WO2011021716A1

WO2011021716A1 - Spray culture device

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Publication number: WO2011021716A1
Application number: PCT/JP2010/064322
Authority: WO
Inventors: 典久門田
Original assignee: 株式会社ノーユー社
Priority date: 2009-08-18
Filing date: 2010-08-18
Publication date: 2011-02-24
Also published as: TW201110871A; TWI454214B; CN102480924A; JPWO2011021716A1; JP5345691B2

Abstract

Disclosed is a spray culture device suitable for indoor wall greening. A light source for culture is composed of a plurality of LED light sources (8, 8, 8) annexed to the lower surfaces of cylindrical planting carriers (1) arranged at a plurality of upper and lower stages, and thus gives less sense of discomfort to people as compared with being composed of a large external light source disposed around the planting carriers (1), causing the light beams for culture to be properly irradiated to plant leaf parts planted in the planting carriers (1). The LED light sources (8, 8, 8) are disposed on the outer surfaces (lower surfaces) of the lower parts in which condensation liquid in the planting carriers (1) circulates, and thus condensation liquid (L) of mist (M) circulates within the planting carriers (1), whereby the LED light sources (8, 8, 8) are properly cooled from the lower surfaces of the planting carriers (1) to prevent life deterioration due to high temperature.

Description

Spray tillage cultivation equipment

The present invention relates to an apparatus for cultivating a plant, and more particularly to a spray cultivation apparatus for cultivating a plant by supplying a spray of a culture solution to the root of the plant.

As a method for cultivating a plant that does not require soil for cultivation, hydroponics that cultivates by immersing the root of the plant in a culture solution has been generally known, and various hydroponic cultivation apparatuses have been proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In addition, spray tillage cultivation has been developed in which a culture solution spray is supplied to the root of a plant for cultivation, and various spray tillage cultivation apparatuses have been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
Here, in hydroponic cultivation in which the root part of the plant is immersed in the culture solution, there is a risk that respiratory disturbance may occur in the root part of the plant, but in spray culture where the spray of the culture solution is supplied to the root part of the plant, There is almost no risk of respiratory problems occurring at the roots of plants.
Also, in general, in hydroponics, periodic replacement of the culture solution is essential, so the unnecessary culture solution may be drained into the sewage, and in that case, the fertilizer contained in the culture solution may And lakes may become eutrophic.
JP 2009-039001 A JP 2006-067999 A

By the way, the conventional spray-plow cultivation apparatus as described in Patent Document 2 is for cultivating a large number of plants along a horizontal plane such as a floor surface. It is not configured to grow along the elevation.
Then, this invention makes it a subject to provide the spray culture cultivation apparatus suitable for indoor wall surface greening.

In order to solve such a problem, the spray cultivation apparatus according to the present invention is a spray cultivation apparatus for cultivating a plant by supplying a spray of a culture solution to the root of the plant. Implant carrier that is formed in a hollow shape having an implantation hole in the peripheral surface, a spray supply unit that supplies a spray of the culture solution to the inner space of the implant carrier, and condensation in which the spray of the culture solution is condensed in the inner space of the implant carrier A dew condensation liquid collecting section for collecting the liquid, and a cultivation light source for irradiating the plant to be planted in the implantation carrier with a light beam for cultivation, and the implantation carrier is formed in a cylindrical shape or a duct shape arranged in a plurality of stages above and below It is formed.
In the spray cultivation apparatus according to the present invention, a plant is planted in each of a plurality of planting holes of each planting carrier formed in a cylindrical shape or a duct shape arranged in a plurality of upper and lower stages. Then, the spray of the culture solution is supplied from the spray supply unit to the roots of a large number of plants facing the internal space of each planting carrier, and the light source for cultivation is supplied from the cultivation light source to the leaves of many plants facing the outside of each planting carrier. By irradiating with light, a large number of plants are appropriately cultivated along an elevational surface composed of a plurality of implantation carriers.
In the spray cultivation apparatus of the present invention, the transplantation carrier is not limited to a cylindrical shape or a duct shape arranged in a plurality of upper and lower stages, and may be formed in a hollow panel shape in which an internal space is divided into a plurality of upper and lower stages. In this case as well, a large number of plants are appropriately cultivated along the elevation surface constituted by a single planting carrier.
Moreover, in the spray-cultivation cultivation apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the planting carrier has a planting part configured to be detachable from the main body part, and a plurality of planting holes are provided in the planting part. In this case, by changing the mounting position of the implantation part with respect to the main body part of each implantation carrier arranged in a plurality of upper and lower stages, the position of a large number of plants implanted in the plurality of implantation holes is a plurality of implantation carriers. It is changed up and down along the configured elevation.
Furthermore, in the spray cultivation apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the cultivation light source is composed of a plurality of LED light sources attached to the outer surface of the portion through which the condensed liquid of the spray on the transplantation carrier flows. In this case, compared to the case where the cultivating light source is composed of a large external light source disposed around the transplantation carrier, people feel less uncomfortable, and the cultivation light from the LED light source is Irradiation is appropriate for the leaves of plants implanted in the plant.
Moreover, since the LED light source is disposed on the outer surface of the portion of the implant carrier through which the condensed liquid of spray flows, the condensation of the spray is appropriately cooled from the outer surface of the implant carrier by flowing through the implant carrier. The For this reason, each LED light source can prevent the lifetime reduction by high temperature, and can irradiate the light for cultivation over a long period of time.
In addition, in the spray cultivation apparatus of the present invention, a liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potassium, and a surfactant is preferable as the culture solution constituting the spray. Further, it is preferable that the particle size of the spray of the culture solution is about 3 to 5 μm because the spray of the culture solution is efficiently absorbed from the root hair of a plant whose diameter is said to be about several μm to several tens of μm.
In this case, the spray of the culture solution is efficiently absorbed from the hair follicles of the plant, and the condensed liquid in the spray is evaporated by cooling each LED light source, so that the amount of excess condensed liquid recovered by the condensed liquid recovery unit is reduced. Decrease. As a result, the amount of culture solution discarded during regular maintenance or the like is reduced as compared to normal spray-cultivation, and greatly reduced as compared to general hydroponics.

According to the spray cultivation apparatus according to the present invention, a plant is planted in each of a plurality of planting holes of each planting carrier formed in a cylindrical shape or a duct shape arranged in a plurality of stages above and below, and the plant faces the inside of each planting carrier. It is composed of a plurality of implantation carriers by supplying the spray of the culture solution from the spray supply unit to the root of the plant and irradiating the plant leaves facing the outside of each implantation carrier with the light for cultivation from the light source for cultivation A large number of plants can be properly cultivated along the elevation. Even when the implant carrier is not in the form of a cylinder or a duct arranged in a plurality of stages above and below, but is formed in a hollow panel shape in which the internal space is divided into a plurality of stages above and below, a stand composed of a single implant carrier A large number of plants can be properly cultivated along the plane.
In the spray-cultivation cultivation apparatus of the present invention, when the implantation carrier has an implantation part configured to be detachable with respect to the main body part, and the implantation part is provided with a plurality of implantation holes, it is arranged in a plurality of upper and lower stages. By changing the mounting position of the implantation part with respect to the main body part of each implanted carrier up and down, the position of a large number of plants implanted in the plurality of implantation holes can be changed along the elevation surface constituted by the plurality of implantation carriers. Can be changed up and down.
Further, in the spray cultivation apparatus of the present invention, when the cultivation light source is composed of a plurality of LED light sources attached to the outer surface of the portion through which the dew condensation liquid in the implantation carrier flows, the cultivation light source is disposed around the implantation carrier. Compared to the case of a large external light source, people feel less uncomfortable and appropriately irradiate the leaves of the plant planted in the planting carrier with the light from the LED light source for cultivation. Can do.
In addition, since the LED light source is disposed on the outer surface of the portion of the implant carrier through which the dew condensation liquid flows, the LED light source can be appropriately cooled from the outer surface of the implant carrier by the flow of the dew condensation liquid in the implant carrier. it can. As a result, it is possible to prevent the lifetime of each LED light source from being reduced due to the high temperature and to irradiate the light for cultivation with each LED light source over a long period of time.
Here, when the culture solution used in the spray cultivation apparatus of the present invention is liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potassium, and a surfactant, and the particle size of the spray of the culture solution is 3 to 5 μm, A plant implanted in a plurality of implantation holes of the carrier can efficiently absorb the spray of the culture solution from the root of the root.
In this case, the spray of the culture solution is efficiently absorbed from the hair follicles of the plant, and the condensed liquid in the spray is evaporated by cooling each LED light source, so that the amount of excess condensed liquid recovered by the condensed liquid recovery unit is reduced. Decrease. As a result, the amount of culture solution discarded during regular maintenance or the like is reduced as compared to normal spray-cultivation, and greatly reduced as compared to general hydroponics.
Therefore, the spray cultivation apparatus of the present invention is suitable for indoor wall greening.

It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the spray cultivation apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the implantation support | carrier shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the condition where the plant of the implantation support | carrier shown in FIG. 2 was implanted. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the spray unit shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the implantation support | carrier which shows the cultivation condition of the plant which uses the spray culture cultivation apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the 1st modification of the implantation support | carrier in 1st Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the 2nd modification of the implantation support | carrier in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the 3rd modification of the implantation support | carrier in 1st Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the 3rd modification of the implantation support | carrier in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the spray cultivation apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the implantation support | carrier shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the implantation support | carrier which shows the cultivation condition of the plant using the spray-plow cultivation apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the modification of the implantation simple substance in 2nd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the modification of the implantation support | carrier in 2nd Embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1: Implantation carrier 1A: Implantation hole 1B: Main part 1C: Implantation part 1D: Stepped receiving piece 2: Spray unit 2A: Storage tank 2C: Communication hole 2D: Partition wall 2F: Supply bottle 2G: Spray generator 2J: Spray Supply pipe 2K: Drain pipe 2L: Blower fan 3: Hollow support 4: Hollow support 5: Holding body 6: Duct hose 7: Drain hose 8: Light source 11: Implanted carrier 11A: Partition wall 11B: Implanted hole 11C: Main body 11D : Implanted part 11E: Mounting window 11F: Lower edge part 11G: Clamping piece

Hereinafter, embodiments of a spray cultivation apparatus according to the present invention will be sequentially described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same or similar components may be denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description may be omitted.
<First Embodiment>
First, a spray tillage cultivation apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The spray-cultivated cultivation apparatus according to the first embodiment is an apparatus for performing spray-cultivated cultivation of plants for wall greening in an ordinary building or facility where ordinary people enter or leave.
As shown in FIG. 1, the spray cultivation apparatus of the first embodiment is implanted in a plurality of

implantation carriers

1, 1... 1 in which a large number of plant strains such as strawberries are implanted, and in each implantation carrier 1. A spray unit 2 is provided for supplying the spray of the culture solution to the roots of a large number of plants and for recovering the dew condensation liquid.
Each implant carrier 1 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a predetermined length, and is laid between the left and right

hollow columns

3 and 4 and arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. The left and right

hollow struts

3 and 4 are each formed in a rectangular tube shape whose upper and lower ends are closed, and both end portions of a plurality of

implant carriers

1, 1... Are communicating.
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of implantation holes 1 A, 1 A... 1 A for planting plant stocks are formed on the upper peripheral surface of each implantation carrier 1. These implantation holes 1A, 1A... 1A are arranged in, for example, three rows along the longitudinal direction of each implantation carrier 1. Then, for example, a strawberry strain is planted in each implantation hole 1A of each implantation carrier 1 through a holding body 5 made of urethane foam or the like, as shown in FIG.
The spray unit 2 includes a spray supply unit that supplies the spray of the culture solution to the internal space of each implant carrier 1 through the hollow support 3 illustrated in FIG. 1, and the spray of the culture solution is condensed in the internal space of each implant carrier 1. The dew condensation liquid collection part which collects the dew condensation liquid of the sprayed through the hollow support | pillar 4 is comprised.
As shown in FIG. 4, the spray unit 2 includes a storage tank 2 A for storing the culture liquid L for plant cultivation and generating the spray M of the culture liquid L. The interior of the storage tank 2A is partitioned into two chambers by a partition wall 2D that forms a communication hole 2C for the culture solution L between the storage tank 2A and the bottom plate 2B.
One chamber of the storage tank 2A is configured to be openable and closable by an open / close lid 2E, and a replenishment bottle 2F of the culture solution L is supported and accommodated therein in an inverted state. This culture liquid L is a liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potassium, and a surfactant. For example, a water-soluble irrigation-only liquid fertilizer having a trade name “Megasol” manufactured by Megachem, Israel is used.
On the other hand, the bottom plate 2B facing the other chamber of the storage tank 2A is provided with a spray generator 2G that generates a spray M by finely vibrating the culture medium L by an ultrasonic vibrator. The spray generator 2G generates a spray M having a particle size of 100 μm or less, for example, a spray M having a particle size of about 50 μm, preferably about 3 to 5 μm.
On the ceiling wall 2H of the other chamber of the storage tank 2A, the spray supply pipe 2J for supplying the spray M generated by the spray generator 2G to the internal space of each implant carrier 1 shown in FIG. And a drain pipe 2K for collecting the condensed liquid of the spray condensed in the internal space of each implant carrier 1 through the hollow support column 4, and a blower fan 2L is interposed in the middle of the spray supply pipe 2J. It is installed.
The spray supply pipe 2J is connected to the connection port 3A at the lower part of the hollow column 3 via a duct hose 6 shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG. On the other hand, the drain pipe 2K is connected to the connection port 4A at the lower part of the hollow column 4 via a drain hose 7 shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a plurality of

LED light sources

8, 8, and 8 that irradiate light rays for plant cultivation downward are attached to the lower peripheral surface of each planting carrier 1 as cultivation light sources. Yes. These

LED light sources

8, 8, 8 are arranged in, for example, three rows along the longitudinal direction of each implantable carrier 1.
Here, the spray M supplied to the internal space of each implantable carrier 1 eventually becomes a dew condensation liquid L due to condensation and accumulates at the bottom of the implantable carrier 1, so that the dew condensation liquid L flows smoothly. The implant carrier 1 is provided with a flow gradient of the dew condensation liquid L that slightly inclines downward from the left hollow column 3 toward the right hollow column 4. Then, LED

light sources

8, 8, 8 are attached to the outer surface of the site where the dew condensation liquid L of the spray M flows through the interior of each implant carrier 1, that is, the lower peripheral surface of each implant carrier 1.
In the spray cultivation apparatus of the first embodiment configured as described above, the spray M of the culture medium L (see FIG. 4) is left on the left side via the duct hose 6 by the operation of the spray unit 2 shown in FIG. 1. It is supplied from the hollow support 3 to the internal space of each implant carrier 1. Thus, as shown in FIG. 5, the root of the plant, for example, strawberry planted in each planting carrier 1, is sprayed with a culture solution L containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potassium, and a surfactant, for example, a particle size. Is supplied with a spray M of about 3 to 5 μm. And the spray M of this culture solution L is efficiently absorbed from the hair root of the root part of a strawberry.
And by the light emission of each LED light source 8 attached to the lower peripheral surface of the implantation carrier 1 arranged in the upper stage of FIG. 5, the plant cultivation light is implanted in the implantation carrier 1 arranged in the lower stage. Irradiates the leaves of plants (strawberry). In this way, the plant (strawberry) planted in each stage of the implantation carrier 1 shown in FIG.
Here, the light source for plant cultivation is composed of a plurality of

LED light sources

8, 8, 8 attached to the outer surface of each implantable carrier 1, and thus a large external light source disposed around the implantable carrier 1. It is less likely to give people a sense of incongruity than if it is composed of
Moreover, these

LED light sources

8, 8, 8 are disposed on the outer surface of the site where the condensed liquid L of the spray M in each implant carrier 1 circulates, that is, on the lower peripheral surface of each implant carrier 1. As the dew condensation liquid L circulates in the implant carrier 1, the

LED light sources

8, 8, 8 are appropriately cooled from the outer surface of each implant carrier 1. For this reason, each LED light source 8 can prevent the lifetime reduction by high temperature and can irradiate the light for cultivation over a long period of time.
That is, according to the spray tillage cultivation device of the first embodiment, a large number of plants (strawberry) can be appropriately cultivated along the elevation surface constituted by the plurality of planting carriers 1, and each LED light source 8 It becomes possible to irradiate the light for cultivation over a long period of time with each LED light source 8 while preventing the life from being lowered due to high temperature. Therefore, the spray cultivation apparatus of the first embodiment is suitable for indoor wall greening.
In addition, in the spray cultivation apparatus of the first embodiment, the spray M of the culture liquid L is efficiently absorbed from the hair roots of plants (strawberry), and the condensed liquid L of the spray M is evaporated by cooling each LED light source 8. Therefore, the recovery amount of the excessive dew condensation liquid L recovered in the storage tank 2A is reduced. As a result, the discarded amount of the culture solution L to be discarded at the time of regular maintenance or the like is reduced as compared with normal spray-cultivation cultivation, and greatly reduced as compared with general hydroponics cultivation.
<First and Second Modifications of First Embodiment>
Here, each of the implant carriers 1 shown in FIG. 1 is not limited to the cylindrical shape of the circular cross section as shown in FIG. 2, but the cylindrical shape of the vertically long elliptical cross section as shown in FIG. You may be comprised in the square cylinder shape of a rhombus cross section, and you may be comprised in the cylinder shape of other appropriate cross-sectional shapes.
<Third Modification of First Embodiment>
The implant carrier 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be changed to an implant carrier 1 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. This implant carrier 1 has an implant part 1C that is configured to be detachable with respect to a plurality of stages of main body parts 1B, and has a structure in which a plurality of implant holes 1A are formed in each implant part 1C.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main body 1 B is formed in an arc-shaped cross-sectional shape larger than a semicircle to constitute the lower part of the implant carrier 1, and the implant 1 C is formed in an arc-shaped cross-sectional shape smaller than the semicircle. This constitutes the upper part of the implant carrier 1. Stepped receiving

pieces

1D and 1D that receive the implanted portion 1C in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the lower edge portion of the implanted portion 1C are formed on the upper edge portion of the main body portion 1B. By 1D, 1 C of implantation parts are comprised so that attachment or detachment with respect to the main-body part 1B is possible.
In the spray-cultivation cultivation apparatus in which a plurality of transplanted carriers 1 configured in this manner are arranged in a plurality of stages, a plurality of transplanted carriers 1 can be changed by vertically changing the mounting position of the implanted part 1C with respect to the main body 1B of each implanted carrier 1. The positions of a large number of plants (strawberry) planted in the planting hole 1A can be changed up and down along an elevation surface constituted by a plurality of planting carriers 1. For example, unripe strawberries can be placed in the upper stage, and hand-ripened strawberries can be placed in the lower stage where it is easy to pick.
Second Embodiment
Next, a spray cultivation apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The spray cultivation apparatus of the second embodiment is a single hollow panel-shaped

implant carrier

1, 1... 1 in the spray cultivation apparatus of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Since it is changed to the implant carrier 11, and other components are configured in substantially the same manner as the spray cultivation apparatus of the first embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description is given. Omitted.
The implant carrier 11 is formed in the shape of a hollow panel having a vertically long rectangular cross section shown in FIG. 11, and in its internal space, a plurality of

partition walls

11A, 11A,. Is formed. Each partition wall 11A is inclined downward from the rear surface side to the front surface side of the implantable carrier 11, and each partition wall 11A is directed from the left hollow column 3 to the right hollow column 4 shown in FIG. A distribution gradient of the dew condensation liquid L that is slightly inclined downward is provided.
On the other hand, the left hollow support column 3 is formed with a plurality of openings (not shown) that communicate with each other so as to supply the spray M to the openings on the left side of the implant carrier 11, respectively. 4 is formed with a plurality of openings (not shown) that communicate with each other so that the dew condensation liquid L of the spray M flows out from the openings on the right side of the implant carrier 11.
Here, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of implantation holes 11 B, 11 B... 11 B for planting a plant strain such as a strawberry are formed on the front surface of the hollow panel-shaped implantation carrier 11. These implant holes 11 B, 11 B... 11 B open to communicate with the upper part of the internal space of each stage of the implant carrier 11, and are arranged in, for example, one row along the left-right width direction of the implant carrier 11.
And on the front surface corresponding to the lower part of the internal space of each stage of the implantable carrier 11, a plurality of

LED light sources

8, 8, and 8 for irradiating the plant cultivation light rays forward are attached. These

LED light sources

8, 8, 8 are arranged in, for example, one row along the left-right width direction of the implantable carrier 11.
In the spray cultivation apparatus of the second embodiment configured as described above, for example, a strawberry strain is implanted into each implantation hole 11B of the implantation carrier 11 shown in FIG. 11 via the holding body 5 made of urethane foam or the like. (See FIG. 12). And as shown in FIG. 12, the spray M of the culture solution L is supplied to the root part of the plant (strawberry) planted in each stage of the planting carrier 11, and each LED light source is applied to the leaf part of the plant (strawberry). The plant plant (strawberry) is appropriately cultivated along the vertical plane constituted by the single planting carrier 11 by irradiating the plant cultivation light from 8.
Here, the light source for plant cultivation is composed of a plurality of

LED light sources

8, 8, 8 attached to the front surface of the hollow panel-shaped implant carrier 11. Compared to the case of using an external light source, people feel less uncomfortable.
In addition, these

LED light sources

8, 8, 8 are arranged on the outer surface of the portion of the implant carrier 11 through which the condensed liquid L of the spray M flows, that is, on the front surface corresponding to the lower part of the internal space of each stage of the implant carrier 11. Therefore, the

LED light sources

8, 8, and 8 are appropriately cooled from the front surface of the implantable carrier 11 by allowing the condensed liquid L of the spray M to flow on the partition walls 11 A of the implantable carrier 11. For this reason, each LED light source 8 can prevent the lifetime reduction by high temperature and can irradiate the light for cultivation over a long period of time.
That is, according to the spray cultivation apparatus of the second embodiment, a large number of plants (strawberry) can be appropriately cultivated along the elevation surface constituted by the single planting carrier 11, and each LED light source 8. Thus, it becomes possible to irradiate the light for cultivation over a long period of time with each LED light source 8 while preventing a decrease in life due to the high temperature. Therefore, the spray cultivation apparatus of the second embodiment is suitable for indoor wall greening.
In addition, in the spray cultivation apparatus of the second embodiment, the spray M of the culture liquid L is efficiently absorbed from the hair root of the plant (strawberry), and the condensed liquid L of the spray M is evaporated by cooling each LED light source 8. Therefore, the recovery amount of the excessive dew condensation liquid L recovered in the storage tank 2A is reduced. As a result, the discarded amount of the culture solution L to be discarded at the time of regular maintenance or the like is reduced as compared with normal spray-cultivation cultivation, and greatly reduced as compared with general hydroponics cultivation.
<Modification of Second Embodiment>
The implant carrier 11 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 can be changed to the implant carrier 11 as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. This implant carrier 11 has a structure in which a plurality of implant parts 11D are configured to be detachable from the main body part 11C, and a plurality of implant holes 11B are formed in each implant part 11D.
As shown in FIG. 14, a horizontally long mounting window 11 E for detachably mounting a plurality of implantation parts 11 D is formed in a plurality of upper and lower stages on the main body part 11 C. Correspondingly, each implantation portion 11D is formed in a horizontally long plate shape having a plurality of implantation holes 11B, and a sandwiching piece 11G for sandwiching the lower edge portion 11F of the mounting window 11E is provided on the lower inner surface thereof. ing. By this sandwiching piece 11G, each implantation part 11D is configured to be detachable from the main body part 11C of the implantation carrier 11.
Thus, in the spray tillage cultivation apparatus having a structure in which a plurality of implantation parts 11D are detachably attached to the attachment windows 11E of the implantation carrier 11, the attachment positions of the implantation parts 11D with respect to the attachment windows 11E of the implantation carrier 11 are moved up and down. By changing to, the positions of a large number of plants (strawberry) planted in the plurality of planting holes 11B can be changed up and down along the elevation surface constituted by the single planting carrier 11. For example, unripe strawberries can be placed in the upper stage, and hand-ripened strawberries can be placed in the lower stage where it is easy to pick.
<Other embodiments>
The spray cultivation apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment or the second embodiment described above. For example, the spray unit 2 shown in FIG. 1 is not limited to the type in which the spray M is generated by the ultrasonic vibrator of the spray generator 2G shown in FIG. 4, but the type in which the spray is generated by a jet nozzle (not shown). Can be changed. And such a spray unit 2 may be installed in the upper part of a wall surface, or a ceiling part instead of a floor surface.
On the other hand, the inside of each implant carrier 1 illustrated in FIG. 2, FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and the inside of each stage partitioned into a plurality of upper and lower stages on the implant carrier 11 illustrated in FIG. You may accommodate the culture medium material for supporting the root part of a plant. As the medium material, in addition to soil and sand, granulated slag, which is sand-like molten slag, can be suitably used.
When the medium material is accommodated in the implant carrier 1 or the implant carrier 11, the spray M of the culture solution L is supplied into the medium material via a spray supply pipe (not shown) having a plurality of spray supply holes on the peripheral surface. be able to.
Moreover, the plant planted in the

planting carrier

1, 1... 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the planting carrier 11 shown in FIG. 10 is not limited to a strawberry but may be an appropriate houseplant or vegetable.

Claims

A spray-plowing cultivation apparatus for cultivating a plant by supplying a spray of a culture solution to the root part of the plant, the implantation carrier formed in a hollow shape having a plurality of implantation holes in which the plant is implanted, and the implantation A spray supply unit that supplies a spray of a culture solution to the internal space of the carrier, a dew condensation liquid recovery unit that collects the dew solution condensed by the spray of the culture solution in the internal space of the implant carrier, and a plant that is implanted in the implant carrier. A light source for cultivation that irradiates with light for cultivation;
The spray-cultivated cultivation apparatus, wherein the implantation carrier is formed in a cylindrical shape or a duct shape arranged in a plurality of upper and lower stages.
The spray-cultivated cultivation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the planting carrier is formed in a hollow panel shape in which an internal space is divided into upper and lower stages.
The spray according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the implant carrier has an implant part configured to be detachable from the main body part, and the implant part is provided with the plurality of implant holes. Tillage cultivation equipment.
The said cultivation light source is comprised by the some LED light source attached to the outer surface of the site | part through which the dew condensation liquid of the spray in the said transplant carrier distribute | circulates, The claim of any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The spray-cultivation cultivation apparatus described in 1.
The spray culture apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the culture solution contains nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potassium, and a surfactant.