Weed inhibiting enclosure members for use with container grown p

Details Weed inhibiting enclosure members for use with container grown p Weed inhibiting enclosure members for use with container grown p

1995-04-10

1997-10-21

Melius, Terry Lee

Plant husbandry

Receptacle for growing medium

With shipment package

47 72, A01G 902

Patent

active

056783558

ABSTRACT:
A weed growth inhibiting enclosure member for use with container grown ornamental plants comprises a frusto-conical open-ended tube of thin, flexible light-impervious material of diameter to fit snugly around the container exterior, and of a length such that its upper part overlays the open container top and can be wrapped closely around the plant stem for retention without using a tie. This upper part has spaced perforations of size to permit passage of water to the earth in the container while preventing protrusion of weeds therethrough. The member reduces evaporation and also protects the container exterior against the adverse effects of sunlight and dirt. The weeds are thus denied the light essential to their growth, while access of the wanted plant is unimpeded, so that the weeds remain immature and compete only minimally for water and nutrients. The wrapping of the tube part around the plant stem ensures that it will not impede growth of the plant, as might a tie. Preferably the member is provided with a longitudinal tear line or lines facilitating its removal from the container for a single final weeding before the plants are shipped, as contrasted with the frequent multiple weedings previously required. The tube may be of polyethylene of thickness 11/2-21/2 mils, while the holes may be of 3-5 mm diameter, preferably of 4 mm diameter, spaced from one another from 21/2 cm to 31/2 cm, preferably 3 cm. The invention also comprises methods of growing plants in a growth medium in plant containers while inhibiting the growth of weeds in the medium by use of such enclosure members.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1464534 (1923-08-01), Lovett, Jr.
patent: 3052063 (1962-09-01), Dunn
patent: 3556389 (1971-01-01), Gregoire
patent: 4091925 (1978-05-01), Griffo et al.
patent: 4621733 (1986-11-01), Harris
patent: 5315785 (1994-05-01), Avot et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Weed inhibiting enclosure members for use with container grown p does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Weed inhibiting enclosure members for use with container grown p, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Weed inhibiting enclosure members for use with container grown p will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-997790