Patent ID: 7412798
Filing Date: 2008-08-19
Classification: A01G,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A hydroponic system comprising at least one elongate hydroponic conduit having an at least partially rigid wall having a plurality of openings therein, at least some of the openings having plants restrained in the openings for hydroponic growth, at least one pot stand attached to the at least one hydroponic conduit, the at least one pot stand having a support tray to support a plant or plant container containing soil above and outside the at least one conduit, the support tray including drainage means adapted to collect drainage liquid passing out of the plant or plant container and a drain spout; and at least one attachment means to attach the support tray to the at least one hydroponic conduit, the at least one attachment means having an opening therethrough to engage the drain spout of the support tray and to direct drainage liquid into the at least one hydroponic conduit, whereby liquid used to hydrate the plant on the support tray drains through the plant and into the at least one hydroponic conduit for use by the hydroponic system, wherein the attachment means includes a platform, the platform being provided with an opening through which the drain spout can pass, and at least one attachment clip to attach the attachment means to the at least one hydroponic conduit.