Plant growing system containing a super amount of a controlled-relleased fertilizer and methods of using the same

Abstract

The invention relates to a plant growing system having (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer to provide season-long performance; and (c) growing media. The planting growing system may also include a moisture control agent or a plant protection agent. Despite the high EC values of the growing system, the combination of materials that make up the growing system nevertheless produces superior performing plants with darker green, healthier-looking leaves; superior growth, fill and spread; more abundant production of flowers and fruits; and a more developed, sustaining root system. Moreover, these plants are far less susceptible to the effects of pests such as fungi (e.g., Fusarium and Rhizoctonia ), pythium, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, and other pests.

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         28 . A plant growing system comprising (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer; and (c) growing media,
 wherein said super amount of controlled-release fertilizer is about 1.5-9 grams of nitrogen per plant and wherein said controlled-release fertilizer releases nutrients over 3-4 months, 5-6 months, or 8-9 months.   
     
     
         29 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein said plant growing system sustains growth and production of said plant life for at least 12 weeks. 
     
     
         30 . The plant growing system of  claim 29 , wherein said plant growing system sustains growth and production of said plant life for at least 12-16 weeks. 
     
     
         31 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein said plant growing system sustains growth and production of said plant life planted and grown in the ground for at least 10-16 weeks. 
     
     
         32 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein said plant growing system sustains growth and production of said plant life growing in suspension or hanging for at least 6-14 weeks. 
     
     
         33 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein the plant life is a plant, plant cutting, young plant or seed. 
     
     
         34 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein the plant has superior genetics that enhance yield, aesthetics, and garden performance. 
     
     
         35 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein said system further comprises a moisture control agent. 
     
     
         36 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein said system further comprises a plant protection agent. 
     
     
         37 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein the growing media comprises peat, perlite, wheat straw, biodigester remains, bark, coir, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         38 . The plant growing system of  claim 28 , wherein the system is contained in a biodegradable pot or container. 
     
     
         39 . A plant growing system comprising (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer; and (c) growing media, wherein said super amount of controlled-release fertilizer is a combination of controlled-release fertilizers and totals about 1.5-9 grams of nitrogen per plant, wherein said super amount of wherein said controlled-release fertilizer releases nutrients over 3-4 months, 5-6 months, or 8-9 months, and wherein said plant growing system has a lower electrical conductivity (EC) when compared to a plant growing system where the controlled-release fertilizers are assessed individually. 
     
     
         40 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein the super amount of controlled-release fertilizer is 15 grams of 5-6 M Osmocote Plus (15-9-12); 30 grams of 5-6 M Osmocote Plus (15-9-12); 60 grams of 5-6 M Osmocote Plus (15-9-12); 5 grams of 5-6 M Osmocote Plus (15-9-12)+20 grams of 3-4 M Osmocote Mini (19-6-10); 2.5 grams of 5-6 M Osmocote Plus (15-9-12)+15 grams of 3-4 M Osmocote Mini (19-6-10); or 30 grams of 8-9 M Osmocote Plus (15-9-12). 
     
     
         41 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein the plant life is a plant, plant cutting, young plant or seed. 
     
     
         42 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein the plant has superior genetics that enhance yield, aesthetics, and garden performance. 
     
     
         43 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein said system further comprises a moisture control agent. 
     
     
         44 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein said system further comprises a plant protection agent. 
     
     
         45 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein the growing media comprises peat, perlite, wheat straw, biodigester remains, bark, coir, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         46 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein the system is contained in a biodegradable pot or container. 
     
     
         47 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein the super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer is in the form of fertilizer sticks. 
     
     
         48 . The plant growing system of  claim 39 , wherein a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer is a combination of controlled-release fertilizers. 
     
     
         49 . A plant growing system comprising (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer; and (c) growing media,
 wherein said controlled-release fertilizer releases nutrients over 3-4 months, 5-6 months, or 8-9 months, and   wherein the plant growing system has an electrical conductivity (EC) of about 7 mS/cm to about 18 mS/cm determined using the PourThru method.   
     
     
         50 . The plant growing system of  claim 49 , wherein the plant life is a plant, plant cutting, young plant or seed. 
     
     
         51 . The plant growing system of  claim 49 , wherein the plant has superior genetics that enhance yield, aesthetics, and garden performance. 
     
     
         52 . The plant growing system of  claim 49 , wherein said system further comprises a moisture control agent. 
     
     
         53 . The plant growing system of  claim 49 , wherein said system further comprises a plant protection agent. 
     
     
         54 . The plant growing system of  claim 49 , wherein the growing media comprises peat, perlite, wheat straw, biodigester remains, bark, coir, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         55 . The plant growing system of  claim 49 , wherein the system is contained in a biodegradable pot or container.