A synthetic soil substrate system has a plurality of synthetic soil substrate layers that are individually designed to promote plant growth as the roots grow into the layer and as a function of the growth stage. The synthetic soil substrate layers may be planar or may be concentrically arranged with a first synthetic soil substrate ring layer being configured inside of a second synthetic soil substrate ring layer. A synthetic soil substrate has pores that are configured for plant growth and retention and/or deliver of water and growth additives. The average pore size of a first synthetic soil substrate layer may be substantially different from the average pore size of an adjacent synthetic soil substrate layer. Also, the pore structure or shape of the pores may be different between synthetic soil substrate layers, The synthetic soil substrate may have an integral growth additive retained in the pores.

A hydroponic plant production apparatus comprising: a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube is provided. Methods for use of a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube are also provided.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising super absorbent polymer and a foam. The present invention also relates to a method of making a super absorbent polymeric foam and method for growing seeds, seedlings or plants using said compositions.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising super absorbent polymer and a foam. The present invention also relates to a method of making a super absorbent polymeric foam and method for growing seeds, seedlings or plants using said compositions.

A composition for forming a biodegradable horticultural growing foam includes a vegetable oil-based polyol, an aliphatic isocyanate, an alkyl polyglucoside, a foaming agent including an aqueous metal carbonate solution, and a biomass. Based on 100 parts by weight of the vegetable oil-based polyol, the aliphatic isocyanate, alkyl polyglucoside, aqueous metal carbonate solution, and biomass are respectively present in amounts ranging from 20 to 75 parts by weight, ranging from 2 to 27 parts by weight, ranging from 1 to 6 parts by weight, and of at least 20 parts by weight. A biodegradable horticultural growing foam prepared by the composition is also disclosed.

A composition for forming a biodegradable horticultural growing foam includes a vegetable oil-based polyol, an aliphatic isocyanate, an alkyl polyglucoside, a foaming agent including an aqueous metal carbonate solution, and a biomass. Based on 100 parts by weight of the vegetable oil-based polyol, the aliphatic isocyanate, alkyl polyglucoside, aqueous metal carbonate solution, and biomass are respectively present in amounts ranging from 20 to 75 parts by weight, ranging from 2 to 27 parts by weight, ranging from 1 to 6 parts by weight, and of at least 20 parts by weight. A biodegradable horticultural growing foam prepared by the composition is also disclosed.

A greenwall cladding system for the growth of organisms such as plants and fungi on the side of structures, such as internal and external walls of buildings, is provided. Methods for the production of organisms on a greenwall cladding system, such as plants and fungi are also provided herein.

A biodegradable foam substrate for growing plants, system provided therewith and method for manufacturing such substrate. The biodegradable foam substrate for growing plants includes a biodegradable polymer and a nucleating agent, where the biodegradable polymer is a polyester and/or an aromatic polymer, and the biodegradable foam substrate provides an open cell structure enabling plant growth.

A biodegradable foam substrate for growing plants, system provided therewith and method for manufacturing such substrate. The biodegradable foam substrate for growing plants includes a biodegradable polymer and a nucleating agent, where the biodegradable polymer is a polyester and/or an aromatic polymer, and the biodegradable foam substrate provides an open cell structure enabling plant growth.

A hydroponic plant production apparatus comprising: a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube is provided. Methods for use of a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube are also provided.