JP2709290B2 - Cultivation and packaging container and cultivation method using cultivation and packaging container - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cultivation and packaging container and a cultivation method using the cultivation and packaging container.
The present invention relates to a cultivation and packaging container which is a cultivation container for cultivating sprout vegetables such as radish radish and also serves as a shipping packaging container, and a cultivation method using the cultivation and packaging container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, cultivation vessels for cultivating sprout vegetables such as radish are composed of a large number of cultivation rooms divided into sections, and foaming is formed at the bottom of each section. A bottom mat made of urethane or the like was laid, and seeds were sown on the bottom mat to germinate and grow.

Since the radish is entangled with the bottom mat as it grows, the radish that has grown at the time of shipment is simply bundled and pulled out, so that the radish in the cultivation room becomes a unit. It is taken out, and shipment and sale are performed using this group as a minimum unit.

[0004] The bottom mat laid on the bottom of the cultivation room further has a water retention function for holding cultivation liquid such as water and liquid fertilizer required during growing.

Although the bottom mat has various effective functions as described above, a new bottom mat must be laid every time a cultivation is performed using a cultivation container. It was added to the manufacturing cost, which was a factor in raising the unit price of radish.

In order to solve such a problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 5-84026 discloses a bottom plate having a function of retaining a predetermined water level on the bottom surface of each cultivation room defined in a cultivation container. However, a cultivation container is disclosed in which daikon radish is capable of self-sustained cultivation by entanglement with each other and does not require a bottom mat.

[0007] That is, since the bottom plate described in the publication can be used repeatedly, the cost required for the bottom mat is unnecessary, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. And the bottom dish can be used in a usage similar to the bottom mat used conventionally,
Instead of laying a bottom mat on the bottom of the cultivation room, use a bottom plate instead of using it, instead of the bottom mat holding water, the bottom plate will hold an appropriate amount of water, and on the bottom plate instead of growing buds from the bottom mat The shoots grew from the roots, and were intended to be used many times in place of the non-reusable bottom mat.

[0008]

However, according to the method disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-84026, it is necessary to lay a bottom plate on the bottom of the cultivation room at least when cultivating for the first time. Although it is troublesome, a configuration in which a plurality of bottom plates are integrally connected to alleviate the problem has been proposed, but the same work is required similarly.

Further, when cultivating for the second time or later,
The bottom plate remains at the bottom of the cultivation room, so there is no need to re-lay it down. Was a factor in raising

[0010] In addition, when the sprouts such as radish are grown, it is necessary to take them out of the cultivation container and transfer them to a packaging container for shipping. May cause the sprout vegetable to be easily damaged, and further contribute to an increase in the unit price.

By the way, when cultivating a sprout vegetable using a transparent cultivation container, if the cultivation liquid adheres to the side wall of the cultivation container during the growing process, the cultivation liquid may remain as a white trace and the appearance may be impaired. there were.

Further, when cultivation is carried out in a transparent cultivation container,
Because light is lit not only from the upper side but also from the side, sprout vegetables may not always grow vertically upward.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, eliminates the need for a medium such as a bottom mat, and eliminates the need for transfer work from a cultivation container to a packaging container. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cultivation and packaging container that can be used.

[0014] The present invention also provides a cultivation method using a cultivation and packaging container that prevents cultivation liquid from adhering to the cultivation and packaging container and remains white, and that allows bud vegetables to grow smoothly upward. The purpose is.

[0015]

In order to achieve the above object, a cultivation and packaging container of the present invention according to the first aspect of the present invention has a side wall portion erected from a bottom surface, and the cultivation and packaging container itself is located at a desired position. A cultivation container that has a water retention function at a constant water level and allows shoots to grow independently and grow independently, and also serves as a packaging container as one unit of consumption.

In the cultivation and packaging container according to the second aspect of the present invention, the water holding function for the predetermined water level is provided by a convex portion provided on the bottom surface and having a predetermined height for defining a water level, and the convex portion. 2. The water supply hole according to claim 1, further comprising: a water passage hole formed in the projection to overflow a cultivation liquid in an amount exceeding a prescribed water level.

Furthermore, the cultivation and packaging container according to the present invention according to claim 3 is provided with a plurality of the convex portions provided on the bottom surface portion, thereby having a function of preventing movement of the seeds of the sprout vegetables. 2.

The cultivation and packaging container of the present invention according to claim 4 is the cultivation and packaging container according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of projections further have a function of promoting rooting of the bud vegetables.

The cultivation and packaging container of the present invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the water holes have a function of preventing rooting by permitting the flow of air. belongs to.

The cultivation and packaging container according to the present invention according to claim 6 is the cultivation and packaging container according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the water passage hole is drilled at the top of the projection.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the cultivation and packaging container of the present invention, the convex portion has a concave portion, and the water passage hole is formed in the concave portion. It is described in the section.

The cultivation and packaging container of the present invention according to claim 8 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which is transparent.

In the cultivation and packaging container according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the lower portion of the bottom portion and the lower portion of the side wall portion are colored so that the inside is not visible, and the other portions are transparent. Item 7 is described.

[0024] Cultivation and packaging container of the present invention according to claim 10, in at least a portion and Rutotomoni allowed comprising a light-shielding property to the bottom portion other portions of the side wall portion is transparent,
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the sprout vegetables are prevented from being irradiated with light from the side.

The cultivation and packaging container of the present invention according to claim 11, wherein the side wall portion is provided with a rib for reinforcement along the longitudinal direction. Things.

The cultivation and packaging container of the present invention according to claim 12 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which is molded from a synthetic resin.

A cultivation method using a cultivation and packaging container according to the present invention according to claim 13 is a cultivation container having a water retaining function of a predetermined water level by erection of a side wall portion from a bottom portion, and packaging as one unit of consumption. The cultivation and packaging container is inserted into the cultivation and packaging container light-shielding body, and seeds are sown on the bottom portion of the cultivation and packaging container. The cultivation liquid is supplied while preventing the cultivation liquid from adhering to the cultivation and packaging container. Independence training.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the cultivation method using the cultivation and packaging container according to the present invention, a side wall is provided upright from a bottom surface, and a convex portion having a predetermined height for defining a water level provided on the bottom surface is provided. A cultivation container provided with a water passage hole drilled in the protrusion to overflow the cultivation liquid in an amount exceeding the water level defined by the protrusion, and also served as a packaging container as one unit of consumption. Insert the shade for cultivation and packaging container into the cultivation and packaging container, sow seeds on the bottom part of the cultivation and packaging container,
The cultivation and packaging container light-shielding body prevents the cultivation solution from adhering to the side wall of the cultivation and packaging container while the water passage hole is excessive so that the amount of the cultivation solution is defined by the protrusion. The cultivation liquid is supplied while overflowing the cultivation liquid, and the light is radiated while blocking the light from the side by the light-shielding body for the cultivation and packaging container. .

[0029]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a cultivation and packaging container (A) front view, (B) right side view, (C) plan view, 2
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.
Is a perspective view showing a cultivation and packaging container, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a cultivation and packaging container light shield in which a plurality of light shielding portions are integrally connected, and FIG. 5 is a cultivation and packaging container light shield. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a cultivation solution is given by inserting a cultivation solution, FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part showing a cultivation solution stored on the bottom portion of the cultivation and packaging container, and FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows a mode that a lid is attached in order to ship to a container.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cultivation and packaging container 1 is made of, for example, synthetic resin so that the side wall 3 is integrally erected from the chamfered substantially square bottom 2. A fitting flange 4 for mounting a lid 12 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is provided around the upper end of the side wall 3. And the cultivation and packaging container 1
The upper part is an opening for sowing seeds and supplying cultivation liquid such as water or liquid fertilizer.

The bottom portion 2 is provided with one or a plurality of substantially elliptical convex portions 5, for example, 2 × 4 rows, and the height of the convex portions 5 can be adjusted without using a bottom mat. The height is set so that the amount of the cultivation liquid suitable for cultivation by entanglement of the sprout vegetables can be secured.

The convex portion 5 is provided with one or a plurality of, for example, three circular water passage holes 6, each of which is formed when excessive cultivation liquid is supplied. By overflowing the excess, the cultivation liquid is always maintained at a constant amount. Furthermore, the water hole 6
The purpose of the present invention is to promote the growth of sprout vegetables and prevent rooting by allowing air to flow.

It is needless to say that the convex portion 5 is not limited to a substantially oblong shape, and the water passage hole 6 is not limited to a circular shape.

The above-mentioned cultivation and packaging container 1 is desirably formed of a transparent material because it is shipped as it is to a consumer. This is because the transparent container can give the consumer a sense of security because the inside can be seen.

Also, since it is considered that the base which is entangled with the root does not look very good, only the lower part of the bottom part and the lower part of the side wall of the cultivation and packaging container are colored in a color in which the inside is not visible, and It is also possible for the part to be transparent.

Next, the light-shielding body used in combination with the cultivation and packaging container 1 as described above, particularly the transparent and cultivation and packaging container 1 when cultivating sprout vegetables such as radish radish, is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the light-shielding body 31 for cultivation and packaging container is formed by integrating a plurality of cylindrical light-shielding parts 33 having a substantially square cross section in a horizontal plane so as to be watertight by the plane part 32. It is formed of synthetic resin, for example. The upper and lower ends of the light shielding portion 33 are an upper opening 33a and a lower opening 33b, and both are open. The light-shielding body 31 for the cultivation and packaging container has the light-shielding part 33 and the flat part 32 formed of a substantially light-shielding material, and is colored black, for example, so that the light reflectance on the surface is low. .

Next, a method of cultivating sprout vegetables such as radish using the cultivation and packaging container 1 as described above will be described.

The cultivation and packaging containers 1 are two-dimensionally arranged so as to correspond to the arrangement of the respective light shielding portions 33 in FIG.
After that, the seeds 10 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) of an appropriate amount are sown so as to be evenly distributed in each cultivation and packaging container 1. At this time, since the plurality of protrusions 5 are provided on the bottom surface 2 as described above, the seeds 10 can be prevented from rolling.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when the cultivation liquid 9 is sprayed and supplied to each cultivation and packaging container 1 in an appropriate amount, the supplied cultivation liquid 9 enters through the upper side opening 33 a of the light shielding unit 33. Part of the cultivation and packaging container is dropped from the lower opening 33b onto the bottom portion 2 of the cultivation and packaging container 1 as it is, and the other part is transmitted along the inner wall surface of the light-shielding portion 33 and from the periphery of the lower opening 33b. 1 and collects on the bottom portion 2 along the lower portion of the inner surface of the side wall portion 3 of the cultivation and packaging container 1.

Thus, the cultivation liquid 9 does not adhere to the side wall 3 of the cultivation and packaging container 1 except for the lower part.
After that, it does not become white due to evaporation of water. Also,
Since the light-shielding portions 33 are integrally connected to each other by the flat portion 32 without any gap, the cultivation liquid 9 flows from between the light-shielding portions 33 to each other.
There is no intrusion.

When the cultivation liquid 9 is supplied to the upper surface of the convex portion 5 or more, the cultivation liquid 9 is always kept at an appropriate amount so as to overflow from the water passage hole 6 to the outside of the cultivation and packaging container 1. It is. Even if the seeds 10 are sowed on the bottom 2 of the cultivation and packaging container 1, there is no problem because the seeds 10 are evenly scattered by the surface tension of the cultivation liquid 9.

Further, when the seed 10 germinates and grows, light enters through the upper opening 33a of the light shielding portion 33 and is irradiated on the seed 10 through the lower opening 33b. The germinated sprout vegetable 11 (see FIG. 7) does not grow by bending to the side, because the light is almost only from directly above. Moreover, since the cultivation and packaging container light-shielding body 31 is colored black, the light hardly reflects inside the light-shielding portion 33, and the light is irradiated from the side by the reflected light. Absent.

In this way, as the sprout vegetables 11 grow, the roots 11a are entangled with each other to serve as a base and can grow independently. At this time, since a plurality of the protrusions 5 are protruded from the bottom surface portion 2, it is possible to promote rooting. Further, since the air is circulated to the outside through the water holes 6, the necessary air is supplied to the root, and the root is not caused.

When the sprout vegetables 11 have grown to the point where they can be shipped, they can be shipped as they are as containers for sprouts vegetables as one unit of consumption, or as shown in FIG. Then, the lid 12 may be fitted and fitted to the fitting flange 4 of the cultivation and packaging container 1, or the upper part of the cultivation and packaging container 1 may be sealed with a transparent sheet member.

After the cultivation of the sprout vegetables by one group of cultivation and packaging containers 1 is completed, the cultivation and packaging container light-shielding body 31 is once cleaned and then cultivated and packaged by the next group. Can be used subsequently to the cultivation of sprout vegetables.

At this time, the light shielding body 31 for the cultivation and packaging container is used.
Is formed from a material having water repellency, or water repellency is applied to the surface, so that washing after cultivation is completed may be easier.

The shape of the light-shielding portion 33 is not limited to a square tube, but may be another rectangular tube or a cylinder depending on the shape of the cultivation and packaging container 1. If it is configured to have a cross-sectional shape substantially similar to the cross-sectional shape of the inside, it is possible to secure the maximum space for growing the sprout vegetables, and it is possible to perform more efficient cultivation.

The light-shielding portion 33 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, but may be, for example, four combined tongues. In this case, since the cultivation and packaging container 1 has a tapered shape as it goes downward, when four mating towels are inserted into the cultivation and packaging container 1, the cut portions overlap each other, and the light shielding property and Waterproofness can be ensured.

In addition, the shading body 31 for the cultivation and packaging container is
In the above description, the plurality of light shielding portions 33 are integrally connected to each other by the flat portion 32. However, it goes without saying that the light shielding portions 33 may be used alone.

Further, the light-shielding body 31 for cultivation and packaging container,
In the above description, the light-shielding portion 33 and the flat portion 32 are formed of a substantially light-shielding material. However, in the case of sprout vegetables such as radish, after growing to a predetermined height, the upper leaves are irradiated with an appropriate amount of light for greening. For this purpose, at least only the upper part of the light shielding portion 33 may be provided with a light transmitting property.

The height of the protruding portion 5 from the bottom portion 2 is appropriately determined according to the type of sprout vegetables to be cultivated, that is, whether it is a three-leaf radish or sprouts. It goes without saying that the height is high. In addition, even if the same kind of sprout vegetables, the time required for growth depends on the season of cultivation, it is preferable to select an appropriate height in accordance with such a season or other cultivation conditions.

If the bottom and side walls of the cultivation and packaging container are provided with a light-shielding property to an appropriate height,
It is possible to promote the growth of sprout vegetables upward without using the light-shielding body 31 for the cultivation and packaging container. In this case, the cultivation and packaging container has many parts that are not transparent,
It does not matter if the cultivation liquid adheres to the inner surface of the side wall and dries to white, or the cultivation liquid may be dropped so as not to adhere to the side wall.

According to the first embodiment, since a conventionally used medium such as a bottom mat or the like is not required, and a transfer operation from a cultivation container to a packaging container is not required, the cost is reduced. Thus, inexpensive sprout vegetables can be provided to consumers. The advantage that the sprout vegetables are less likely to be damaged because human hands and machines do not directly touch the sprout vegetables from the time of cultivation to the time they are shipped and sold to reach the consumers. There is. Furthermore, when cultivation is carried out using a transparent cultivation and packaging container, the cultivation liquid does not adhere to the side wall of the cultivation and packaging container, so that it remains white and its appearance is not impaired, and Does not hit from the side, so that the sprout vegetables can be smoothly promoted to grow upward. In addition, by using the light-shielding body for the cultivation and packaging container, it is possible to prevent the bud vegetables from adhering to the side wall of the cultivation and packaging container.

FIG. 8 shows the second embodiment of the present invention, and is an enlarged sectional view showing another example of the convex portion of the cultivation and packaging container. In the second embodiment, the first
The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different points will be mainly described.

In the second embodiment, the shape of the projection projecting from the bottom surface 2 is modified.

That is, the convex portion 15 of the present embodiment projects from the bottom portion 2 at a predetermined height, and the concave portion 1
5a is provided. One or a plurality of water passage holes 6 are formed in the recess 15a.

According to the second embodiment, substantially the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the provision of the concave portion makes the drainage easier and more reliable.

FIG. 9 shows a third embodiment of the present invention and is a perspective view showing a cultivation and packaging container provided with a rib on a side surface. In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different points will be mainly described.

In the third embodiment, a plurality of longitudinal ribs 22 are provided on the side wall 3 to reinforce the side wall 3.

That is, in the cultivation and packaging container 21, the side wall 3 is integrally provided upright from the bottom 2 having the convex portion 5 with the water passage hole 6, and the upper end of the side wall 3. Is provided with the fitting flange 4 around.

The side wall 3 is provided with a plurality of ribs 22 formed integrally by bending the wall surface of the side wall 3 in the longitudinal direction which is the longitudinal direction of the cultivation and packaging container 21. . The ribs 22 may be integrally formed by increasing the wall thickness.

According to the third embodiment, substantially the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be obtained, and a plurality of the cultivation and packaging containers can be arranged in the longitudinal direction. By providing the ribs, the strength of the cultivation and packaging container can be increased, and the resistance to breakage in the path from the time of cultivation to the hand of the consumer can be increased.

[0064]

As described above, according to the cultivation and packaging container of the present invention, a medium such as a bottom mat is not required, and a transfer operation from the cultivation container to the packaging container is not required, so that the sprout vegetables are hardly damaged. , Cost can be reduced.

Further, according to the cultivation method using the cultivation and packaging container of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the cultivation liquid from adhering to the cultivation and packaging container and to leave white, and to allow the sprout vegetables to grow smoothly upward. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a front view, FIG. 1B is a right side view, and FIG. 1C is a plan view showing a cultivation and packaging container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cultivation and packaging container according to the first embodiment, taken along the line AA of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the cultivation and packaging container of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a light-shielding body for a cultivation and packaging container in which a plurality of light-shielding portions are integrally connected in the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a state in which a cultivation / packaging container light-shielding body is inserted into the cultivation / packaging container of the first embodiment to supply a cultivation liquid.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part showing a cultivation liquid accumulated on the bottom part of the cultivation and packaging container according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a lid is attached to the cultivation and packaging container in which sprout vegetables have grown, in the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing another example of the projection of the cultivation and packaging container in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a cultivation and packaging container provided with a rib on a side surface according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 21: Cultivation and packaging container 2: Bottom part 3: Side wall part 4: Fitting flange 5, 15: Convex part 6: Water hole 11: Sprout vegetable 11a: Root 15a: Concave part 22: Rib 31: Cultivation and use Light shielding body for packaging container 32: flat surface part 33: light shielding part

Claims (14)

(57) [Claims] 1. A cultivation method in which a side wall portion is erected from a bottom portion.
Cultivation and packaging, wherein the packaging container itself has a water retention function at a predetermined water level and is used as a packaging container as a unit of consumption, which is a cultivation container for self-growing by tangling sprout vegetables. container. 2. The water retention function of the predetermined water level, wherein a convex portion provided on the bottom surface portion for defining a water level and a cultivation liquid in an amount exceeding the water level defined by the convex portion overflows. 2. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 1, further comprising: a water passage hole formed in the convex portion. 3. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of the convex portions are provided on the bottom portion, and a function of preventing the movement of the seeds of the sprout vegetables is provided. . 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of projections further have a function of promoting root entanglement of the bud vegetables.
The cultivation and packaging container according to 1. 5. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 2, wherein the water hole has a function of preventing rooting by allowing air to flow. 6. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 2, wherein the water passage hole is formed in a top portion of the convex portion. 7. The cultivation and cultivation method according to claim 2, wherein a concave portion is provided in the convex portion, and the water passage hole is formed in the concave portion. Packaging containers. 8. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the cultivation and packaging container is transparent. 9. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the bottom portion and the lower portion of the side wall portion are colored so that the inside cannot be seen, and the other portions are transparent. Item 7. The cultivation and packaging container according to Item 1 of Item 7. 10. The cultivation and packaging container, that allowed blackout in at least a portion and the bottom portion of the side wall portions
Together with a transparent and other parts, growing and packaging container according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the light from the side to the bud vegetables is characterized by preventing from being irradiated. 11. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 1, wherein a rib for reinforcement along the longitudinal direction is provided on the side wall portion. 12. The cultivation and packaging container according to claim 1, wherein the cultivation and packaging container is molded from a synthetic resin. 13. A cultivation and packaging container, comprising a cultivation container having a water retention function at a predetermined water level, wherein the cultivation and packaging container has a water retention function at a predetermined water level, and the cultivation and packaging container also serves as a packaging container as one unit of consumption. Insert the light shield for the container, sow seeds on the bottom part of the cultivation and packaging container, and grow the cultivation and packaging container while preventing the cultivation liquid from attaching to the side wall of the cultivation and packaging container. A cultivation and packaging method characterized by supplying a liquid and irradiating light while blocking light from the side by the light-shielding body for the cultivation and packaging container, so that the sprout vegetables are rooted and self-grown upward. Cultivation method using containers. 14. A side wall portion is erected from a bottom surface portion, and a convex portion having a predetermined height for defining a water level provided on the bottom surface portion, and an amount of cultivation exceeding a water level defined by the convex portion. A cultivation container provided with a water passage hole formed in the projection to overflow the liquid, wherein the cultivation and packaging container also serves as a packaging container as a unit of consumption, and a cultivation and packaging container light-shielding device. Inserting a body, sowing seeds on the bottom part of the cultivation and packaging container, preventing the cultivation liquid from adhering to the side wall of the cultivation and packaging container with the cultivation and packaging container light-shielding body, The cultivation liquid is supplied while overflowing the cultivation liquid in which the water passage holes become excessive so that the amount of the cultivation liquid is defined by the above, while blocking the light from the side by the cultivation and packaging container light shield. Irradiate light to germinate the sprout vegetables Cultivation method using a cultivation and packaging container, characterized in that to cultivate.