Patent ID: 8122642
Filing Date: 2012-02-28
Classification: A01G,C05F,C05G,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A horticultural growing medium, comprising: a) composted bark comprising between 7% and 9% of the medium substrate by volume; b) a carbon-based fibrous material comprising between 81% and 83% of the medium substrate by volume; c) a hydrophilic urethane polymer comprising between 8% and 10% of the medium by volume; d) sea solids having a minimum concentration of ¼ lbs per cubic yard; e) a controlled release fertilizer having a minimum concentration of 1 lb. per cubic yard; f) biological grade iron; g) humate; and h) micro-organisms which colonize plant roots and encapsulates them, protecting them from rot, and having a minimum concentration of 5 lbs per cubic yard, the resulting growth medium containing interconnecting micro and macro pores, having a capacity to absorb and retain at least five times its weight in water, and to be repeatedly re-wetted to the same degree without losing it absorptive ability.