Patent ID: 8220199
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A root feeder for providing nutrients and water to a plant and for enhancing air flow to the roots of the plant when at least partially buried in soil, said root feeder comprising: a body formed from flat stock folded to form three body panels with a first panel attached to a second panel and a third panel attached to and between said first and second panels, said three body panels defining an interior volume and having a plurality of body apertures; and a top surface extending from said first panel and having an insert tab inserted within a second panel of said body panels, said top surface having at least two apertures with a first aperture being larger than a second aperture, said panels each having a bottom edge with said bottom edges spaced from one anther to define an open bottom; a convection tube positioned within said first aperture of said top surface and having a first open end above said top surface and a second, lower end opening to the interior of said body whereby nutrients and water can be delivered to the roots of the plant through said convention tube and said convention tube, said second aperture and said body apertures act to permit air to escape from the roots when the convention tube is not being used to deliver water and nutrients to the roots of the plant.