Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for production of a biodegradable growth plug for soilless plant cultivation. The present invention further relates a biodegradable growth plug for soilless cultivation and the use of the biodegradable growth plug. The biodegradable growth plug comprises vegetative fibers to provide an alternative soil which is eco-friendly and efficient for in- door agriculture and suitable for a variety of crops. The biodegradable growth plug also improves and simplifies the overall sustainability of the cultivation process.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 9/029 - Receptacles for seedlings
• A01G 24/44 - Growth substratesCulture mediaApparatus or methods therefor characterised by their structure in block, mat or sheet form
• A01G 24/46 - Growth substratesCulture mediaApparatus or methods therefor characterised by their structure in block, mat or sheet form multi-layered
• A01G 24/25 - Dry fruit hulls or husks, e.g. chaff or coir
• A01G 24/22 - Growth substratesCulture mediaApparatus or methods therefor based on or containing natural organic material containing plant material
• A01G 24/23 - Wood, e.g. wood chips or sawdust
• A01G 24/30 - Growth substratesCulture mediaApparatus or methods therefor based on or containing synthetic organic compounds

Abstract

The present invention relates to a growth substrate that is suitable for use in soilless plant cultivation, such as vertical farming, the growth substrate comprising a carrier material comprising one or more plant seeds. The present invention further relates to methods for providing the growth substrate and the use of the growth substrate in vertical farming or soilless plant cultivation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 24/22 - Growth substratesCulture mediaApparatus or methods therefor based on or containing natural organic material containing plant material