Andy E Maslin

US Patent:

8112936, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/283425

Inventors:

Andy Eugene Maslin - Norfolk NY, US
Brooks Alan Washburn - Potsdam NY, US

International Classification:

A01G 9/00

US Classification:

47 59R, 47 79

Abstract:

A container-based plant husbandry apparatus and a horticultural environment designed to optimize growth of plants therein. A liquid-tight container is filled to a first, predetermined height with a first media that, while providing support to an upper layer, is substantially liquid saturated. A second layer of growing media is physically placed upon and supported by the first media. Consequently, a wet zone and a dry zone are defined and established. The wet zone never encroaches the dry zone. An irrigation system adds water and/or nutrients. A controlled horticultural environment specifically designed for use with the containers is provided. The environment optimizes all environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and light cycles in a controlled, sterile environment where pests, molds, fungus, and other hindrances to maximal plant growth may be effectively controlled if not eliminated.