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Growth medium and method for making same

A technology of growth medium and moisture, applied to fertilizers made from biological waste, organic fertilizers, climate change adaptation, etc., can solve problems such as unsuitable farming, water waste, unsuitable plant growth, etc., and achieve the effect of easy and economical manufacturing

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-01-16
CHICAGO INT CORP
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However, because the soil is unsuitable for plant growth, there is a greater tendency for water to be wasted and lost by evaporating from the soil or being absorbed deeper into the soil
[0004] The desert itself has little water and is often sandy, usually unsuitable for farming and often unable to support plant life

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[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0014] While the invention is susceptible to embodiments in many different forms, only the preferred embodiments of the invention are described. It should be understood, however, that the disclosure should be considered as exemplifying the method of the invention and not intended to limit the invention to the described embodiments.

[0015] The growing media of the present invention include a moisture retaining component mixed with soil. The moisture retaining components are moisture retaining short mineral wool fibres, vegetation and grain abrasives or bran. The moisture retaining component retains water in the growing medium. Plants with roots extending into the growing medium have access to the water and thus are nourished.

[0016] Alternatively, the growing medium may be a mixture of moisture retaining components, nitrogen containing organic components and seeds applied to the soil.

[0017] The growing medium ...

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Abstract

A growth medium that is capable of supporting plant life includes a water retention component and soil. The water retention component can be a water retaining grain polish, bran or cut mineral wool fibers. A method of making the growth medium includes the steps of providing the water retention component and the soil, applying the water retention component to the soil and admixing the water retention component into the soil to distribute the water retention material within the soil to improve the water retaining capabilities of the soil. Vegetation matter, esp. when mixed with animal excrement, will also contribute to the water retention property of the growth medium in addition to its slow release nutrient.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a growth medium and a method of manufacturing the growth medium. In particular, the present invention relates to a growing medium comprising a moisture retaining component and a slow release nitrogen-enriched organic component mixed with soil. The moisture retention component may be a moisture retention synthetic material uniformly mixed with various plant fibers, such as short mineral wool fibers cut into small pieces. Grain polish or bran may be added in small amounts to increase water retention and serve as nourishment. Background of the invention [0002] Plants extend their roots into the soil to absorb water and nutrients for plant growth. Water in the soil can be absorbed by plants, evaporated by the sun or wind, or absorbed deeper into the soil where roots cannot reach. Water that evaporates or is absorbed deeper into the soil is not available to the plants for sustaining plant growth. This is particularly t...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): C05F3/00C05F5/00C05F15/00
CPCY02A40/20
Inventor D·N·施努达
Owner CHICAGO INT CORP
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