Method and apparatus for planting seedlings

Details Method and apparatus for planting seedlings Method and apparatus for planting seedlings

1979-12-20

1982-04-06

Feyrer, James R.

Planting

Drilling and broadcasting

Main and auxiliary frame machines

111 89, 175238, A01C 1102

Patent

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043230199

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is provided for planting tree seedlings or the like. The apparatus includes an elongate tube, and a pair of blades pivotally mounted to the lower end of the tube. The blades are each pivotal between a closed position closing the lower end of the tube, and an open position wherein the lower end of the tube is open. In use, the lower end of the tube is rotatably advanced into the soil, with the rotating blades acting to pulverize the surrounding soil. Also, the blades will be pivoted to the closed position by the resistance of the soil, to prevent the soil from entering the tube. A seedling is then deposited downwardly through the tube, and the tube is rotated in the reverse direction to withdraw the tube from the soil. During reverse rotation, the blades pivot to their open position to permit the tube to lift from the seedling, and act to press and compact the soil about the roots of the seedling.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3830320 (1974-08-01), Van Der Wijden

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