Planting – Plant setting – Through mulch
Patent
1995-03-13
1997-07-08
Melius, Terry Lee
Planting
Plant setting
Through mulch
111900, 43114, 47 9, A01C 1100
Patent
active
056449984
ABSTRACT:
Mulching system using opaque artificial mulching material (1) in perforated embodiments. Perforated embodiments have predetermined pattern of precisely spaced uniform holes (10) preperforated during manufacture. Preperforations allow pre-seeding before mulch is applied to effect weed prevention for densely planted wide row crops. Will also automatically provide proper spacing and eliminate need for thinning crop. Preperforation provides protection from root maggots. Some embodiments have abrasive substance (7) on top side, or abrasive substance (8) on bottom side, or on both sides to repel and destroy both slugs and snails. This is accomplished by abrasive substance (7 or 8) lacerating skin of slugs or destroying digestive tract through ingestion of abrasive substance (7 or 8), other embodiments can have weatherproof sticky substance-clear or insect attractant colored (11) applied to mulching material (1) and covered by removable protective film (9). Purpose of weatherproof sticky substance-clear or insect attractant colored (11) is to trap crawling or flying insects which can destroy crop. Removable protective film (9) is to provide easy handling until mulch is applied to soil. Insect attractant colored mulching material (12) is for luring insect to trap. Four classes of hole (10) spacing and size provided for perforated embodiments. Preferred embodiment utilizing all elements of invention is illustrated in FIGS. 8A to 8D.
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Batson Victor
Melius Terry Lee
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