Growing systems may include a number of modular growing chambers adapted to be configured in a stacked arrangement with each growing chamber surrounding a corresponding portion of the plant. The grow chambers may be selectively added or removed during plant growth, such that different sections of th
Growing systems may include a number of modular growing chambers adapted to be configured in a stacked arrangement with each growing chamber surrounding a corresponding portion of the plant. The grow chambers may be selectively added or removed during plant growth, such that different sections of the growing plant may be influenced differently using aeroponic, hydroponic or other growing techniques. The grow chamber stack may be portable and provided with integrated or independent lifting devices to assist an operator in adding or removing chambers from the stack. Three growing processes may be facilitated using such systems. These include a process for producing assorted product from a single plant for simultaneous harvest, a process for producing an extended harvest of a desired size product from a single plant, and a process for extending the productive life of a plant and provide for multiple, continued, and perpetual harvest.
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1. A grow system for managing the growth of plants comprising: a plurality of grow chambers, each of the grow chambers being adapted to interconnect with one another to form a grow chamber stack;each grow chamber being adapted to provide a controlled aeroponic or hydroponic growth environment, separ
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A grow system for managing the growth of plants comprising: a plurality of grow chambers, each of the grow chambers being adapted to interconnect with one another to form a grow chamber stack;each grow chamber being adapted to provide a controlled aeroponic or hydroponic growth environment, separate from the growth environment provided by the other grow chambers in the stack, for a respective section of a single one of the plants when the grow chamber is positioned in the grow chamber stack;each grow chamber including a recess, the plurality of grow chamber recesses defining a central growth pathway extending through the plurality of stacked grow chambers for accommodating a central portion of the single plant;the grow chambers further defining respective lateral growth pathways maintained relative to respective sections of the single plant, the lateral growth pathways extending from the central growth pathway;the grow chambers each including a grow chamber base having a conical apron for at least partially surrounding the plant, the lateral growth pathway being defined by the conical apron each grow chamber base having a flexible covering secured thereto for enclosing each grow chamber, the flexible covering extending upward into the conical apron of an adjacent one of the plurality of grow chambers; andeach grow chamber being adapted to permit selective insertion into and removal from the grow chamber stack. 2. The grow system of claim 1, further comprising a frame for supporting the grow chambers in the chamber stack, wherein the frame includes a conveying mechanism for movably supporting the grow chambers. 3. The grow system of claim 2, wherein the frame further includes a rail support for supporting one of the grow chambers for sliding movement relative to the grow chamber stack. 4. The grow system of claim 1, further comprising a portable lift mechanism for selectively lifting one or more of the grow chambers. 5. The grow system of claim 1, wherein the grow chamber recesses are adapted to receive a cutting device for cutting a respective plant section within the grow chambers. 6. The grow system of claim 1, further comprising a nutrient distribution system for distributing nutrients to one or more of the chambers in the chamber stack. 7. The grow system of claim 6, wherein each grow chamber comprises an integrated nutrient distribution sub-system for distributing nutrients within the grow chamber, wherein the nutrient distribution sub-system includes quick connect fittings for coupling the nutrient distribution sub-system to the nutrient distribution system. 8. The grow system of claim 1, wherein each grow chamber further includes a grow chamber cover sealing channel for sealingly retaining the flexible covering on the grow chamber. 9. The grow system of claim 1, wherein the recess extends into the conical apron on each grow chamber. 10. The grow system of claim 9, wherein the recess in each grow chamber is defined by two side walls that extend to the conical apron. 11. The grow system of claim 1, wherein each grow chamber is generally U-shaped and each grow chamber recess permits an associated grow chamber to be inserted into the chamber stack to at least partially surround the respective section of the single plant. 12. The grow system of claim 11, wherein each grow chamber includes a sealing member cooperating with a respective one of the recesses for sealing around the single plant. 13. The grow system of claim 1, wherein each grow chamber includes a grow chamber base and the grow chamber bases are constructed identically. 14. The grow system of claim 1, further comprising a support structure within each grow chamber for supporting a section of the plant, the support structure providing for a horizontal growth pathway within the grow chamber. 15. A grow system for managing the growth of plants comprising: a plurality of grow chambers, each grow chamber including a bottom wall, at least one side wall and a cover defining an interior space being adapted to provide a controlled aeroponic or hydroponic growth environment, separate from the growth environment provided by the other grow chambers in the stack, for a respective section of a single one of the plants when the grow chamber is positioned in the grow chamber stack;each grow chamber including a recess to accommodate a section of the plant as each grow chamber is inserted into the grow chamber stack, the plurality of grow chamber recesses defining a central growth pathway extending through the plurality of stacked grow chambers for accommodating a central portion of the single plant;the grow chambers further defining respective lateral growth pathways maintained relative to respective sections of the single plant, the lateral growth pathways extending from the central growth pathway;the grow chambers each including a conical apron for at least partially surrounding the plant, the lateral growth pathways being defined by the conical aprons;each grow chamber cover including a flexible covering secured to a respective grow chamber, the flexible covering extending upward into the conical apron of an adjacent one of the plurality of grow chambers;each grow chamber bottom wall including a bottom wall opening for accommodating the plant, and each grow chamber cover including a cover opening for accommodating the plant, the bottom wall openings and cover openings being aligned to form the central growth pathway; anda sealing member cooperating with each recess to seal the interior space of the respective grow chamber after the grow chamber is inserted into the grow chamber stack.
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