Plant husbandry – Receptacle for growing medium – For transplanting
Patent
1986-11-04
1988-09-13
Feyrer, James R.
Plant husbandry
Receptacle for growing medium
For transplanting
A01G 2302
Patent
active
047699469
ABSTRACT:
A transplant tray comprises a number of germination cells, each cell including side walls for holding and retaining a growth medium and seeds or seedlings for germination. Each cell has an opening at the top for retrieval of the growth medium and seedlings for transplanting after germination. The cells are connected to or are integral with one another forming a planar structure. The tray further comprises a skirt connected to or integral with the perimeter of the planar structure. When two trays are stacked the skirts of the two trays are nested within each other thereby enclosing the space between the two trays forming a germination chamber. Vent holes of appropriate sizes are provided in the skirts permitting limited and controlled gas exchange between the germination chamber and the environment to enhance the uniformity of germination conditions within the chamber. The vent holes are not so large as to cause significant loss of moisture to an uncontrolled environment. Stand-offs maintain a desired separation between trays when stacked to prevent undesirable disturbance and scraping off of growth medium and seeds. The skirt is slightly tapered to permit nesting of trays, whether empty or full.
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de Groot Peter F.
Ganick Gregory L.
Bud Antle Inc.
Feyrer James R.
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