Hydroponic vessel made of recycled plastic does not require constant water control
In order to grow plants all year round, American creates a vase made of recycled plastic
The hydroponic system is a good choice in times when living spaces are increasingly reduced, especially for those who want to grow plants throughout the year. With these concerns in mind and also thinking of a way to prevent his young children from breaking pots, an American from the State of California, who calls himself just as Mike, created a container with a hydroponic system made from recycled plastic, which allows the cultivation of plants indoors without the need to constantly water them.
The innovation is called the Grow Jar (Growth Vessel, in free translation) and has a passive hydroponic system, in which nutrients reach the plant root through capillary action, that is, they are elaborated and supplied to the plant through culture and transmitted through contact with the root.
On the Grow Jar sales page, it is stated that it eliminates excess water (a problem usually linked to the hydroponic system) and provides water and nutrients as needed by the plant. Through the brown walls of the bottle you can see when it's time to add more water. In fact, the author of the project explains that the vase is brown in color to deflect UV rays, thus protecting the plant roots and reducing the likelihood of algae growing inside the vase. All this without avoiding one of the basic needs of a vegetable: exposure to sunlight.
To make it easier, the Grow Jar (which has the capacity for one plant) comes with basic items to start growing, such as stones, seeds, organic nutrients for plants, a manual for use, among others. The vase costs between US$ 20 and US$ 55 (from R$ 45 to R$ 125) and can be purchased on the product's official website.
