JP2560142B2 - Method for growing plants using mat for growing plants - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a plant growing method using a plant growing mat suitable for growing plants.

(Prior Art and Problems to Be Solved) Generally, soil is used for growing plants, and seedlings are transplanted and transplanted manually. However, there is a problem in that the work of handling soil is labor intensive and labor costs increase. Further, when soil is used, there is a risk of root blockage and pest damage when raising and raising seedlings, and a lot of labor is required for replanting.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a plant growing method capable of solving these problems.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, the sponge-like mat 1 having the structure shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is used for growing plants. One side of this mat is an uneven surface 3 having a corrugated shape or the like. Plural guide holes 7 and fertilizer fixing holes 9 are formed in the root crown so as to penetrate from the uneven surface 3 to the other surface 5 of the mat. Since the mat 1 thus constructed has a sponge-like shape, it has an air layer or air bubbles therein, has good air flowability, and causes capillary action, and therefore has good water retention.

For growing a plant, the medium is formed by winding the plant on this mat. In the rolled state, one surface of the mat is an uneven surface, so that a large amount of air layer is formed between the uneven surface and the surface adjacent thereto.
Therefore, according to the method of the present invention, a desired medium for growing plants can be formed.

Any material may be used as the material forming the mat. For example, the following materials can be used. Examples include metal, wood, pulp, plastic, sponge, urethane, cloth, asbestos, glass, ware, and bamboo.

(Example) Below, each example of the growing method of this invention using a plant growing mat is demonstrated with reference to drawings.

First, FIGS. 3 and 4 show examples in which the method of the present invention is applied to plant transplantation. In this case, the plant 31 for transplanting is placed on the uneven surface 33 of the mat 32, and the mat is wound in this state. The plant 31 thus wound with the mat is directly inserted into the pot. According to this method,
1/3 compared to culture soil planting and 1/5 compared to water moss planting. In addition, the weight of the medium formed by the mat is reduced to 1/5 of that of the case where soil or water moss is used, which simplifies the transfer work. Furthermore, the transplanting technique is simpler than that when using soil or water moss, and even an amateur can easily handle it.

Similarly, it is possible to perform plant cutting. In this case, since the mat is cleaner than the case where soil or the like is used, there is no possibility that bacteria will be generated or harm by pests will occur. Further, the rooting agent can be used efficiently, and the rooting rate is high and the rooting is good. Even in the case of this cutting, the labor is about 1/5 compared to the conventional dumpling and water moss roll.
It's done.

FIG. 5 shows a method of grafting or grafting according to the present invention.
Even in this case, it is less troublesome than the conventional case. Also,
The medium formed by the mat has good water retention, can effectively utilize the hormone agent, and improves the rooting rate. In addition, compared to the case where grafting is done using red clay as before, it is much less troublesome.

6 and 7 show an application example of the present invention in the case of transporting cut flowers to a remote place. The cut surfaces of the flowers are protected by the mat, and the water retention of the mat replenishes the cut flowers with water for a long period of time, so that the freshness is maintained in a preferable state. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, if each flower is wound so as to be positioned in the recess of the mat in order to suppress ethylene gas from the cut end of the cut flower, it can be shipped in a very preferable state. It will be possible.

FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are diagrams showing a state in which a plant is transplanted to a field. As shown in the figure, by burying the upper half of the soil so that it projects from the surface of the soil, the plant is protected from insect pests such as the armyworm. In addition, because of the eye-shaped upper end surface, harmful birds such as the bulbul can be kept away. Further, since the leaves of the plant are separated from the surface of the soil, it is possible to prevent the soil from splashing on the back of the leaves. For this reason, without disturbing the anabolic and respiratory effects,
Fostering is promoted. Furthermore, the labor required is half that of the conventional soil pot, and mechanization can be realized easily.

Furthermore, as shown in cross section in FIG. 9, it is protected from changes in external temperature by the plant mat. In addition, since the rhizome is not pressed by soil, oxygen is always sufficiently supplied.

FIG. 10 is an example in which the method of the present invention is applied to an upright flower bed. If you used soil like before,
Since the spillage was severe, the equipment was expensive. However, the use of this mat makes it possible to easily build upright flower beds.

FIG. 11 is an example in which the method of the present invention is applied to three-dimensional strawberry cultivation. Even in this case, such cultivation can be easily performed.

FIG. 12 is an example in which the method of the present invention is applied to hydroponics.
A plant 123 wound with a mat 122 is planted in a waterless pot 121. Conventional hydroballs could not be washed with water, and it was difficult to replace the ion exchange agent, and it was not possible to expect plant growth. However, when the mat of this row is used, it can be removed at any time, so that the root acid and the ladle can be washed off. Therefore, growth can be promoted.

FIG. 13 shows an example of transplanting and transplanting into a large pot. In this case, as shown in the figure, the removed mat may be wrapped with a new mat and placed in a new large pot. By doing this, the roots will not be damaged, and it will be possible to continue the growth as it is, and the period until reaching the target growth state can be shortened, thereby significantly reducing the cultivation cost. It will be possible.

The application range of the growing method of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the plant growing method using the plant growing mat of the present invention, a much simpler and more desirable state than in the case where soil or the like is conventionally used. It becomes possible to grow plants.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mat used in the method of the present invention,
2 is a sectional view of the mat shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plant is wound on the mat, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the plant is finished being wound on the mat, FIG. Is a perspective view showing an example of applying the method of the present invention to a tree, graft, etc., and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of applying the method of the present invention to the transportation of cut flowers.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which cut flowers are wound, FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example in which the method of the present invention is applied to transplanting to a field, and FIG. 9 is a mat planted as shown in FIG. Of FIG. 10, FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing an example of applying the method of the present invention to an upright flower bed, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of applying the method of the present invention to three-dimensional strawberry cultivation, and FIG. 12 is hydroponics. FIG. 13 is also a perspective view showing a state in which the method of the present invention has been applied to FIG. 1 ... Matt 3 ... Uneven surface 7 ... Root guide hole 9 ... Fertilizer fixing hole

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A sponge-like long mat, wherein one surface of the mat is an uneven surface, and the guiding hole of the root crown is penetrated from the uneven surface to the other surface of the mat. And a plant growing mat in which a plurality of fertilizer fixing holes are formed are prepared, and at least one growing seedling is rolled up by using the plant growing mat to form a growing medium for this growing seedling. A method for growing plants using a mat for growing plants, characterized in that the outer periphery of the formed growing medium is fixed so as not to melt. 2. The plant growing method according to claim 1, wherein the growing medium is fixed by mounting the formed growing medium in a pot or a hole opened in soil. 3. The growing medium according to claim 1, wherein the formed growing medium is fixed in a pot, the growing seedlings are grown in the pot, and after the seedlings have grown, the whole growing medium is grown. A method for growing a plant, characterized in that the grown seedling is taken out of the pot and the grown seedling is transplanted into the pot having a large size.