Container with raised indentations for aeration and drainage

This invention relates in general to improved containers for the growth of plants which provide a better environment for the plant roots, and hence improved plant growth, by providing a better balance between the water and gaseous contents of the growing media. This is achieved through the use of in...

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Main Author STABY, GEORGE L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.11.1979
Subjects
AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPSOR SEAWEED
FISHING
FORESTRY
HORTICULTURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HUNTING
TRAPPING
WATERING
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Summary:This invention relates in general to improved containers for the growth of plants which provide a better environment for the plant roots, and hence improved plant growth, by providing a better balance between the water and gaseous contents of the growing media. This is achieved through the use of indentations in the bottom and/or side(s) of the container, thereby, (1) increasing the surface area of the part of the container in contact with the growing media, (2) reducing the average distance a molecule must diffuse in the growing media from roots before encountering a media-air interface (and vice versa) and (3) reducing th proportion of relatively water saturated growing media in the container.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19770833055