Plant husbandry – Bench or elevated bed – hotbed
Patent
1987-06-04
1989-07-25
Hafer, Robert A.
Plant husbandry
Bench or elevated bed, hotbed
47 19, 47 29, A01G 900, A01G 1304
Patent
active
048501344
ABSTRACT:
Arrangement for greenhouses or growth rooms for enhancing the growth of plants and germination of seeds, comprising a bottom (4) and a plant supporting device (1) with holes or slots (2) for the flowing therethrough of climatically conditioned air, the device (1) being arranged at a vertical distance from the bottom (4) so as to provide a space for the introduction of climatically conditioned air between the bottom (4) and plant supporting device (1). The plant supporting device (1) is formed of a tray of clear plastics or of another material penetrable by heat radiation having depressions (14) or openings (3) for insertion therein of the root system of the plants or for receiving seeds, and with holes or slots (2) between the depressions (14) or openings (3). Further, the bottom (4) is heated insulated (9) and has a surface (8) capable of absorbing radiant energy and possibly moisture. The surface (8) of the bottom (4) may be provided with grooves (16 ) for water or liquid nourishment, and the arrangement may include an upper, flat shadowing means or insulating means (15) the height of which above the plant tray (1) being adjustable in accordance with the height of the plant stratum (7).
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Translation of Norwegian Patent #793,859 to T. A. Snekkenes, Filing date of 11/28/79.
Hafer Robert A.
Muir D. Neal
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