Planting groove for soilless culture

By using a double-layered, airtight design and a planting trough structure with water inlets and drainage outlets, the problems of poor root ventilation and water accumulation in traditional soilless cultivation are solved, achieving healthy absorption and air permeability of plant roots, and simplifying the installation and maintenance of non-woven fabrics.

CN224124857UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17SHIJIAZHUANG ACADEMY OF AGRI & FORESTRY SCI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHIJIAZHUANG ACADEMY OF AGRI & FORESTRY SCI
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The single-cavity structure of traditional soilless cultivation troughs leads to poor ventilation for plant roots, and the roots are prone to rotting due to long-term immersion in nutrient solution, which affects plant growth.

Method used

The planting trough features a double-layered, airtight design, connecting the planting section with the water collection section through water holes. It is also equipped with drainage holes and non-woven fabric to prevent water accumulation, while a barrier groove is installed to reduce clogging of the water holes.

Benefits of technology

It ensures that plant roots can absorb water while preventing waterlogging, maintains air permeability, prolongs root health, facilitates the installation and removal of non-woven fabric, and reduces clogging of drainage holes.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of soilless culture, and particularly relates to a planting groove for soilless culture, which comprises a groove-shaped main body, a partition plate is arranged in the main body, and the interior of the main body is divided into an upper-layer planting part and a lower-side water collecting part by means of the partition plate. A water through hole for water to flow between the planting part and the water collecting part is formed in the partition plate, and a liquid drainage hole is further formed in the portion, located on the side wall of the water collecting part, of the main body. According to the planting groove, the partition plate is used for forming the separated double-layer design, the planting part is communicated with the water collecting part through the water through holes, it is guaranteed that plant roots can absorb water, meanwhile, water accumulation is prevented, redundant liquid in the water collecting part can be drained in time through the liquid drainage holes, and therefore a certain space is reserved for ventilation of the plant roots.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of soilless cultivation technology, specifically relating to a planting trough for soilless cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, soilless cultivation technology is widely used in modern agricultural production. Its core lies in improving yield and quality by artificially controlling the plant growth environment. However, traditional soilless cultivation troughs usually adopt a single-cavity structure, with plant roots in direct contact with the nutrient solution. This results in poor ventilation for the plant roots, and the roots are prone to rotting due to prolonged immersion in the nutrient solution, thus affecting plant growth. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a planting trough for soilless cultivation. The planting trough is designed with a partition to form a double-layered structure with ventilation holes, which connect the planting part and the water collection part. This ensures that the plant roots can absorb water while preventing water accumulation. The drainage holes can drain excess liquid from the water collection part in a timely manner, thereby preserving a certain space for the plant roots to breathe.

[0004] The specific technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A soilless cultivation planting trough includes a trough-shaped main body with a partition inside. The interior of the main body is divided into an upper planting section and a lower water collection section by the partition. The partition is provided with water passage holes for water to flow between the planting section and the water collection section. Drainage holes are also provided on the side wall of the water collection section of the main body.

[0006] The implantation section is also provided with non-woven fabric, which covers the inner wall of the implantation section and the upper surface of the partition. The edge of the non-woven fabric is clamped and fixed to the periphery of the main body by means of a snap ring.

[0007] The outer wall of the main body is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion and the opening side edge of the main body form a limiting groove. The limiting groove engages with the retaining spring and prevents the retaining spring from shifting up and down.

[0008] The partition plate is also provided with strip-shaped barrier grooves, and multiple sets of barrier grooves are arranged at intervals on the partition plate. The upper surface of the partition plate is formed into an arch-shaped concave-convex structure by means of the barrier grooves, and the water passage holes are arranged at the bottom of the barrier grooves.

[0009] The diameter of the water passage is equal to the width of the barrier groove.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. The planting trough in this utility model adopts a double-layer design with an air gap. The planting part and the water collection part are connected through the water passage hole, which ensures that the plant roots can absorb water while preventing water accumulation. The drainage hole can drain the excess liquid in the water collection part in time, thereby leaving a certain space for the plant roots to breathe.

[0012] 2. In this utility model, a retaining spring is used to continue to clamp and fix the non-woven fabric, which can realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the non-woven fabric and the planting trough.

[0013] 3. This utility model is equipped with a barrier groove, which forms a concave-convex structure through multiple sets of barriers, so that the water hole is separated from the upper surface of the partition by a certain distance. When the non-woven fabric is laid on the partition, due to the presence of the barrier groove, the non-woven fabric cannot completely close with the water hole when it hangs down naturally, thereby reducing the occurrence of water hole blockage. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the planting trough;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the planting trough;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure when non-woven fabric is combined with a planting trough.

[0017] In the attached diagram, 1 is the main body, 2 is the partition, 3 is the water passage hole, 4 is the drain hole, 5 is the non-woven fabric, 6 is the snap ring, 7 is the limiting protrusion, 8 is the limiting groove, and 9 is the barrier groove. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0019] Specific embodiments, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a planting trough for soilless cultivation, including a trough-shaped main body 1. A partition 2 is provided inside the main body 1. The interior of the main body 1 is divided into an upper planting section and a lower water collection section by the partition 2. A water passage hole 3 is provided on the partition 2 to supply water to flow between the planting section and the water collection section. A drain hole 4 is also provided on the side wall of the water collection section of the main body 1.

[0020] The main body 1 has an inwardly protruding fixing frame inside, which allows the partition 2 to be placed inside the main body 1.

[0021] Traditional soilless cultivation planting troughs typically use a single-cavity structure, with plant roots in direct contact with the nutrient solution. This results in poor ventilation for the plant roots, and the roots are prone to rotting from prolonged immersion in the nutrient solution, thus affecting plant growth.

[0022] Therefore, the planting trough in this utility model adopts a double-layer design with air gap. The water passage 3 enables the connection between the planting part and the water collection part, ensuring that the plant roots can absorb water while preventing water accumulation. The drainage hole 4 can drain the excess liquid in the water collection part in time, thereby retaining a certain space for the plant roots to breathe.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 The dotted line represents non-woven fabric 5. Non-woven fabric 5 is also provided inside the planting section, covering the inner wall of the planting section and the upper surface of the partition 2. The edge of the non-woven fabric 5 is clamped and fixed to the periphery of the main body 1 by means of a retaining spring 6. The non-woven fabric 5 can maintain the humidity of the planting section and reduce water evaporation. In this invention, a retaining spring 6 is used to further clamp and fix the non-woven fabric 5. The retaining spring 6 is a ring-shaped elastic ring, which allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the non-woven fabric 5 from the planting trough.

[0024] Alternatively, the planting trough can be made of rock wool, which can be placed directly inside the planting section.

[0025] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a limiting protrusion 7 is provided on the outer periphery of the main body 1. A limiting groove 8 is formed between the limiting protrusion 7 and the opening side edge of the main body 1. The limiting groove 8 engages with the retaining spring 6 and prevents the retaining spring 6 from shifting up and down. By setting the limiting groove 8, the retaining spring 6 can be limited, thereby avoiding frequent up and down movement of the retaining spring 6 during the process of clamping the nonwoven fabric 5, which would cause it to loosen and increase the service life of the retaining spring 6.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the partition 2 is also provided with strip-shaped barrier grooves 9. Multiple sets of barrier grooves 9 are arranged at intervals on the partition 2. The upper surface of the partition 2 is formed into an arch-shaped concave-convex structure by means of the barrier grooves 9. The water passage holes 3 are arranged at the bottom of the barrier grooves 9. If the water passage holes 3 are directly set on the upper surface of the partition 2, the substrate particles or dense non-woven fabric 5 can easily block the water passage holes 3, resulting in water accumulation in the planting part during watering, causing the plant roots to be soaked. Therefore, barrier grooves 9 are provided. Through multiple sets of barriers forming a concave-convex structure, the water passage holes 3 are spaced a certain distance from the upper surface of the partition 2. When the non-woven fabric 5 is laid on the partition 2, due to the presence of the barrier grooves 9, the non-woven fabric 5 cannot completely close with the water passage holes 3 when it hangs down naturally, thereby reducing the occurrence of water passage hole blockage.

[0027] like Figure 1As shown, the diameter of the water passage 3 is equal to the width of the barrier groove 9. If the particle size of the matrix particles is greater than the width of the barrier groove 9, the matrix particles cannot pass through the barrier groove 9 and cannot block the water passage 3. If the particle size of the matrix particles is smaller than the width of the barrier groove 9, the matrix particles can pass through the barrier groove 9 and the water passage 3 without blocking the water passage 3.

Claims

1. A planting trough for soilless cultivation, comprising a trough-shaped main body (1), characterized in that, The main body (1) is provided with a partition (2). The interior of the main body (1) is divided into an upper planting part and a lower water collection part by means of the partition (2). The partition (2) is provided with a water passage hole (3) for water to flow between the planting part and the water collection part. The main body (1) is also provided with a drain hole (4) on the side wall of the water collection part. The implantation section is also provided with non-woven fabric (5), which covers the inner wall of the implantation section and the upper surface of the partition (2). The edge of the non-woven fabric (5) is clamped and fixed to the periphery of the main body (1) by means of a snap ring (6). The partition (2) is also provided with a strip-shaped barrier groove (9). Multiple sets of barrier grooves (9) are provided on the partition (2) at intervals. The upper surface of the partition (2) is formed into a bow-shaped concave-convex structure by means of the barrier grooves (9). The water passage holes (3) are arranged at the bottom of the barrier grooves (9).

2. The planting tank for soilless culture according to claim 1, characterized by A limiting protrusion (7) is provided on the outer wall periphery of the main body (1). A limiting groove (8) is formed between the limiting protrusion (7) and the opening side edge of the main body (1). The limiting groove (8) engages with the retaining spring (6) and prevents the retaining spring (6) from shifting up and down.

3. The planting tank for soilless culture according to claim 1, characterized by The diameter of the water passage (3) is equal to the width of the barrier groove (9).