JPS6355Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] This invention relates to a germination grower for seeds of plants such as roses, which consists of a pair of cup-like bodies placed opposite each other and connected at a part of their periphery to form a container that can be opened and closed. The device is characterized in that a holder that is expandable by water absorption is housed in the internal space, and the holder holds plant seeds.

The illustrated embodiment will be described in detail below.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a germination grower, which has a bivalve-shaped container in appearance with a pair of bowl-shaped bodies 2 and 2' made of, for example, synthetic resin or ceramic to imitate the shell of a bivalve. The pair of bowl-shaped bodies 2, 2' are connected to each other at a portion of the periphery by a hinge, vinyl tape, or other suitable connecting means 8. A holder 4 made of a material that expands upon absorption of water, such as compressed peat, is wrapped in an extensible net 3 and stored in an internal space S formed by the pair of bowl-shaped bodies 2 and 2'. As will be explained later, the size of the net 3 is set to be somewhat larger than the size that covers the entire compressed peat 4 in consideration of the expansion of the compressed peat 4. The compressed peat 4 or (and) the net 3 are adhered at several places to the inner wall surfaces of the bowl-shaped bodies 2, 2' with an adhesive 9.

As shown in FIG. 2, plants such as rose seeds 5 are placed or embedded on the surface or inside of the compressed peat 4, and the surface is covered with a cover 6. The upper portions of the bowl-shaped bodies 2, 2' may be attached to each other at one or several locations using paper tape 7 or the like.

In use, as shown in Figure 3, for example, the plate 1
When the germination and growth device 1 is placed on top of the germination and growth device 1 and the upper tape 7 and the cover 6 covering the seeds 5 are removed and water is injected into the growth device, the compressed peat 4 expands, thereby causing the bowl-like bodies 2, 2 to expand. ' is the connection part 8 at the bottom
Using this as a hinge, they separate from each other like bivalves opening their mouths. Add water as needed and wait for the seeds 5 to germinate.

Although the bowl-like bodies 2 and 2' have a bivalve-like appearance in the illustrated embodiment, their shape can be freely determined. Furthermore, the outer surface may be colored, or pictures, text (advertisement text), etc. may be written on the outer surface. The material of the bowl-shaped body does not matter, and the hinge portion can also have an appropriate structure. The holder 4 may also be made of any material as long as it is expandable by water absorption and has water retention properties.

As mentioned above, according to the present invention, by injecting into the growth container, the mouth will open wide and sprouts will come out from inside, giving it a unique taste or interest, and the appearance will have a unique texture. It has a decorative effect, saves the trouble of purchasing seeds and sowing them in flower pots, etc., and is particularly suitable as a seed germinator for ornamental flowers and trees.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a growth device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken along line A-A' in Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the state of use, and Fig. 4 is a front view of the same. It is. 1...Germination grower, 2,2'...Dog-shaped body, 3
... Net, 4 ... Holder (compressed peat), 5 ... Seed, 6 ... Cover, 7 ... Paper tape, 8 ... Connection means, 9 ... Adhesive.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A container in which a pair of dog-shaped bodies formed to imitate bivalve shells are arranged facing each other and connected at a part of the periphery so that they can be opened and closed, and are normally kept closed;
It has a size that is stored in the internal space of this container and occupies most of this space, and expands by water absorption to a volume that presses the inner surface of the bowl-shaped body and opens the bowl-shaped body. A seed germination and breeding device comprising an expandable holding body and plant seeds held in the holding body.