WO2016129996A1 - Motte de culture comportant une graine de semence et procédé de fabrication de la motte de culture - Google Patents

Motte de culture comportant une graine de semence et procédé de fabrication de la motte de culture Download PDF

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WO2016129996A1
WO2016129996A1 PCT/NL2016/050087 NL2016050087W WO2016129996A1 WO 2016129996 A1 WO2016129996 A1 WO 2016129996A1 NL 2016050087 W NL2016050087 W NL 2016050087W WO 2016129996 A1 WO2016129996 A1 WO 2016129996A1
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seed grain
grow plug
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organic material
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Gerbrandus Janus Appels
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Gerbrandus Janus Appels
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Priority to US15/549,904 priority Critical patent/US20180020625A1/en
Priority to EP16730025.0A priority patent/EP3255975A1/fr
Publication of WO2016129996A1 publication Critical patent/WO2016129996A1/fr
Priority to US17/159,504 priority patent/US20210144939A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G24/00—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor
    • A01G24/40—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor characterised by their structure
    • A01G24/44—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor characterised by their structure in block, mat or sheet form
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G24/00—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor
    • A01G24/20—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor based on or containing natural organic material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G24/00—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor
    • A01G24/20—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor based on or containing natural organic material
    • A01G24/22—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor based on or containing natural organic material containing plant material
    • A01G24/25—Dry fruit hulls or husks, e.g. chaff or coir
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G24/00—Growth substrates; Culture media; Apparatus or methods therefor
    • A01G24/60—Apparatus for preparing growth substrates or culture media

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  • the invention relates to a grow plug, comprising a dimensionally stabilized dry body of organic material, provided with a means for holding together the organic material, as well as at least a single seed grain which is present on the body and is connected to the body.
  • a dimensionally stabilized body in this context is understood to be a body that retains its shape under its own weight and when held, this contrary to a non-dimensionally stabilized body of, for example, material that sags in under its own weight or disintegrates when held.
  • a grow plug of similar kind is known from DE2544699A.
  • the means that provides that the organic material is held together is formed by a dense water-soluble or water- softening layer which is attached to or around the body surface.
  • the grow plug according to the invention is characterized in that the means for holding together the organic material is formed by glue present among components of the organic material, by which glue the components are bonded so that the body per se is dimensionally stabilized.
  • Organic material comprising components glued together is capable of retaining means such as nutrients and acidity increasing or acidity reducing means better than non-glued organic material.
  • the organic material either provided or not with the means mentioned above can be stored better in a dry condition than in a wet or moist condition. In consequence, the seed grain can germinate faster during use and a resulting seedling can grow faster.
  • JP2013039124A is known a grow plug in which a seed grain is deposited in the middle of the body. This known grow plug is to be inserted into the soil. After being watered regularly the seed will germinate and the seedling will grow while the seedling can extract nutrients from the body.
  • the means preferably exclusively comprises said glue so that a cost-effective grow plug can be obtained.
  • the glue is preferably
  • the grow plug according to the invention can be designed such that after moistening it extracts exactly the right amount of water for the seedling to grow to an optimum degree.
  • the body preferably has a density that is such that this body absorbs liquid from below up to the top side and moistens the seed grain there and allows it to germinate.
  • the body preferably retains an amount of water that is sufficient for causing the seed grain to germinate and grow into a plant.
  • An embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention is characterized in that the seed grain is glued to the body.
  • the glue preferably dissolves, so that the seed grain softens after the dissolution of the glue and germinates and during the germination process can orient itself to the optimum direction.
  • a further embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention is characterized in that the seed grain is present on the body and a film covers the seed grain and is connected to the body around the seed grain. The film is to be removed before use.
  • the top side of the body has a recess in which the seed grain is accommodated.
  • This recess may exceed the size of the seed grain so that the seed grain can freely orient itself during the germination process.
  • the recess may also fall short of the size of the seed grain where the seed grain is then pushed into the recess and is fixedly clamped in the body, so that no film is needed to retain the seed grain and the seed grain can breathe all around.
  • container mulch is present on top of or around the seed grain.
  • the container mulch is for example granular coconut, cork or perlite.
  • the grow plug preferably contains nutrients which are present in the body among the organic material.
  • the grow plug comprises at least a single further seed grain.
  • the invention likewise relates to a method of manufacturing a grow plug in which components of organic material are formed into a body and are dried and, subsequently, at least a single seed grain is deposited on the top side of the body and is connected to the body.
  • the dimensional stability is rendered to the organic material formed into a body in that a layer is applied to the body surface or around the body.
  • the invention is characterized in that forming the organic material components into a dried body is realized by bonding together the components of the organic material by means of a glue and drying them.
  • the seed grain may be glued to the body or a film may be deposited over the seed grain and glued to the top side of the body.
  • nutrients Prior to the gluing operation preferably nutrients are added to the organic material.
  • two seed grains are deposited on the top side of the body and connected to the body.
  • Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention
  • Fig. 3 shows steps in the cultivation process utilizing the grow plug according to the invention.
  • Fig. 4 shows a third embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention. Detailed description of the drawings
  • Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention.
  • the grow plug 1 comprises a dimensionally stabilized dried body 3 formed by organic material components glued together by means of a glue.
  • a seed grain 5 is glued to the top side of the body. Further the body contains nutrients and acidity increasing or acidity reducing means among the organic material.
  • Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention.
  • This grow plug 11 too has a dimensionally stable, dried body 13 of organic material components glued together.
  • a recess 14 In the top side of the body is provided a recess 14 in which two seed grains 15 are accommodated.
  • the recess containing the seed grains is covered with a film 17 which is detachably glued to the body around the recess.
  • the body 3 or 13 respectively of the grow plugs 1 and 11 described above has a density that is such that the body absorbs liquid from below up to the top side and retains an amount of water that is sufficient for having the seed grain(s) 5 or 15 respectively germinate and grow into a plant.
  • Fig. 3 shows a first embodiment of the grow plug according to the invention.
  • the same reference numerals have been used to indicate corresponding features of the second embodiment described above.
  • This embodiment of the grow plug 31 differs from the second embodiment in that in the recess 14 is present container mulch, for example coconut grit 33 on the seed grains 15. During use the coconut becomes moist so that the seed grains are covered with a moist layer which promotes the germination process and growing process. In addition, the seed grains are enclosed in the recess 14 for use and during transport, so that they suffer less from the disturbing effects of being shaken to and fro.
  • container mulch for example coconut grit 33 on the seed grains 15.
  • coconut becomes moist so that the seed grains are covered with a moist layer which promotes the germination process and growing process.
  • the seed grains are enclosed in the recess 14 for use and during transport, so that they suffer less from the disturbing effects of being shaken to and fro.
  • the cultivation process of the grow plug according to the invention is the following. First of all the grow plug 1 is moistened by pouring water from above onto the grow plug, while the surplus of water is drained by the grow plug, or by placing the bottom side of the grow plug in water 21, see Fig. 4, so that the grow plug sucks in water. During the germination of the seed grain and the growing of the plant, the whole should be watered at regular intervals in the way described above. Once a seedling 23 has grown, the grow plug 1 can be put into the soil 25 or into a cultivation system after which the seedling can be cultivated further in customary fashion.

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Abstract

Une motte de culture (1) comporte un corps déshydraté (3) aux dimensions stabilisées à base de matière organique agglomérée, ainsi qu'au moins une unique graine de semence (5). La graine de semence est présente sur le corps et le corps présente une densité telle qu'il absorbe du liquide à partir du dessous et jusqu'à sa face supérieure et retient une quantité d'eau suffisante pour permettre la germination de la graine de semence et sa croissance pour donner une plante. Lorsqu'une plante est cultivée au moyen de cette motte de culture (1), la motte de culture est placée dans le sol (25) ou dans un système de culture, puis humidifiée par arrosage à l'aide d'eau depuis le dessus, l'eau superflue étant ensuite évacuée par la motte de culture ou, alors, le bas de la motte de culture est placé dans de l'eau (21) et la motte de culture absorbe l'eau, puis, quelques temps après la germination de la graine de semence, la motte de culture est placée dans le sol (25) ou dans le système de culture.
PCT/NL2016/050087 2015-02-13 2016-02-05 Motte de culture comportant une graine de semence et procédé de fabrication de la motte de culture WO2016129996A1 (fr)

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US15/549,904 US20180020625A1 (en) 2015-02-13 2016-02-05 Grow plug provided with a seed grain, as well as method of manufacturing the grow plug
EP16730025.0A EP3255975A1 (fr) 2015-02-13 2016-02-05 Motte de culture comportant une graine de semence et procédé de fabrication de la motte de culture
US17/159,504 US20210144939A1 (en) 2015-02-13 2021-01-27 Grow plug provided with a seed grain, as well as method of manufacturing the grow plug

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NL2014290 2015-02-13
NL2014290 2015-02-13
NL2014834A NL2014834B1 (nl) 2015-02-13 2015-05-21 Kweekplug voorzien van een zaadkorrel, alsmede werkwijze voor het vervaardigen van de kweekplug en werkwijze voor het kweken van een gewas met behulp van de kweekplug.
NL2014834 2015-05-21

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JP2013039124A (ja) 2011-07-15 2013-02-28 Koizumi Co Ltd 種子プラグおよび汚染土壌の浄化方法

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US2648165A (en) * 1945-06-04 1953-08-11 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Seed carrier
GB1054671A (en) * 1962-08-07 1967-01-11 Carrier for the cultivation of plants
DE2544699A1 (de) 1975-04-15 1976-10-28 Josef Xaver Max Rappold Naehrboden und verfahren zu seiner herstellung
WO1985001418A1 (fr) * 1983-10-04 1985-04-11 Apman Bertram A Nattes laminees en fibres de lignocellulose
US6219968B1 (en) * 1997-09-19 2001-04-24 Pro Flora Gmbh Growing body for plants especially for plant seedlings
US20030140553A1 (en) * 2002-01-30 2003-07-31 Don Moore Artificial seedbeds and method for making same
WO2011142664A1 (fr) * 2010-05-11 2011-11-17 Forteco Services B.V. Récipient et procédé pour cultiver une plante
JP2013039124A (ja) 2011-07-15 2013-02-28 Koizumi Co Ltd 種子プラグおよび汚染土壌の浄化方法

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EP4101279A1 (fr) 2021-06-07 2022-12-14 Click & Grow OÜ Procédé de mise en place de graines à l'intérieur d'un substrat de croissance, dispositif d'insertion de graines et substrat de croissance
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