KR102580907B1 - Method And Apparatus For Stone Breeding Moss - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and device for growing moss indoors using vegetative propagation. Its composition includes the steps of cutting the collected natural moss as is or drying it into leaf bundles and seeding it; Putting the seeded moss into a disinfectant solution and disinfecting it; Washing the disinfected moss; A step of enhancing self-reliance by immersing the washed moss in a microbial solution for a certain period of time; And sowing the microbially treated moss; The sowing step is characterized in that the moss treated with microorganisms is excreted on the basalt plate and compressed to allow it to settle on the basalt plate.

Description

Moss stone cultivation method and apparatus for the same {Method And Apparatus For Stone Breeding Moss}

The present invention relates to a method and device for cultivating moss, and more specifically, to a method and device for cultivating moss indoors using vegetative propagation.

As the number and types of companion animals diversify and related industries develop, interest in indoor landscaping is increasing day by day. It may be a simple personal hobby, but there are also plant enthusiasts who have expertise that cannot be ignored.

The demand for moss as a horticultural crop along with indoor landscaping is explosively increasing. Moss has the ability to retain moisture, so it protects the roots of plants from drying out and is also significant as an interior element of flower pots.

However, to date, moss is generally provided by collecting and supplying moss growing naturally. When collecting moss from nature, there are problems of damaging the environment and increasing costs, and there are limitations on the supply and demand of moss.

Previously, moss was grown hydroponically using mature moss. Growth was not good due to problems with mold, green algae (deposition of organic matter), and overcrowding.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2420182 Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1123881

In response to the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a method and a device used in this method to satisfy demand without collecting moss from nature by cultivating large quantities of moss indoors and supplying them to the market. .

More specifically, the purpose is to disseminate indoor moss cultivation farming technology and provide a method or device to increase supply at low cost by cultivating moss throughout the four seasons.

The above purpose includes the steps of cutting the collected natural moss as is or drying it into leaf bundles and seeding it;

Putting the seeded moss into a disinfectant solution and disinfecting it;

Washing the disinfected moss;

Step of strengthening self-reliance by immersing the washed moss in a microbial solution for a certain period of time; and

Including the step of sowing microbially treated moss;

The sowing step is achieved by a stone culture method of moss, characterized in that the moss treated with microorganisms is excreted on the basalt plate and pressed to allow it to settle on the basalt plate.

According to another feature of the present invention, the loss of moisture can be prevented by covering the upper part of the moss that adheres and grows on the basalt plate with a cover with good light transparency.

According to another feature of the present invention, in order to provide additional nutrients, the step of supplying a microbial stock solution once a week after sowing may be further included.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a plate-shaped basalt plate (10); And a transparent cover 20 that covers the upper surface of the basalt plate 10 for covering moss,

The cover 20 is characterized by including a flat plate 21 in contact with the basalt plate 10 and a hemisphere 22 installed in a dome shape at regular intervals longitudinally and horizontally to provide a growth space S. This is achieved by a stone cultivation device for moss.

According to another feature of the present invention, the cover 20 may be provided with a ventilation hole 23 so that external air can be supplied to the moss growth space S.

According to the above configuration, a moss cultivation method or device is provided that can cultivate moss in large quantities indoors regardless of the season and supply it to the market by using leaf bundles of natural moss. According to this, since moss is not collected from nature, there is no risk of damage to nature, and mass production is possible, making it possible to satisfy increasing demand.

More specifically, by using basalt plates as a means for moss to grow, cultivation of moss is easy, problems caused by mold growth can be minimized, and productivity can be increased by eliminating green algae, which is a problem with hydroponic cultivation. A method or device is provided.

Figure 1 is a flowchart of a method for cultivating moss in a stone field according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of a moss stone cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2.
Figures 4 to 6 are photographs illustrating the planting method of moss among the stone landscape cultivation methods of moss according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings attached to the specification. An embodiment of the present invention will be described with simultaneous reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The remaining drawings are explained where necessary.

The present invention proposes a method of cultivating moss in a new way that is different from the existing method as a type of hydroponic cultivation. And we propose instruments or devices used in this process.

First, the collected natural moss is either dried as is or dried, and then cut into leaf bundles to seed (S10). The moss may be, for example, silk moss (fine white moss), but is not limited thereto. It can be any variety of moss that is in demand in the market.

Afterwards, the seeded moss is placed in a disinfectant solution and disinfected (S20). The disinfectant solution is used by diluting the disinfectant solution that is widely used in the market for cleaning kitchens and bathrooms. For example, sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) can be used as a disinfectant solution.

Sodium hypochlorite can be diluted in tap water in an appropriate ratio. Disinfection can be done by soaking in a diluted disinfectant solution for 3 to 10 minutes. This is to kill harmful microorganisms such as mold.

To remove the disinfectant from the disinfected moss, it is washed several times with running tap water (S30).

Thereafter, a step (S40) of strengthening the self-sustaining ability is followed by immersing the disinfected moss in a microbial solution for a certain period of time. As a microbial solution, you can use an EM solution that is widely available on the market. In other words, put the moss in a strainer, soak it in the EM solution for 3 to 10 minutes, and then take it out.

EM (Effective Micro-organisms) is a material that means useful microorganisms. In general, it contains about 80 types of microorganisms, including yeast, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, photosynthetic bacteria, and actinomycetes, and has effects such as removing bad odors, purifying water, preventing oxidation of metals and foods, fermenting leftover food, and lowering acidity (pH). there is. These microorganisms produce antioxidants or physiologically active substances and play a role in suppressing decay. Several companies supply EM concentrate, and you can choose one of them.

This is followed by the sowing of microbially treated moss (S50). The present invention is characterized by sowing moss on basalt plates.

As is well known, basalt has fine pores. This three-dimensional structure is very advantageous for retaining moisture. In other words, the present invention uses a rock culture method.

Microbiologically treated moss is sown in leaf bundles on a basalt plate. After excretion, the upper surface is compressed with a certain force to prevent the moss from lifting, allowing the moss to settle smoothly on the basalt plate. At this seeding stage, a method of placing a certain weight on the moss for a certain period of time (for example, 1 to 3 days) can be used.

According to the present invention, moisture loss can be prevented by covering the upper part of the moss that settles and grows on the basalt plate with a cover with good light transparency.

Furthermore, as a measure to additionally protect moss, the step of supplying EM stock solution once a week after sowing may be further included. At this time, the microbial solution, or EM solution, can be supplied by spraying, or the basalt plate itself can be immersed in the EM solution for a while. EM stock solution herein includes the concept of dilution solution.

Hereinafter, a device for performing the above method will be described.

The steps from the seeding step (S10) to the EM treatment step (S40) may be performed in whole or in part by successive devices or may be performed sequentially in individually installed devices. It will be no difficulty for those skilled in the art to construct an apparatus for performing each of these steps.

As a device featuring the present invention, there is a seeding device in which the seeding step (S50) and the cultivation step (S60) are performed. The seeding device is shown in Figures 2 and 3.

The basalt plate 10 made of basalt material provides the growth space S for the moss 1. Basalt has pores, so it is advantageous for retaining moisture for a long period of time and is also advantageous for smoothly supplying air to moss (1).

Moisture can be supplied directly to the basalt plate 10 by spraying, or it can be soaked in a water tank for a certain period of time and then taken out to retain moisture.

The surface of basalt is rough, making it advantageous for moss roots to thrive, and it is lightweight, making it easy to handle. Additionally, basalt has its own advantages as a natural material and offers the advantage of being able to be used semi-permanently.

The basalt plate 10 can be installed in several layers on a multi-layer shelf. For cultivation, an LED lighting device may be installed on the upper part of the basalt plate 10. Temperature and humidity control devices are installed in the cultivation space. Light is provided for 6 to 15 hours a day, the temperature is maintained at 23 to 24℃, and the humidity is maintained at 70 to 75%.

There is no limit to the area and thickness of the basalt plate 10 as long as it can be easily handled by 1 to 2 workers.

According to a feature of the present invention, a cover 20 is installed on the upper surface of the basalt plate 10 to cover the moss 1. The cover 20 has an area that can cover the entire basalt plate 10.

The cover 20 includes a flat plate 21 that touches the basalt plate 10 or an auxiliary plate, and a hemisphere 22 installed in a dome shape at regular intervals longitudinally and horizontally. Of course, the shape of this hemisphere 22 may vary. A dome-shaped growth space (S) is provided by the hemisphere 22 at regular intervals vertically and horizontally. The cover 20 is provided with a ventilation hole 23 so that external air can be supplied to the growth space (S). The cover 20 is made of transparent and thin PET. A filtering means may be further provided to allow air to pass through the ventilation hole 23 but prevent dust, insects, etc. from entering.

According to the present invention, moss (1) grows in each growth space (S). This cultivation environment is aesthetically clean and provides an ornamental effect indoors.

Below, a method of planting sown moss will be described.

Holes are drilled at regular intervals in auxiliary plates made of moisture-resistant materials such as PVC, acrylic, PC, and foamex. For example, the thickness of the auxiliary plate may be 5 mm, and the diameter of the hole may be 60 mm. Place the auxiliary plate with the hole drilled on top of the basalt plate. Figure 4 is a photograph of an auxiliary plate placed on a basalt plate. The treated moss is placed on the basalt plate in this hole area and pressed to adhere.

Figure 5 shows the treated moss as described above partially planted in each hole of the auxiliary plate in the hole area. As shown, the hall is shown as a circle, but it is not limited to this and can have various shapes and patterns. For example, it can be polygons, hearts, letters, logos, etc.

This is to make it easier to plant moss on auxiliary boards (for example, stone such as basalt), as well as to standardize the size and shape of the moss to be grown.

And when the planting of moss is completed, the auxiliary board is carefully removed and then covered with a cup-shaped hemisphere as shown in Figure 6. Once the moss has stabilized to a certain extent, the hemispheres are removed and the moss continues to be grown.

What has been described above are only a few examples based on the technical idea of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications using the examples without exceeding the scope of the technical idea of the present invention expressed in the claims. For example, all of the embodiments described above can be freely combined and practiced by those skilled in the art, and any combination should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

1: Moss 10: Basalt plate
20: cover 21: flat plate
22: hemisphere 23: ventilation hole

Claims (6)

Step of seeding the collected natural moss as is or by drying it and then cutting it into leaf bundles;
Putting the seeded moss into a disinfectant solution and disinfecting it;
Washing the disinfected moss;
A step of enhancing self-reliance by immersing the washed moss in a microbial solution for a certain period of time; and
Including the step of sowing microbially treated moss,
The sowing step is,
In order to facilitate the planting of moss on basalt, as well as to standardize the size and shape of the moss to be grown, holes are drilled in the auxiliary plate at regular intervals, the auxiliary plate is placed on the basalt plate, and then the microbially treated Step of excreting and compressing moss on the basalt plate in the hole area;
A stone landscape cultivation method of moss, characterized in that it includes the step of removing the auxiliary board when planting of moss is completed.
According to paragraph 1,
A stone culture method of moss, characterized in that it prevents loss of moisture by covering the moss that adheres and grows on the basalt plate with a cover with good light transparency.
According to paragraph 1,
A stone culture method of moss, characterized in that it further comprises the step of additionally supplying microbial stock solution once a week after sowing.
delete delete According to paragraph 1,
The auxiliary plate is a stone culture method of moss, characterized in that it contains any one of PVC, acrylic, PC, and Fomex.

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