A vegetation hanger includes a linear plate and an aperture. The linear plate includes a first edge, a second edge, a first end portion, and a second end portion. The first edge includes at least one ridge disposed along the first edge. The aperture is disposed centrally along the linear plate and configured to slidably engage with a bar.

An embodiment of a plant cultivation system comprises at least one plant cultivation guide in which a plurality of containers planted with plants are arranged and supported, wherein the plant cultivation guide having a starting part positioned at a central part so that the container is loaded to begin growing plants, and a harvesting part positioned along a circumference of the central part so that plants are harvested, the containers are sequentially transported from the starting part to the harvesting part and continuously cultivated according to the growth stage of the planted plants.

A grow module, a plant growing system, and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The grow module comprises a plurality of tray modules including a light tray over a growing tray. The light tray includes a lighting array and at least one sensor. The growing tray is adapted to hold a plurality of plant vessels. The grow module comprises a machine-readable identification. The grow module is configured to hold the plurality of tray modules in a vertically stacked configuration. The lighting array on the light tray is configured to provide light to the plurality of plant vessels on the growing tray in the grow module directly under said light tray.

One variation of a method for automating transfer of plants within an agricultural facility includes: dispatching a loader to autonomously deliver a first moduledefining a first array of plant slots at a first density and loaded with a first set of plants at a first growth stagefrom a first grow location within an agricultural facility to a transfer station within the agricultural facility; dispatching the loader to autonomously deliver a second moduledefining a second array of plant slots at a second density less than the first density and empty of plantsto the transfer station; recording a module-level optical scan of the first module; extracting a viability parameter of the first set of plants from features detected in the module-level optical scan; and if the viability parameter falls outside of a target viability range, rejecting transfer of the first set of plants from the first module.

The present invention relates to a pruning pot device. The device is comprised of a body, a plurality of hinges, and a plurality of latches. The body may be of various sizes to accommodate different plants or trees and may include indicia on any surface. The device further comprises a plurality of openings on the bottom surface of the body, allowing the roots of the plants to grow without obstruction. In addition, the device is comprised of a root blocker to allow the user to block the openings if they wish. The latches allow the device to be secured in a closed position when not in use and the hinges allow the device to be opened and closed. The pruning pot device of the present invention is useful in pruning and cultivating plants and trees with minimal risk of killing the plants.

One variation of a method for automating transfer of plants within an agricultural facility includes: dispatching a loader to autonomously deliver a first moduledefining a first array of plant slots at a first density and loaded with a first set of plants at a first growth stagefrom a first grow location within an agricultural facility to a transfer station within the agricultural facility; dispatching the loader to autonomously deliver a second moduledefining a second array of plant slots at a second density less than the first density and empty of plantsto the transfer station; recording a module-level optical scan of the first module; extracting a viability parameter of the first set of plants from features detected in the module-level optical scan; and if the viability parameter falls outside of a target viability range, rejecting transfer of the first set of plants from the first module.

This invention belongs to a seedling separating device based on a rack and pinion drive in the field of transplanting machine in the agricultural automation facility, including a rack, a power unit, a linear drive, a number of seedling cups and a cylinder pushing device. The linear actuator is driven by the power unit to move on the frame; these seedling cups are mounted on the linear drive; the cylinder pushing device is mounted on the frame and is located behind the seedling cups and it drives the lower part of the seedling cup to open and retracts to close. The seedling device has simple structure, controllable program and high reliability. The motor drives the seedlings cups to move left and right; the cylinder pushes the cups to be opened and closed; the trust cup is straight down, the seedling attitude is better and the location of seedling can also be adjusted. The device can not only achieve the exact location in the designated seedling, but also to achieve the seedling movement of separating seedlings to two points from the mouth of the seedling cups.

The present invention provides a system for transporting plant clones that have developed root systems outside solid cultivating media. The transporting system comprises stem collars that hold plant clones. The stem collars are made of biodegradable materials so that plant clones can be transplanted to the field with the collars. The plant clone transporting system also comprises a collar tray to hold stem collars and a portable tank to hold water or solid media that holds water, such as rockwool and perlite, to provide favorable conditions to the root systems of the plant clones, so they can survive a long transportation.

A device for UV and low temperature treatment for increasing a functional material content in a plant including a work table having an upper plate elevated from a floor, a cultivation bed disposed on the upper plate and including an accommodation hole to accommodate soil or culturing solution therein, and a flow tube disposed in the soil or culturing solution to supply or drain water to and from the accommodation hole, a supply portion to circulate water in the flow tube to lower the temperature of water, a light emitting portion including a pillar adjustable in height and a UV light source emit UV light toward an upper portion of the cultivation bed, and a power generator including a servo motor disposed below the work table, and a bracket configured to adjust a location of the light emitting portion with respect to the side surface of the work table.

A planter box configured for housing plantings is disclosed. The pallet box assembly includes a pallet base, two side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel, which are collapsible and reusable. Pallet base has tenon joint parts with locking mechanisms that extend out. Pallet base has an opening extending therethrough for ease of handling by pallet jack or hand truck. The side panels include grooves. Front and rear panels include tenon joint part with locking mechanism. The side panels are identical and interchangeable, the front panel is identical and interchangeable with the rear panel. Each locking mechanism includes a winged bolt threadedly inserted and engaged into the tenon joint part, and a wing which is rotated by about 45 to 135 degrees to engageably and securely attach the corresponding tenon joint part in the corresponding groove, so that the pallet box assembly is securely installed.