Abstract: A removable grow cup having a grow media receptacle, a nutrigation coupler extending from the grow media receptacle, the nutrigation coupler having a socket member and a mating detachable plug member. The plug member has a nutrigation inlet extending from the grow media receptacle. The nutrigation inlet is configured to distribute nutrient rich water in the grow media receptacle using at least one of a nutrient film technique and intermittent flow saturation technique. The socket member has a self-sealing valve, a socket housing, and a means for engaging said plug member. A means for attaching the grow media receptacle to at least one of a wall, planting column, and nutrigation manifold is provided. An outlet port extends from the grow media receptacle and is configured as a root growth channel and nutrient rich water exhaust port.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 9, 2021
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2024
Assignee:
Pod Farms, LLC
Inventors:
Toni Sperry, John Puleo, Rhea Davenport
Abstract: Systems and methods for vertical hydroponic growing of plants within an optional enclosure, in particular utilizing liquid nutrigation and/or solid nutrient medium/supplements in combination with vertically configured arrays of interchangeable grow cups to produce near year-round ideal plant growing conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 2, 2019
Date of Patent:
December 28, 2021
Assignee:
Pod Farms, LLC
Inventors:
Toni Sperry, John Puleo, Seth Sperry, Darian Michels