An aeroponic planter for use in-ground includes a top strip for receiving plugs that are designed for holding plants. The planter has a rooting chamber capable of enabling aeroponic growth of plant roots, the rooting chamber having a base with a drain. A drain chamber mounts at the base of the rooting chamber for receiving liquid from the rooting chamber. At least one anchor mounted on each of the rooting chamber and the drain chamber for securing the aeroponic planter in soil. In an alternate embodiment, the at least one anchor is integral with the top strip.

An integrated modular and scalable fogponics crop growth system for cultivating a crop includes an upper growth chamber housing a leafy portion of a crop, a lower growth chamber housing a root portion of the crop, a nutrient tank and dispenser, and an environmental system. The nutrient dispenser is coupled to the nutrient tank holding a nutrient mixture for sustaining the crop. The dispenser atomizes the nutrient mixture into a nutrient fog using a booster pump and a high pressure pump capable of generating approximately 800 PSI to 1500 PSI. The high pressure pump is operatively coupled to a nozzle configured to dispense the atomized nutrient fog, substantially between 6 microns and 15 microns droplet size, into the lower growth chamber. Temperature and humidity are separately controlled in the leaf area.

An integrated modular and scalable fogponics crop growth system for cultivating a crop includes an upper growth chamber housing a leafy portion of a crop, a lower growth chamber housing a root portion of the crop, a nutrient tank and dispenser, and an environmental system. The nutrient dispenser is coupled to the nutrient tank holding a nutrient mixture for sustaining the crop. The dispenser atomizes the nutrient mixture into a nutrient fog using a booster pump and a high pressure pump capable of generating approximately 800 PSI to 1500 PSI. The high pressure pump is operatively coupled to a nozzle configured to dispense the atomized nutrient fog, substantially between 6 microns and 15 microns droplet size, into the lower growth chamber. Temperature and humidity are separately controlled in the leaf area.

A tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth is set forth devised to support germination and plant growth upon an exterior surface. Water moves under osmotic pressure from a water storage volume disposed in osmotic communication with the ceramic, through the ceramic to become available water at the exterior surface. A graduated cross-section regulates water flow from a water storage volume through to the exterior surface along a pressure gradient exerted by the water head. Plant growth is facilitated within a plurality of tessellated indentations disposed upon the exterior surface and growth may be restricted from areas of the exterior surface by application of gloss, glaze, sealants and/or other surface features that may blend design elements to augment and support a living design.

A tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth is set forth devised to support germination and plant growth upon an exterior surface. Water moves under osmotic pressure from a water storage volume disposed in osmotic communication with the ceramic, through the ceramic to become available water at the exterior surface. A graduated cross-section regulates water flow from a water storage volume through to the exterior surface along a pressure gradient exerted by the water head. Plant growth is facilitated within a plurality of tessellated indentations disposed upon the exterior surface and growth may be restricted from areas of the exterior surface by application of gloss, glaze, sealants and/or other surface features that may blend design elements to augment and support a living design.

In the field of hydroponic production of plants, a system is provided for line production of hydroponic systems. In addition, the hydroponic systems produced by the system for line production of hydroponic systems are also provided herein.

The present invention relates to a hydroponic system including an enclosure, the enclosure comprising a top, a bottom, and a plurality of sides defining an interior, the interior containing within one or more plants. The hydroponic system further includes a plurality of lights, comprising a light located on the top, and at least two lights, each of the at least two lights located on at least two sides, wherein all the lights are positioned to illuminate the plants within the enclosure. The hydroponic system may further include a light controller, a water system, a fan system, and a sensor system. The hydroponic system may be controlled via an enclosure-mounted control panel or via a remote interface coupled to a remote user device.

The present invention relates to a hydroponic system including an enclosure, the enclosure comprising a top, a bottom, and a plurality of sides defining an interior, the interior containing within one or more plants. The hydroponic system further includes a plurality of lights, comprising a light located on the top, and at least two lights, each of the at least two lights located on at least two sides, wherein all the lights are positioned to illuminate the plants within the enclosure. The hydroponic system may further include a light controller, a water system, a fan system, and a sensor system. The hydroponic system may be controlled via an enclosure-mounted control panel or via a remote interface coupled to a remote user device.

This invention pertains to a plant container. The plant container is characterised, essentially, by: a rigid frame (1) formed by at least two mounting supports (2), one for each side of the container, a top ring (3) preferably in a quadrilateral shape, supplemented with lateral and transverse (5) and longitudinal reinforcing beams (4); a soil, water or plant substrate reservoir (6) , supported on said frame; a water deposit (7); and a water transmission system to said substrate.

Versions of the disclosure relate to methods of imaging and detecting germinated seeds on a soilless growth medium.