Abstract: A vertical growing system includes a nutrient cap and a base that removably support a grow tower formed from a pipe with a number of grow pockets adhered to the pipe. The roots of plants in the grow pockets extend inside the pipe, where they are hydrated by irrigation fluid flowing from the cap, through the pipe, through the base, and into a reservoir or collection system. A user can easily install and remove the pipe without having to remove the cap or base. The cap contains nutrient media, such as charged biochar and coarse sand, that supplies nutrients to the irrigation fluid as it percolates through the cap. A 4-tower embodiment included four grow towers above a reservoir. A submersible pump supplies irritation fluid from the reservoir to the nutrient caps. A central light rotates to illuminate the plants in light-dark cycles.

Abstract: A vertical growing system is provided which utilizes a plurality of plant receptors positioned on a container. The container has a plurality of holes drilled therein. Each of the plant receptors has a hollow pocket formed with a plate. The plate has an opening on the rear side thereof for positioning over the hole drilled in the container. The plate has flanges extending outwardly from the pocket that can form to the shape of the exterior of the container. A plant portal in the hollow pocket allows the plant to grow outwardly of the plant receptor apparatus. A method of vertical growing is also disclosed.