METHOD FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS AS WELL AS A FLOATING CARRIER

摘要

Method for the floating cultivation of a plant (9), in which, in a first stage of growth, the roots of the plant are kept at a distance from a water supply (8) which is situated underneath the plant. The supply of moisture to said plant can be effected via the intermediate space (10) between the float for said plant and the water supply and from the top side of the plant (leaf part). As the plant develops further, the root system grows in the direction of the water supply and, in a second stage of growth, the vast majority of the water requirement is satisfied directly by said water supply. This is achieved by means of a panel (3) which floats on the water supply and is provided with holes (6) for accommodating the plant. If desired, this panel may be provided with recesses which are closed at their top sides and reduce the area of contact with the water and provide closed chambers (7).