An autonomous farming system includes a computing device that is configured to obtain plant characteristic data that characterizes one or more plant characteristics of a plant growing in at least one growing module. The computing device is further configured to determine at least one growing deficiency of the plant based on the plant characteristic data using a farming engine and to send at least one farming action to a farming controller operatively coupled to the at least one growing module. The at least one farming action includes a remedial action to improve growing conditions of the plant.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a plurality of trays, at least one retention layer configured to absorb at least a portion of water that falls upon the plurality of trays, and/or a drainage layer configured to allow the water to drain out of the at least one retention layer.

A modular and scalable box/container system comprises square or rectangular panels having holes on all four sides, an extension-flat-angled connector for extending a vertically-oriented panel by securing it to another vertically-oriented panel, a corner-flat-angled connector for securing two vertical panels in a square corner configuration, a corner-angled-angled connector for securing a vertically-oriented panel to a horizontally-oriented panel, and an extension-angled-angled connector for extending a horizontally-oriented panel by securing it to another horizontally-oriented panel. The system further comprises bolts and nuts, or other hardware, for securing panels to connectors.

A hydroponic grow system is provided. The system includes at least one rack that holds one or more trays. Each tray includes an inlet and an outlet through which the tray receives a nutrient solution and returns the nutrient solution to a reservoir. The inlet and outlet of each tray is connected to the reservoir using connectors that can be easily removed or attached to the tray. This allows each tray to be easily removed from the rack for purposes of harvesting and cleaning. In addition, the grow system may include one or more conveyor tables that allow the trays to be easily transported from the racks to another location for harvesting.

A plant-growing tray 102 comprises an array of cells 108 for containing stabilised media for propagating plants. The tray comprises a tray top 110, and each cell comprises a base 116 and an inclined side wall 114 extending from the base to the tray top. Each cell is configured to receive a stabilised medium, and comprises a plurality of projections 123, positioned around the side wall and facing into the cell, and a plurality of openings 125 defined in the side wall below the projections. The projections 123 are configured in use to support an upper portion of the stabilised medium. In a further aspect, a plant-growing tray for containing stabilised media for propagating plants is configurable in a nesting configuration with a similar tray, and comprises: a tray base configured to support a base portion of a stabilised medium; a support member, configured to support an upper portion of the stabilised medium; and an inclined tray wall connecting the support member to the tray base.

A cultivation assembly has a container, at least one first engaging structure facing outside of the container, and an engaging member. The engaging member is configured to connect the container of another cultivation assembly side by side. The engaging member has two second engaging structures facing opposite directions. Each one of the two second engaging structures is capable of engaging with one of the at least one first engaging structure. The container of the cultivation assembly is capable of being connected to the container of another cultivation assembly side by side via the engaging member and without wasting a lot of labor to move the container.

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.

An ecologically green unit to be mounted on an existing wall, includes a base frame; a securing arrangement for securing the base frame as a faade to a front face of an existing wall of a building; a plant root securing mat for securing roots of plants in the base frame; a plant guide formed of a mesh of wires at a front of the base frame for orienting and maintaining the plants in a desired orientation; a water supplying arrangement for supplying water to the plants in the base frame, the water supplying arrangement including at least one capillary member for wicking water to different areas within the base frame and an arrangement for collecting and supplying rain water to the base frame; and an arrangement for directing sunlight to an interior of the base frame.

A hydroponic growing system having multiple growing units, wherein each growing unit includes a container for a plant. The growing units are linked through a water recirculation system. The water recirculation system includes a sprayer located on an upper, inner portion of the growing unit above a water level. Water is sprayed downward onto the water surface and plants creating increased levels of oxygen for optimal growth. Each growing unit is connected to a water return channel that directs water to a water pump to circulate water throughout the system via a pressurized manifold system. Sprayers are connected to the manifold for introducing water into the growing unit. The system delivers limitless oxygen to roots and can produce healthy plants with fewer nutrients than conventional systems. The system provides increased oxygen levels such that plant life can thrive, even in less than optimal conditions.

A modular plant growth apparatus for large-scale commercial and residential uses having a housing with a top portion which is a flat panel, a bottom portion and two sides, each side having several hinges which can hingedly connect to a corresponding side of another flat panel, the top portion having a front side with removable plant wells, the bottom portion being angled to act as a stability support portion. The apparatus also including a light source and at least one plant in each plant well. Several housings can be hingedly connected to corresponding other housings so various modular configurations can be formed so as to maximize plant growth.