JP3007913B2 - Cultivation container - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cultivation container in which a bottom plate is set at the bottom of a cultivation room for cultivating radish and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a cultivation container for radish has a large number of cultivation chambers formed therein, and a water passage hole is formed at the bottom thereof so that water can enter and leave the cultivation chamber. Conventionally, when cultivating radish with this kind of cultivation container, firstly, a bottom mat made of urethane foam or the like is laid on the bottom of the above cultivation room, seeds are sown on this bottom mat, germinated and grown. Was. As the radish grows, the roots are entangled with the bottom mat as it grows up. The shipment and sale are performed using the group as a minimum unit.

[0003] As described above, the bottom mat laid on the bottom of the cultivation room not only has a function of integrating the radish in the cultivation room into a minimum unit, but also has a function of retaining water and fertilizer required during growing. It is indispensable for cultivation management, but when using cultivation containers repeatedly, it is necessary not only to re-install a new bottom mat each time, but also to dispose of the cost of disposable bottom mat However, because it is added to the production cost of radish,
It was also a cause of raising the unit price of radish.

[0004]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to use a bottom mat such as urethane foam without using a bottom mat. Another object of the present invention is to provide a cultivation container provided with a bottom plate that has a sufficient cultivation management function, can be repeatedly used, and can be cultivated at low cost.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems The cultivation container of the present invention comprises:
A large number of cultivation rooms are sectioned, water holes are formed at the bottom of each cultivation room, a bottom plate is set on the bottom surface, an outer peripheral wall is formed around the bottom plate, and a predetermined water level is formed. It is characterized by having a water retention function. Further, a flange is extended substantially horizontally outward from the upper edge of the outer peripheral wall of the bottom plate,
The flange is provided with a cut hole. Further, a protrusion having a predetermined height is formed on the bottom of the bottom plate, and a water-permeable hole is formed on the top surface of the protrusion.

[0006]

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a cultivation container, and a large number of cultivation rooms 2 are defined by partition walls 1a. Engagement projections 1b are projected from the upper four corners of the cultivation container 1, and engagement depressions 1c are formed in the lower portion. 1
b mutually engages with the engaging concave portion 1c of the upper cultivation container 1 so as to prevent collapse of the load.

As is clear from FIGS. 2 and 3, a water passage hole 1e is formed in the bottom 1d of the cultivation room 2 so that water can enter and leave the cultivation room 2. A plurality of projections 1f are formed on the bottom surface of the bottom 1d. still,
The water hole 1e may be formed at the lower end of the partition wall 1a.

FIG. 4 shows a bottom plate 3 made of a thin plate made of a hard synthetic resin.
And has a shape and a size that match the bottom of the cultivation room 2. An outer peripheral wall 3a is provided upright around the bottom plate 3, so that water required for cultivation is maintained at a predetermined water level. A flange 3b extends almost horizontally outward from the upper edge of the outer peripheral wall 3a. A part 3a 'of the outer peripheral wall 3a is recessed inward, and the width of the flange 3b at this part is wide. A cut-out hole 3c is formed in the flange portion 3b 'having the increased width.

The cultivation container 1 is molded from styrofoam, and the partition wall 1a is slightly tapered so that the cultivation chamber 2 becomes slightly narrower toward the bottom. When the bottom plate 3 is pushed into the bottom of the cultivation room 2, the flange 3 b of the bottom plate 3 bites into the partition wall 1 a of the cultivation room 2 so as not to be easily removed.

The bottom plate 3 has a large number of projections 3 on its bottom surface.
d is formed to prevent the sown seeds from rolling and becoming non-uniform, or to help the rooting action.

Next, the cultivation of radish using the cultivation container of the above embodiment will be described. With the bottom plate 3 set on the bottom of each cultivation room 2 of the cultivation container 1, seeds are sown on the bottom plate 3 and germinated and grown by watering.

In other words, when the water in the bottom dish 3 is reduced due to consumption or evaporation due to the growth of the radish, irrigation is performed and water is constantly replenished. Excess water in the cultivation room 2 is discharged outside through the cut hole 3c and the water passage hole 1e, and is maintained at a predetermined water level.

As shown in FIG. 6, the roots of the radish grow on the bottom plate 3 while being entangled with each other. When the radish grows to a predetermined size, the stem portion of the radish in the cultivation room 2 is grasped and pulled up, and the radish in the cultivation room 2 is taken out as a unit. And put them in polyethylene bags for shipment and sale.

Even if the radish is taken out, the bottom dish 3 remains at the bottom of the cultivation room 2, so this is washed together with the cultivation container 1 as necessary and used repeatedly.

FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the present invention.
Cultivation room insert A integrally molded with thin film synthetic resin
It is. As shown in FIG. 8, the insert A in the cultivation room is formed by connecting bottom plates 3 'to each other by a thin-film synthetic resin molded product 3 ". The thin-film synthetic resin molded product 3"
Is molded so as to cover the side surface and the upper surface of the partition wall 1a of the cultivation container 1 almost in close contact.

As is apparent from FIGS. 9 and 10, a large number of projections 3d 'are formed on the bottom plate 3'. A protrusion 3e having a predetermined height is formed at an appropriate position on the bottom plate 3 ', and a water-permeable hole 3f is formed on the top surface. Therefore, cultivation water at a predetermined water level is held in the bottom plate 3 '.

[0017]

1) A large number of cultivation rooms are formed and divided, a water hole is formed at the bottom of each cultivation room, a bottom plate is set on the bottom surface, and an outer peripheral wall is formed around the bottom plate. Since it was formed and provided with a water retaining function of a predetermined water level, it is possible to always retain a constant amount of water, and to secure optimal cultivation conditions. 2) Since the flange is extended substantially horizontally outward from the upper end edge of the outer peripheral wall of the bottom plate, and the cutout hole is formed in the flange, the gap between the partition wall around the cultivation room and the flange of the bottom plate is formed. An effective drain hole can be secured. 3) A projection having a predetermined height is formed on the bottom of the bottom plate, and a water-permeable hole is formed in the top surface of the projection. The water level can be maintained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cultivation container.

FIG. 2 is a partial plan view of a cultivation container.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a bottom plate of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view of a state where a bottom plate is set on the bottom of the cultivation room.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a growing state of a radish;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the bottom plate.

8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the bottom plate of the embodiment of FIG. 7 is set in a cultivation container.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the bottom plate of the embodiment of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the roll line of FIG. 9;

[Description of Signs] 1 Cultivation container 1a Partition wall 1b Engagement convex portion 1c Engagement concave portion 1d Bottom portion 1e Water passage hole 1f Projection 2 Cultivation room 3 Bottom plate 3 'Bottom plate 3 "Thin film synthetic resin molded body 3a Outer wall 3a' Part of outer peripheral wall 3b Flange 3b'Flange part 3c Cut-in hole 3d Projection 3e Projection 3f Water-permeable hole A Insert in cultivation room

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] A large number of cultivation rooms are defined and formed with water holes at the bottom of each cultivation room, a bottom plate is set on the bottom surface, and an outer peripheral wall is formed around the bottom plate. A cultivation container characterized by having a water retention function at a predetermined water level. 2. The cultivation container according to claim 1, wherein a flange extends substantially horizontally outward from an upper end edge of the outer peripheral wall of the bottom dish, and a cutout hole is formed in the flange. . 3. The cultivation container according to claim 1, wherein a projection having a predetermined height is formed on a bottom portion of the bottom dish, and a water-permeable hole is formed in a top surface of the projection.