A system for supporting plant growth comprises a canopy chamber for positioning therein of a canopy of a plant, the canopy chamber having an outer wall comprising a material that allows light from an external light source to pass therethrough into the canopy chamber； a light deprivation mechanism configured to selectively limit passage of light from the external light source into the canopy chamber； an internal light source positioned within a space defined by an outer boundary of the canopy chamber； a root chamber for positioning therein of roots of the plant； and a sealing mechanism having an opening configured to substantially conform to a stalk of the plant, the sealing mechanism configured to substantially isolate the canopy chamber from the root chamber.
