JP2000342016A - Seed germination and raising tool, its production and production apparatus therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a seed germination and raising tool capable of adding a new idea in germinating and raising a seed. SOLUTION: This seed germination and raising tool 1 has an external form determined by a sealed container-like outside shell 2 of egg shape, or the like. Seeds 7 wrapped in a water-soluble film 8 and culture soil 9 for germinating and raising the seeds 7 are contained in the interior of the outside shell 2. The outside shell 2 is provided with a hole part (water supply part) 15 for supplying water to the culture soil 9 so as to similarly germinate and raise the seeds 7. In a method for using the seed germination and raising tool 1, it is placed on a saucer 23, or the like, a thin outside shell (predetermined part for opening) 5 at the side of a head part 3 of the outer shell 2 is cracked and water is poured from the cracked opening part. The water-soluble film is dissolved by the poured water, and the seeds 7 are uncovered. Water stored in the saucer 23 is supplied from the hole part 15 formed at the side of a bottom 4 of the outer shell 2 through a filter 13 along the culture soil 9 having high water retention to the seeds 7. When allowed to stand for a prescribed period of time in this state, the seeds 7 are germinated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for germinating and germinating a plant.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, germination and growth of plant seeds have been carried out by putting culture soil in a flower pot, sowing the seeds in the culture soil, and supplying water and fertilizer according to a predetermined method.

[0003]

The germination and growth of seeds by such a method are rutted and lack originality and freshness. An object of the present invention is to provide a seed germination and growth tool capable of adding a new idea when germinating and growing seeds.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems and Functions / Effects In order to solve the above problems, a seed germination and growth tool of the present invention (Claim 1) comprises an outer shell having a sealed container shape and an inner shell. Culture soil for germination and growth of the encapsulated seeds and seeds and / or
Or a culture stone, wherein the seed is disposed in the vicinity of the outer shell of the culture soil and / or the culture stone, and the outer shell is capable of being opened by partial destruction, excision or detachment in the vicinity where the seed is disposed. It is characterized by having a scheduled part.

[0005] As described above, if the shape of the seed germination and growth tool is defined by a sealed container-shaped outer shell, and if the shape of the container is a characteristic shape such as an egg shape, a gourd shape, a vegetable shape, or an animal shape, it is not used ( When seeds do not germinate and grow, they can be used as decorations, and when used (to germinate and grow seeds), they appear to germinate from ornaments such as ovoids. Compared with, it is possible to enjoy seed germination and growth due to unusual tastes. A suitable seed germination and growth method (particularly a germination method) using this seed germination and growth tool is to tap the outer shell (the head of the seed germination and growth tool) near the seeds with, for example, a spoon or a mini hammer. Crack and make a hole in the outer shell that is easy to germinate. Next, water is poured from above the perforated seed germination and growth tool. If left in this state for a predetermined period, seeds will germinate from the water-retained culture soil. In this case, since the outer shell is formed of a form and / or material that can be easily broken in the vicinity where the seeds are arranged,
Its outer shell is easier to split. Such a form and material may be, for example, a thin portion in the vicinity of the seed compared to other portions, or a material having low strength. The seeds were arranged near the outer shell of the culture soil. This is because when the seeds are embedded in the culture soil, the seeds may not germinate due to the earth pressure.

[0006] A moisture supply unit capable of supplying moisture from the outside to the soil and / or culture stone can be provided on the outer shell of the portion located on the side opposite to the side where the seeds are arranged. In this case, for example, the seed germination and growth tool may be placed on a tray or the like to perform germination and growth. At that time, pour water to the extent that it accumulates in the dish, and the accumulated water is absorbed into the culture soil from the water supply unit located on the opposite side from where the seeds are located, and the absorbed water is supplied to the seeds And its germination and growth are promoted.

On the other hand, the seed germination and growth tool of the present invention (Claim 3) is characterized in that, in addition to the constitution of Claim 1, a water-absorbing material for supplying water for germination and growth of seeds is contained in the outer shell. But,
In the vicinity where the seeds are arranged, for example, the inner peripheral surface is formed in a thin-walled state so as to be depressed in the thickness direction of the outer shell. In this case, this thin-walled portion is partially opened to be an opening due to destruction, and the water-absorbing material has a shaft-like shape, one end of which is the culture soil on the side opposite to the side where seeds are arranged. And / or located near the outer shell of the culture stone, and the other end is located near the seed.

In this case, a specific method of germinating and growing seeds (particularly, a method of germinating) is to pat the outer hull (the head of the seed germinating and growing tool) in the vicinity of where the seeds are arranged, similarly to the first aspect. Drill an appropriate-sized hole in the outer shell that is easy to germinate and pour water. Also, by exposing the water-absorbing material from the bottom of the outer shell, for example, and contacting it with water in a tray,
Water is sucked into the outer shell by the bottom water absorption method. Or,
The bottom of the outer shell can be sealed, and water collected inside the outer shell can be absorbed by the water-absorbing material and supplied to the seeds. In this case, since water is easily supplied to the seed by the water absorbing material, germination and growth of the seed are promoted. Here, as the water-absorbing material, for example, a material obtained by bundling a thread-like or film-like high water-absorbing polymer material to form a core, or a material obtained by winding a water-absorbing film into a roll to form a core can be used. . In addition, a water supply part for enabling water to be supplied to the water absorbing material from the outside can be provided on the outer shell of the portion located on the side opposite to the side where the seeds are arranged.

In the above seed germination and growth tool, the seed can be placed in the vicinity of the outer shell of the culture soil and / or the culture stone in a state where the seed is wrapped in a water-soluble exterior material. In this case, seeds are prevented from being scattered in the seed germinating and growing tool when the seed germinating and growing tool is transported, or the seeds are prevented from jumping out of the seed germinating and growing tool when the outer shell of the seed germinating and growing tool is broken. Since this water-soluble exterior material is dissolved by the poured water, if water is poured during germination and growth, the seeds are sown on the culture soil, which is convenient. As the water-soluble exterior material, for example, a natural polymer such as starch or protein, or a synthetic polymer such as polyvinyl alcohol or polyethylene oxide can be used.

[0010] The outer shell can be made of unglazed porcelain obtained by baking a material containing a component having a soil modifying effect at low heat without applying a glaze. In this case, by constituting the outer shell with a component having a soil modifying effect,
When the outer shell is discarded after using the seed germination and growth tool, no problem regarding environmental pollution occurs even if the outer shell is directly discarded in soil. Furthermore, since this seed germination and growth tool is made of unglazed ceramics, it is easy to break the head when germinating and growing. The unbaking temperature is preferably about 700 to 1000 ° C., and if it is lower than 700 ° C., the baking is insufficient and the strength is too low.
If the temperature is higher than 1000 ° C., the strength near the arrangement of the seeds is increased, and the seeds are hardly damaged.

The outer shell can be made of a material mainly composed of feldspar and / or kaolin having a soil modifying effect. Specifically, for example, it can be constituted by New Bonn, which is an artificial soil containing feldspar and / or kaolin. In this case, the outer shell (cultivation container) becomes excellent in water retention, fertilization, and air permeability. Also, after seed germination and growth, when the seedlings are replanted in another nursery, etc., the remaining outer shell can be finely crushed and returned to the soil. It has excellent fertilizing properties and is effective in preventing root rot and wilting. In addition, the component composition of the above-mentioned New Bonn,
For example, by weight fraction, feldspar: 40-50%, kaolin: 4
0-50%, Frog eyes clay: 0-9%, Alumina: 0-9
%, Talc: 0 to 9%, and others: the balance and the degree are effective in improving water retention, fertilization, and air permeability.

The outer shell may be coated with a water repellent. Since the outer shell made of unglazed ceramics is porous, there is a concern that organic matter of the inner cultivation soil will seep on the surface, and moss, mold, etc. will be attached to the outer shell and the aesthetic appearance will be impaired. However, by coating the outer shell surface with a water repellent as described above, it becomes possible to prevent moss, mold, and the like from adhering. As the water repellent, for example, fluorine-containing wax, paraffin wax, silicones, and the like can be used. The coating can be performed by, for example, a spray method of spray-coating from a spray can, or by externally placing the inside of a container in which the water repellent is stored. It can be carried out by a dipping method or the like in which the shell is dipped for a certain period of time, dried and applied.

[0013] The culture soil and / or culture stone can be constituted to include at least peat. Peat is a type of coal, having the lowest degree of coalification and containing a large amount of water. Therefore, if it is dried and used as a nourishment soil, it has a very high water retention and exhibits an excellent culture effect. The specific component composition of the culture soil is, for example, in volume fraction,
Pete moss: 20-40%, Sera green: 40-60
%, Black charcoal: 5 to 15%, zeolite: 1 to 10%, vermiculite: 1 to 10%, and others: the balance is desirable in order to exhibit an excellent culture effect.

An elastic mat can be provided between the seed and the outer shell. In this case, when germinating and growing the seeds, debris obtained by breaking the outer shell near the seeds embedded therein can be prevented from entering the culture soil inside the outer shell, and in a state where the inner seeds are covered. By disposing the elastic mat, the seeds can be prevented from being scattered in the culture soil during transportation of the seed germination and growth tool. Furthermore, when a culture soil is put in the production of a seed germination and growth tool described below, the amount of the culture soil can be adjusted by the size of the elastic mat. When performing germination and growth, the elastic mat is taken out after the outer shell near the seeds is embedded, and the subsequent germination and growth process described above is performed. Note that a porous polymer material or the like can be used as such an elastic mat.

On the other hand, a fertilizer wrapped with a water-soluble exterior material can be embedded on the side opposite to the side where the seeds of the culture soil are arranged. As such a fertilizer, a commercially available fertilizer containing, for example, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium or the like can be used. The water-soluble exterior material that covers the fertilizer can be made of a material that gradually dissolves after a certain period of time after absorbing water. In this case, when the seedling is grown after a predetermined period (for example, after germination), the water-soluble exterior material gradually dissolves, and the fertilizer starts to work on the roots grown in the soil, and gradually dissolves. Therefore, the breeding of seedlings can be promoted within a specific period. In addition, it is possible to adjust the time when the fertilizer starts to work by appropriately selecting the type of the water-soluble exterior material depending on the seed.

Next, in the seed germination and breeding and growing tool, a side opposite to the side where the seeds are arranged is defined as a bottom, a hole as a water supply section is provided in an outer shell of the bottom, and a water-permeable portion is further formed in the hole. The filter having the hole can be provided by sealing the outer shell with a sealing material so as to cover the hole from the outside.
For example, if the pores are covered with a porous filter with good drainage from the outside of the seed germination and growth tool, and the filter is further sealed from the outside with, for example, a donut-shaped sealing material (seal) having a hole near the center. In addition, moisture is efficiently supplied to the water-absorbing material from the hole of the sealing material through the filter. In this case, since the filter is porous and has good water drainage, the culture soil does not spill out of the seed germination and growth tool, and water supplied from the seed side flows out of the seed germination and growth tool from the bottom. It is easy to come off, and on the other hand, the water absorbing material also efficiently absorbs water from the outside (a saucer). In the structure where no water-absorbing material is present, a hole is formed at the bottom of the outer shell, and culture soil and / or culture stones and seeds are put into the hole from the hole, and then the hole is passed through. Cover with a water-based filter and use the above sealing material to fix the filter if necessary. If the bottom of the outer shell is placed on, for example, a small dish, water can be absorbed not only from the opening (formed by cracking or the like) of the outer shell but also from the bottom.

The method for producing the seed germination and growth tool includes a step of injecting a material in a mosaic state into a mold formed of a water-absorbing material such as gypsum and holding the same for a predetermined time, and a step of closing the injection port with a lid. A step of inverting the molding die, a step of discharging the material in a muddy state remaining in the molding die after a predetermined time after the inversion, Forming the outer shell member including the step of removing the outer shell member remaining in the outer shell member; and the solidifying step of solidifying the outer shell member taken out from the mold by unglazing or the like. The method is characterized by including a step of filling the contents from the hole with the seed and the culture soil and / or culture stone, and a step of closing the hole of the outer shell member.

In this manufacturing method, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after pouring the plasma into the mold and closing the lid, for example, on the surface of the mold formed of highly absorbent gypsum (plaster of Paris), The plasma near the surface is absorbed by the mold, dried and solidified. Here, the amount of the plasma to be put into the mold is not completely filled up to the injection port, but a space is created in the mold to some extent. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the injection of the plasma, when the mold is turned over, a space can be formed on the side opposite to the injection port in the axial direction, and in the part other than the space, the inside of the mold is further solidified by water absorption of the mold, The thickness of the solidified part gradually increases.
Note that, in the space portion after the inversion, the solidified matter before the inversion is thinly adhered (this becomes the outer shell on the side where the seeds are arranged, that is, the side on which the seeds are broken).

After the elapse of a predetermined time after the reversal, the sludge remaining without solidifying in the forming mold is discharged, and the sludge remaining on the inner surface of the mold is removed to obtain a molded outer shell member. Thereafter, the formed outer shell member is unfired at a low temperature of about 700 to 1000 ° C. for about 5 to 7 hours. The unfired outer shell member is water-repellent coated by dipping in a water repellent, and then the outer shell member at the bottom of the seed germination and growth tool is provided with a hole (with a water absorbing material) by a predetermined drilling tool. (A portion for supplying water to the raw material) may be penetrated, or a hole may be formed at the stage of molding, and the raw material with the hole may be subjected to unglazing. From the hole, the constituent material can be preferably put into the outer shell member facing the hole as follows. For example, an elastic mat and seeds wrapped in a water-soluble exterior material are placed in this order. Further, the culture soil is tightly inserted to the extent that the elastic mat is elastically deformed, and the fertilizer wrapped in the water-soluble exterior material is inserted into the culture soil near the hole. Further, a water-permeable filter is placed over the hole of the outer shell member so as to cover it from the outside of the seed germination and growth tool, and the outer shell and the filter are sealed with a sealing material as necessary.

In the above-mentioned manufacturing method, if a lid provided with a non-water-absorbing piercing plug is used as a lid for closing the injection port, the plasma does not solidify on the surface of the plug. . Therefore, a hole having a size corresponding to the plug for piercing is formed in the formed outer shell member, and the contents can be inserted therefrom. In addition, the hole is formed in the water supply section of the seed germination and growth tool. It can be. In addition, it is preferable that the above-mentioned perforating plug is made of, for example, an aluminum material in consideration of properties such as non-water absorption or strength as a mold. In addition, regarding the method for producing a seed germination and growth tool having a water-absorbing material, the method of inserting the water-absorbing material includes, for example, extracting a culture soil into a cylindrical shape by using a cylindrical pipe or the like to form a through-hole, and then forming a water-absorbing material in the through-hole. Can be inserted, and then the culture soil can be filled again. In addition, the molding die (mold main body) can be provided with an injection amount defining portion for defining an amount of a mud promoting material to be injected, and indicates an injection amount of a mud promoting material suitable for a seed germination and growth tool. It becomes possible.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing one embodiment of a seed germination and growth tool 1 of the present invention, and FIG.
Is a partially cutaway perspective view, FIG. 3 is an axial sectional view, and FIG. 4 is a bottom view. As shown in FIG. 1, this seed germination and growth tool 1 has its outer diameter gradually increasing in the axial direction from the tapered head 3,
The outer diameter is reduced again from the abdominal portion 6 where the outer diameter becomes maximum toward the bottom portion 4, and the outer shape is determined by the outer shell 2 having a so-called egg-shaped closed container shape, and the bottom portion 4 is formed with a bottom surface 4 a. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inside of the outer shell 2 is filled with a culture soil (including soil-like and stone-like ones) 9. 6 seeds in case 7)
Is enclosed in the water-soluble film 8 on the head 3 side. The seed 7 wrapped in the water-soluble film 8 (hereinafter simply referred to as the seed 7) is composed of a culture soil 9 and an outer shell 2.
, But may be slightly embedded on the head 3 side of the culture soil 9 (about several millimeters of the culture soil 9 on the seed 7). Note that a sponge material (elastic mat) 17 is inserted between the seed 7 and the outer shell 2 so as to cover the entire seed 7 to prevent the seed 7 from floating. As shown in FIG. 3, a fertilizer 11 for promoting seedling germination after seed germination is provided in the culture soil 9 on the side opposite to the seed 7 in the axial direction, that is, on the bottom 4 side. One or a plurality of sheets (two sheets in the present embodiment) are embedded in a state of being wrapped in a material different from the above. The seed may be put in another bag-shaped member instead of the water-soluble film 8, and the bag-shaped member may be broken to take out the seed, or the seed may be set naked from the beginning. Further, the sponge material 17 may not be provided, and the fertilizer 11 may be buried in a bare state or may not be provided at all.

The outer shell 2 is thinner on the side of the head 3 than on the side of the bottom 4 or on the side of the abdomen 6 which is an intermediate portion. The outer shell 2 on the head 3 side (this part is a thin outer shell
(Referred to as an opening forming portion) 5) is a portion which is partially broken and removed when germinating and growing, and serves as a hole for seed germination (an opening for germination), which is large enough for germination. The thickness is reduced in a cross-sectional area larger than the area where the seeds 7 are arranged (cross-sectional area in a direction perpendicular to the axis) so as to form a hole. The shape of the thin outer shell 5 is such that the outer shell 2 is depressed on the outer side of the seed germination and growth tool 1.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS.
A hole 15 penetrating the outer shell 2 is provided on the bottom 4 side of
A filter 13 covers the hole 15 from outside the seed germination and growth tool 1. In the present embodiment, the filter 13 is formed in a square sheet shape. However, the shape of the filter 13 is not limited, and other polygonal shapes, circular shapes, and the like can be adopted. As shown in FIG. It is sufficient if it has a size that can cover the inner diameter of the hole 15 and is made of a material that is well drained, for example, a porous fluorine resin. The filter 13 is sealed (sealed) on the bottom surface 4a in a state where the filter 13 is entirely covered with a sealing member (sealing material) 14. In particular, the hole 16 provided in the sealing member 14 It is sealed so as to be concentric with the portion 15.
The hole 16 provided near the center of the seal member 14 is formed to have substantially the same diameter as the diameter of the hole 15 of the outer shell 2.
Further, the outer periphery of the seal member 14 and the outer periphery of the bottom surface 4a substantially match. The hole 15 may be sealed with a water-impermeable material so that water absorption from the bottom is not considered.

The outer shell 2 is made of unglazed porcelain made of a material containing a component having a soil-modifying effect and baked at a low heat without applying a glaze. As a measure, a water repellent is coated.
In the present embodiment, as materials having a soil modifying effect, feldspar: 46%, kaolin: 45%, frog eye clay +
Alumina + talc: New Bonn (a kind of artificial soil) containing 9% of components is used. Further, a fluorine-containing wax is used as the water repellent, and the coating can be performed by a dipping method in which the outer shell 2 is dipped for a certain period of time in a container in which the water repellent is stored and applied. As other water repellents, for example, hydrophobic compounds such as paraffin wax, silicones, and long-chain alkyl acid esters can be used. Other coating methods include, for example, spray coating from a spray can. A law or the like can be adopted. In addition, it is good also as an outer surface which has no coating material and is in an unglazed state.

For example, the thickness of the outer shell 2 of this embodiment made of New Bonn is about 3 to 4 mm,
Is preferably about 0.7 to 1.5 mm. If the thickness of the outer shell 2 is less than 3 mm, the overall strength may be reduced. If the thickness exceeds 4 mm, the overall shape and weight also increase, which is not preferable as a seed germination and growth tool. On the other hand, when the thickness of the thin outer shell 5 is less than 0.7 mm,
If the strength is too low, it may be damaged during transportation or the like. If it exceeds 1.5 mm, it is difficult to divide the germination when providing an opening for germination.

The component composition of the culture soil 9 piled in the outer shell 2 is 30% by volume, peat moss: 30%, sera green: 50%, black charcoal: 10%, zeolite: 5%, vermiculite: 5%. , And others: the rest. It should be noted, Sera green in the weight _fraction, SiO 2: _50~70
% (For example, 60.8%), Al ₂ O ₃ : 10 to 30%
(E.g., _{24.3%), Fe 2 O 3} : 1~5% ( e.g. _{2.51%), Na 2 O:} 0.05~0.5% ( e.g. _0.17), K 2 O: 1~ 5% (eg 2.12%),
CaO: 0.05 to 0.5% (e.g. 0.10%), others: those having a balance, vermiculite is a weight _fraction, SiO 2: 20 to 50% (e.g. 38.45
%), Al ₂ O ₃ : 10 to 30% (for example, 15.53
%), Fe ₂ O ₃ : 10 to 30% (for example, 22.73
%), MgO: 3 to 15% (for example, 7.85%), K ₂
O: 0.5 to 5% (eg, 2.25%), CaO: 0.5
5% (e.g., _2.22%), H 2 O: 2 to 20% (e.g. 10.01%), others: those having a balance.

As additives to the culture soil 9, calcium peroxide, active ferrous / ferric iron, natural minerals and vitalizers extracted from plants, and fertilizers (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc. as component elements) And the like) can be added. Calcium peroxide releases oxygen for a long time to replenish calcium, has the effect of preventing root rot and promoting growth,
It is preferable to add about 1 to 5 g (for example, 3 g) to 1 liter of culture soil. It is preferable to use powdered active divalent iron and trivalent iron in particular, which has an effect of promoting healthy growth of plants.
g). Natural minerals and vitalizers extracted from plants contribute to improving the disease resistance of plants, and the amount of each added depends on the type of seeds to be cultivated. The fertilizer contains 20 to 70 mg (for example, 50 to 60 mg) of a component containing nitrogen element per liter of culture soil.
About 20 to 70 mg of a component containing phosphorus element (for example, 5
0 to 60 mg) about 80 to 80%
It is preferable to add about 300 mg (for example, 150 to 170 mg), which is absorbed into the culture soil as liquid fertilizer.

Next, a water-soluble film 8 wrapping the seed 7,
Regarding the water-soluble film 10 wrapping the fertilizer 8, first, for the water-soluble film 8 on the seed 7 side, for example, a natural polymer compound such as a water-soluble protein or carbohydrate can be used. When mixed with the seeds, the soil is not contaminated and the germination and growth of the seeds 7 is not adversely affected. Although a synthetic polymer compound such as polyvinyl alcohol can be used, it is preferable to use a natural polymer compound in consideration of the effect on soil. The water-soluble film 10 on the fertilizer 8 side is
Is made of a material that gradually dissolves after a certain period of time after absorbing water. In this example, after contacting with water (absorbing water), it is dissolved little by little after about 20 days,
A fertilizer that can exert its effect for about 160 days is used. In addition, as the fertilizer 11, a commercially available fertilizer corresponding to various seeds can be used, and for example, a fertilizer containing carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium elements can be used.

An example of use of the seed germination and breeding tool 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. A method for germinating and growing seeds (particularly a germination method) using the seed germination and growth tool 1 is as follows.
First, as shown in FIG. 6A, the outer shell 2 near the seed 7 is disposed, that is, the thin outer shell (opening forming part) 5 is lightly tapped with a spoon 20, a mini-hammer 21 or the like to split the outer shell. 2
Then, a hole (germination opening) 22 having an appropriate size for easily germinating the seed 7 is opened. At this time, since the thin outer shell 5 is easily broken, the size and shape of the opening 22 can be adjusted appropriately. Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the seed germination and breeding tool 1 having the germination opening 22 opened is placed on a receiving tray 23, and water is poured into the germination and opening 22 from above the seed germination and growth tool 1. The water poured from above dissolves the water-soluble film 8 so that the seeds 7 inside the film are exposed on the cultivation soil 9.
From the tray 23. It is to be noted that the water is poured into the tray 23 so as to be sufficiently stored. On the other hand, after the water is poured, the water accumulated in the tray 23 is supplied to the seed 7 from the hole (water supply unit) 15 of the outer shell 2 via the filter 13 through the culture soil 9 having high water retention. . If left in this state for a predetermined period, the seed 7 germinates (FIG. 6).
(C)). In the germinated state shown in FIG. 6C, roots grow inside the culture soil 9 and the roots
(The water-soluble film 10 is gradually dissolved by the poured water) as a nutrient. The inner edge of the opening 22 formed by splitting can be split so as to be a clean inner peripheral edge close to a circular shape as shown in FIG. This depends on the politeness of the split.

Next, some examples of a method for manufacturing the seed germination and growth tool 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of the outer shell member forming step. First, FIG.
In a molding die (mold body portion) 30 shown in FIG.
To the graduation line B, and as shown in FIG.
Put on. The mold 30 and the lid 32 are formed of the same material with high water-absorbing gypsum (plastered gypsum composed of calcium sulfate).
The plasma 31 near the surface of the surface 0 (the outer portion 33 shown by the broken line in FIG. 7B) is dried and solidified (to the extent that the fluidity of the plasma is lost, it is not completely dried and solidified but in a semi-solid state). Is). As shown in FIG. 7A, the mold 30 has an outer shell member forming section 41 that forms an outer shell member that becomes an outer shell of the seed germination and growth tool, and an inlet-side outer shell member forming section 42. ing. As shown in FIG. 7B, a stopper 32 made of an aluminum material (non-water-absorbing material) is provided in the cover 32 in a state shown in the figure by being embedded in the cover 32 or the like. And project into the space A of the molding die 30 substantially coaxially. Since the stopper 34 is made of a non-water-absorbing aluminum material, the plasma 31 is not absorbed and solidified on the surface thereof.

In this way, the plasma 31 is put into the molding die 30,
After a predetermined time has passed since the cover 32 was covered, the molding die 30
On the surface of, the plasma 33 near the surface is absorbed by the mold, dried and solidified. After the elapse of the predetermined time, when the mold 30 is turned over as shown in FIG.
A space C is formed on the side opposite to the axial direction with respect to 0, and by reversing the space C, the space 31 formed in the state of FIG.
(Those not solidified) flow in. At this time, on the surface of the molding die 30 in the space C, the outer shell member 35 for the head which is solidified in the state of FIG. 7B is formed, and FIG.
In, the outer shell member for the head 35 does not increase in thickness. On the other hand, in the abdominal outer shell member 36 and the inlet side outer shell member 37 other than the head outer shell member 35,
The thickness continues to increase due to the water absorbing action of the mold 30. Note that the water absorbing action of the mold 30 becomes weaker as the number of moldings increases, so that extra time is required to obtain the abdominal outer shell member 36 and the inlet-side outer shell member 37 having a predetermined thickness. Become like

After a lapse of a predetermined time in the state shown in FIG.
2 is removed from the mold 30, and as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the sludge 31 remaining without solidifying in the mold 30 is discharged. After the sludge is removed, the outer shell member 35 for the head, which becomes the thin outer shell 5 of the seed germination and growth tool, the outer shell member 36 for the abdomen thicker than the outer shell member 35 for the head, and the outer shell for the abdomen The molding die 3 is formed by integrally forming the member 36 and an inlet-side outer shell member 37 having substantially the same thickness.
It remains in 0. What is left in this mold 30 is
The outer shell member 39 shown in FIG.
Get. Further, the outer shell member 37 of the injection port side of the outer shell member 39.
Is cut and removed to obtain the outer shell 2 shown in FIG. Outer shell 2
Has a thin outer shell 5, and a hole 15 is formed in the cut portion.

Thereafter, the shell 2 is unbaked, and the unbaked outer shell 2 is immersed in a container 50 filled with a water repellent 51 as shown in FIG. Apply water coating. In this case, a fluorine-containing wax or the like is used as the water repellent 51. Note that the water-repellent coating can be omitted.

After the water-repellent coating, it is air-dried for a predetermined time, and the contents are mixed into the inside of the outer shell 2 by a process as shown in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 10A, a sponge-like elastic mat 17 is put into the thin outer shell 5 facing the hole 15 from the hole 15. Next, proceeding to FIG. 10B, the seed 7 wrapped in the water-soluble film 8 is
Put on 7. Subsequently, as shown in FIG.
Is inserted tightly to such an extent that the elastic mat 17 is elastically deformed. At this time, the fertilizer 11 wrapped in the water-soluble film 10 is mixed together with the culture soil 9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), a filter 13 is placed so as to cover the hole 15 from the outside of the outer shell 2, and the filter 13 having a larger diameter than the filter 13 is wrapped around the filter 13 from the outside. The outer shell 2 and the filter 13 are sealed with the stopper 14 (see FIG. 5).
Note that the sealing material 14 has a hole 16, and the positioning is performed such that the center of the hole 16 of the sealing material 14 and the center of the hole 15 of the outer shell 2 substantially match. Further, if the filter 13 is directly fixed to the outer shell 2, the sealing material 14 may not be required separately.

As described above, the steps of forming the outer shell member 39 and obtaining the outer shell 2 by a cutting process (the outer shell forming step) and the manufacturing steps including the unglazing step, the water repellent application step, and the content mixing step are performed. Thus, a seed germination and growth tool 1 as shown in FIG. 1 is manufactured.

Hereinafter, a more specific example of the structure of the molding die 30 used for molding the outer shell member 39 will be described.
FIG. 11 is an exploded plan view of the molding die 30, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view thereof. The molding die 30 is capable of molding three seed germination and growth tools at a time, and has a lid 32 and mold main bodies 61 and 62. The lid 32 has three aluminum plugs 34 embedded therein, and has fitting projections E1 and D1 for uniting with the mold main bodies 61 and 62.

The mold bodies 61 and 62 have fitting recesses E2 and D2 respectively fitting with the fitting protrusions E1 and D1 of the cover 32. The portion 61 has fitting concave portions F1, G1, and H1, and the mold body portion 62 has fitting convex portions F2, G2, and H2. In addition, the outer shell member forming portions 4 are provided in the respective mold body portions 61 and 62 as described above.
1 and an inlet-side outer shell member forming portion 42 are provided, and the plasma 31 is formed in each of the forming portions 41 and 42 so as to be inserted up to the scale line B. It is needless to say that the respective concave and convex portions for fitting can be formed in the opposite form, that is, the concave portion is convex and the convex portion is concave.

The mold main bodies 61 and 62 are fitted by fitting recesses and projections, and after the plasma 31 is injected, the lid 32 is further inserted.
And put them together. FIG. 13 shows the state.
(A) is a side view, (b) is a top view, and (c) is a front view. A scale line B is formed in the molding die 30 as shown in FIG.
(Hatched portion) is put in, and if left in this state for a predetermined time, the plasma 31 solidifies on the surface of the mold.

Next, a modified example of the seed germination and growth tool of the present invention will be described. In the seed germination and breeding tool 100 of FIG. 15, an axial water-absorbing material 12 is provided near the center axis thereof substantially in parallel to the axis of the seed germination and breeding tool 100. As shown in FIG. 17, the water-absorbing material 12 has a form in which water-absorbing paper is wound in a roll shape.
3 is disposed in the vicinity of the filter 13, and the other end is disposed in contact with the seed 7 on the head 3 side or in the vicinity of the seed 7. So that the water can be supplied to the seed 7. The water-absorbing material 12 is not limited to a roll-shaped material, but may be in the form of a cylinder or a spiral as long as it has a shaft-like shape and extends from the filter 13 to the seed 7. . In this case, the fertilizer 11 wrapped in the water-soluble film 10
Is mixed into the culture soil 9 at a position deviated from the central axis of the outer shell 2, particularly on an extension of the hole 15.

The method for producing the seed germination and growth tool 100 is as follows.
First, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the elastic film 17, the seed 7, the culture soil 9, and the fertilizer 11 are put in the outer shell 2 in the same manner as in the method for manufacturing the seed germination and growth tool 1 (the outer shell 2). Is also molded in the same manner as the seed germination and growth tool 1). continue,
As shown in FIG. 18D, the culture soil is extracted in a cylindrical shape with a pipe member 56 made of aluminum or the like, and a through hole 55 is formed on the center axis line of the culture soil 9 (on the extension of the hole 15). Form. At this time, the culture soil 9 is tightly piled up, so that it does not collapse inside the through-hole 55. Also, since the fertilizer 11 is mixed off the center axis, the water-soluble film 10 is It will not be damaged. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18E, the water absorbing material 12 (FIG. 17) for supplying moisture is inserted into the through hole 55. At the time of insertion, one end of the water-absorbing material 12 is placed in contact with the water-soluble film 8 wrapping the seed 7, while the hole 15
Is inserted so that the end of the water absorbing material 12 on the side is located on the plane of the bottom surface 4a. In addition, the longer water absorbing material 12 is inserted,
It is also possible to cut out a portion protruding from a to perform insertion alignment. After the water absorbing material 12 is inserted, the extracted culture soil 9 is returned to the inside of the through hole 55 again to fill the through hole 55.

On the other hand, the seed germination and growth tool 200 of FIG.
The outer shell on the side of the head 3 (the side where the seeds are arranged) is not the thin outer shell 5 but a detachable lid outer shell 70. In this case, it is not necessary to form the germination opening 22 by breaking the thin outer shell 5 as shown in FIG. 6, and germination and growth can be performed by removing the lid-like outer shell 70. FIG.
FIG. 2 is an axial cross-sectional view of the seed germination and growth tool 200, wherein the seed 7 wrapped in a water-soluble film 8 is placed in an outer shell (body shell) 2 so as not to be full, and the seed 7 is wrapped in a water-soluble film 8.
It is placed on. Further, an elastic mat 74 is placed so as to cover the culture soil 9 and the seed 7, and a lid-shaped outer shell 70 is covered so as to cover the elastic mat 74. The lid-shaped outer shell 70 has an end surface 72 having the same shape as the end surface 71 of the outer shell 2 so that the outer surface of the mounting portion 73 can be mounted on the outer shell 2. The sealing member can be peeled off at the time of germination and growth. Further, the lid-shaped outer shell 70 may be of a fitting type such as unevenness or a screw type.

On the other hand, the seed germination and growth tool 300 of FIG.
The bottom 4 has no hole 15 as a water supply unit. In this case, the supplied water accumulates on the bottom 4 side of the culture soil 9, and the accumulated water is retained by the water retaining action of the culture soil 9. It is supplied to the seed 7. Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 22, the water absorbing material 12 is placed on the central axis and the second water absorbing material 80 is formed.
(Those having less water absorption than the water absorbing material 12 are preferable.)
May be arranged on the bottom 4 side inside the outer shell, the supplied water is retained by the second water-absorbing material 80, and the water-absorbing material 12 sequentially supplies water to the seeds. In manufacturing the seed germination and growth tool 300, an outer shell member not provided with the bottom 4 side is formed, and the outer shell member is mixed with the contents such as the seeds 7 and the culture soil 9, and then the bottom 4 is removed. It can be manufactured by sticking (for example, after joining the bottom part 4, baking, etc.).

The seed germination and growth tool 400 shown in FIG.
The outer shell 401 is made of a real egg (chicken egg) shell. The seed germination and growth tool 400 is provided with a hole 402 at the end of the egg shell and mixes the contents such as the seed 7 and the culture soil 9 into the shell from which the albumen and the yolk are taken out. The filter 13 is covered in a form to cover, and the outer shell 401 and the filter 1 are
3 is sealed. Since the seed germination and growth tool 400 uses a natural egg, the production cost can be reduced, and even when the shell (the outer shell 401) is returned to the soil, there is no problem such as environmental pollution.

Further, the outer shell shape of the seed germination and growth tool is not limited to the egg type of the present embodiment, and it is possible to form outer shells in various ornamental forms such as vegetable type, animal type and the like. is there. For example, FIG. 24 shows a seed germination breeding tool 500 including a whale-shaped outer shell 501, and a germination part (a part provided with a germination opening) 502 is a whale squirting part.
FIG. 25 shows a seed germination and growth tool 600 composed of a turtle-shaped outer shell 601, and a germination portion 602 is a top portion of a turtle shell. Such a seed germination and growth tool 50
If 0,600 is placed in a receiving tray with water, it seems that whales or turtles are swimming, so that it is possible to enjoy the seed germination and breeding tool of the present invention with a peculiar taste. Is provided, so that the culture soil or the water-absorbing material can suck the water in the receiving tray from the hole 15 and supply the seed to the seed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing one embodiment of a seed germination and growth tool of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an axial sectional view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the form and dimensions of a filter and a sealing material provided on the bottom surface of the seed germination and growth tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an example of a seed germination and growth method using the seed germination and growth tool of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of a step of forming an outer shell member in the steps of manufacturing the seed germination and growth tool of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a step of forming the outer shell member, following FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a method of coating a water repellent.

FIG. 10 shows a production process of the seed germination and growth tool of the present invention.
The figure which shows an example of the process which mixes a content into an outer shell member.

FIG. 11 is an exploded view showing an example of a mold used for manufacturing the seed germination and growth tool of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the mold of FIG. 11;

13A is a side view, FIG. 13B is a top view, and FIG. 13C is a front view showing a state where the molds of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a view for explaining a state in which the plasma is put into the mold of FIG. 11;

FIG. 15 is an axial sectional view showing a modification of the seed germination and growth tool.

FIG. 16 is a bottom view of FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a water-absorbing material used for a seed germination and growth tool.

FIG. 18 shows a production process of the seed germination and growth tool of FIG.
The figure which shows an example of the process which mixes a content into an outer shell member.

FIG. 19 is an overall view showing a modification of the seed germination and growth tool.

20 is an axial sectional view of FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is an axial sectional view showing a modification of the seed germination and growth tool.

FIG. 22 is an axial sectional view showing a further modified example of the seed germination and breeding tool of FIG. 21.

FIG. 23 is an axial sectional view of a seed germination and breeding tool in which an outer shell is formed by an egg (chicken egg) shell.

FIG. 24 is an overall perspective view of a seed germination and breeding tool constituted by a whale-shaped outer shell.

FIG. 25 is an overall perspective view of a seed germination and growth tool constituted by a turtle-shaped outer shell.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Seed germination and growth tool 2 Outer shell 5 Thin outer shell 7 Seed 8 Water-soluble film (first water-soluble exterior material) 9 Culture soil 10 Water-soluble film (second water-soluble exterior material) 11 Fertilizer 12 Water-absorbing material 13 Filter 14 Sealing member (sealing material) 15 Outer shell hole (moisture supply part) 22 Germination opening 23 Receiving tray 30 Mold 31 Mold 32 Lid 34 Plug 39 Outer shell member 51 Water repellent 55 Through hole

Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. An outer shell in the form of a sealed container, a seed enclosed in the outer shell, and a culture soil and / or a culture stone for germinating and growing seeds, wherein the seed is the culture soil. And / or arranged near the outer shell of the culture stone, wherein the outer shell has an opening portion that can be opened by partial destruction, excision or detachment in the vicinity where the seed is arranged. Seed germination and growth tool. 2. A moisture supply unit capable of supplying moisture from outside to the culture soil and / or culture stone is provided on an outer shell of a portion located on a side opposite to a side where the seeds are arranged. The seed germination and growth tool according to claim 1. 3. An outer shell in the form of a sealed container, seeds enclosed in the outer shell, culture soil and / or culture stone for germinating and growing seeds, and water for germinating and growing seeds. Wherein the seeds are arranged in the vicinity of the outer shell of the culture soil and / or the culture stone, and the outer shell is in the vicinity where the seeds are arranged,
It is formed in a thin-walled shape, and this portion is partially opened to be an opening due to destruction, the water-absorbing material has an axial shape, and one end of the water-absorbing material is on the opposite side to the side where the seeds are arranged. Placed near the outer shell of the culture soil and / or culture stone, the other end,
A seed germination and growth tool characterized by being arranged near the seed. 4. A water supply section is provided on an outer shell of a portion located on a side opposite to a side where the seeds are arranged so that water can be supplied to the water absorbing material from outside. 3. The seed germination and growth tool according to 3. 5. The seed germination and growth according to claim 1, wherein the seed is wrapped with a water-soluble exterior material and is disposed near the outer shell of the culture soil and / or culture stone. Utensils. 6. The ceramic material according to claim 1, wherein the outer shell is made of unglazed porcelain obtained by baking a material containing a component having a soil modifying effect at a low heat without applying a glaze. Seed germination and growth tool. 7. The seed germination breeding tool according to claim 1, wherein the outer shell is made of a material containing feldspar and / or kaolin as a main component. 8. The seed germination and growth tool according to claim 1, wherein the outer shell is coated with a water repellent. 9. The seed germination and growth tool according to claim 1, wherein the culture soil and / or culture stone contains at least peat. 10. The seed germination and breeding tool according to claim 1, wherein an elastic mat is provided between the seed and the outer shell. 11. A fertilizer wrapped with a water-soluble exterior material is embedded in the outer shell at a side opposite to the side where the seeds of the culture soil and / or culture stone are arranged. The seed germination and growth tool according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein 12. The seed germination and breeding tool according to claim 11, wherein the water-soluble exterior material for exteriorizing the fertilizer is made of a material that gradually dissolves after absorbing water. 13. A bottom of the seed germination and growth tool opposite to the side on which the seeds are arranged is provided with a bottom serving as a water supply section in the outer shell. 13. The seed germination and breeding tool according to claim 2, wherein a filter having water permeability in the hole is mounted on the outer shell so as to cover the hole. 14. A step of injecting a material in a mosaic state into a molding die formed of a water-absorbing material such as gypsum and holding the same for a predetermined time, and a step of inverting the molding die with the injection port covered. After a predetermined time after the reversal, the step of draining the material in the mould state remaining in the mold; removing the outer shell member remaining on the inner surface of the mold after the sludge is removed. A step of forming an outer shell member including: a step of solidifying the outer shell member taken out of the mold by unglazing or the like; and a step of seeding and culturing from a hole formed in the outer shell member. A method for producing a seed germination and growth tool, comprising: a content filling step of putting soil and / or culture stone; and a hole closing step of closing a hole of the outer shell member. 15. A step of injecting a material in a mosaic state into a molding die formed of a water-absorbing material such as gypsum and maintaining the same for a predetermined time, A step of inverting the mold, and removing the lid from the mold after a predetermined time after performing the inversion, leaving the lid in the mold. An outer shell member forming step including: a step of discharging the material in a muddy state, and a step of removing the outer shell member remaining on the inner surface of the forming die after the drainage. Seed germination and growth comprising: a solidification step of solidifying the outer shell member by unbaking or the like; and a post-step of putting at least seeds and culture soil and / or culture stone in the outer shell member obtained thereby. Manufacturing method of the tool. 16. The manufacturing method according to claim 14, wherein the manufacturing apparatus is used for an outer shell member forming step, wherein the manufacturing apparatus is formed of a water-absorbing material such as gypsum, and is a sealed container for a seed germination and growth tool. A manufacturing die apparatus, comprising: a mold main body for shaping a shape; and a lid portion also formed of a water-absorbing material such as gypsum, for covering an injection port of the mold main body portion. 17. The manufacturing die apparatus according to claim 16, wherein a non-water-absorbing member is embedded in the lid part such that a part thereof protrudes from the lid part into the mold main body part. 18. The manufacturing die apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the mold main body is provided with an injection amount defining portion for defining an amount of a mud promoting material to be injected into the mold main body.