Transplantable nursery stock growing methods
US5393313A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G23/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of growing transplantable nursery stock plants are provided wherein the root growths of the plants are controlled. The methods basically comprise forming a plurality of spaced holes in the ground and placing a porous fabric blanket over and into the holes whereby depressions in the blanket conform with the holes. The porous fabric blanket has sufficient strength to constrict penetrating roots whereby root growth below the blanket is restricted and enlarged root nodule formation and root branching are promoted within the depressions above the blanket. The depressions are filled with a growing medium, and a plant is planted and grown in each of the depressions. The plants are subsequently removed from the depressions for transplanting.
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