Inventors:
Mark J. King - Boulder CO, US
Martin A. King - Montreal, CA
International Classification:
A01G 31/00
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for growing plants (P) hydroponically includes a plant substrate material () comprising activated carbon and/or carbonized fibers with or without additional, non-carbonated, non-activated cellulosic fibers. The activated carbon and/or carbonized fibers with or without the additional, non-carbonated, non-activated cellulosic fibers are usable in bulk or manufactured into slabs () or other configurations by any of a variety of non-woven, woven, molding, or other techniques. The activated carbon and/or carbonized fibers are made from cellulosic or synthetic carbon fibers, for example, bamboo fibers.