цветов. Задача, на решение которой направлено заявленное техническое решение, заключается в повышении функциональности и удобства использования вазы для цветов для обеспечения их сохранности, за счет интеграции функции удаленного управления фильтрацией воды. Данная задача решается за счет того, что в предложенной вазе для цветов применяется конструкция с корпусом для размещения воды и цветов, системой фильтрации, встроенной в корпус и предназначенной для очистки воды, модулем управления, подключенным к системе фильтрации и предназначенным для взаимодействия с ней, модулем беспроводной связи, соединенным с модулем управления и обеспечивающим возможность удаленного управления системой фильтрации, и модулем питания, обеспечивающим электрическим питанием систему фильтрации, модуль управления и модуль беспроводной связи. Результатом, который обеспечивается приведенной совокупностью признаков, является повышение ...

Устройство для полива растений

Устройство для полива растений относится к оросительным системам и предназначено для организации автоматического полива растений. Устройство для полива растений содержит емкость 1, выходящий из нее шланг 2, соединенный с устройством 3 для автоматического регулирования потока жидкости, поступающей к растениям через гидравлические каналы 4, распределительные трубопроводы 5 и капельницы 6. Устройство 3 для автоматического регулирования потока жидкости состоит из крышки 7 с входным отверстием 8, корпуса 9 с выходными отверстиями 10 и расположенного между ними поворотного диска 13 с одним проходным отверстием 12. Вал 14 поворотного диска 13 соединен с программируемым приводом пошагового вращения 15. Между крышкой 7 и поворотным диском 13 существует пространство для прохода жидкости, а между поворотным диском 13 и корпусом 9 выполнено герметичное соединение. Количество выходных отверстий 10 корпуса 9 равно количеству гидравлических каналов 4. Количество шагов поворотного диска 13 больше количества ...

Устройство для автоматического культивирования растений

Полезная модель относится к области почвенного и ионитопонного (ионитопоника) автоматизированного культивирования растений различного морфологического строения и может быть применена в быту. Техническим результатом, на достижение которого направлена полезная модель, является обеспечение сбалансированного роста и развития растений без вмешательства человека. Сущность полезной модели заключается в том, что устройство для культивирования растений содержит камеру выращивания растений, управляемые контроллером модули: освещения, вентиляции, контроля влажности субстрата, полива, контроля уровня воды в резервуаре, отслеживания стадии роста растений. Дополнительно устройство содержит управляемый контроллером модуль выращивания растений, состоящий из контейнера и субстрата, снабженного всеми необходимыми микро-, макроэлементами и микроорганизмами для достижения наилучшего роста растения, модуль контроля влажности субстрата и средство дифференцирования потоков воздуха, при этом модуль выращивания ...

ВСПОМОГАТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ

Изобретение относитсяк вспомогательному устройству для выращивания сельскохозяйственных культур с использованием воды с нанопузырьками. Вспомогательное устройство содержит: секцию получения первой информации, относящейся к условию использования воды с нанопузырьками для каждого сельскохозяйственного производителя культурного растения; секцию получения второй информации, относящейся к результату выращивания для каждого сельскохозяйственного производителя; секцию идентификации соответствия между условием использования и результатом на основе первой информации и второй информации; секцию принятия обозначения результата выращивания, обозначенного сельскохозяйственным производителем; и секцию определения условия использования воды с нанопузырьками, соответствующего обозначенному результату выращивания, на основе указанного соответствия. Техническим результатом является обеспечение возможности получения условия использования воды с нанопузырьками, соответствующего результату выращивания, которому ...

АКВАТАЙМЕР

Полезная модель относится к устройствам, обеспечивающим периодическую, через заранее установленное время, подачу определенного объема воды или иной жидкости для дальнейшего использования. В настоящее время периодическая подача воды для полива растений в теплице или для иных целей производится с помощью электронных или механических таймеров. Недостатками этих таймеров является то, что электронные приборы требуют питания от электрической сети или аккумуляторов, а механические - требуют периодического присутствия человека для подзаводки. Заявляемая полезная модель решает техническую задачу периодической подачи определенного количества воды через заданное время для полива растений в теплице или для иных целей без использования электрических устройств или механических таймеров. При осуществлении полезной модели ожидается технический результат, совпадающий с существом решаемой задачи. Акватаймер состоит из мерной емкости с поплавковым клапаном. На рычаге, соединяющим поплавок с корпусом клапана ...

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО ПОЛИВА РАСТЕНИЙ

Изобретение относится к области автоматического полива растений в сельском хозяйстве и может найти применение для автоматической подачи заданных объемов жидкости. Установка содержит резервуар-дозатор. Резервуар разделен на две камеры. Одна из камер представляет собой герметичную камеру с вертикальным устройством трубопровода слива в емкость. В емкости расположен поплавок цилиндрической формы. Емкость сбора воды через выпускной патрубок связана с системой раздачи воды. Вертикальный трубопровод с регулирующим устройством слива в емкость имеет верхнюю кромку. Верхняя кромка ниже верхнего края разделяющей резервуар переливной стенки. Регулирующее устройство выполнено в виде кольца. Кольцо установлено на верхнем концетрубопровода и связано тягой с поплавком. Достигается возможность поддерживания уровня поступающей жидкости в камере. Обеспечивается упрощение конструкции и уменьшение материалоемкости. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО ПОЛИВА РАСТЕНИЙ

Изобретение относится к области растениеводства и может быть использовано для капельного полива теплиц и садов. Установка включает в себя резервуар-дозатор с выходным патрубком для слива воды в систему раздачи воды, поплавковый затвор автоматического действия с воздуховыпускным/впускным патрубком и трубопровод с запорным краном для подачи воды. Воздуховыпускной/впускной патрубок расположен в центре поверхности затвора с симметрично размещенными в его полости водовыпускными/впускными патрубками. Поплавковый затвор установлен с возможностью движения по высоте на полых направляющих стойках, соединенных одним концом с дном камеры, а другим - с крышкой камеры. Воздуховыпускной/впускной патрубок присоединен к сильфону, который верхним концом присоединен к нижней части патрубка, закрепленного в крышке, с подключением к нему малого импеллера для подачи воздуха под давлением в затвор. Резервуар-дозатор снабжен вертикальной стенкой, сбросным сифоном и воздушной трубкой для выпуска воздуха из камеры ...

СИСТЕМА ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЯ УСЛОВИЙ ПРОИЗРАСТАНИЯ РАСТЕНИЙ

... 1. Система (110) отслеживания условий произрастания для множества контейнеров (112) с растениями, при этом:система (110) содержит систему (118) транспортировки для перемещения контейнеров (112) с растениями,каждый контейнер (112) с растениями содержит по меньшей мере одну питательную среду (114) и предпочтительно по меньшей мере один экземпляр (116) растений,система (110) дополнительно содержит по меньшей мере один пункт (130) измерения, содержащий по меньшей мере один бесконтактный емкостный датчик (132) влажности,система (110) адаптирована для последовательного перемещения контейнеров (112) с растениями в пункт (130) измерения и из него,система (110) дополнительно адаптирована для измерения влажности питательной среды (114) контейнеров (112) с растениями в пункте (130) измерения с использованием бесконтактного емкостного датчика (132) влажности.2. Система (110) по п.1, в которой бесконтактный емкостный датчик (132) влажности осуществляет измерение влажности в нижней части контейнеров ...

Климатическая камера адаптации растений

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Климатическая камера адаптации растений характеризуется тем, что содержит рабочую камеру, в которой размещены системы увлажнения с воздуховодами и капельного полива, на полках установлены лотки, нижнюю часть рабочей камеры закрывает декоративный кожух, в основании рабочей камеры жестко закреплена монтажная рамка системы автоматического управления, на одной из дверей рабочей камеры закреплена сенсорная панель, которая служит для задания в ней параметров микроклимата, дверца расположена на декоративном кожухе и предназначена для обслуживания системы капельного полива, через нее осуществляется доступ к растворной емкости, залив питательного раствора, а также очистка, мытье или замена растворной емкости, фитосветильник закреплен на полке и служит для освещения растений в регулируемом спектре световых волн, в нижней и верхней частях рабочей камеры выполнены вентиляционные отверстия, соединенные каналами циркуляции воздуха, для перемешивания и равномерного ...

Versorgungseinrichtung für Pflanzenbehälter

Pot plant container with water reservoir - fits inside flower pot and has upright tube indicating water level

A plastic container giving controlled watering of pot plants. The roots grow in a water retaining material and the container can be placed inside a standard flower pot after being sold. The container (1) has perforated sides (2, 3) and a top flange (5) to stiffen and support it in the pot (6). The perforated raised base (7, 9, 11) is shaped to form a water reservoir and it has feet (4) for standing. A transparent tube (13) is mounted vertically on one side and contains a light, sliding rod fitted with a hollow plastic ball at the end. This floats on the water surface and indicates the water level.

Automatic watering for plant tubs

The automatic watering system has a water supply tank attached with a float-type valve for maintaining the water level. A horizontal connecting pipe (6) to the tub provides a steady supply of water. Above the water feed pipe a second aerated pipe (11) has apertures (11a) to permit the flow of oxygen to the plant roots. Absorbent wicks inside the plant tub distribute water through the root system. The tub has a bottom layer of gravel topped by a fibrous mat (3) to acts as a water reservoir without earth etc. fouling the water storage volume. The wicks distribute water through the fine root system. The horizontal water supply duct can double as the aeration duct if the water level only partly fills the duct.

Luftauffrischende Pflanzgefäß-Vorrichtung

Blumenampeltanks

Liquid irrigation system

The invention relates to apparatus for use in the application of liquid onto a body of matter to provide a watering effect and hence maintain the condition of the body of matter so as to encourage plant growth. The system includes a liquid reservoir (7), and a pump means and irrigation means (12) so as to allow liquid to be moved from the reservoir (7) and be dispensed onto the body of matter. In one embodiment the power for operation of the pump is at least partially provided from a solar panel (34). The operation of the system to dispense liquid can be proportional to at least one environmental component such as the amount of sunlight such that when the body of platter is likely to be drier the system is operated to dispense more liquid.

Liquid irrigation system

Formulations for watering plants

Drip feed plant irrigation bottle

A self-acting water supply device for pot plants comprises a water container having a water outlet opening and an air inlet opening. In use, the water supply device may be positioned, with the inlet and outlet openings lowermost, in a tray such that water from the container flows out until the level of water in the tray reaches the level of the air inlet. thereby preventing air from entering the container so that water cease to flow out of the container. As the plant uses up the water in the tray air can enter the container through the air inlet allowing the water in the tray to be replenished until the air inlet is again covered.

A plant pot insert

Automatic watering control device

PLANT CONTAINER

A plant container comprises a water reservoir (8) between an inner wall (1), which accommodates a plant (42), and an outer wall (2). By moving a sealing element (34), by means of a finger piece (32) from beneath an opening (38), water can leave the otherwise sealed reservoir and partially fill a dish (3), until the water level in the dish closes the opening (38). The water in the dish is sucked up through a sponge (40) into growing medium (41) in the inner wall (1). The water level in the reservoir is indicated by a sight glass (15) and a coloured float (17) which is visible through a lens portion of the sight glass. When the reservoir needs replenishing, the closure element (34) is moved to close the opening (38), and water is poured in through a neck (13) after removal of a closure cap (14). ...

Irrigation device

An irrigation device 100 comprises a reservoir 102, an aperture 106 arranged to dispense drops 108 of water from the reservoir, a support structure 110 arranged to support one or more objects 112 to be irrigated, and a dispersive surface 114 arranged to receive a drop of water dispensed from the aperture and to disperse, over the support structure, fragments of the drop of water as a plurality of water droplets 116. The dispersive surface may be located below the aperture. A channel (230, figure 2) may fluidly couple the reservoir and the aperture wherein the channel extends below a bottom of the reservoir. The aperture may be less than 1mm. Also disclosed is a method of irrigation comprising dispensing a drop of water from an aperture, receiving the drop at a dispersive surface and dispersing fragments of the drop as a plurality of water droplets.

Apparatus for growing plants

PLANT IRRIGATION

Housing elements for soil or plants,including means for water transference

AERATED CONTINUOUSLY WATERED PLANT AND SEED ORGANIC GROWING MEDIUM AND CONTAINER FOR SAME

Plant cultivation system

Plant cultivation system

DEVICE FOR STORAGE AND PROPORTIONED DELIVERY OF LIQUIDS

FLOWER POT

A flower pot serving, in particular, for plant cultivation using automatic watering has, at its lowest point, at least one inlet opening 20 which is directed to the side and is intended for interaction with a bottom watering system, which inlet opening 20 forms an access to the channel 18 which extends beneath the pot and has at least one cover surface 24 directed towards the pot filling, the cover surface 24 being provided, at a distance above the pot base 14, with at least one opening 26 for the through-passage of water. The channel 18 with the opening 26 serves not just for feeding water into the pot filling and for removing water therefrom, but also for ventilating the pot filling when the channel 18 is not filled with water. ...

WAESSERUNGSVORRICHTUNG FUER TOPFPFLANZEN

GERMINATION DEVICE

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Keimvorrichtung (1) mit einem Vorratsbehälter (2) zur Aufnahme einer wässrigen Lösung mit einem Ultraschallzerstäuber (5) und einem Wachstumsgefäß (3). Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es eine möglichst einfache Keimvorrichtung (1) anzugeben. Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß dadurch, dass der Vorratsbehälter (2) zylinderförmig ist, und dass das Wachstumsgefäß (3) als Ring um den Vorratsbehälter (2) angeordnet ist.

DEVICE FOR STORAGE AND PROPORTIONED DELIVERY OF LIQUIDS

CONTAINER FOR THE ADMISSION OF PLANTS

FLOWER POT

PROCEDURE AND PLANT FOR KULTIVATION OF PLANTS

PFLANZENBEWUSSERUNGSSYSTEM

WATER TANK TO THE LONG-TERM IRRIGATION, IN PARTICULAR OF HYDRAULIC CULTURES.

IRRIGATION GROUND.

BEWÄSSERUNGSANLAGE

Modular multi-tiered planter kit

A modular multi-tiered planter kit that comprises two support elements that are fitted for positioning on a surface, perpendicular to the surface and spaced from each other, a plurality of planter assemblies that are fitted for connection in a disassemblable mounting, with the two support elements in a multi-tier configuration, wherein they each extend in an essentially horizontal direction, in the gap between the two support elements, wherein the kit is characterized in that once mounted as stated, the planter assemblies each comprise a unified planter element that serves in each of the planter assemblies, and the planter assemblies comprise one or more from the group of various types of planter assemblies.

Solar distillation device

Plant watering system

Method and assembly for growing plants

An assembly (1) for growing plants including a frame (2) having a pair of laterally spaced apart frame members (3), each frame member (3) having a main housing (5) to be located above a surface (7). A longitudinally extending main shaft (8) extends between main housings (5). The main shaft (8) defining a longitudinal axis xx about which the main shaft can rotate. An end plate (10) is positionable adjacent each main housing and securable to the main shaft to rotate about the axis. Each end plate has at least two arms (11), a distal end of each arm having an arm housing (13) to support an arm shaft (14) extending laterally between corresponding arms of corresponding end plates. A cradle (15) to grow plants is securable to the arm shaft and movable about the main shaft.

DISPLAY DEVICE

PLANTER

DEVICE FOR STORAGE AND DOSED DELIVERY OF LIQUIDS

PLANT CULTIVATION CONTAINER

Disclosed is a plant-growing container which allows plant bedding material to be permeated with water in a relatively short time, without the need to provide a water supply pipe made of a porous material or the like. The plant-growing container is provided with a water storage part (5) which can store water for growing plants, and the water storage part (5) is provided with a bedding material housing part (7) for housing a water-absorbent plant bedding material (20). An encircling water-supply channel (8) which encircles the whole periphery of the bedding material housing part (7) is provided in the water storage part (5), and a water supply/drainage flow channel (3) for supplying water for growing plants to the water storage part (5) from the outside and for draining water for growing plants in the water storage part (5) to the outside is connected to the encircling water-supply channel (8).

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR PROLONGING PLANT VIABILITY IN REFRIGERATION-FREE STORAGE ENVIRONMENTS

This disclosure relates to compositions, containers, systems, assemblies, and related methods for cultivation and shipping of live and growing plants. The compositions, containers, systems, assemblies, and related methods disclosed herein provide additional stability for a plant's growing environment and enable prolonged storage and shipping shelf life while also reducing or eliminating the need for refrigeration.

LINER ASSEMBLY FOR A SAND TRAP

The disclosure addresses maintenance or grooming issues for golf course, particularly water retention in sand traps. Generally, there is provided a liner assembly for a sand trap, the sand trap including a cavity having a perimeter, a base within the cavity and an exposed filling material positioned within the cavity, the liner assembly comprises: a retainer layer positioned between the base and the filling material, the retainer layer being covered by the filling material so that the retainer layer is substantially unexposed. The retainer layer includes a plurality of spaced apart projections, wherein the filling material at least partially fills the spaces between the projections. The liner assembly further comprises a separate, water permeable first support layer that is at least partially positioned between the retainer layer and the base.

PROCESS AND PRODUCT FOR RELEASING BOUND WATER

... 2087175 9200941 PCTABS00010 A process for gradually providing water to an object utilizing a gel material having a releasably bound water. The gel material possesses a pre-determined morphological stability which may be linked to a pre-determined rate of release of the water from the gel. The gel is placed in the chamber of a container which has an opening which communicates with the chamber. The container is placed adjacent the object to permit the gel material to contact the object by way of the opening to the chamber of the container.

AUTOMATIC WATERING DEVICE

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WATER CONSERVATION PLANT CONTAINER

A container (10) for growing plants comprising a main body (11) with an open top (14) and perimeter rim (15), and a funnel-like water collection means (2 0) having an inner mating perimeter (21) adapted to adjoin the perimeter rim (15), an outer mating perimeter (22) of greater size than the inner mating perimeter (21) and a sloping surface (23) connecting the outer mating perimeter (22) to the inner mating perimeter (21), such that overhead water is captured and directed onto the open top (14). The water collection means (20 ) may be detachable. The water collection means (20) has mating edges (24) adapted to continuously and contiguously abut mating edges (24) of like containers to form a solid water capture surface in all directions when multiple containers are properly positioned. The invention provides a means to conserve water in plant nurseries by directing all water from overhead irrigation sources into the plant containers, while allowing the plants to b e grown in individual containers ...

Dispositif pour amener de l'humidité à des plantes.

Récipient pour cultiver des plantes.

Vaso per piante

Pflanzentopf für Nährflüssigkeitskultur

Pflanzengeschirr

DISPOSITIF POUR LA CULTURE DES PLANTES.

Automatic valve for liquids - has actuator of absorbent material shutting when swollen, useful for automatically watering plants

The valve is particularly for watering plants, and incorporates an actuator of water-absorbent material. In the dry and shrunken condition it opens the valve and in the wet and swollen condition shuts it. The actuator is so mounted that it is either directly or indirectly moistened by the water emerging from the valve. For indirect moistening, it is accommodated in a housing (5) buried in the earth surrounding the plant. Valve and actuator can be in one piece, and accommodated in a ventilated housing with inlet and outlet, the valve shutting off the inlet. The hydrophilic valve material may e.g. be a polyamide.

Process and system for obtaining water from the air, in particular for the cultivation of plants

Device for the storage and metered release of liquid

The device is used for the storage and metered release of liquids (F) in order to maintain a constant liquid level (S) in a vessel (M). For this purpose, a tank (10) with at least one opening (11, 12, 13) is provided and can turn about an axis of rotation, and the opening can be moved from an upper non-operational position into a lower operational position. The non-operational position is used for filling the tank (10) with liquid, and the operational position is used for automatic metered release of the liquid. The opening (11, 12, 13) can be closed off or made smaller by means of an automatic closure element. A liquid-treatment cartridge can be arranged on the tank. The device is suitable in particular for the uniform and constant watering of crops and hydroponic plants. ...

FLOWER POT.

Self-watering plant pot

The self-watering plant pot consists of a double-walled container (2) with an inner recess for the earth (15) containing the plants, while the space between the walls (3,4) of the container holds the water. The water reaches the earth through two small holes (17) in the base of the inner recess which are up to 5mm in diameter and pref. 0.5 2mm. The upper rim (10) of the container has a hole (12) with a stopper (11) for filling with water, and it can incorporate a sealed ring (20) round a hole (21) in the base to enable rainwater to drain away from the inner recess when the pot is used outside.

Plant pot needing only infrequent watering - includes fluid storage chamber and watering equipment with chamber in bottom of pot having filling of light expanded clay

The plant pot includes a fluid storage chamber and watering equipment. The chamber is in the bottom part of the pot, and contains a filling of light expanded-clay aggregate (2). This is covered by a sheet (3) permeable to fluid, separating it from a layer of potting earth (4) above, and supporting the latter. A water-filling pipe (6) extends down-wards from the top into the aggregate. The pipe can extend to the chamber bottom, at which point it is slotted (7). ADVANTAGE - Needs watering only every six to ten days.

high patch with integrated, controllable irrigation system.

Es wird ein Hochbeet aus einem Hochbeetgehäuse aus miteinander verbundenen Streben und Seitenverkleidungen mit integriertem, bevorzugt solarbetriebenem Bewässerungssystem zur feuchtigkeitsgesteuerten (5) Wasserverteilung (2) vorgestellt, das mit einem Wasservorrat über längere Zeit eine gezielte selbständige Bewässerung von Saatgut oder Jungpflanzen ermöglicht und standortungebunden sogar in Innenräumen oder auf dem Balkon aufgestellt werden kann.

Apparatus for Immissionsreduktion, especially for fine dust suppression and to improve air quality.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Immissionsreduktion, insbesondere zur Feinstaubbindung und macht es sich zur Aufgabe, eine Vorrichtung bereitzustellen, die eine wirksame Luftreinigung unter möglichst geringem Aufwand bei verträglichen Kosten ermöglicht. Zur Lösung stellt die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung (1) bereit, umfassend eine vertikale Haltevorrichtung (2), an der eine Mehrzahl von flächigen Trägern (3) angeordnet ist, die vertikal übereinander angeordnet sind und jeweils eine obere Trägerfläche (4) mit einer darauf angeordneten Moosschicht (5) und eine gegenüberliegende untere Fläche (6) aufweisen, wobei die obere Trägerfläche (4) horizontal ausgerichtet oder in vertikaler Richtung um maximal 45° geneigt ist, und wobei benachbarte flächige Träger (3) soweit in vertikaler Richtung voneinander beabstandet sind, dass zwischen der Moosschicht (5) eines flächigen Trägers (3) und der unteren Fläche (6) eines darüberliegenden flächigen Trägers (3) ein freier Spalt (7) verbleibt.

PLANT GROWING SYSTEM

Ecological mobile house system

Automatic watering and fertilizing machine

Modular container and modular irrigation system

DECORATIVE DEVICE ALLOWING the FIXING AND the IRRIGATION IN HEIGHT, OF CONTAINERS OF VARIABLE SIZE

L'invention concerne un dispositif modulaire composé d'une couronne à dent (1), d'une entretoise (11) et d'une base (16) dont les formes et les dimensions spécifiques permettent l'accrochage en saillie de différentes tailles de récipients. Ce système d'accrochage par sa facilité et sa modularité permet une grande liberté de composition. Des canaux d'irrigation verticaux (9)(15)(21) et horizontaux (10)(22) confèrent après assemblage à la création d'un réseau de distribution d'eau permettant l'irrigation jusqu'aux récipients d'une part et jusqu'à d'autres dispositifs d'autres parts. Suivante des variantes de fabrication ce dispositif permet la présentation en suspension ou en applique. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à l'accrochage et l'irrigation des pots de fleurs.

Device of vat of culture to adjustable moistening

Device of humection and ventilation of the receptacles intended for the culture of the plants

Vat of culture to environment controlled for any interior

Vat of culture has environment controlled for to interior C.

DEVICE OF CULTURE OF PLANTS OUT OF POT, HAS GREAT WATER RESERVE.

Plant container for hydroculture field, has aeration unit generating air circulation inside container and diffusing part of air in substrate, and air circulation unit constituted by vertical air circulation tube with holes at its periphery

Contenant pour végétaux constitué d'une paroi inférieure (2) formant le fond du contenant, prolongé vers le haut par une paroi périphérique, formant une enceinte intérieure ouverte vers le haut, ladite enceinte étant destinée à contenir un substrat favorisant le développement et a conservation des végétaux, et qui comprend des moyens d'aération pour générer une circulation d'air à l'intérieur du contenant et pour diffuser au moins en partie de l'air dans le substrat, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de circulation d'air sont constituer par au moins un tube vertical de circulation d'air (14) qui comprend à sa périphérie un ensemble de trous.

Humidification bag for potted plants - has plastics body with cork insert in bottom to absorb water

Plant pot liq. level maintaining device - has sealed reservoir with holes at required liquid level supported in container

Modular device in kit form with variable capacity for capillary moistening making it possible to convert any receptacle whatsoever into a plant container with a water reservoir

Water regulating device for pot plant - has needle valved outlet from water reservoir in pot connected to capillary feed

식물 매체를 표시하기 위한 프리-스탠딩 수직 구조체

... 분리식으로 고정되어 있는 다수의 진짜 식물(40)을 가지는 최소한 한 개의 벽 구조체(20)를 포함하는 프리-스탠딩(free-standing) 수직 구조체가 기재되어 있다. 벽 구조체(20)는 또한 여기에서 식물성 매체로 언급되는 정보를 전달하기 위한 새로운 혼합 매체 포맷을 형성하기 위해서, 전통적인 매체가 되는 다수의 식물(40)과 결합된 비식물성 매체(50)를 포함할 수 있다. 다수의 식물(40)은 비식물성 매체(50)의 주위에 구성되어 프레임 또는 경계를 형성하게 된다. 식물은 또한 자신들의 정보를 표시하도록 배치되고 구성된다. 비식물성 매체(50) 및/또는 식물(40)은 벽 구조체(20)상에 구성되어 보행자가 용이하게 감지할 수 있는 정보를 전달하게 된다. 식물은 관개 시스템으로부터 영양분과 물을 이용하여 수경재배(hydroponically-fed)하는 것이 바람직하다.

HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION APPARATUS FOR SPROUT FEEDS

The present invention relates to a hydroponic cultivation apparatus for sprout feeds, which performs seed sowing and germination growth in one container, and has an improved structure to optimize the growth environment of sprout feeds by supplying water to the sprout feeds at a temperature corresponding to the temperature in a cultivation chamber. The present invention comprises: a container which is divided into a seed chamber and a cultivation chamber, is formed in a box shape where six surfaces can be sealed, has an insulation material on an inner side, and has a cooling and heating air conditioner for controlling a temperature in the seed chamber and the cultivation chamber by being formed on the upper side; a shelf plate which is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the left and right sides with respect to a center passage in the cultivation chamber, has a plurality of cultivation shelves vertically stacked on the frame, seats a plurality of cultivation plates on each of the cultivation ...

AUTOMATED ROOFTOP GREENING APPARATUS UTILIZING BOTTOM ASH, AND GREENING METHOD USING SAME

The present invention relates to an automated rooftop greening apparatus utilizing bottom ash, and a greening method using the same. More particularly, the bottom ash, discharged from a thermoelectric power plant, is washed, ground, and then reused to plant trees or flowers on a rooftop of a building; the rooftop greening apparatus can have a light weight and plants can easily take root as the bottom ash is used; the bottom ash and soil do not mingle with each other as a mesh net made of a silk mesh is arranged between the bottom ash and the soil; and a lifespan of the trees or the flowers can be extended during drought by water absorbed in the silk mesh net, which absorbs water when water or rainwater is supplied from the outside. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

Sifão de auto-carga notavelmente para irrigação

Özellikle sulama için kendiliğinden çalışmaya başlayan sifon.

SELF-WATERING APPARATUS FOR PLANT

A fluid control apparatus is for controlling water supply to a potted plant and has a main valve responsive to weight of the potted plant. The apparatus comprises a main body to support the load of the plant, a valve body adapted to be suspended from a support, and a resilient member cooperating with the main body and valve body to be responsive to load of the plant acting on the main body. A delivery conduit receives water under relatively low pressure and flow of the water is controlled by the main valve. The main valve has a first valve portion, e.g. a valve seat on the valve body, and a second valve portion, e.g. a poppet valve. A valve adjuster, a critical valve area, and water pressure determine actuation of the main valve. Preferably, the main valve closes when load acting on the apparatus is a pre-determined load reflecting weight of the fully watered plant, and as the plant becomes lighter, opening of the valve is delayed to ensure delivery of a relatively large amount of water ...

PLANT WATERING SYSTEM

The invention relates to a plant watering system and in particular a system which allows the long-term watering of plants without the need for an open reservoir. The invention uses a water insoluble polymer contained within a porous bag or enclosure (1) to hold water in a reservoir type manner, which can then be provided to the plant (7) as required.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND CONTROLLING CROP GROWTH

A method for measuring and controlling crop growth, comprising a cultivation through (9) containing water-absorbing growth elements for plants of crop, plant supporting means (14), watering means (33), drainage means (28) and a control device (37), wherein the cultivation through (9) and the plant supporting means (14) are suspended from at least one weighing unit (10) and wherein at least the watering means (33) and the weighing unit (10) are coupled to the control device (37).

Decreased-tilt flower pot drain

A drainage system for a closed-bottom tiltable flower pot employs a reservoir on the bottom of one side of the pot. A straight drain tube extends from the upper inner edge of the reservoir to the upper edge of the other or tilt-down side of the pot. An opening in the bottom of the reservoir only on the one or tilt-up side of the pot admits excess percolation water into the reservoir and allows trapping it on minimal tilting of the reservoir for flow out the drain tube. An air vent tube may be employed to free drainage from the reservoir on tilting. The drain tube may be utilized to water the flower pot by capillary action should surface watering be undesirable. A template or plastic strip may be incorporated for non-flat-bottomed odd-shaped and round-shaped pots, respectively.

Self-Watering Insert For A Plant Container

Disclosed is a self-watering-insert for placement within growing containers, the insert comprising a one-piece self-supporting structure having an open bottom end, a closed top end, tapered sidewalls, an open or closed interfacing structure that facilitates a secure seal of the insert against an interior wall of the growing container, an open collar on the top to allow temporary insertion of a pipe or water-discharging mechanism into the watering insert, a plurality of holes and/or screen/fabric material permanently attached to the surface of the top end, allowing water and air to pass through the surface. A lower flange extends circumferentially around the bottom end of the water insert, thereby creating a shelf upon which growing medium rests; the flange further featuring downward protruding fins spaced so as to provide gateways through which water passes from underneath the interior of the watering insert to its exterior.

Profile elements, particularly for supply and/or removal of substances from environmental and/or flow material

PCT No. PCT/EP86/00031 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 2, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 2, 1986 PCT Filed Jan. 17, 1986 PCT Pub. No. WO86/04211 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 31, 1986.Profile elements are provided for enriching or purifying substances that have different states, i.e., an environmental material and a fluid material. The profile elements for supply or removal of fluid substances to or from granulated, fibrous, or soil-like material in the environment surrounding the profile elements comprise a plurality of spaced apart webs and boundary walls that connect to webs and are supported by them. These elements then define a plurality of longitudinal channels arrayed side-by-side between the webs. The boundary walls are shaped to have a surface area substantially greater than equivalent flat walls. At least a portion of the webs and the boundary walls is pierced or perforated, as if a mesh or lattice, to permit fluid communication between adjacent channels and/or between the channels and the surrounding environment ...

Plant cultivation container

A plant cultivation container is provided which does not need a feed-water tube made of a porous material or the like but the plant cultivation bed material can be made permeated in a relatively short time period. For this purpose, a water reservoir portion for pooling plant cultivation water is provided, the water reservoir portion having a bed material accommodation part for placing a water-absorbing plant cultivation bed material. In the plant cultivation container, the water reservoir portion is provided with a surrounding feed-water channel that surrounds an entire circumference of the bed material accommodation part, and a feed-discharge channel for supplying the plant cultivation water from outside to the water reservoir portion and for discharging the plant cultivation water in the water reservoir portion to outside is provided in communication with the surrounding feed-water channel.

Geocomposite element, particularly for enhancing plant growth

A geocomposite element, particularly for enhancing plant growth, which possesses water permeable sheathing elements as well as a material that absorbs water placed in a cavity made by the sheathing elements, characterised in that it possesses a skeleton structure ( 3 ) that forms a cavity for the absorbent material ( 4 ) and a sheath ( 2 ) located on the surface of the skeleton structure. The present invention is of use in agriculture, gardening, construction and environmental engineering as an article for retaining water due to which it is possible to stabilise water equilibria which are conditional to plant growth as well as for the aggregation of other substrates influencing correct and effective plant growth.

Composting Garden Container

A planter in the form of a tower planter having an internal vertical composting capability is provided. The planter has a hollow, vertical, outer cylindrical barrel with a plurality of openings formed about its cylindrical side. A hollow inner cylindrical composting tube having a plurality of perforations formed in its cylindrical wall is provided. The space formed between the inner tube and barrel wall is filled with growing medium. The inner tube is filled with compost material. A removable container is placed at the bottom of the tube and barrel, said container adapted to capture water draining out from the tube and barrel, as well, as periodically receiving compost from the compost tube.

DEVICE FOR UNPOWERED IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZATION, AND UNPOWERED POT CULTIVATION SYSTEM USING SAME

The present invention relates to a device for unpowered irrigation and fertilization, and to an unpowered pot cultivation system using same, which are capable of performing continuous irrigation and fertilization to a pot by using a single supply source without consuming electric or mechanical energy. The system comprises: a pot holder provided with a collecting recess in which water or a nutrient solution can be collected, and configured such that the bottom of the pot can be immersed in water; a water tank holder on which a water tank can be seated; a linking passage connecting the water tank holder to the pot holder; a valve unit mounted on the water tank so as to be opened and closed by means of the movement of a moving member; and a water level controller configured to move the moving member according to fluctuations in the water level of the collecting recess, in order to consistently maintain the water level in the collecting recess. 1. A device for unpowered irrigation and fertilization , the device comprising:a pot holder which is provided with a collecting recess in which water or a nutrient solution is collected, and is configured such that a bottom of the pot is immersed in water;a water tank holder on which a water tank is seated;a linking passage which connects the water tank holder to the pot holder;a valve unit which is mounted on the water tank to be opened and be closed by means of the movement of a moving member; anda water level controller which is configured to move the moving member according to fluctuations in the water level of the collecting recess to consistently maintain the water level in the collecting recess.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the water level controller comprises:a floater which is formed to float on the water or the nutrient solution collected in the collecting recess; andan operation member which is extended from the floater to close the valve unit when the floater floats to a height higher than or equal to a ...

Sprinkler Assembly

The present invention includes an improved sprinkler design having a magnetic sensing system for determining the position of the riser nozzle, a waterproofed motor housing and related cables, configurable sprinkler body compartments, and a pilot valve with a check valve assembly, both of which are located within the sprinkler body.

Air introducing contorl device for plant pot

A plant pot includes a pot having an enclosed space and a room defined therein. The room receives soil therein. At least one passage communicates with the room and the enclosed space. A tube is connected to the pot and has a path defined axially therethrough, the path respectively communicates with interior and exterior of the enclosed space. A resistance member is located in one end of the tube and has multiple micro paths which communicate with the interior of the enclosed space. A resistance is formed when exterior air passes through the tube and the resistance member so as to control speed and volume of the exterior air into the enclosed space.

Irrigation device

The present invention relates to irrigation systems for irrigating a growing medium. The irrigation systems of the invention comprise a helical tubular hydrophilic membrane or a corrugated tubular hydrophilic membrane. The invention also relates to methods of irrigating a growing medium, and helical tubular hydrophilic membranes for use in an irrigation system.

IRRIGATION DEVICE

The present invention relates to irrigation systems for irrigating a growing medium. The irrigation systems of the invention comprise a helical tubular hydrophilic membrane or a corrugated tubular hydrophilic membrane. The invention also relates to methods of irrigating a growing medium, and helical tubular hydrophilic membranes for use in an irrigation system. 1. An irrigation system comprising a non-helical corrugated tubular hydrophilic membrane buried in a growing medium.2. An irrigation system according to comprising a tubular hydrophilic membrane buried in a growing medium.3. The irrigation system according to wherein said hydrophilic membrane is coated on or adhered to a support material.4. The irrigation system according to wherein said hydrophilic membrane comprises a hydrophilic polymer having a water vapour transmission rate according to ASTM E96-95 (Procedure BW) of at least 400 g/m/24 h claim 3 , measured using air at 23° C. and 50% relative humidity at a velocity of 3 m/s on a film of total thickness 25 microns.5. The irrigation system according to wherein said hydrophilic membrane comprises a copolyetherester elastomer or a mixture of two or more copolyetherester elastomers; a polyether-block-polyamide or a mixture of two or more polyether-block-polyamides; a polyether urethane or a mixture of two or more polyether urethanes; or a homopolymer or copolymer of polyvinyl alcohol or a mixture of two or more homopolymers or copolymers of polyvinyl alcohol.7. The irrigation system according to wherein said hydrophilic membrane comprises a copolyetherester elastomer having water vapour transmission rate according to ASTM E96-95 (Procedure BW) of more than 400 g/m/24 h measured on a film thickness of 25 microns using air at 23° C. and 50% relative humidity at a velocity of 3 m/s. This is a continuation of allowed application Ser. No. 12/293,155, filed Jun. 11, 2009, which is the U.S. National Phase application of International Application No. PCT/GB07/00953, ...

Formulations for watering plants

A formulation for preparing a hydrogel for watering plants includes carboxymethyl cellulose and a dispersant. The dispersant disperses the carboxymethyl cellulose on addition of water thereby preventing formation of aggregates. The dispersant can be vermiculite, perlite, pectin, maltodextrin, guar gum, xanthan gum, or seaweed extract. A hydrogel for watering plants can be prepared by adding water to the formulation and mixing, and a method of forming the hydrogel is described. A pouch for watering plants contains the formulation and, when opened, water is added to form the hydrogel. A pot containing a plant in a plant-supporting matrix is placed in the pouch. 1. A formulation for preparing a hydrogel for watering plants , said formulation comprising:carboxymethyl cellulose and a dispersant wherein said dispersant disperses said carboxymethyl cellulose on addition of water thereby preventing formation of aggregates.2. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein said dispersant comprises one or more of: vermiculite claim 1 , perlite claim 1 , pectin claim 1 , maltodextrin claim 1 , guar gum claim 1 , xanthan gum claim 1 , or seaweed extract.3. A method for preparing a hydrogel for watering plants claim 1 , said method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'providing the formulation of in a dry form, said formulation comprising carboxymethyl cellulose and dispersant;'}adding water to said dry formulation to form a mixture;stirring said mixture to form a hydrogel;wherein said dispersant promotes hydrogel formation thereby preventing formation of aggregates of carboxymethyl cellulose.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said dispersant comprises one or more of: vermiculite claim 3 , perlite claim 3 , pectin claim 3 , maltodextrin claim 3 , guar gum claim 3 , xanthan gum claim 3 , or seaweed extract.5. A pouch for watering plants comprising the formulation of claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , when opened claim 1 , water is added to said ...

SELF WATERING PLANT SYSTEM

This self-watering planter comprises a wick, reservoir, wick-housing running between the soil/soil substitute and the reservoir, and a tight fitting cap to maintain a vacuum seal within the reservoir. The water or liquid mixture is maintained at a constant level across the wick by the vacuum that is created. This prevents water from flowing upwards into the soil when the soil is already wet. Liquid is only drawn from the wick by osmosis when the soil is dry. Even as the water level in the reservoir drops, the water level across the wick continues to remain level until the reservoir is nearly empty, allowing the soil constant access to water until the reservoir needs refilling. Several embodiments are included. All contains these features, but some contain addition features as well as different proportions. The uses of the different embodiments are also described. 1. A self-watering plant system comprising:a refillable reservoir configured to store a liquid;at least one interchangeable wick;a wick holder configured to hold circumferentially the at least one interchangeable wick; anda wick housing configured to house the at least one interchangeable wick and securely couple with the wick holder.2. The self-watering plant system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one interchangeable wick comprises at least two interchangeable wicks and wherein the self-watering plant system further comprises at least two wick holders and at least two wick housings disposed at least partially within the refillable reservoir.3. The self-watering plant system of claim 1 , wherein the wick holder is defined as very short relative to an overall length of the at least one interchangeable wick and covers only a minimal portion circumferentially of the at least one interchangeable wick.4. The self-watering plant system of claim 1 , wherein the wick holder is defined as very long relative to an overall length of the at least one interchangeable wick and covers a portion circumferentially of the ...

PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE

Provided is a plant cultivation device that improves cultivation efficiency and usability. A plant cultivation device comprises: a rack unit provided with cultivation racks on which cultivation units accommodating plants are stored as culture medium units; and a conveying device which moves along a horizontal movement path defined by a guide rail, and performs transport of the culture medium units and loading/unloading of the culture medium units to/from the cultivation racks. Multiple cultivation racks constitute a cultivation rack row, in which the cultivation racks are arranged at multiple levels in an up-down direction. The rack unit comprises: a cultivation storage constituted of multiple cultivation rack rows; and a loading/unloading station having a stock rack row, in which the holding frames of cultivation units not accommodating plants are stored as empty units. The transport device performs loading/unloading of the holding frames to/from the stock rack row. 1. A plant cultivation device comprising:a plurality of cultivation units capable of accommodating plants to be cultivated;a rack unit including a plurality of cultivation racks, wherein the cultivation racks store the cultivation units as culture medium units, and the cultivation units accommodate the plants; anda conveying device that moves on a moving pathway, wherein the conveying device transports the culture medium units, and the conveying device carries the culture medium units in or out of the cultivation racks, wherein a predetermined number of the cultivation racks are arranged in a vertical direction in a multistage fashion to form a single cultivation rack row,the rack unit includes a cultivation storage and a work station,the cultivation storage includes a predetermined number of cultivation rack rows, the predetermined number being one or a greater number,the work station includes a stock section, and the stock section stores the cultivation units that accommodate no plants as empty units, ...

Hanging port water indicator

A hanging pot water indicator having a hollow tubular spring housing, a cap on the upper end of the tubular housing, a hollow tubular sliding sleeve telescopically slidable, an opening in the cap, a coiled extension spring within the tubular housing and the sleeve, an upper wire extension portion extending from the upper end of the spring passing through the opening in the cap, and defining an upper hook, and a lower wire extension on the lower end of the spring, extending from the sleeve and formed to define a lower hook. 1. A hanging pot water indicator comprising;a hollow tubular spring housing;a cap on the upper end of the tubular housing;a hollow tubular sliding sleeve, being telescopically slideable relative to the lower end of the housing;an opening in the cap;an extension spring within the tubular housing and the sleeve;an upper wire extension portion extending from the upper end of the spring passing through the opening in the cap, and defining an upper attachment,a lower wire extension on the the lower end of the spring, extending from the sleeve, and formed to define a lower attachment; and,a spring engagement device on the lower end of the sleeve.2. The hanging pot water indicator as claimed in and including a collar on the cap secured at the upper end of the tubular spring housing and retention means located between the spring housing upper end in the collar.3. The hanging pot water indicator as claimed in claim 2 , including a flared lower end portion on the spring and a trumpet portion on the sleeve.4. A hanging pot water indicator as claimed in claim 3 , including catch means on said trumpet portion engaging said spring.5. A hanging pot water indicator as claimed in for use with a main water supply and including a control valve connected to said supply and controlling water flow claim 1 , an operating rod on said housing operating said control valve claim 1 , and a hose on said valve supplying water to said pot.6. A hanging pot water indicator as ...

OPEN-TOP GUTTER

An open-top gutter for cultivation of plants. In an example, the open-top gutter comprises at least one water space formed by a double edge and being closed at the top, or almost closed. The water space is open at the bottom of the gutter. In an example, the open-top gutter includes at least one separate water space formed by a partially double bottom and connected to the bottom of the gutter via a bottom gap. In an example, the open-top gutter includes a space limited by two side walls and a bottom wall and divided into trough-like compartments by at least one dividing wall. The dividing wall includes at least one water space formed by a double wall, open at the bottom of the gutter. 1. An open-top gutter for cultivating plants , comprising at least one water space formed by a double edge and being closed at the top or almost closed , wherein the water space is open at the bottom of the gutter.2. An open-top gutter for cultivating plants , wherein the open-top gutter comprises at least one separate water space formed by a partially double bottom and connected to the bottom of the gutter via a bottom gap.3. An open-top gutter for cultivating plants , comprising a space delimited by two side walls and a bottom wall and divided into trough-like compartments by at least one dividing wall , wherein the dividing wall comprises at least one water space formed by a double wall and being open at the bottom of the gutter.4. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the water space is open 0.1 to 2 mm from the bottom of the open-top gutter.5. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter is made of metal or composite materials by bending.6. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter is made of plastic claim 1 , aluminium or other mixtures by extruding.7. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter further comprises bottom ribs.8. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter is suitable for the ...

CONTAINER UNIT AND CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR HYDROPONICS

A container unit for hydroponics includes a container having an overflow unit and an outflow unit located therein. The overflow unit includes an overflow tube, and the outflow unit includes a siphon pipe which is height adjustable. A cover is mounted to the container and includes an opening, a first hole and a second hole. A pot is engaged with the opening of the cover. Two hooks are connected to the back of the container so as to be hooked to a shelve to form multiple rows of the containers between which the overflow tubes and the outflow tubes are connected via the first and second holes of the containers. The overflow tube and siphon pipe control the water level in the container to prevent plant root from being rotted. 1. A container unit for hydroponics , comprising:a container having an overflow unit and an outflow unit located therein, the overflow unit including an overflow tube, the outflow unit including a siphon pipe which is height adjustable;a cover mounted to the container and having an opening, a first hole and a second hole;a pot engaged with the opening of the cover, andat least one hook connected to a back of the container, the overflow tube and siphon pipe configured to control water level in the container to prevent plant root from being rotted.2. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container includes a reception part on at least one side thereof claim 1 , a light part is inserted into the reception part and includes a clip.3. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a top face of the container is inclined downward 37 degrees relative to a horizontal plane claim 1 , a concaved and curved face is formed to a front face of the container.4. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the siphon pipe is a U-shaped pipe and includes a U-section which has an oval cross section claim 1 , the siphon pipe includes an inlet formed in a first end thereof.5. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the outflow ...

VERTICAL GROW TOWER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE

A vertical farming structure having vertical grow towers and associated conveyance mechanisms for moving the vertical grow towers through a controlled environment, while being exposed to controlled lighting, airflow, humidity and nutritional support. The present disclosure describes a reciprocating cam mechanism that provides a cost-efficient mechanism for conveying vertical grow towers in the controlled environment. The reciprocating cam mechanism can be arranged to increase the spacing of the grow towers as they are conveyed through the controlled environment to index the crops growing on the towers. The present disclosure also describes an irrigation system that provides aqueous nutrient solution to the grow towers. 2. The crop production system of wherein the spacing of the select positions increases in the first direction such that spacing of the grow towers increases as such grow towers are pushed along the one or more grow lines with successive cycles of the actuator.3. The crop production system of wherein the common beam has a u-shaped profile having first and second walls extending from a base claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of cams are each mounted at the select positions along the first and second walls.4. The crop production system of wherein each of the plurality of grow towers comprises a hook attached to the top of the grow tower claim 1 , wherein the hook is configured to engage the grow line.5. The crop production system of wherein each of the one or more grow lines includes a groove region to which the hook of a grow tower slidably attaches.6. The crop production system of wherein each of the plurality of grow towers comprises a first plurality of plug containers arranged along a first face of the grow tower.7. The crop production system of wherein each of the plurality of grow towers comprises a second plurality of plug containers arranged along a second face of the grow tower claim 6 , wherein the second face is opposite to the first face.8. ...

Highly Efficient Plant Irrigation Device and Method for Using the Same

A device for efficiently irrigating a number of housing assemblies containing soil and plants. The housing assemblies are vertically mounted on a support structure. An irrigation system provides a flow of water to each of the housing assemblies. Each housing assembly includes an interior shell nested within an exterior shell. The irrigation system delivers the flow of water to two different heights of soil within the interior shell. A user may adjust how water is distributed within each housing assembly by manipulating one of several valves controlling the delivery of water from a main artery to each housing assembly. Water may be selectively and adjustably delivered to a plant containing a shallow root system, or to a different variety plant containing an extended or deep root system as needed. Excess water may be drained from the interior shell and held within a cavity for reabsorption by the soil contained therein. 1. An apparatus for efficient irrigation comprising:a support structure;a plurality of housing assemblies coupled to the support structure; andan irrigation system coupled to the support structure and inserted into each of the plurality of housing assemblies,wherein the irrigation system inserted into each of the plurality of housing assemblies comprises at least one upper irrigation pipe disposed at a first height and at least one lower irrigation pipe disposed at a second height within each of the plurality of housing assemblies, the first height of the at least one upper irrigation pipe being above the second height of the at least one lower irrigation pipe.2. The apparatus of wherein each of the plurality of housing assemblies comprises:an exterior shell;an interior shell nested within the exterior shell; anda cavity disposed between the exterior shell and the interior shell,wherein the cavity is defined by an exterior wall of the exterior shell and an interior wall of the interior shell.3. The apparatus of wherein the support structure comprises:a ...

Multi-piece hydroponic tower with hinged tower face

A multi-piece hydroponic tower is provided which utilizes separate tower body and face plate components that are hingeably coupled together, thereby simplifying tower construction as well as tower maintenance. In addition to the hinge, the tower face plate(s) is held in place with a latch, e.g., a snap-fit fastener. A V-shaped groove may be included on either side of the tower, the grooves increasing the efficiency of delivering water and nutrients to the plants via the narrowed rear cavity wall(s). The V-shaped grooves may also be used as an alignment aid when coupling planters, harvesters, or other equipment to the tower.

Vertical Aeroponic Plant Growing Enclosure

A grow plant enclosure to maximize plant density for a given growing area has a perimeter frame, a first pane, and a second pane. The first pane and the second pane are removably attached to the perimeter frame about opposite sides to form a hollow enclosure. A plurality of plug holder openings traverses through the first pane and the second pane, wherein each of the plug holder openings is designed to receive one of a plurality of plant holders for growing various plant types. A plurality of supply tubes traverse into the perimeter frame through a plurality of supply tube openings and each has a plurality of spray nozzles to deliver nutrient solution to the root zone of the plants retained in the plurality of plant holders. Excess nutrient solution is released through a drain tray and a drain fixture positioned about the bottom of the perimeter frame.

WATERING DEVICE

One embodiment provides a system, including: an ornament assembly comprising: a fluid pump therein, wherein the fluid pump comprises an inlet and a discharge; a control mechanism operatively coupled to the fluid pump, wherein the control mechanism controls the fluid pump; a power source operatively coupled to control mechanism; and at least a first aperture and a second aperture; the first aperture being connected to the inlet of the fluid pump and having a connection mechanism for connecting a fluid transfer device; and the second aperture being connected to the discharge of the fluid pump and having a connection mechanism for connecting a fluid transfer device. Other aspects are described and claimed. 1. A system , comprising: a fluid pump therein, wherein the fluid pump comprises an inlet and a discharge;', 'a control mechanism operatively coupled to the fluid pump, wherein the control mechanism controls the fluid pump;', 'a power source operatively coupled to control mechanism; and', the first aperture being connected to the inlet of the fluid pump and having a connection mechanism for connecting a fluid transfer device; and', 'the second aperture being connected to the discharge of the fluid pump and having a connection mechanism for connecting a fluid transfer device., 'at least a first aperture and a second aperture;'}], 'an ornament assembly comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control mechanism is electronically controlled by an information handling device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control mechanism is a switch.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid pump comprises a water pump.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second aperture is located at a lower part of the ornament assembly.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first section of tubing removably attached to the connection mechanism of the first aperture and a second section of tubing removably attached to the connection mechanism of the second aperture.7. The ...

Garden plant watering device

This invention is directed toward a garden pot device that automatically waters garden plants and collects the drainage water. The device has a bottom portion with a source of electrical power and a pump and additionally provides support for a network of tubes leading to pots in which plants are grown. The network of tubes both provides water to the pots and collects water that drains out of the pots for use in the next watering.

MODULAR TANK SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an integral component based modular tank system comprising multiple H-supports configured for connecting two end-caps, multiple lateral bars, liners and specifically designed linear seal for forming a modular tank of a desired length, with no limitation of length. The system is configured to connect consecutive single modular tanks to two end-caps configured to terminate the modular tank system at respective ends; multiple lateral bars configured to transmit horizontal mechanical force between the two end-caps through the H-supports, multiple liners configured to hold the intended content of the tank; and multiple linear seals consisting of an outer seal and an inner seal configured to hydraulically seal the liners and the end-caps to each other. The modular tank system further comprising optional provision of installing a 3-part interlocking bar system, horizontal supporting bars and sprinkler system for utilizing the tank as integrated green house system. The modular tank system is also utilized as aquaponics system by further incorporating floating or non-floating trays, piping assembly, pump and specifically designed reliable automatic siphon. Thermal insulation panels may also be fitted between the lateral bars of the modular tank system for minimizing heat exchange between the content of the modular tank system and the outside environment. 1. An integrated and long continuous profile modular tank system , the modular tank system comprising:a) at least two or more H-supports configured for connecting end-caps, lateral bars, liners and consecutive single modular tank, elevating the tank up to a healthy working height, transmitting the weight of the modular tank system to the ground, and maintaining the mechanical integrity of the tank system;b) at least two or more end-caps configured to terminate the modular tank system at respective ends;c) lateral bars configured to transmit horizontal mechanical force between the at least two ...

Automated Plant Growing System

A controlled environment agricultural system having a self-regulating grow module that automatically waters the plant without over-watering or under-watering. The system may further comprise a self-regulating lift mechanism with an optic sensor, the lift mechanism capable of raising, lowering, and rotating each grow module independently of any other grow module, to monitor and provide individual attention to individual plants within a crop in order to maximize growth and plant yield. 1. A plant growing system , comprising: i. a base,', 'ii. a tower operatively connected to the base, the tower comprising a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a plurality of sidewalls therebetween connecting the top surface to the bottom surface, the tower defining a main axis perpendicular to and passing through the top and bottom surfaces, the bottom surface attached to the base in a rotatable manner,', 'iii. a plurality of lift arms, one lift arm attached to one sidewall, each lift arm configured to move in a vertical manner independently of another lift arm along its respective sidewall,', 'iv. a plurality of lift plates, each lift plate defining a central axis parallel to the main axis, one lift plate attached to one lift arm, wherein the lift plates revolve about the tower in a planetary path, each lift plate configured to rotate about their respective central axis,', 'v. a central gear operatively connected to the bottom surface of the tower, wherein rotation of the central gear causes rotation of the tower about the main axis,', 'vi. a first motorized gear operatively connected to the central gear, operation of which causes the central gear to rotate,', 'vii. a plurality of lift gears, one lift gear operatively connected to one lift arm, wherein rotation of the lift gears cause vertical movement of the respective lift arms,', 'viii. a second motorized gear operatively connectable to each lift gear, wherein when one of the lift gears is operatively ...

Planter for hybrid container-gardening system

A low-maintenance and water-conserving container-gardening system used indoors or outdoors to grow plants, vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. Combining the advantages/benefits of natural bacteria-enriched soil with the advantages/benefits of hydroponics to feed plant roots oxygenated nutrient/fluid precisely at the time of need, the system uses one or more gardening containers each having water-elevating structure causing slow and consistent upward flow of nutrient/fluid into the soil, and nutrient/fluid drainage-facilitating structure that directs surplus nutrient/fluid away from plant roots when the pump stops. Support for gardening containers includes nutrient/fluid reservoirs and frames, with multiple gardening containers optionally connected together in stepped gravity-feed arrangements. Use of renewable energy is preferred, and solar-assist may be employed with timers and pumps. System advantages include optional compact configurations for porch/balcony/patio use, moderated root temperature, longer growing seasons, multiple harvests, provisions for rainwater reservoir replenishment, and use of commonly-available, inexpensive, and locally-sourced soils, nutrients, and filtration media.

Hydration system for an indoor garden center and a method of operating the same

An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow module rotatably mounted within the grow chamber and defining a root chamber. A hydration system is fluidly coupled to the root chamber for selectively implementing a hydration cycle where the root chamber is charged with mist and an air circulation system selectively urges a flow of air through the root chamber to maintain a desired temperature. A controller is configured for stopping the flow of air during the hydration cycle, e.g., to minimize disruption of the hydration cycle. The stopping of the flow of air may be time-based, e.g., based on the start/end times of the hydration cycle, or may be based on moisture level, e.g., as measured by an optical sensor.

APPARATUS FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS

An apparatus for cultivating plants includes a cabinet having a cultivation space, a temperature control device provided in the cabinet to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space, a door configured to open and close the cultivation space, a cultivation shelf provided in the cabinet and configured to seat a seed package, a lighting device provided in the cabinet to radiate light onto the cultivation shelf, and a water supply pipe provided in the cabinet to supply water to the cultivation shelf. The cultivation shelf includes a shelf tray that supports the seed package, a shelf base provided under the shelf tray to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and a shutter provided to be openable on the seat. The water accommodated into the shelf base is introduced to the inside of the seat by passing through the shutter when the shutter is opened. 1. An apparatus for cultivating plants , the apparatus comprising:a cabinet that defines a cultivation space;a temperature control device disposed in the cabinet and configured to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space;a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the cultivation space;a shelf disposed in the cabinet and configured to support a seed package of the plants;a lighting device disposed in the cabinet and configured to radiate light to the shelf; anda water supply pipe disposed in the cabinet and configured to supply water to the shelf, a tray comprising a seat configured to support the seed package,', 'a shelf base disposed vertically below the tray and configured to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and', 'a shutter disposed at the seat and configured to open at least a portion of the seat to thereby supply the water in the shelf base to an inside of the seat., 'wherein the shelf comprises2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the shutter comprises:a pressing member configured to protrude to the inside of the seat, the pressing member ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CULTIVATING AND DISTRIBUTING AQUATIC ORGANISMS

System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium. 1. A method for measuring the plant floating volume (PFV) for an aquatic plant culture , the method comprising:harvesting a portion of the aquatic plant culture;delivering the portion of the aquatic plant culture to a holding chamber;allowing the portion of the aquatic plant culture to float to the surface of a liquid within the holding chamber;pumping liquid into the holding chamber to force the portion of the aquatic plant culture into a measurement tube;allowing the portion of the aquatic plant culture to float within a defined location in the measurement tube; andmeasuring the plant floating volume (PFV) of the portion of the aquatic plant culture in the measurement tube.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PFV is measured while the portion of the aquatic plant culture is resting within the measurement tube.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PFV is measured while the portion of the aquatic plant culture is flowing through the measurement tube.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PFV is measured by ...

PLANTING UNIT AND PLANTER

A planting unit and a planter including such planting units are provided. The planting unit may include a housing having a mounting space for placing a planting bed material therein, a water reservoir portion that reserves planting water for the planting bed material mounted in the mounting space, and a front face opening portion allowing exposure therethrough of the planting bed material mounted in the mounting space. At an upper portion of the housing, a water feeding portion that feeds water to the water reservoir portion is formed. At a lower portion of the housing, a water discharging portion that discharges the water in the water reservoir portion is formed. On side portions of the housing, there is a communication portion allowing communication between the water reservoir portion and a water reservoir portion of another planting unit. 1. A planting unit comprising a housing having a mounting space for placing a planting bed material therein and a water reservoir portion capable of reserving planting water for the planting bed material mounted in the mounting space , and a front opening portion allowing exposure therethrough of the planting bed material mounted in the mounting space;wherein at an upper portion of the housing, a water feeding portion capable of feeding water to the reservoir portion can be formed;at a lower portion of the housing, a water discharging portion capable of discharging the water in the water reservoir portion can be formed; andon each of left and right side portions of the housing, there can be formed a communication portion allowing communication between the water reservoir portion of this planting unit and a water reservoir portion of another planting unit disposed on left or right adjacent side of the planting unit as viewed in a front view.2. The planting unit according to claim 1 , wherein:the communication portion respectively has a base end side connected to a lateral face portion of the housing and also has a pipe joint on ...

Tree Stand Water Level Gauge

A water level gauge that indicates the water level in a tree stand is provided herein. The gauge includes a component that floats on the water within the tree stand, a shaft with indicator markings attached to the float component, a transparent housing through which the shaft passes, an indicator line on the housing that, when compared to the indicator markings on the shaft, indicates the level of the water in the tree stand. An attachment apparatus is also provided that attaches the present invention to the tree stand. 1. An apparatus comprising:a float that floats on the surface of water within a tree stand; an elongated shaft that is connected to the float, the shaft extending from the float to outside of the tree stand so that a portion of the shaft is visible to a user; a transparent or semi-transparent housing through which the shaft passes, the housing having a large enough inner diameter so that vertical movement of the shaft is not prevented; a housing clamp that clamps to the housing and holds the housing in place, the housing clamp being attached to the housing so that adjustment of the position of the housing is possible; an attachment body that attaches to the housing clamp, the attachment body allowing the housing clamp to be positioned over the interior of the tree stand so that the shaft and float can extend down from the housing to the surface of the water within the tree stand; and an adhesive that secures the attachment body to the tree stand.2. The apparatus of further comprising one or more indicator markings on the shaft that indicate to the user the level of the surface of the water within the tree stand.3. The apparatus of wherein changes in the vertical position of the indicator markings are used to track the corresponding changes in the level of the surface of water within the tree stand.4. The apparatus of wherein the indicator markings are visible from within the housing.5. The apparatus of further comprising and end marker that marks the ...

PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM

A plant cultivation system including a main body, a cultivating dish, an environmental condition detecting unit, a control center module, and an actuation unit. The main body has an accommodating space. The cultivating dish is located in the accommodating space for cultivating a plant. The environmental condition detecting unit is located in the accommodating space for detecting an environment parameter in the accommodating space and correspondingly generating an environment parameter signal. The control center module includes a wireless transceiver module and a system chipset module. The wireless transceiver module is electrically connected to a monitoring device. 1. A plant cultivation system , comprising:a main body having an accommodating space;a cultivating dish located in the accommodating space for cultivating a plant;an environmental condition detecting unit located in the accommodating space for detecting an environment parameter in the accommodating space and correspondingly generating an environment parameter signal; a wireless transceiver module electrically connected to at least one monitoring device; and', 'a system chipset module configured to transmit the environment parameter signal to the monitoring device through the wireless transceiver module, and to receive a controlling actuation signal from the monitoring device through the wireless transceiver module; and, 'a control center module, comprisingan actuation unit located in the main body and configured to actuate according to the controlling actuation signal to adjust the environment parameter.2. The plant cultivation system of claim 1 , wherein the system chipset module is configured to generate a logical actuation signal according to the environment parameter claim 1 , and the actuation unit is configured to actuate according to the logical actuation signal to adjust the environment parameter.3. The plant cultivation system of claim 2 , wherein the system chipset module embeds a logical ...

Ebb and flow watering system

A method is provided for controlling the fluid level in an ebb and flow watering system control bucket that is in fluid communication with at least one fluid holding apparatus such as a plant container with connecting water lines, causing hydraulic delays in changes in the fluid level in the control bucket when fluid is pumped to or from the control bucket, typically from a fluid reservoir. The method involves pumping fluid to or from the control bucket to achieve a target fluid level in the control bucket; upon the fluid reaching the target fluid level, starting a timer for a short period of time to allow for the hydraulic delays, and continuing to pump fluid while the timer runs; restarting the timer and continuing to pump fluid if the fluid level in the control bucket recedes from the target fluid level; and discontinuing pumping if the timer runs for the full period of time.

Soil Ecosystem Management and Intelligent Farming Arrangement

An intelligent farming arrangement comprises a cultivation receptacles receiving a soil medium for cultivation of a plant. Each receptacle has a growth condition sensor for monitoring a condition of the soil medium in the receptacle. A leaching reservoir arranged below the receptacles receives leached nutrients from the receptacles gravity. A fluid redistribution arrangement having at least one fluid pump is arranged within the reservoir for redistributing such nutrients from the reservoir to the receptacles. A controller is in communication with each sensor and the fluid redistribution arrangement, the controller configured to operatively provide a GUI, via a communications network, to a user, the GUI having a prediction engine configured to predict plant growth in each receptacle by analysing the monitored soil condition, the GUI configured to display such predicted plant growth and monitored soil condition and to enable remote control of the fluid redistribution arrangement in real-time. 1. An intelligent farming arrangement comprising:a plurality of cultivation receptacles for receiving a soil medium therein for operative cultivation of a plant, with at least one growth condition sensor configured to operatively monitor a condition of the plant and/or soil medium;a leaching reservoir operatively arranged below said receptacles for receiving leached nutrients from said receptacles under the influence of gravity;a fluid redistribution arrangement having at least one fluid pump arranged within the leaching reservoir for redistributing such leached nutrients from the reservoir to the receptacles; anda controller arranged in signal communication with the growth condition sensor and the fluid redistribution arrangement, said controller configured to operatively provide a GUI, via a communications network, to a user, said GUI having a prediction engine configured to predict plant growth in each receptacle by analysing the monitored plant and/or soil condition, the ...

SELF-WATERING MODULAR PLANTER TOWER AND METHOD OF USE AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A self-watering modular planter and method of use and fabricating the same are disclosed which includes a plurality of modular trays having a growing medium and a water tank; an extendable frame skeleton capable of inserting into each of plurality of modular trays to secure the plurality of modular trays; an array of capillary tubes, disposed vertically along the top surface and in fluid communication with said water tank, configured to provide water to soils in each modular tray by the capillary action. 1. A self-watering modular planter , comprising:a plurality of modular trays configured to provide a growing medium, each of said modular tray having an open top, a bottom side, a left side, a right side, a front side, and a back side; andan extendable frame skeleton connected to secure said plurality of modular trays; wherein:an interior space inside each modular tray further comprises:a first bar member welded to said left side and said right side spanning across the length of said modular tray;a second bar member, welded to said left side and said right side spanning across the length of said modular tray, disposed parallel to said first plate;a plurality of dividers welded to said front side and said back side of said modular tray and perpendicular to said first bar member and said second bar member;a plurality of receptors disposed on said bottom side, configured to provide means for said extendable frame skeleton to insert therethrough;a bottom surface vertically dividing said modular tray into a water tank and said growing medium;an array of capillary tubes, disposed along said bottom surface and in fluid communication with said water tank, operable to provide water to soils of said modular tray by means of a capillary action; andsaid left side and said right side further comprises a first connector and a second connector respectively configured to connect to other of said modular trays;a set of legs, arranged at four corners of said bottom, configured to ...

Systems and methods for cultivating and distributing aquatic organisms

System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium.

COLLAPSIBLE AND EXPANDABLE HORTICULTURAL TRAY

The present invention, in different embodiments, discloses a horticultural tray and a method of use thereof. The horticultural tray includes first and second elongate portions having one or more receptacles for growing medium, and a foldable elongate portion between the first and second elongate portions. The foldable elongate portion has a central hinge and sloped side portions that slope downward and away from the central hinge toward the first and second elongate portions. The foldable elongate portion also has side hinges disposed between the foldable elongate portion and the first and second elongate portions. The horticultural tray may also have a first locking tab and a second locking tab configured so that the first locking tab fits securely inside the second locking tab when the horticultural tray is in a collapsed configuration. 1. A horticultural tray comprising:a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion each comprising one or more receptacles configured to receive and retain plant growing medium, each of the one or more receptacles extending from an opening arranged along a top side of the tray, each of the receptacles extending depthwise away from the top side and toward a bottom side of the tray; a central hinge disposed along a center length of the foldable elongate portion;', 'a first sloped side portion disposed between the central hinge and the first elongate portion and a second sloped side portion disposed between the central hinge and the second storage elongate portion, the first sloped side portion sloping downward and away from the central hinge toward the first elongate portion and the second sloped side portion sloping downward and away from the central hinge toward the second elongate portion; and,', 'a first side hinge disposed between the first elongate portion and the foldable elongate portion and a second side hinge disposed between the second elongate portion and the foldable elongate portion, each of the first side hinge ...

AUTOMATED PLANTER APPARATUS

In some embodiments, an automated planter apparatus may include a reservoir container having a base with a sidewall coupled to and extending away from the base. A reservoir cavity may be disposed within the reservoir container and may be formed and bounded by the sidewall and base. A support lid may be configured to extend over and cover all or portions of the reservoir cavity. One or more receptacles may be disposed within the support lid, and each receptacle may be in fluid communication with the reservoir cavity. One or more pumps may be in fluid communication with the reservoir cavity and each receptacle. A plant container may be removably coupled within a receptacle. A processing unit may be in electrical communication with each pump and be configured to activate and control each pump. 1. An automated planter apparatus for growing plants , the apparatus comprising:a reservoir container having a base with a sidewall coupled to and extending away from said base;a reservoir cavity formed by the sidewall and base disposed within the reservoir container;a support lid extending over the reservoir cavity;a receptacle disposed within the support lid, wherein the receptacle is in fluid communication with the reservoir cavity;a pump for motivating water into the receptacle; anda processing unit, wherein the processing unit is in electrical communication with the pump.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a moisture sensor disposed within the receptacle claim 1 , wherein the moisture sensor is in electrical communication with the processing unit claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit activates the pump when the moisture sensor detects moisture below a moisture threshold.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a water gauge wherein the water gauge indicates the amount of water within the reservoir cavity.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plant container having a chamber with a water aperture claim 1 , wherein the plant container is ...

Hyrdoponics

The disclosure relates to a planter.

MOUNTABLE PLANT CULTIVATION APPARATUS

A mountable plant cultivation apparatus capable of being mounted on an outer surface of a mounting object, according to the present invention, comprises: a housing disposed along an outer surface of a mounting object to have an adjustable length; and a planting part which is disposed in one side of the housing and in which a plant is planted. 1. A mountable plant cultivation apparatus capable of being mounted on at least a part of an outer surface of a mounting object , comprising:a housing disposed along an outer surface of a mounting object to have an adjustable length; and a planting part which is disposed in one side of the housing and in which a plant is planted.2. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing is made of a transparent material.3. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:one or more pores which are formed in at least one of side surfaces and an upper surface of the housing and through which air passes; andrulers capable of checking a growth length of the plant.4. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a water inlet is formed on one side of the housing claim 3 , and a water supply device attached to the water inlet is included.5. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:LED lightings attached to the top of the housing for the growth of the planted plant.6. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the housing is formed in a shape in which block models are stacked in a longitudinal direction.7. A mountable plant cultivation apparatus comprising:a first member having a rod shape and having a slidable fastening portion formed with at least a part of the entire first member;a second member which is inserted and fastened with the fastening portion of the first member and has the fastening portion on an end thereof;a third member which is inserted and fastened with the fastening portion of the second member, includes ...

DOWNPIPE ASSEMBLY

A vertical garden assembly for coupling to a downpipe of a building, including an elongate base support structure, said base support structure having a direction of 5 extend that is coaxial the downpipe; and a series of receptacles coupled in spaced apart positions to the base support member in said direction of extent, wherein each receptacle of said receptacles is shaped to hold soil for growing plants therein. 1. A vertical garden assembly for coupling to a downpipe of a building , including(a) an elongate base support structure, said base support structure having a direction of extent that is coaxial the downpipe; and(b) a series of receptacles coupled, in spaced apart positions, to the base support member in said direction of extent,wherein each receptacle of said receptacles is shaped to hold soil for growing plants therein.2. The vertical garden assembly claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base support structure includes one elongate member that extends an end to end extent of the assembly.3. The vertical garden assembly claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base support structure includes two adjacent elongate members that extend in parallel an end to end extent of the assembly.4. The vertical garden assembly claimed in claim 1 , wherein each receptacle includes one or more drainage slots so that claim 1 , in use claim 1 , water received by a first receptacle in the series in part drains through to the second receptacle in the series and so forth.5. The vertical garden assembly claimed in claim 1 , wherein each one of said receptacles is shaped to at least partially wrap around the downpipe.6. The vertical garden assembly claimed in claim 5 , wherein each receptacle has a generally rectangular shape defined by two long sides claim 5 , two short sides and a base member.7. The vertical garden assembly claimed in claim 6 , wherein a long side of each receptacle is shaped to at least partially wrap around the downpipe.8. The vertical garden assembly claimed in claim 7 , ...

VERTICAL GROWTH TOWER AND MODULE FOR AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTROLLED VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM

A multi-stage, plant growing system is configured for high density growth and crop yields and includes among other things, towers or vertical growth columns, an enclosed controlled environmental growth chamber, interchangeable growth modules, and control systems capable of machine learning wherein the crops are optimally spaced and continually staged in their planting cycles utilizing special growth modules to provide an accelerated and continuous annual production yield. A vertical growth tower for vertical farming comprising a plurality of growth modules, each growth module comprising an enclosure configured to securely hold at least one plant; a drain aperture in the enclosure; and at least one lateral growth opening in the enclosure configured to permit and to encourage lateral growth of the at least one plant away from the enclosure; wherein one or more of the growth modules is configured to stackably support one or more of the other growth modules above and/or below itself within the vertical growth tower. 1. A growth tower for vertical farming , the growth tower comprising one or more growth modules , each growth module comprising:an enclosure configured to securely hold at least one plant;a drain aperture in the enclosure;a capture mechanism configured for detachable attachment of the one or more growth modules to a vertical column of the growth tower; andat least one lateral growth opening in the enclosure configured to permit growth of the at least one plant therethrough, and to encourage lateral growth of the at least one plant away from the enclosure;the capture mechanism permitting the attachment of the one or more growth modules to the vertical column of the growth tower at variable heights,the one or more growth modules being further configurable to stackably support one or more of the other growth modules with or without spaces above or below itself within the growth tower, thereby allowing formation of a plurality of vertically stacked growth ...

PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE

The plant cultivation device which workability of cutting of the leaves of the plant at the base portion thereof from the root portion of the plants. The plant cultivation device includes a culture medium holding portion in a cylindrical shape, accommodating and holding a seedling culture medium, arranged in the through-holes of the fluid passage member and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium and a leaf supporting portion formed in a cylindrical shape, arranged at an upper side of the culture medium holding portion and supporting the leaves from around the leaves which are cultivated from the seeds. The culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion are formed such that a cutting tool, used for separation between the seedling culture medium and the leaves, can be insertable from outside into a bordering portion between the culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion. 1. A plant cultivation device which obtains leaves of a cultivated plant by cutting a base portion of the leaves from a root portion of the cultivated plant , comprising:a fluid passage member formed with a fluid passage through which a culture fluid flows and formed with a plurality of through-holes on an upper surface of the fluid passage member with a predetermined interval separated from one another and arranged along the fluid passage;a seedling culture medium on which seeds of the plants are arranged;a culture medium holding portion formed in a cylindrical shape, accommodating therein the seedling culture medium to hold thereof, arranged in the plurality of through-holes of the fluid passage member and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium; anda leaf supporting portion formed in a cylindrical shape, arranged at an upper side of the culture medium holding portion and supporting the leaves which are cultivated from the seeds at the circumference of the leaves, wherein,the culture medium holding portion and the leaf ...

PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE

A plant cultivation device includes a first plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a transfer direction from the fluid passage member and a second plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a direction opposite to the transfer direction from the fluid passage member. When the distance between the two neighboring fluid passage members becomes large, the second plate portion provided on the preceding fluid passage member and the first plate portion provided on the following fluid passage member are separated from each other with respect to the transfer direction. The plant cultivation device saves space particularly in an early raising stage of the leaves, keeping protection of the cultivated leaves not to be drooped down. 1. A plant cultivation device comprising:a plurality of fluid passage members formed with a fluid passage through which a culture fluid flows and formed with a through-hole on an upper surface thereof;a transfer mechanism which transfers the plurality of fluid passage members such that a distance between two neighboring fluid passage members among the plurality of fluid passage members becomes variable;a seedling culture medium, on which seeds of a plant are arranged;a culture medium holding portion formed in a cylindrical shape, accommodating therein the seedling culture medium to hold thereof, inserted into the through-hole of the plurality of the fluid passage members or arranged in communication with the through-hole of the plurality of fluid passage members and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium;a first plate portion provided on an upper side of the fluid passage members and formed in a plate shape extending in a transfer direction from the fluid passage members; anda second plate portion provided on the upper side of the fluid passage members and formed in a plate shape extending in a direction opposite to the transfer direction from the fluid passage members, whereinwhen the distance between the ...

PLANTER SYSTEM USING WASTE MATERIALS

The planter system using waste materials repurpose waste materials to construct a self-irrigating planter that promotes plant growth in a protective environment. The planter system includes a water reservoir constructed from scrap tire defining a hollow interior serving as water storage, the reservoir being buried in soil. A condensation funnel having a sloped condensation skirt extends into the center opening of the scrap tire to direct condensate into the water reservoir. A root ball cover made from scrap newspaper covers the root system of a plant, and the plant is buried in the center opening of the scrap tire. A soil protection cover is placed atop the root ball cover to protect the soil of the root ball, and a support tube extends therefrom to protect the stem of the plant from environmental conditions. A valve regulates delivery of water to the reservoir. Most components are made from scrap plastic. 1. A planter system using waste materials , comprising:a water reservoir adapted to be buried horizontally in soil, the water reservoir being a scrap tire having a hollow interior for storing water therein and a center opening;a condensation funnel disposed in the center opening of the scrap tire, the condensation funnel directing water condensate into the water reservoir;a root ball wrap adapted to cover a root ball of a plant, the root ball wrap facilitating planting of the plant in the center opening of the scrap tire;a soil protection cover disposed atop the root ball wrap, the soil protection cover protecting exposed surrounding soil of the root ball from harsh environmental conditions;a valve coupled to the soil protection cover, the valve control delivery of water to the water reservoir; andan elongate support tube coupled to the soil protection cover, the support tube being adapted to cover a stem of the plant for support and protection from harsh environmental conditions.2. The planter system according to claim 1 , wherein said condensation funnel ...

AGRICULTURAL WRAP AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

An agricultural wrap includes a continuous planar main body formed of a flexible and permeable material, an amount of growing matter, and at least one irrigation tube. The body has first and second sides, first and second ends, an inner surface, an outer surface disposed against a base surface, and at least one aperture. With the growing matter disposed against the inner surface, the first and second sides are positioned around the growing matter to define a holding pocket. An irrigation tube being disposed against the main body and above the base surface leaks water that permeates through the main body and saturates the growing matter. 1. In an agricultural environment having a base surface , an agricultural wrap , comprising:a continuous planar main body formed of a flexible and permeable material, said body having first and second opposing sides with respective terminal edges, first and second ends, an inner surface, an outer surface disposed against the base surface, and at least one aperture;an amount of growing matter disposed against the inner surface, with at least a portion of the amount of growing matter being exposed via the at least one aperture; andat least one irrigation tube attached to one of the first and second sides, the at least one tube having a volume of water therein and at least one hole;wherein the first and second sides, are positioned around said amount of growing matter, the first and second sides define, in conjunction with the first and second ends, a holding pocket, and the first and second sides encapsulate said amount of growing matter within the holding pocket, with the at least one irrigation tube being disposed, against said main body, and above the base surface, and said amount of growing matter includes at least a portion of the volume of water transferred from the at least one hole and through said main body.2. The agricultural wrap of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture is formed by cutting the material.3. The ...

PAD FOR STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF WATER IN A HOUSEPLANT POT OR IN THE SOIL

For forming a water-retaining layer at the bottom of a houseplant pot so that the plant present in the houseplant pot needs watering, less frequently, a pad comprising a root permeable separation sheet having swellable gel pellets attached to one side and evenly spread over this side, is placed on the bottom of a houseplant pot with the root-permeable separation sheet turned upwards.

Drip irrigation device for flower pot

A drip irrigation device for a flower pot is provided with a main member including a central aperture, porous top and bottom layers around the central aperture, an intermediate layer around the central aperture and sandwiched between the top and bottom layers, and a slit extending from the central aperture to an edge of the main member and cutting through the intermediate layer and the top and bottom layers; and a base including at least one curved member, a central hole, a plurality of first compartments in an outer portion of each curved member, a plurality of holes through a bottom of each first compartment, a second compartment in an inner portion of each curved member, a drip hole through a bottom of each second compartment, and a plurality of spaced legs extending downward from a bottom of the base. 1. A drip irrigation device for a flower pot , comprising:a main member including a central aperture, top and bottom layers around the central aperture, an intermediate layer around the central aperture and sandwiched between the top and bottom layers, and a slit extending from the central aperture to an edge of the main member and cutting through the intermediate layer and the top and bottom layers wherein the top and bottom layers are porous; anda base including at least one curved member, a central hole, a plurality of first compartments in an outer portion of each of the at least one curved member, a plurality of holes through a bottom of each first compartment, a second compartment in an inner portion of each of the at least one curved member, a drip hole through a bottom of each second compartment, and a plurality of spaced legs extending downward from a bottom of the base.2. The drip irrigation device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of spaced gaps around an inner wall of the central hole of the main member and partially cutting through the intermediate layer and the top and bottom layers.3. The drip irrigation device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHOD OF OPERATING A HYDRATING SYSTEM FOR A SAPLING PLANTING APPARATUS

A method of operating a sapling hydrating system for a planting apparatus. The method comprising determining a release pressure of hydrating fluid for a release valve to hydrate a sapling based on a target distribution rate of the hydrating fluid, wherein the target distribution rate is received via an input signal. The method further comprising controlling a supply pressure of the hydrating fluid from a pump to be greater than or equal to the release pressure, and controlling an unloading valve fluidly disposed between the pump and a hydrating fluid storage tank. The unloading valve regulating a maximum supply pressure. The method further includes controlling the release valve to provide a first portion of the hydraulic fluid to the release valve at an unloading pressure greater than or equal to the release pressure, and directing the remainder of the hydrating fluid back to the storage tank. 1. A method of operating a sapling hydrating system for a planting apparatus , the method comprising:determining a release pressure of a hydrating fluid for a release valve to hydrate a sapling based at least in part on a target distribution rate of the hydrating fluid, wherein the target distribution rate is received via a target distribution rate input signal;controlling a supply pressure of the hydrating fluid from a pump to be greater than or substantially equal to the release pressure;controlling an unloading valve fluidly disposed between the pump and a hydrating fluid storage tank, the unloading valve regulating a maximum supply pressure; andcontrolling the release valve to provide a first portion of the hydraulic fluid to the release valve at an unloading pressure greater than or equal to the release pressure, and to direct a remainder of the hydrating fluid back to the hydrating fluid storage tank.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrating fluid comprise at least one of a water claim 1 , a hydrogel claim 1 , and a fertilizer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

AUTOMOBILE PLANT POT

An automobile plant pot includes a base and a planter. The base includes a first connector, a first opening, and a first reservoir in fluid communication with the first opening. The planter includes a second connector, a soil compartment, a second opening. The second opening is in fluid communication with the first opening and the soil compartment. The first connector and the second connector are adapted to interconnect so as to fix the planter to the base. A wick is arranged so as to extend from the first reservoir through the first and second openings to the soil compartment. 1. An automobile plant pot apparatus , comprising: a first connector;', 'a first opening; and', 'a first reservoir in fluid communication with the first opening;, 'a base, the base comprising a soil compartment; and', 'a second opening, wherein the second opening is in fluid communication with the first opening and the soil compartment; and', 'a second connector, wherein the first connector and the second connector are adapted to interconnect so as to fix the planter to the base; and, 'a planter, the planter comprisinga wick, arranged so as to extend from the first reservoir through the first and second openings to the soil compartment.2. The automobile plant pot of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the first opening is greater than a diameter of the second opening.3. The automobile plant pot of claim 1 , wherein the planter further comprises a collection saucer arranged below the soil compartment and comprising a second reservoir claim 1 , wherein the soil compartment comprises a third opening in communication with the second reservoir.4. The automobile plant pot of claim 3 , wherein the soil compartment and the collection saucer are integrally formed.5. The automobile plant pot of claim 1 , wherein the base and planter are adapted to fit into a cupholder of an automobile.6. The automobile plant pot of claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second connectors is a hook claim 1 , and the other ...

Aeration and Irrigation Apparatus for Plants and Seeds

Air dispersing member adapted for use buried in soil and comprising annular portions defining a hollow annular member comprising an air flow conduit, there being a plurality of holes communicating between the air flow conduit to a location exterior of the hollow annular member for aerating soil, the air dispensing member preferably being combined with an irrigation system for providing an optimal amount of water to a plant or seed, comprising an inner pot having a porous bottom portion and adapted for containing soil for hosting the plant or seed, an outer pot adapted for containing a certain water level, the inner pot and the outer pot together defining a partially enclosed space, an inlet water pipe, an outlet water pipe, and a wicking pad adapted to be in fluid communication between water in the bottom portion of the outer pot and the porous bottom portion of the inner pot. 1. An air dispersing member adapted for use buried in soil with an irrigation system , comprising: a hollow annular member comprising an upper annular portion , a lower annular portion , an outer annular portion , and an inner annular portion , the annular portions defining an air flow conduit within said hollow annular member , wherein at least one of said annular portions have defined therein a plurality of holes communicating between the air flow conduit to a location exterior of said hollow annular member , said hollow annular member thus being adapted to allow the passage of air into soil in which said air dispersing member has been buried by a user for aerating the soil.2. The air dispersing member of claim 1 , wherein said hollow annular member is generally torus shaped claim 1 , and wherein said upper annular portion claim 1 , said inner annular portion claim 1 , said outer annular portion claim 1 , and said inner annular portion claim 1 , are each generally curved in shape claim 1 , and wherein said annular portions are combined to form said generally torus-shaped air dispersing ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLANT

A system () for producing a plant (), the system having an indoor environment, a plurality of plant holders () for growing and transporting a plant therein, a controller () for at least controlling temperature and humidity in the indoor environment. The plant holder has a semi-permeable foil () defining a non-planar boundary of an interior space and an exterior space, a reservoir (), having an amount of liquid for feeding the plant. The reservoir () and the semi-permeable foil () are arranged to allow the plant to grow in the interior space. The semi-permeable foil () has permeation of water vapor. 4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the semi-permeable foil is arranged to cover at least 80% surface area of a complete boundary between interior space of the plant holder and the exterior space.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the semi-permeable foil has a thickness and comprising perforations forming a plurality of tunnels claim 1 , wherein a ratio of a square-root of an area of a perforation and the thickness of the semi-permeable foil is between 0.6 and 1.35.6. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising an air flow generator claim 1 , arranged to create a laminar flow on at least two surface areas of the non-planar boundary.7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the semi-permeable foil and the controller is arranged to allow water vapor to pass the non-planar boundary at a controlled rate claim 1 , such that the amount of liquid in the interior space decreases in a rate of 10-30 ml per 24 hours.8. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the semi-permeation foil comprises perforations uniformly distributed perforations claim 1 , each perforation preferably having an open area in a range between 0.002-0.035 mm.9. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system is arranged without a water supplier for feeding the plants from the exterior space.11. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the foil is arranged to allow changing ...

AUTOMATED VERTICAL PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM

An automated outdoor modular vertical plant cultivation system forming a vertical structure is provided. The system includes a plurality of shelves, each shelf having a web and flanges; two posts, each post having a web and flanges. Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is mounted between the two posts with incremental spacing between each adjacent shelf along a vertical length of the two posts. The web of each shelf includes a plurality of openings for retaining planter vessels. The flanges of each shelf retain an embedded structural member. The system includes a fluid circulatory system including shelf irrigation piping extending longitudinally above the web of each shelf; and power or power and data and fluid members for the system distributed from vertical risers located in proximity to the web of the posts, wherein the flanges of the shelves have provisions to retain the fluid circulatory system. 1. A multi-tiered vertical plant cultivation embodiment comprising: the vertically oriented plant grow panel is coupled to the planter shelf and configured to grow plants on a vertical plane of the plant grow panel facing a space exterior to the plant grow panel;', 'the header shelf and/or the base shelf are configured to convey fluid and/or power to, through and from at least one chase post to another header shelf and/or base shelf;', 'a fluid supply originating from inside the at least one chase post convey fluid to at least on plant grow panel through an irrigation pipe coupled to a planter shelf flange;', 'opposing ends of the header shelf, the planter shelf, and the base shelf are wedged inside flanges of the post and coupled to at least one mechanical device preventing uplift shelf mobility; and', 'the header shelf, the planter shelf and the base shelf comprise a mechanical key vertically locking in place the same or different types of shelves to one another., 'a header shelf, a planter shelf, a base shelf, a flanged post and a vertically oriented plant grow ...

Cultivation Container Rack and Analyzing Device

A cultivation container rack according to the present disclosure is characterized by being provided with a cultivation container storage section for storing a cultivation container, the cultivation container storage section being provided with a first member that constitutes the top surface of the cultivation container storage section, a second member that constitutes the bottom surface of the cultivation container storage section, and a third member that is disposed on the second member and supports the cultivation container, the third member supporting the cultivation container such that the distance between the first member and the cultivation container is no greater than the distance between the second member and the cultivation container. 116.-. (canceled)17. A cultivation container rack comprising:a cultivation container storage section that stores a cultivation container, wherein a first member that configures a top surface of the cultivation container storage section,', 'a second member that configures a bottom surface of the cultivation container storage section,', 'a third member that supports the cultivation container, and', 'a heat source that is installed in the cultivation container storage section, and', 'a temperature sensor that measures an inside temperature of the cultivation container storage section,, 'the cultivation container storage section includes'}the third member supports the cultivation container so that a distance between the first member and the cultivation container is no greater than a distance between the second member and the cultivation container, andthe heat source supplies heat based on an output of the temperature sensor.18. The cultivation container rack according to claim 17 , wherein a thermal conductivity of the third member is lower than a thermal conductivity of the first member and a thermal conductivity of the second member.19. The cultivation container rack according to claim 17 , wherein the plurality of cultivation ...

AQUEOUS GROW CHAMBER RECIRCULATING NUTRIENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND SENSOR CALIBRATION

An aquaponic grow system includes a plurality of sensors for sensing nutrient levels in liquid provided to a grow chamber, and to adjust nutrient levels based on the sensed levels. In some embodiments the system includes a plurality of sensors configured to sense nutrient levels in a common chamber, with the system configured to calibrate the sensors. 1. A nutrient control system for aquaponically grown plants , comprising:a grow chamber for aquaponically growing plants;a liquid solution line for providing liquid solution to the aquaponically growing plants and for receiving liquid solution from the aquaponically growing plants, so as to recirculate the liquid solution;a plurality of nutrient tanks containing nutrients coupled to the liquid solution line;a plurality of reference solution tanks containing reference solutions;a chamber selectively coupled to the liquid solution line and to the reference solution tanks;a plurality of sensors for sensing ion levels in solution in the chamber;a controller configured to control addition of the nutrients to the liquid solution based on sensed ion levels in solution in the chamber, configured to perform sensor calibration based on sensed ion levels in solution in the chamber, and to selectively couple the chamber to the liquid solution line or to the reference solution tanks; anda plurality of isolation amplifiers coupling the plurality of sensors and the controller.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to selectively couple the reference solution tanks to the chamber at different times.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured not to perform sensor calibration during times at which the chamber is coupled to the liquid solution time and to perform sensor calibration during times at which the chamber contains at least one reference solution.4. The system of claim 1 , further including a plurality of valves claim 1 , at least one of the valves for selectively coupling ...

ROBOTIC APPLICATORS IN AN ASSEMBLY LINE GROW POD AND METHODS OF PROVIDING FLUIDS AND SEEDS VIA ROBOTIC APPLICATORS

Assembly line grow pods, watering stations, and seeder components that include robotic applicators are disclosed. An assembly line grow pod includes a tray held by a cart supported on a track. The tray includes a plurality of sections. The assembly line grow pod further includes a watering component providing fluid and a robotic applicator including an articulating robot arm having one or more outlets that selectively dispense the fluid therefrom. The articulating robot arm is positioned to align the one or more outlets with a corresponding one or more of the plurality of sections such that the fluid is dispensable into each of the plurality of sections independently. 1. An assembly line grow pod comprising:a tray held by a cart supported on a track, the tray comprising a plurality of sections, the tray receiving plant material in at least one of the plurality of sections;a watering component for providing fluid to the tray and plant material; anda robotic applicator comprising an articulating robot arm having one or more outlets that selectively dispense the fluid therefrom, the articulating robot arm positioned relative to the tray to align the one or more outlets with one or more corresponding section of the plurality of sections such that the fluid is dispensable into each of the sections.2. The assembly line grow pod of claim 1 , further comprising a master controller communicatively coupled to the watering component and the robotic applicator claim 1 , the master controller transmitting signals to the watering component and the robotic applicator to control delivery of the fluid to the at least one section of the plurality of sections of the tray.3. The assembly line grow pod of claim 2 , further comprising at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the master controller claim 2 , the at least one sensor transmitting signals or data or both to the master controller for determining a location of the at least one section of the tray relative to the one of ...

HOLDER FOR PLANTS AND A PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD

A holder for producing a plant of any one of lettuce, sprout and herbs, having a container and a semi-permeable filter, for defining a closed space for wholly accommodating the plant; a reservoir for holding an amount of liquid in the close space; and a passage which is open during use for supplying the liquid to the plant, wherein the reservoir, the container and the semi-permeable filter are arranged to allow the whole plant to grow in the closed space, wherein the semi-permeable filter has a vapour permeation capacity related to a type of the plant and the content of the reservoir, and wherein the amount of liquid is pre-determined corresponding to the vapour permeation capacity, such that the amount of liquid is sufficient for the plant to be isolated in the closed space from cultivation through to offering for sale. 1. A holder for producing a plant of any one of lettuce , sprout and herbs , comprising:a container and a semi-permeable filter, for defining a closed space for wholly accommodating the plant;a reservoir for holding an amount of liquid in the closed space; anda passage which is open during use for supplying the liquid to the plant,wherein the reservoir, the container and the semi-permeable filter are arranged to allow the whole plant to grow in the closed space,wherein the semi-permeable filter has a vapour permeation capacity related to a type of the plant and the content of the reservoir, andwherein the amount of liquid is pre-determined corresponding to the vapour permeation capacity, such that the amount of liquid is sufficient for the plant to be isolated in the closed space from cultivation through to offering for sale.2. The holder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container and the reservoir form a unit.3. The holder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a liquid barrier is arranged between the container and the reservoir to prevent flow of liquid out of the liquid reservoir into the container.4. The holder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a ...

HYDROPONIC SYSTEM GUARDIAN

A system and method for controlling a liquid management system. The system and method include a primary fill pump and a secondary fill pump, a primary drain pump and a secondary drain pump. The system and method also include a level sensor for monitoring a liquid level in a reservoir. A controller is programmed to monitor the liquid level in the reservoir such that the controller will operate the primary fill pump and the primary drain pump to control the liquid level in the reservoir in a predetermined manner. The controller is further programmed to operate the secondary fill pump and the secondary drain pump to control the liquid level in the predetermined manner in the event of a failure of the primary fill pump or the primary drain pump. 1. A control assembly for controlling a liquid management system , said control assembly comprising:A dual relay for controlling a secondary fill pump and a secondary drain pump;a level sensor for monitoring a liquid level in a reservoir;a fill sensor for monitoring a primary fill pump;a drain sensor for monitoring a primary drain pump; anda controller being programmed to monitor a time the primary fill pump is operating, a time between a first primary fill pump operation and a second primary fill pump operation, a time between a first primary fill pump operation and a first primary drain pump operation, a time the primary drain pump is operating, a time between a first primary drain pump operation and a second primary drain pump operation, and a time between a first primary drain pump operation and a second primary fill pump operation, said controller also monitoring a liquid level in the reservoir, where the controller is further programmed to operate the secondary fill pump if the time between the first primary fill pump operation and a second primary fill pump operation exceeds a threshold value, said controller operating the secondary drain pump if the time between the first primary drain pump operation and a second primary ...

DEVICE FOR GROWING SEEDLINGS, AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING GRAFTED SEEDLINGS PROVIDED WITH DEVICE FOR GROWING SEEDLINGS

A grafted seedling producing apparatus includes a seeding apparatus , a seedling raising apparatus having a carriage and a chamber , a grafting apparatus , and a plurality of nursery apparatuses . The seeding apparatus creates seed-containing cultivation mediums each made up of a cultivated plant seed and a soil contained in a pot, arranges the mediums on a tray, and loads the tray into the carriage . The carriage is housed in the chamber . The seedling raising apparatus germinates the seeds and grows seedlings generated by the germination while applying light from LEDs. Since a worker does not have to enter the chamber , the seedling raising apparatus becomes compact. The grafting apparatus grafts a stock and a scion created by the seedling raising apparatus to form a grafted seedling. The nursery apparatus nurses the grafted seedling. 1. A seedling growing apparatus growing a seedling or a grafted seedling of a cultivated plant comprising:a carriage; anda carriage housing chamber housing the carriage,wherein the carriage has a plurality of retaining members arranged vertically away from each other and each retaining a pot or a tray containing a seedling or a seed of a cultivated plant or a grafted seedling of a cultivated plant along with a cultivation medium thereof,wherein the carriage housing chamber has a plurality of supporting members arranged vertically away from each other and each disposed with a light-emitting diode,wherein each of the retaining members is disposed at a position between the two adjacent supporting members in a vertical direction, andwherein the retaining members and the supporting members are configured such that when the carriage is housed in the carriage housing chamber, the retaining members and the supporting members are alternately positioned one by one in a vertical direction.2. The seedling growing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the carriage housing chamber is provided with a controller periodically alternately switching ...

Vertical Aeroponic Plant Growing Enclosure with Support Structure

A grow plant enclosure to maximize plant density for a given growing area has a perimeter frame, a first pane, and a second pane. The first pane is adjacently connected to the perimeter frame, while the second pane is removably attached to the perimeter frame opposite the first pane to form a hollow enclosure. A plurality of plug holder openings traverses through the first pane, and optionally the second pane, being designed to receive a plurality of plant holders for growing various plant types. A plurality of supply tubes traverse into the perimeter frame through a plurality of supply tube openings and each have a plurality of spray nozzles to deliver nutrient solution to the root zone of the plants retained in the plurality of plant holders. Excess nutrient solution is released through a drain fixture positioned about the bottom of the perimeter frame. 1. A grow panel enclosure comprises:a first pane;a perimeter frame comprises a perimetric lip and a seat;a second pane comprises a pane inset and a perimetric flange;a plurality of plug holder openings traversing through the first pane;the first pane being adjacently connected to the perimeter frame opposite the perimetric lip;the seat being positioned adjacent to the perimetric lip opposite the first pane;the perimetric lip delineating an access opening;the second pane being adjacently attached to the perimeter frame;the second pane being positioned into the access opening;the pane inset being terminally positioned along the second pane;the pane inset being positioned within the access opening adjacent to the seat;the perimetric flange being positioned adjacent to the perimetric lip; anda plurality of supply tube openings traversing through the perimeter frame.2. The grow panel enclosure as claimed in comprises:the plurality of supply tube openings traversing through the second pane.3. The grow panel enclosure as claimed in comprises:the plurality of supply tube openings being positioned through the perimeter ...

Plant Framing System

A detachable decorative plant surround system with access avenues for water or lighting applications that can be continuously connected. The plant surround has a center opening from which a plant can grow through and a top surface that slopes inward and downward to the said center opening for water collection. The body of the plant surround can be constructed of any material suitable for maintaining the described structure and can be any shape or size with a translucent, grooved, smooth or textured surface and colorfully decorated. The snap together mechanism allows the plant surround to separate and snap together repeatedly around any size plant. The said snap together mechanism has receiving ports on one side of the plant surround and inserting posts on the opposite side securing the plant surround together. The access avenues on the underside of the plant surround support optional water or lighting applications and the side openings allow the water or lighting to connect to multiple plant surrounds. The plant surround can be used indoors or outdoors in a garden/landscape or a pot/planter. 1. A multipurpose detachable plant surround system comprising:a decorative two piece body having top and underside surfaces and a means of detaching using a snap together mechanism allowing the apparatus to surround any size plant with a center opening for a plant to grow through; underside access avenues for lighting and water applications and side access openings for continuous connection of lighting or water applications between multiple plant surrounds.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said decorative two piece body's top surface is slopped inward and downward directing water to the said center opening.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said decorative two piece body can be constructed of any material suitable of supporting the described structure or the apparatus.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said decorative two piece body possesses a separation wall means ...

Stackable Modular Planter

A stackable modular planter includes an open top plant box with a base and four side walls adapted to receive a growing medium and plants. The open top plant box has a first width. An irrigation box below the open top plant box base has a second width larger than the first width. The irrigation box can be filled with irrigation fluid. An open top hopper on one side of the open top plant box on top of the irrigation box can receive irrigation fluid which drains into the irrigation box. An overflow drain aperture in the irrigation box lets excess irrigation fluid flow. When a plurality of the stackable modular planters are stacked above another planter, excess irrigation can flow from the overflow aperture into the hopper of the planter below.

MICROGREENS GROW TRAY AND KIT

A tray is provided for growing microgreens. The tray has a tray housing defining a fluid reservoir, and the tray has tray walls enclosing the fluid reservoir. The tray further has a tray floor defining a bottom of the fluid reservoir within the tray housing, and substantially parallel internal walls extending substantially vertically from the tray floor within the fluid reservoir. Each internal wall has an internal wall height smaller than a tray wall height of each of the tray walls. Internal reservoir gaps are provided between each end of each internal wall and an adjacent inner surface of a tray wall such that a segment of the tray floor separates each wall of the plurality of internal walls from the plurality of tray walls. Also provided is a kit for growing microgreens including the tray, a mat, and a lid. 1. A tray for growing microgreens comprising:a tray housing defining a fluid reservoir, the tray comprising a plurality of tray walls enclosing the fluid reservoir;a tray floor defining a bottom of the fluid reservoir within the tray housing;a plurality of substantially parallel internal walls extending substantially vertically from the tray floor within the fluid reservoir, each internal wall of the plurality of substantially parallel internal walls having an internal wall height smaller than a tray wall height of each of the tray walls;a plurality of internal reservoir gaps between each end of each wall of the plurality of internal walls and an adjacent inner surface of a tray wall such that a segment of the tray floor separates each wall of the plurality of internal walls from the plurality of tray walls.2. The tray of wherein one of the plurality of substantially parallel internal walls has a water fill level indicator.3. The tray of wherein the water fill level indicator is substantially centrally located within the fluid reservoir.4. The tray of wherein the water fill level indicator comprises a fill level segment of the corresponding internal wall ...

TREE-PLANTING STRUCTURE DEVICE

A tree-planting structure device includes a securing net, an anchor, a plurality of stacking pouches and hooks. The securing net is formed in a size capable of covering a part of a guard, the ground, or a building outer wall and having an arrangement of a plurality of meshes. The anchor is coupled to the guard, the ground, or the building outer wall in order to fix a position of the securing net. The plurality of stacking pouches includes sacks coupled to the meshes for forming the securing net and respectively having plant growing soil contained therein. The stacking pouches are stacked while coming in contact with the securing net. The hooks include members for coupling the stacking pouches to the meshes of the securing net. 1. A tree-planting structure device comprising:a securing net having a size adapted to cover a part of a guard, a ground, or a building outer wall, and having an array of a plurality of meshes;an anchor coupled to the guard, the ground or the building outer wall to fix a position of the securing net;a plurality of stacking pouches fastened to the array of the plurality of meshes, the stacking pouches comprising a sack containing soils for growing plants, wherein the stacking pouches are stacked along the securing net while coming into contact with the securing net; anda hook comprising a member for fastening the stacking pouches to the array of meshes of the securing net.2. The tree-planting structure device of claim 1 , wherein a stacking pouch comprises a hook connection hole; andone side of the hook is connected to the hook connection hole and an opposite side of the hook is connected to one or more of the meshes of the securing net.3. The tree-planting structure device of claim 1 , wherein a stacking pouch comprises a protrusion protruding by a predetermined length from a side surface thereof; anda hook connection hole formed on the protrusion and having a size allowing the hook to pass therethrough. andtwo neighboring stacking pouches are ...

GROWTH DEVICE FOR CROP, USE OF SUCH A DEVICE, AND A SERIES OF GROWTH DEVICES

Growth device for crop, comprising a panel-shaped structure, a substrate included in the panel-shaped structure for receiving crop, at least one water reservoir included in the panel-shaped structure, connecting means to bring the water reservoir in communication with the substrate for moistening the substrate, wherein the water reservoir extends substantially above a bottom side of the substrate in a vertical position of use of the growth device. 1. A growth device for crop , comprising a panel-shaped structure , a substrate included in the panel-shaped structure for receiving crop , and at least one water reservoir included in the panel shaped structure , wherein the water reservoir extends substantially above a bottom side of the substrate in a vertical position of use of the growth device , the growth device further comprising connecting means to bring the water reservoir in communication with the substrate for moistening the substrate , wherein the connecting means comprise a bottom reservoir extending substantially under the substrate , and wherein the connecting means are further provided with a water flow regulator to regulate water flow from the main water reservoir to the bottom reservoir extending substantially under the substrate ,wherein an underside of the substrate facing the bottom of the growth device is in direct contact with water present during use in the bottom reservoir, such that this water can be sucked up into the substrate, and/or wherein the substrate is provided with water suction means which reach from the substrate into the bottom reservoir to draw water therefrom.2. The growth device according to claim 1 , wherein the water suction means comprise one or more water suction cords or capillary means.3. The growth device according to claim 1 , wherein the water flow regulator is designed to work autonomously claim 1 , without supply of electrical energy.4. The growth device according to claim 3 , wherein the water flow regulator is ...

HIGH DENSITY INDOOR FARMING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD

An indoor farming system includes a water-based nutrient bath resident in a tank and a pump for pumping the bath from the tank upwardly through a plurality of pipes to at least one divided high-density table comprising growing crops resting in at least one float. The plurality pipes includes at least one valve suitable to shut off the bath per each of the high density tables. At least one non-block drain is coupled to the at least one divided high-density table. The bath turbulently flows respectively across the at least one divided high-density table, down the at least one non-block drain, and back into the tank that includes the nutrient bath. A lighting system provides moving light from points above the growing crops. 1. An indoor farming system , comprising:a water-based nutrient bath resident in a tank;a pump for pumping the bath from the tank upwardly through a plurality of pipes to at least one divided high-density table comprising growing crops resting in at least one float;at least one non-block drain on each divided one of the tables, wherein the bath turbulently flows respectively across each of the divided tables and down the at least one non-block drain based on at least gravity, and then back into the tank that includes the nutrient bath; andat least one solenoid having chilled liquid passing therethrough to maintain a temperature of the nutrient bath, wherein the at least one solenoid traverses substantially a lateral length of the tank.2. An indoor farming system , comprising:a water-based nutrient bath resident in a tank;a pump for pumping the bath from the tank upwardly through a plurality of pipes to at least one divided high-density table comprising growing crops resting in at least one float;at least one non-block drain on each divided one of the tables, wherein the bath turbulently flows respectively across each of the divided tables and down the at least one non-block drain based on at least gravity, and then back into the tank that includes ...

Vertical urban garden

The urban vertical garden of this realization is formed by a structure with a modular system of scaffolding, a wood or other structural system formed by pipes, preferably of galvanized steel and that makes up a set of cultivation modules placed vertically, where each module has at least a bench terrace filled with soil and connected to an automated drip irrigation system, at least one wall for vertical cultivation normally hydroponic formed by horizontal trays situated at different levels; possibility of including two aeroponic towers with an internal irrigation system, at least one water tank situated in the upper module, and at least one pump in the bottom level. 1. Urban vertical garden comprisinga structure with a modular scaffolding systeman upper module that contains a water tank a wall of vertical hydroponic cultivation formed by horizontal trays called cultivation modules situated at different levels and formed by a bench terrace filled with soil and connected to an automated drip irrigation system;', {'b': '16', 'at least two aeroponic towers () with internal irrigation system;'}, 'at least one water tank situated in it;, 'a set of cultivation cubicles placed vertically, where each cubicle comprisesa lower module that contains a pump, storage space, manipulation and distribution215. Urban vertical garden according to wherein the bench terrace () has a tank and independent pump.317. Urban vertical garden according to wherein the vertical cultivation wall () incorporates artificial light.417. Urban vertical garden according to wherein the vertical cultivation wall () can include an aquaponic system.51011. Urban vertical garden according to wherein the scaffolding () is formed by galvanized steel pipes ().613. Urban vertical garden according to where the bottom of each module includes a metallic reticulated or glass grating () that allows the passing of sunlight to the lower plants.7. Urban vertical garden according to where the garden incorporates a plastic ...

Device for Growing Plants on a Vertical Substrate

A device for growing plants on a substantially vertical surface includes a carrier and a flexible curtain wall substrate suspended from a track of the carrier. The curtain defines an array of pockets for receiving the plants to be grown and a growing medium, each of the pockets having an opening proximate a top end thereof. A water irrigation system is integrated into the flexible curtain and includes a water emitter for each of the pockets, the water irrigation system being one of connected to and connectable to a water supply. A control system includes moisture sensors connected in each respective pocket. The control system is adapted to activate the water emitters of the pockets.

Water Transporting Line and Watering Device for Watering Potted Plants

The invention relates to a potted plant watering device and a water transporting line (WL) which is used in said watering device, said transporting line comprising a fibrous material (FB) which makes use of capillary action and comprising a watertight casing (HU) which surrounds the fibrous material in a tubular manner. The fibrous material (FB) and the casing (HU) are formed in a flat manner in the shape of a strip, and the tubular casing (HU) walls (W W) which are formed in a flat manner in the shape of a strip, which lie opposite each other, and which enclose the fibrous material (FB) between each other are designed with different flexural rigidities. The different flexural rigidities are preferably achieved by forming a second casing wall (W) with a constant wall thickness (DW) from a homogenous material and by increasing the flexural rigidity of the first casing wall (W) by means of a central strip (MS) consisting of a second material with a greater wall thickness and/or a higher Shore hardness. 1. A water transporting line for watering potted plants by transporting water in accordance with the capillary effect in fibrous material , whereinthe fibrous material is in the form of a flat fiber sliver,the fiber sliver including the fibrous material disposed between opposing ends of the fiber sliver, the fibrous material being surrounded by a tubular waterproof flexible casing with a flat inside cross section, wherein a shape of the casing determines a longitudinal direction of the casing, a surface normal direction and a transverse direction, which is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and the surface normal direction,the ends of the fiber sliver contact water in a water storage tank and a plant substrate, respectively,the casing comprises a first sliver-shaped casing wall and a second sliver-shaped casing wall between which the fiber sliver runs and which form the watertight casing together with narrow side walls,the first casing wall has a higher flexural ...

Plant Tray

A horticulture tray including a plurality of growing cells each configured to accommodate a stabilized growth plug therein. A support peak of each cell is configured to protrude into a center of the stabilized growth plug and force soil of the stabilized growth plug outward and away from the support peak. A sidewall of each cell is angled to force soil of the stabilized growth plug inward and away from the sidewall. The support peak and the sidewall force soil of the stabilized growth plug together between the support peak and the sidewall to compact the soil to form a soil bridge that extends between the support peak and the sidewall, and prevents soil from passing through the growing cell. 1. A horticulture tray having a plurality of growing cells each configured to accommodate a stabilized growth plug therein , each stabilized growth plug including a plant , soil , and a soil wrapper , each growing cell comprising:a first end defining an aperture configured to receive the stabilized growth plug;a second end opposite to the first end, the second end defining at least one drain hole for allowing excess liquid to drain therethrough;a sidewall extending from the first end towards the second end, the sidewall tapers inward from the first end; anda support peak proximate to, but spaced apart from, the second end, the support peak supports the stabilized growth plug spaced apart from the second end; the support peak is configured to protrude into a center of the stabilized growth plug and force soil of the stabilized growth plug outward and away from the support peak;', 'the sidewall is angled to force soil of the stabilized growth plug inward and away from the sidewall; and', 'the support peak and the sidewall force soil of the stabilized growth plug together between the support peak and the sidewall to compact the soil to form a soil bridge that extends between the support peak and the sidewall, and prevents soil from passing to the second end., 'wherein2. The ...

Method and Apparatus on Modular Gardens

A modular gardening system characterized by a rain collection system, one or more planters, a water distribution system, a growing medium, and an optional bench suitable for plant growth. The water distribution system is capable of collecting, storing, and distributing water to the plants. The modular gardening system further comprises water retention baskets with a wicking system. The method of modular gardening utilizes the modular gardening system and determines the proper plant species, growing medium, and habitat requirements while adjusting the modular gardening system for the proper application. 1. A modular garden system , comprising: a tray for collecting rainwater; and', 'a gutter configured to gather and distribute rainwater from the tray;, 'a rainwater collection device, comprisinga support structure connected to the rainwater collection device, the support structure comprising a water storage container fluidly connected to the gutter; and a distribution trough fluidly connected to the water storage container of the support structure; and', 'a wicking device in fluid communication with the distribution trough, the wicking device configured to draw and distribute rainwater from the trough to a growing medium in the planter., 'a planter, comprising2. The modular garden system of claim 1 , wherein the planter further comprises an intermediate support shelf mounted above the distribution trough claim 1 , and a basket supported by the support shelf claim 1 , wherein the wicking device passes upward through the basket.3. The modular garden system of claim 2 , wherein the basket in the planter is filled with silica stone to allow rainwater to be retained in the basket and allow excess rainwater to drain into the distribution trough.4. The modular garden system of claim 1 , wherein the wicking device is formed from a hydrophilic material.5. The modular garden system of claim 4 , wherein the hydrophilic material is selected from the group consisting of cotton ...

MODULAR WALL SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL GARDENS

The invention provides a modular wall system [] which is adapted for supporting a vertical garden. The modular wall system [ comprises a supporting wall [ comprising first liquid guiding means [ for guiding water, liquid nutrient feedstock and the like in the wall [ and first engaging means [ for engaging a plant container [ in various different positions on the supporting wall [ The modular wall system [ also comprises at least one plant container [ for housing plant material, wherein the plant container [ comprises second engaging means [ for releasably engaging the supporting wall [ and second liquid guiding means [ extending from the plant container [ into the first liquid guiding means [ and dimensioned for guiding liquid from the first liquid guiding means [ in the supporting wall [ into the plant container [ 1. A modular wall system adapted for supporting a vertical garden , the modular wall system comprising—a supporting wall comprising first liquid guiding means for guiding water, liquid nutrient feedstock and the like in the wall, and first engaging means for engaging a plant container in various different positions on the supporting wall; and at least one plant container for housing plant material, the plant container comprising second engaging means for releasably engaging the supporting wall, and second liquid guiding means extending from the plant container into the first liquid guiding means and dimensioned for guiding liquid from the first liquid guiding means in the supporting wall into the plant container.2. The modular wall system according to wherein the supporting wall includes connecting means for releasably connecting the supporting wall to a similar claim 1 , neighboring supporting wall claim 1 , either in a horizontal plane or in a vertical plane claim 1 , the arrangement being such that neighboring supporting walls are pivotally and slidingly displaceable relative to each other.3. The modular wall system according to wherein the modular ...

Adaptable Hydroponic Irrigation System

A hydroponic irrigation system reduces the time spent actively circulating a nutrient solution through one or more growing beds to provide an ebb-and-flow irrigation cycle. Nutrient solution is pumped from a nutrient tank to each growing bed via a liquid transport unit, having a liquid tube connected to a pump located in the nutrient tank at one end, with the other end anchored in the growing medium in the growing bed. A controller coordinates the operation of the pumps, selectively operating each pump to supply nutrient solution until the growing bed is saturated to a specified depth, after which the pump returns the nutrient to the tank, either passively via gravity or by actively pumping, to drain the nutrient solution from the growing bed back into the nutrient tank. The pumps can be activated sequentially, with the sequence initiated at selected time intervals to suit the plants being grown.

MODULAR RESERVOIR WICK

A modular wick for accommodating garden beds of various sizes comprises a generally planar platform Connectors are provided proximate to an outer edge of the platform that allow for connection with an adjacent wick. Each of the wick comprises at least one well that is filled with a wicking medium. Apertures are provided in the walls of the wells to allow water to enter into the wicking medium. By connecting the wicks together, various sizes can be formed. 1. A wick for supplying water to a growing medium through a wicking medium and capable of connecting to an adjacent second wick , said wick comprising:a generally planar platform for supporting said growing medium, said platform comprising an outer edge and one or more openings extending therethrough;for each of said openings, one or more walls extending from said platform, said walls forming a well for holding said wicking medium, said well having an interior in communication with said opening such that said interior is Open to space above said platform, and wherein at least one of said walls comprises one or more apertures to permit contact of said water with said wicking medium;one or more male connectors arranged proximate to said outer edge; andone or more female connectors arranged proximate to said outer edge, wherein said female connectors are adapted for mating with corresponding male connectors on said adjacent second wick.2. The wick of claim 1 , wherein said platform is generally rectangular in shape.3. The wick of claim 1 , wherein said female connectors comprise slots.4. The wick of claim 3 , wherein said male connectors comprise:a projecting member extending above said platform and beyond said outer edge; andone or more tabs extending generally downwardly from said projecting member, said tab dimensioned to fit within said slot.5. The wick of claim 1 , wherein said well is generally cylindrical.6. The wick of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a bottom of said well is open.7. The wick of claim 1 ...

System for watering live plants on a maneuverable rack

Examples provide a system for watering plants on a rack. A robotic device attaches to a portion of the rack and pulls or pushes the rack to a watering zone. A sprinkler device sprays water to evenly distribute water across all plants on the rack. The system determines quantity of water, duration of watering, and frequency of watering based on real-time sensor data and context data associated with the environment, historical watering data, condition of the plants on the rack and a set of customized maintenance rules based on the type of plants on the rack. When watering is complete, the robotic device returns the rack to a designated location and detaches from the rack. The robotic device then attaches to another rack having plants on it scheduled for watering. The watering schedule is updated dynamically based on changing weather and plant state.

ROBOTIC WATERING DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING LIVE PLANTS

Examples provide a robotic plant-watering device including a set of articulated robotic arms connected to a main body. One or more adjustable water sprinkler devices attach to one or more of the robotic arms for watering one or more selected plants. One or more gripper devices removably attach to one or more of the robotic arms to grip a portion of a plant or plant container. The gripper device is utilized to modify a plant's position or location. A set of sensor devices generate sensor data associated with the plants or the conditions within a live plant center. A plant maintenance component analyzes the sensor data using a set of plant maintenance rules to generate a dynamic plant watering schedules based on the plant status and ambient conditions. The plant-watering device autonomously sprays a predetermined amount of water specified in the dynamic plant watering schedule onto a selected plant. 1. A system for robotic plant watering based on dynamic context data , the system comprising:a plurality of plants associated with a plant display in a live plant center:a set of sensor devices generating sensor data associated with the plurality of plants, the sensor data comprising at least one of temperature data and image data;a plant maintenance component, implemented on at least one processor associated with a computing device, generates a dynamic per-plant watering schedule based on an analysis of the sensor data and real-time context data associated with the live plant center using a set of per-plant maintenance rules;a robotic plant-watering device configured to water at least one plant in the plurality of plants in accordance with the dynamic per-plant watering schedule, the robotic plant-watering device comprising:a water tank configured to store water;a set of water lines connecting the water tank to a set of articulating robotic arms;an adjustable watering apparatus removably attached to a first robotic arm in the set of robotic arms, the adjustable watering ...

ENVIRONENMETALLY CONTROLLED PLANT PROTECTIVE APPARATUS

A protective environmentally controlled enclosure for sub-tropical & tropical plants in grown non-tropical zones. The enclosure provides a thermal and humidity controlled environment for outdoor plants during cold or arid conditions. The environment includes a solar panel that provides warming in the winter, married with a PWM charge controller, battery for power storage and heating element for steam or heat generation. A hydration reservoir is provided at the bottom of the enclosure to store water. 1. An apparatus for protecting an outdoor plant comprising:a base having a collapsible support frame and a transparent material covering said support frame; said support frame comprising a base member for sealing engagement with a ground surface, and said base containing said plant in an enclosed environment therein;at least one solar panel operatively connected to a charging station for charging a battery source, said solar panel attached to a surface of said transparent material, and said battery source operatively connected to a heating element contained within said base; anda hydration system having a hydration reservoir contained within said base, a hydration collector external to said base, and a tube connecting said hydration collector with said hydration reservoir.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said base is substantially square or circular shaped.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said base ring further comprises a channel defined in an upper surface of said base ring and said channel defines said hydration reservoir.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said heating element is disposed to heat a volume of water contained in said hydration reservoir.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said heating element heats said water to about 200 degrees Fahrenheit to produce the steam needed to heat the environment.6. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising:a removable hood selectively disposed over said solar sink.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein ...

Root Environment Control System and Method

Apparatus system and method of maintaining differential atmospheric control with respect to CO2 and O2 gases in a first, stem/leaf zone, Z- of a plant from a second, root zone, Z- of the plant. The atmosphere in a stem/leaf zone is controlled to be high in CO2 while the root zone Z- is isolated and provided with ambient or higher O2, at a pressure to prevent infiltration of CO2 from zone Z- The differential atmosphere in each zone can be selectively monitored and adjusted to provide improved growing conditions. The inventive plant environment control system and method is particularly useful in the field of hydroponic and aeroponic growing enclosures, wherein nutrients are periodically provided to the roots, and a high CO2 atmosphere, plus heat and light of appropriate growth-enhancing wavelengths, are provided to the leaves for forced, high-yield growth of selected plants indoors, regardless of the season. 1. A plant propagation apparatus for plants having at least one root system connected to at least one stem supporting leaves for growth of said plants in an enhanced CO2 atmosphere enclosure , comprising:a) means for retaining said plant root system in a plant root zone;b) rooting media disposed in said plant root retaining means;c) an aqueous nutrient supply connected to said plant root retaining means for supply of aqueous nutrient solution to roots of a plant in said rooting medium;d) a separate gaseous oxygen supply connected to said plant root retaining means for supply of gaseous oxygen selected from air, O2 and O2-supplemented air to roots of a plant in said rooting medium;{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2', '1', '2, 'e) a membrane disposed in association with said plant root retaining means and above said rooting medium, for substantially isolating the stem and leaves of said plant in a first, enhanced plant growth zone Z-, from a second said plant root zone Z- so that said membrane permits maintaining differential atmospheres of high CO2 in zone Z- and oxygen in ...

Plant cultivation system, plant cultivation method using the plant cultivation system and production method for the plant cultivation system

The object of this invention is to provide a plant cultivation system to efficiently supply the elements necessary for plant growth to the plant cultivation materials, which provides a cultivation environment for accelerating plant growth by supplying the elements necessary for plant growth, a cultivation method using the system and a production method for the system. This invention provides a plant cultivation system comprising a plant cultivation material, which provides a cultivation environment for accelerating plant growth by supplying the elements necessary for plant growth, and a container storing a liquid such as water, a nutrition solution and agrochemical products or a liquid supply tank storing a liquid such as water, a nutrition solution and agrochemical products in combination with tubing.

AUTOMATIC HOUSEPLANT WATERING DEVICE

An automatic houseplant watering device allowing the rate of water flow or nutrient solution flow, the duration of irrigation, the time of irrigation and the number of irrigations per day to be adjusted by the user. A programmable timer controls a solenoid valve which connects a reservoir to a water distributor. The gravity outflow of water or nutrient solution is transferred from the water distributor to the planters by small size hoses. The rate of water flow or nutrient solution flow to the planters can be adjusted using small valves attached to the end of hoses. A float control valve is used on the upper part of the reservoir to supply water to the reservoir. 1) An automatic houseplant watering device comprising:a) a reservoir with a bottom, a sidewall and a lid.b) automatic refilling means to automatically refill the said reservoir.c) a solenoid valve attached to the said reservoir.d) a programmable timer connected to the said solenoid valve.e) a water distributor attached to the outlet of the said solenoid valve.f) irrigation hoses for transferring water from the said water distributor to the planters.g) flow control means attached to the said hoses to adjust the rate of water or nutrient solution flow to the planters.2) the automatic house watering device as claimed in wherein the said reservoir and the said automatic refilling means are not installed.3) the automatic houseplant watering device as claimed in wherein the said refilling means are attached to the said reservoir with or without fixing and sealing components and materials.4) the automatic houseplant watering device as claimed in wherein the said solenoid valve is attached to the said reservoir with or without fixing and sealing components and materials.5) the automatic houseplant watering device as claimed in wherein the said solenoid valve is connected to the said programmable timer with or without wires.6) the automatic houseplant watering device as claimed in wherein the outlet of the said ...

HIGH-DENSITY PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS

A plant cultivation tray for a gravity-driven plant cultivation system includes: (a) a tray body; (b) a plurality of plant cavities in and open to a top of the tray body for holding plants; (c) a nutrient chamber internal the tray body and in fluid communication with the plant cavities for holding plant nutrient solution. The nutrient chamber is bounded from below by a nutrient chamber bottom wall lying in a horizontal plane. The tray body has at least one underside surface for engagement with a sloped gravity conveyor to rollingly support the plant cultivation tray thereon. The at least one underside surface slopes downwards relative to the horizontal plane from a rear to a front of the tray body for maintaining a generally constant depth of the plant nutrient solution across the nutrient chamber bottom wall when the tray is supported on the gravity conveyor. 1. A plant cultivation tray for a gravity-driven plant cultivation system , comprising:a) a tray body;b) a plurality of plant cavities in and open to a top of the tray body for holding plants;c) a nutrient chamber internal the tray body and in fluid communication with the plant cavities, the nutrient chamber for holding plant nutrient solution, and the nutrient chamber bounded from below by a nutrient chamber bottom wall of the tray body, the nutrient chamber bottom wall lying in a horizontal plane; andd) wherein the tray body has at least one underside surface for engagement with a sloped gravity conveyor to rollingly support the plant cultivation tray on the gravity conveyor, the at least one underside surface sloping downwards relative to the horizontal plane from a rear of the tray body to a front of the tray body for maintaining a generally constant depth of the plant nutrient solution across the nutrient chamber bottom wall when the tray is supported on the gravity conveyor.2. The tray of claim 1 , wherein the tray body has a pair of the underside surfaces spaced laterally apart from each other for ...

Watering Device

The invention relates to a potted plant watering device with a water transporting line (WL) comprising a fibrous material (FB) that uses capillary action. An end region (E) of the fiber strand of the water transporting line is fixed in the vicinity of the base (BO) of a water storage container (VB) of the water storage device by means of a retaining device (ST) in the water storage device so as to ensure that a fiber strand portion that receives water remains in contact with water that can be found in the water storage container even in the event of low fill levels in the water storage container (VB). The retaining device (ST) is preferably designed integrally with a lid arrangement (DE), with which the water storage container (VB) is covered, and simultaneously forms a surface (ST) for placing a plant pot (TO). 1. A watering device for potted plants with a water storage device and a water transporting line having a fiber strand which operates by capillary action , whereinthe water storage device comprises a storage tank which opens toward the top and a lid arrangement, which closes the storage tank in a removable manner,a duct for the water transporting line is formed on the water storage device,a retaining device which protrudes downward into the storage tank in the assembled state is provided on the lid arrangement, the retaining device guiding a section of the fiber strand in a bottom area of the storage tank,wherein a fixing element for fixing the water transporting line in a tension-proof manner is provided on the lid arrangement, and wherein the fixing element is arranged on a side of the retaining device which faces away from the duct and is designed for fixing the fiber strand.2. The watering device according to claim 1 , wherein the water transporting line has a watertight casing around the fiber strand in a course outside of the duct of the water storage device.3. The watering device according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining device forms claim 1 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS

A system for storing and cultivating plants and enhancing usable area, space or volume is provided. One or more racks are provided for housing plants, such as potted plants, in arrays extending in at least a vertical direction. Lighting is provided to provide ultraviolet and infrared radiation in the system. At least one rack is selectively moveable with respect to at least one lighting element, such that proximity between plants and at least one lighting element may be selectively varied. 1. A system for cultivating a plurality of plants , the system comprising:a first moveable rack, the first movable rack comprising a plurality of storage units adapted to receive plants distributed in at least a vertical orientation, and wherein the first moveable rack is provided in communication with a floor track and the first moveable rack is moveable in a direction defined by the floor track;a vertically elongate lighting element secured to an elongate horizontal track, wherein a position of the vertically elongate lighting element is moveable relative to the elongate track and the first moveable rack, and the vertically elongate lighting element is operable to provide at least one of light and heat;a second rack comprising a plurality of storage units adapted to receive plants, the second rack comprising a stationary rack; andwherein a relative position of the second rack and the lighting element is adjustable by adjusting the position of the vertically elongate lighting element relative to the elongate horizontal track.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first moveable rack comprises a plurality of storage units arranged in adjacent rows and columns on a first side claim 1 , and a plurality of storage units arranged in adjacent rows and columns on a second side.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the storage units comprises a shelf.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of vertically elongate lighting elements.5. The system of claim 2 , ...

PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM

A plant growth system is provided in which an irrigation device provides water and/or nutrients to a plant growth substrate. The plant growth substrate comprises an MMVF slab and a single MMVF block on a first surface of the MMVF slab. The MMVF slab comprises a drain hole which is disposed at one end of the surface, and the irrigation device provides water and/or nutrients to the substrate at a position more than 50% of the length of the slab away from the drain hole. This improves the control of water an nutrients in the slab as a whole. 1. A plant growth system comprisinga plant growth substrate comprising a man-made vitreous fibre (MMVF), slab and a single MMVF block on a first surface of the MMVF slab; andan irrigation device for providing water and/or nutrients to the plant growth substrate,wherein the MMVF slab comprises a drain hole arranged to allow fluid to exit the MMVF slab, the drain hole being located in the region of a first end of the slab and being disposed away from the first surface, andwherein the irrigation device is arranged to provide water and nutrients to the substrate at a feeding position further than 50% of the length of the slab from the first end, andwherein the block is provided either at the feeding position or between the feeding position and the first end of the slab.2. A plant growth system according to claim 1 , wherein the irrigation device is arranged to provide water and/or nutrients to the substrate at a position further than 60% of the length of the slab from the first end.3. A plant growth system according to claim 2 , wherein the irrigation device is arranged to provide water and/or nutrients to the substrate at a position in the range 60% to 80% of the length of the slab from the first end claim 2 , preferably in the range 65% to 70%.4. A plant growth system according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the slab is in the range 200 mm to 800 mm.5. A plant growth system according to claim 1 , wherein the irrigation device is ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IRRIGATION PROCESS BY SENDING ENCODED ACOUSTICAL MESSAGES ALONG IRRIGATION CONDUIT

A latching solenoid slave valve for wirelessly receiving watering instructions from an irrigation controller via acoustical waves or pulses. The latching solenoid slave valve comprises a diaphragm in direct communication with a main water distribution conduit of the irrigation system for detecting acoustical waves or pulses transmitted by pressurized water of the main water distribution conduit. An accelerometer is supported by the diaphragm for generating an output signal as the diaphragm vibrates due to detection of the acoustical waves or pulses. A microcontroller is electrically coupled to the accelerometer for processing the output signals of the accelerometer, and the microcontroller determining, from the processed output signals of the accelerometer, whether or not the latching solenoid slave valve is to commence a watering cycle for a desired duration of time. An irrigation controller is wirelessly coupled to the latching solenoid slave valve for controlling operation thereof. 1. A latching solenoid slave valve which wirelessly receives watering instructions from an irrigation controller via acoustical waves or pulses , the latching solenoid slave valve comprising:a first surface of a diaphragm in direct communication with a main water distribution conduit of the irrigation system for detecting acoustical waves or pulses transmitted by pressurized water when contained within the main water distribution conduit;an accelerometer being supported by an opposite second surface of the diaphragm for generating an output signal as the diaphragm oscillates due to detection of the acoustical waves or pulses in the pressurized water when contained within the main water distribution conduit; anda microcontroller being electrically coupled to the accelerometer for processing output signals of the accelerometer, and the microcontroller determining, from the processed output signals of the accelerometer, whether or not the latching solenoid slave valve is to commence a ...

INLAND AQUAPONICS SYSTEM USING BIOFLOC TECHNOLOGY

A closed recirculating aquaponics system combined with a biofloc tank for symbiotic breeding of aquatic species and plant species, wherein the culture water for growing aquatic species is transferred to a plant growing apparatus, organic material in the culture water is used as nutrients for plant species and the water is purified in the plant growing apparatus, and purified water is reused as culture water for aquatic species to facilitate symbiotic breeding of aquatic species and plant species without any need of culture water exchange, reducing cost for production and enhancing production efficiency. 1. An inland biofloc aquaculture system comprising a biofloc tank for growing nutrient microorganisms and aquatic species , said biofloc tank formed on a single-layer or plural layer frame , in connection with a reservoir tank ,wherein culture water containing organic feces generated from aquatic species is filtrated in said reservoir tank to be firstly purified; andwherein culture water purified in the above first purification process is transferred to an aquaponics plant growing apparatus, to be secondly purified by plant breeding and is supplied back to said biofloc aquaculture system.2. The biofloc aquaculture system and the aquaponics plant growing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a monitoring system which monitors aquaculture of aquatic species and plant breeding claim 1 ,wherein said monitoring system comprises: a water quality measurement device of said biofloc aquaculture system; and a thermo-hygrostat and an illumination regulator of said aquaponics plant growing apparatus, andwherein said biofloc aquaculture system and said aquaponics plant growing apparatus are driven by the control of said monitoring system.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said biofloc tank is connected to a cooling reservoir tank equipped with a cooler and a heating reservoir tank equipped with a heater claim 1 , in order for culture water discharged from said biofloc ...

Waste Beverage Container with Ice Separator

The present invention creates a unique method to recover ice from waste beverages. This invention could be especially useful for restaurants. Water reclaimed by the invention could be used to maintain lush vegetation thereby differentiating the restaurant from its competitors in the desert climate. The inventor estimates that about 60 gallons of water per day will be recovered from a typical fast food restaurant with this invention. 1. A waste beverage container equipped with a device to separate waste beverage from waste ice.2. The waste beverage container of claim 1 , where in the separated waste beverage and ice are used for any purpose.3. The waste beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the waste ice is stored in the waste beverage container.4. The waste beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the waste beverage is routed to the septic system.5. The waste beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the waste beverage is stored in a container within the waste beverage container.6. The waste beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the waste beverage is routed to a natural area for consumption by insects.7. The waste beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the waste beverage is diluted with water from another source and used for irrigation of vegetation.8. The waste beverage container of claim 3 , wherein the water from the melted stored ice is used to irrigate vegetation.9. The waste beverage container of claim 3 , wherein the water from the melted stored ice is used to for cleaning.10. The waste beverage container of claim 3 , wherein the ice is melted by a heater11. The waste beverage container of claim 3 , wherein the separating device is a sloped perforated surface where the apertures of the perforated surface are dimensioned to maximize the traversal of waste beverage into the apertures and minimize the traversal of waste ice into the apertures and the slope of the perforated surface is dimensioned to maximize the traversal of waste ice into the container.12. ...

Self-watering pot assembly for plants

It comprises an outer pot having an inner cavity for receiving an inner pot, the outer pot having an interior where a tray structure is provided comprising trays dividing said interior into sub-chambers arranged at different levels for supplying watering liquid towards the inner cavity at different heights through openings formed in the outer and inner pots. Valve means operated according to the hydrostatic pressure of the watering liquid in the sub-chamber are provided for allowing controlled supply of watering liquid to the inner cavity. Adjusting means are provided for controlling the amount of watering liquid supplied into each sub-chamber.

Vertical Farming Apparatus And A Method Of Vertical Farming

A vertical farming apparatus comprises a frame for supporting plant troughs or pots, a base for supporting the frame, and an array of gutters supported by the frame. The array of gutters comprises an upper formation of gutters above a lower formation of gutters. Containers for housing plants are supported by and arranged to drain into a gutter in the array of gutters. An irrigation system is arranged to irrigate the containers. The lower formation of gutters is arranged in a tiered configuration such that each gutter in the lower formation is at least partially offset in a first horizontal direction from the other gutters in the lower formation and is at least partially offset in a first horizontal direction from the gutters in the upper formation. A supply system is arranged to supply gaseous carbon dioxide, air and mixtures of carbon dioxide and air to the containers interchangeably. 1. A vertical farming apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a frame for supporting plant troughs or pots,a base for supporting the frame,an array of gutters supported by the frame, the array of gutters comprising an upper formation of gutters above a lower formation of gutters,a plurality of containers for housing plants, where each container is supported by and arranged to drain into a gutter in the array of gutters; andan irrigation system that is arranged to irrigate the containers;wherein the lower formation of gutters is arranged in a tiered configuration such that each gutter in the lower formation is at least partially offset in a first horizontal direction from the other gutters in the lower formation and is at least partially offset in a first horizontal direction from the gutters in the upper formation;said apparatus further comprising a supply system that is arranged to supply gaseous carbon dioxide, air and mixtures of carbon dioxide and air to the containers interchangeably.2. The vertical farming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the supply system is configured to supply ...

PLANT IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A plant irrigation system and method of use, wherein the system accepts a fluid and releases it over time to one or more plants. The system can be fed manually or via an irrigation network capable of feeding fluid to one or more containers. The irrigation network can feed fluid automatically or manually. Fluid flow into each individual container is controlled via a float valve or level switch. Fluid exits the container and waters the ground immediately below via a fluid release valve that can be manually set, regulating the flowrate out of the container. The containers are above the ground, each mounted upon a stake, and utilize a flexible impermeable membrane. 1. A plant irrigation device comprising:a flexible container adapted to store fluid;a substantially solid post extending through a top and a bottom of the flexible container at a center of the flexible container, wherein the substantially solid post is configured to rest on or be inserted into ground near a plant;a top retaining clip that attaches the top of the flexible container to the substantially solid post;a bottom retaining clip that attaches the bottom of the flexible container to the substantially solid post;an outlet valve attached to a bottom area of the flexible container; anda flow opening in a top area of the flexible container.2. The plant irrigation device of claim 1 , further comprising a flow tube attached to the flow opening and configured to allow the fluid to flow into the flexible container via the flow opening.3. The plant irrigation device of claim 1 , further comprising a float valve within a housing inside the flexible container claim 1 , wherein the float valve is configured to restrict flow of the fluid into the flexible container via the flow opening.4. The plant irrigation device of claim 3 , wherein the float valve comprises a ball configured to float upon a surface of the fluid within the housing of the flexible container and plug the flow opening when the surface of the fluid ...

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR GROWING PLANTS

An assembly for growing plants which includes a frame with a pair of laterally spaced apart frame members, and each the frame member has a main housing to be located above a surface; a longitudinally extending main shaft which extends between the main housings, and the main shaft defines a longitudinal axis about which the main shaft can rotate; an end plate positionable adjacent each the main housing and securable to the main shaft so as to rotate about the axis; and each the end plate has at least two arms; a distal end of each the arm has an arm housing for supporting an arm shaft extending laterally between corresponding arms of corresponding end plates; and a cradle for growing plants which is securable to the arm shaft and movable about the main shaft. 138-. (canceled)39. An assembly for growing plants including:a frame having a pair of laterally spaced apart frame members, and each the frame member having a main housing to be located above a surface;a longitudinally extending main shaft to extend between the main housings, the main shaft defining a longitudinal axis about which the main shaft can rotate;an end plate positionable adjacent each the main housing and securable to the main shaft to rotate about the axis;each the end plate having at least two arms, a distal end of each the arm having an arm housing to support an arm shaft extending laterally between corresponding arms of corresponding end plates; anda cradle to grow plants securable to the arm shaft and movable about the main shaft.40. The assembly for growing plants according to claim 39 , wherein each the frame member includes a bridge portion and a pair of longitudinally extending outwardly diverging legs claim 39 , feet are positioned adjacent a distal end of the legs and locatable on the surface claim 39 , and the main housing being located adjacent the bridge portion.419. The assembly for growing plants according to claim claim 39 , wherein the frame member is substantially “A” shaped.42. The ...

Planting Pot

A planting pot comprising a biodegradable container comprising an open top portion and an open bottom portion, a planting medium for a plant located within the container, the planting medium comprising a top surface, an upper layer of material, a lower layer of material, and a middle layer of material disposed between the upper and lower layers of material, a hollow irrigation line comprising an upper portion above the top surface of the planting medium and a lower portion within the planting medium, at least a portion of the lower portion of the irrigation line comprising multiple openings to permit irrigation water to flow there through into the planting medium, a moisture sensor disposed within the planting medium, and a plant planted in the container. 1. A planting pot comprising:a) a biodegradable container comprising an open top portion and an open bottom portion;b) a planting medium for a plant located within the container, the planting medium comprising a top surface, an upper layer of material, a lower layer of material, and a middle layer of material disposed between the upper and lower layers of material;c) a hollow irrigation line comprising an upper portion above the top surface of the planting medium and a lower portion within the planting medium, at least a portion of the lower portion of the irrigation line comprising multiple openings to permit irrigation water to flow there through into the planting medium;d) a moisture sensor disposed within the planting medium; ande) a plant planted in the container.2. The planting pot of claim 1 , wherein the biodegradable container is made from clay.3. The planting pot of claim 1 , wherein the upper layer of material is selected from the group consisting of topsoil claim 1 , potting soil claim 1 , sand claim 1 , organic materials claim 1 , and combinations thereof claim 1 , the middle layer of material is palm fronds and the lower layer of material is tree bark.4. The planting pot of claim 1 , wherein at least ...

PLANT WALL

The present application relates generally to plants, and specifically to a plant wall including a frame that is configured to secure to a surface and at least one panel that is configured to secure to the frame. The plant wall also includes at least one planter configured to secure to the at least one panel and at least one emitter positioned on the at least one planter, defining a passage therethrough. The plant wall further includes a pressure barrel that is filled with water. The water is transported from the pressure barrel through at least one hose, which contains at least one connector that connects to the at least one emitter between a first end and a second end of the hose, and into the at least one planter, which contains a plant and soil. A related method of watering a plant using a pressure barrel is also described. 1. A plant wall , comprising:a frame;at least one panel, whereby the at least one panel is configured to secure to the frame and whereby the frame is configured to secure to a surface;at least one planter, wherein the at least one planter is configured to secure to the at least one panel and the at least one planter is hollowed providing a means for containing a plant and soil;at least one emitter, whereby the at least one emitter is positioned on the at least one planter and the at least one emitter defines a passage therethrough;at least one hose, wherein the at least one hose has a first hose end, a second hose end, wherein the second hose end contains an impermeable end cap, and at least one connector to the at least one emitter positioned between the first hose end and the second hose end; anda pressure barrel, wherein the pressure barrel is filled with water, and whereby the first hose end is configured to fasten to the pressure barrel and the at least one connector is secured to the at least one emitter, allowing for transportation of water from the pressure barrel through the at least one hose, through the passage defined by the at ...

METHOD FOR INSTALLING A CULTIVATION FLOOR SYSTEM AND CULTIVATION FLOOR SYSTEM

A cultivation floor system has a floor on which plant containers are to be placed. The system includes a watertight basin and a water-permeable structure in the basin, which structure has a permeable top cloth which forms the top side of the floor on which plant containers are placed. The structure includes one or more water-retaining layers. A watering installation supplies water so that water is available for the plants in the plant containers. A perforated film is placed between the permeable top cloth on the one hand and the one or more water-retaining layers on the other hand, which perforated film is made of impermeable film material which is provided with distributed perforations in such a manner that the film reduces the free evaporation surface for water from the one or more water-retaining layers. 2. The cultivation floor system according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction element is a stationary and rigid restriction element which defines a fixed restriction surface area for water flowing along said flow path.3. The cultivation floor system according to claim 2 , wherein the fixed restriction surface area is smaller than the pump inlet.4. The cultivation floor system according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction element is provided between the outer periphery of the valve piston and a surrounding portion of the housing.5. The cultivation floor system according to claim 4 , wherein the restriction element is formed as a ring that is arranged on the outer periphery of the valve piston claim 4 , wherein an annular gap is present between the ring and the housing.6. The cultivation floor system according to claim 1 , wherein the valve piston is provided with a tubular portion which extends along the axis claim 1 , wherein the valve piston has a bore which is open at an end of the valve piston which is turned away from the seat claim 1 , and wherein the housing comprises an inlet pipe that is connected to the pump inlet claim 1 , which inlet pipe extends ...

WALL LANDSCAPING SYSTEM FOR EASY GROWTH MANAGEMENT WITH AUTOMATIC WATERING AND PLANT GROWTH ANALYSIS

Disclosed is a wall landscaping system for easy growth management with automatic watering and plant growth analysis, which creates a vertical garden on an interior or exterior wall of a structure, the system including: a main body () installed to cover the wall (W) to have a plant grown thereon; a watering part () disposed at an upper end of the main body () to supply water to the plant; a detector () disposed around the main body () to photograph the plant; and a controller () automatically checking and recording a growth state of the plant by analyzing an image photographed by the detector (), and remotely notifying a manager according to the growth state of the plant, whereby it is possible to automatically supply water at a predetermined interval for each plant, and analyze the growth state of the plant and notify the same. 1. A wall landscaping system for easy growth management with automatic watering and plant growth analysis , which creates a vertical garden on an interior or exterior wall (W) of a structure , the system comprising:{'b': '10', 'a main body () installed to cover the wall (W) to have a plant grown thereon;'}{'b': 20', '10, 'a watering part () disposed at an upper end of the main body () to supply water to the plant;'}{'b': 30', '10, 'a detector () disposed around the main body () to photograph the plant; and'}{'b': 40', '30, 'a controller () automatically checking and recording a growth state of the plant by analyzing an image photographed by the detector (), and remotely notifying a manager according to the growth state of the plant.'}210111211131214131514. The system of claim 1 , wherein the main body () includes: multiple skeletal pipes () attached to the wall (W) in a form of a grid; a support plate () attached to outer surfaces of the skeletal pipes () and finished in a plane; a waterproof cloth () attached to an outer surface of the support plate () to block moisture; a root-resistant film () attached to an outer surface of the waterproof ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED VERTICAL HORTICULTURE AND AGRICULTURE

A method and apparatus for continuous automated growing of plants utilizes a vertical array of plant supporting arms extending radially from a central axis. Each arm has a plurality of pot receptacles which receive the plant seedling and liquid nutrients and water. The potting arms are rotated beneath grow lamps and pollinating arms. The frequency of feeding is increased as the plants grow. COiched air may also be provided. Once the plants are ready to harvest, they are manually exchanged for new seedlings and packaged. 1. Apparatus for continuous automated growing of plants , comprising:a) a frame comprising a horizontally-extending frame element supported by vertical frame elements;b) support means rotatably suspended vertically from said horizontally-extending frame element and rotatable about an axis;c) a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontal, generally co-planar arrays of hollow plant supporting arms extending radially from said support means wherein each plant supporting arm is provided with a plurality of pot receptacles which are each sized to receive a seedling plant in a soil cylinder;d) a plurality of light-supporting elements, each supported by said frame above a vertically spaced, horizontal, generally co-planar array of hollow plant supporting arms;e) a plurality of electric growth-promoting lights mounted on said light-fixture supporting elements;f) a plurality of liquid supply lines communicating with each pot receptacle and supplied by a liquid feed line to provide water and liquid nutrient to each said pot receptacle; andg) a motor for rotating said support means about said axis thereby rotating said plant supporting arms beneath grow lamps;wherein the interior of said potting arms communicates with the support means and each said pot receptacle is in liquid communication with the interior of the related plant supporting arm, whereby liquid flows from each said pot receptacle through the related plant supporting arm and into said support means ...

ROTATABLE RACK SYSTEM

A rotatable rack system for growing plants is disclosed which has a frame, a plurality of mobile trays arrayed around the frame, where each mobile tray contains at least one plant and a chain linking said plurality of mobile trays together, supported by the frame with a drive mechanism configured to drive the chain wherein the frame is configured to support the plurality of mobile trays encircling an enclosed space. Several configurations of the frame that are equally energy efficient are also disclosed, along with a method of growing plants using the system. 2. The rotatable rack system of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a first side and a second side claim 1 , wherein the gradient of the first side differs from the gradient of the second side claim 1 , such that the trays on the first side requires less effort to drive the chain than on the second side.3. The rotatable rack system of claim 1 , further comprising an irrigation system for supplying water to the rotatable rack system.4. The rotatable rack system of claim 3 , wherein said irrigation system supplies water to the drive mechanism claim 3 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises a water wheel.5. The rotatable rack system of claim 4 , wherein said irrigation system comprises a bath in which the mobile trays are allowed to at least partially immerse in.6. The rotatable rack system of claim 5 , wherein said irrigation system comprises a water tank in fluid connection with the bath.7. The rotatable rack system of claim 4 , wherein said water wheel comprises a controller to adjust the rate of rotation of the water wheel claim 4 , which affects the rate of movement of the chain.8. The rotatable rack system of claim 4 , wherein said water wheel comprises a port for an external crank that allows for the water wheel to be rotated manually.9. The rotatable rack system of claim 1 , further comprising a chain guide that guides the chain claim 1 , said chain guide also being able to lock the trays in place in the ...

Planting device

A planting device is provided. The planting device includes a base, at least one supporter, a light module and a fan. The base includes a planting slot. One end of the supporter connects to the base. The light module has a plurality of first light units and a plurality of second light units, each first light unit 131a and each second light unit have a first color light with a first wavelength and a second color light with a second wavelength, and the first wavelength and the second wavelength are difference, the plants receive the first color light of the first light units and/or the second color light of the second light units to generate gas. The fan corresponds to the plants for blowing the gas, and the other end of the supporter connects to the light module or the fan.

MODULAR PLANT GROWTH TRAY AND SUPPORT FENCING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING PLANT EXTREMITIES DURING GROWTH

A modular plant growth and support fencing assembly and method for supporting plant extremities during growth of the plants which provides the dual function of containing a plant growth medium in a plant tray; and supporting the plant upper extremities through a framework of intersecting legs and ribs arranged at different heights. The plant tray contains soil growth medium, liquids, and plants. The tray has a generally convex bottom surface that causes the liquid to flow towards multiple drain holes at the depressed perimeter region. A pattern of cuboids and channels on the bottom surface of the tray facilitate drainage of liquid and enhance oxygenation of roots. A fence mounts above the plant tray that has intersecting legs, ribs, and connectors at predetermined levels along the height of the legs to fasten the plant upper extremities, i.e., stem, bud, and other parts of plant growing above the tray. The assembly can be assembled and disassembled through easy connection and disconnection of the tray to the legs, ribs, and connectors. 2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of square blocks on the bottom surface forms a crisscross checkerboard pattern.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tray is of rectangular shape and comprises at least three drain holes on each side of rectangular shape of the tray.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of legs comprises at least eight legs mounted on eight mount tubes on the sidewall of the tray.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plant tray is constructed from a rigid polymer.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ribs comprise PVC pipes.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the upper connector comprises eight upper rib apertures to receive eight upper ribs.8. A modular plant growth and support fencing assembly for containing a plant growing medium and liquids for growing a plant and providing support to the plant therein claim 1 , the assembly comprising: a bottom surface having an elevated ...

DEVICE AND AGRICULTURAL DEVICE FOR MEASURING WATER PRESENT IN VEGETATION AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Device and agricultural device, and operation method thereof, for measuring plant water present in vegetation comprising: an microwave emitter of a displaceable beam; a microwave receiver; an electronic data processor connected to receive a signal from the microwave receiver; wherein the microwave emitter is arranged to direct said displaceable beam towards the microwave receiver for measuring attenuation of the beam passing through each of a plurality of locations of the vegetation; wherein the electronic data processor is configured for calculating the attenuation of the displaceable beam between the emitter and receiver to obtain a 2D image corresponding to the measurement of water present in the vegetation. In particular, said beam is displaceable by the device being mounted on a vehicle which is movable along the vegetation to be measured in a horizontal direction, the microwave emitter and microwave receiver being jointly mounted in opposite ends of an arched structure. 1. A device for measuring plant water present in vegetation , comprising:a microwave emitter of a beam, arranged in that the beam is displaceable to pass through each of a plurality of locations of the vegetation;a microwave receiver; andan electronic data processor connected to receive a signal from the microwave receiver and to control the displacement of said beam,wherein the microwave emitter is arranged to direct said displaceable beam towards the microwave receiver for measuring attenuation of the beam passing through each of said plurality of locations of the vegetation, andwherein the electronic data processor is configured to calculate the attenuation of the displaceable beam between the emitter and receiver and to obtain from the calculation a spatial 2D image of the vegetation wherein the image corresponds to the measurement of water present in the vegetation.2. The device for measuring plant water present in vegetation according to claim 1 , wherein the microwave receiver comprises ...

HIGH-DENSITY PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS

A gravity-driven plant cultivation system includes: (a) a frame; (b) a plurality of stacked conveyor assemblies mounted to the frame, each conveyor assembly including at least one gravity conveyor extending along a sloped conveyor axis; and (c) a plurality of plant cultivation trays rollingly supported on each gravity conveyor and urged to translate along a corresponding conveyor axis via gravitational force. Each tray includes: (i) a tray body having at least one underside surface parallel and in engagement with the gravity conveyor for supporting the tray thereon; (ii) a plurality of plant cavities in the tray body for holding plants; and (iii) a nutrient chamber internal the tray body for holding plant nutrient solution for the plants. The nutrient chamber is bounded from below by a nutrient chamber bottom wall lying in a horizontal plane for maintaining a constant depth of the plant nutrient solution. 1. A gravity-driven plant cultivation system , comprising:(a) a frame having a frame upstream end and a frame downstream end spaced horizontally apart from the frame upstream end;(b) a plurality of vertically stacked conveyor assemblies mounted to the frame, each conveyor assembly including at least one gravity conveyor extending between the frame upstream end and the frame downstream end along a conveyor axis, the conveyor axis sloping downwards relative to a horizontal plane from the frame upstream end to the frame downstream end; and{'claim-text': ['a tray body having a front directed toward the frame downstream end, a rear axially opposite the front and directed toward the frame upstream end, and at least one underside surface extending from the tray rear to the tray front parallel with the conveyor axis and in engagement with the conveyor for supporting the tray on the conveyor;', '(ii) a plurality of plant cavities in the tray body and open to a top of the tray body, the plant cavities for holding plants; and', '(iii) a nutrient chamber internal the tray body ...

Secure and Externally Controllable Growing Enclosure

A system for growing controlled plants, including a securable enclosure having a lighting system, an environmental control system and an irrigation system. A control unit that is positioned outside of the enclosure is configured to control the lighting, environmental control, and irrigation systems to facilitate a grow cycle. 1. A system for growing controlled plants , comprising:a securable enclosure;said enclosure having a lighting system, an environmental control system, and an irrigation system; anda control unit positioned outside of the enclosure and configured to control the lighting system, environmental control system and the irrigation system to facilitate a grow cycle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the environmental control system includes an air filtration system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the air filtration system utilizes at least one three stage filter.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the air filtration system is effective to regulate at least one of dust claim 3 , mold claim 3 , pollen claim 3 , insects and chemical pollutants to facilitate the grow cycle.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the air filtration system is a single stage air filtration system and the lighting system is a light emitting diode (LED) lighting system.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the air filtration system is a two stage air filtration system and the lighting system is a high pressure sodium (HPS) lighting system.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the environmental control system includes a humidity control system effective to regulate a humidity level in the enclosure.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a security monitoring system.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the security monitoring system maintains a record of instances of entrance to and movement within the enclosure during the grow cycle.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operation of the control unit can be remotely monitored and controlled.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Irrigation systems and methods

An irrigation device and related methods involve the device having a container defining an interior space. The container has a perforated side wall portion, a solid top wall portion and a solid bottom wall portion such that water is dispensed from the device through the perforated side wall portion. An elongated neck has a first end and a second end and defines a conduit therebetween. The second end of the neck is coupled to the container and the neck extends upwardly from the container to the first end. A water inlet communicates with the conduit of the neck at the first end. In use, the container is buried underground and the water is delivered to the container through the water inlet and conduit of the neck.