A planter includes a wall and a rim formed at an open end portion of the wall. A set of holes is formed through the wall and is disposed on a surface beneath the rim. The surface beneath the rim includes a shape to obscure a view of the hole below the rim.

A fluid dispensing device using only gravity to provide fluid to plant growing medium, for example soil, to the point of either saturation or field capacity. The fluid dispensing device may comprise a mechanism to cease supply of fluid when a threshold amount of fluid in a plant growing medium is detected. The fluid dispensing device may be used to calculate field capacity of different soils. The invention further discloses a gravity powered device for irrigating an area evenly and at a constant rate of irrigation.

The present application discloses a self-watering pot base comprises a pot base, a lid and at least one absorbent. The lid is removably coupled to the pot to form an accommodation space, the lid comprises at least one leaking hole and at least one absorbent hole. The at least one absorbent passes through the at least one absorbent hole to reach the accommodation space. A method of using the aforementioned self-watering pot base is also disclosed, comprising coupling the lid and the pot base; and locating a fabric pot onto the lid.

A plant irrigation system for autonomous outdoor daytime-watering includes a rigid endothermic container having first and second ports in fluid communication with the container's interior volume. With the container on the ground, the first port is above the second port relative to the ground. An indicator coupled to the container identifies a fill level such that, when the container is on the ground, less than 50% of the container's interior volume lies below the fill level. A lid provides sealing engagement with the first port. An open-ended conduit has a first end and a second end. The first end is sealingly coupled to the second port, and the second end is adapted to be positioned near a plant. The conduit is configured to traverse a path such that a portion of the path is above the container's identified fill level when the container is on the ground.

Examples provide a system for watering plants on a rack. Sensor data is analyzed to generate a status of a plant on a rack and updated water instructions are generated. A robotic device moves the selected plant rack to a watering zone. A release of water onto the selected plant rack within the watering zone is detected and a set of rotational maneuvers is initiated to enable equal water distribution across the selected plant rack. The selected plant rack is then return to the original, assigned location based on a cessation of water emissions being detected.

An apparatus for growing plants comprises two towers located adjacent to each other and forming an outside perimeter surface, a tray located in the bottom of the outside perimeter surface; and a cable system configured to pull a plurality of pods along the outside perimeter, each pod having containers, the cable system configured to bring at least one pod in a contact with a liquid located in the tray. A plant growth monitoring system comprises a plurality of sensors, a plurality of distributors configured to distribute fertilizers in response to received commands, and a controller configured to receive a sensor data from the plurality of sensors, determine commands for a stage of growth of plants based on a sensor data received and transmit the commands to the distributors. A method of initiating a plant in preparation of its introduction into a vertical farm unit is also disclosed.

A weed barrier includes a rigid body defining a plurality of basins. The basins have bottoms with holes therethrough for planting garden plants. In a particular embodiment the bottom surface of the weed barrier includes a plurality of hose channels configured be positioned over a hose. Several example configurations of rigid weed barriers are disclosed. Some example weed barriers include flanges that facilitate the adjustable arrange of the weed barriers with respect to one another.

A weed barrier includes a rigid body defining a plurality of basins. The basins have bottoms with holes therethrough for planting garden plants. In a particular embodiment the bottom surface of the weed barrier includes a plurality of hose channels configured be positioned over a hose. Several example configurations of rigid weed barriers are disclosed. Some example weed barriers include flanges that facilitate the adjustable arrange of the weed barriers with respect to one another.

A hydroponic cultivation apparatus, a system and a method for facilitating hydroponic cultivation is disclosed. The hydroponic cultivation apparatus includes a reservoir, a plinth, a grow tray with a grow tray lid, and a docking with coupler. The reservoir, placed upon the plinth, is located at a higher position adjacent to the grow tray for optimizing liquid circulation from the reservoir to the grow tray and vice-versa using one or more pipes, a solenoid valve and a pump. The base further includes a dock coupled to the grow tray for providing an electrical connectivity to the grow tray and simultaneously allowing the liquid to flow through the grow tray without being leaked. Further, the apparatus is having a roof which is provided with sources of illumination for providing light required for plant growth.

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.