摘要 |
Gas-fed feeding techniques which may be automated are disclosed for bottom fed - bottom drained growing systems. The feeding is done by displacing the nutrient by moving a surface by inflation or by introducing pressurized gas into a space that was formerly occupied by the nutrient. A means of passively and/or actively segregating the components of the growing medium by dividers, with regard to function and/or reuse, is also disclosed. A means of permitting light, to enhance the germination and/or growth of certain seed or plants, is also disclosed. A means of draining off, or adding nutrient to the unit without disturbing the plant, is also disclosed. A means of attaching artificial lights or plant growing aids to the unit is also disclosed. A means of providing additional plant support via the roots is also disclosed.
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