Apparatus and method for seed germination and planting

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12201051
APP PUB NO 20230247931A1
SERIAL NO

17988831

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Systems and methods for seed germination and planting include: a germinator unit providing an environment for seeds to germinate in water, and means to deliver the germinated seeds in batch form, suspended in an aqueous hydrogel; and a planting unit to accept batches of suspended seeds and dispense the seeds, preferably in singulated manner, to selected locations in a planting environment. The planting unit may be man-portable, mounted on a trailer or autonomous vehicle, or substantially stationary for use in a greenhouse. The planting environment may be a field or it may be a planting tray, pot, or other container for use in a greenhouse.

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EDEN CONCEPTS LLC621 SUMMIT LAKE CT KNOXVILLE TN 37922

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Cromer, Walter A Knoxville, US 2 0

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