A photo-selective light spectrum-modifying net for use in citrus fruit production, the net comprising a woven array of parallel and mutually spaced first threads and an array of parallel and mutually spaced second threads, the second threads being inclined to the first threads to define an array of openings between the first and second threads, wherein the first threads are uncolored and composed of a first polymer which is selected from a polymer incorporating a white pigment or dye, a transparent polymer or a translucent polymer, and the second threads are colored red and composed of a second polymer which incorporates a red pigment or dye, the second threads being adapted to transmit, scatter and reflect electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of from 640 to 680 nm. Also disclosed is a method of producing citrus fruit using the net.

A photo-selective light spectrum-modifying net for use in citrus fruit production, the net comprising a woven array of parallel and mutually spaced first threads and an array of parallel and mutually spaced second threads, the second threads being inclined to the first threads to define an array of openings between the first and second threads, wherein the first threads are uncolored and composed of a first polymer which is selected from a polymer incorporating a white pigment or dye, a transparent polymer or a translucent polymer, and the second threads are colored red and composed of a second polymer which incorporates a red pigment or dye, the second threads being adapted to transmit, scatter and reflect electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of from 640 to 680 nm. Also disclosed is a method of producing citrus fruit using the net.

An enclosed garden bed system comprising a garden bed framework, a container, a net enclosure framework, and a netting material. The garden bed framework has a plurality of members joined together by a plurality of member connectors, and sits inside of the container. The container is made of a breathable non-woven fabric and has a plurality of sleeves. The top members of the garden bed framework extend through the plurality of sleeves. The net enclosure framework is coupled to the top of the garden bed framework and also has a plurality of members joined together by a plurality of member connectors. The netting material wraps around and over a portion of the net enclosure framework and protects plants within the container. Each of the lower corners of the netting material comprises an elastic material configured to stretch when the netting material is placed over the net enclosure framework.

An enclosed garden bed system comprising a garden bed framework, a container, a net enclosure framework, and a netting material. The garden bed framework has a plurality of members joined together by a plurality of member connectors, and sits inside of the container. The container is made of a breathable non-woven fabric and has a plurality of sleeves. The top members of the garden bed framework extend through the plurality of sleeves. The net enclosure framework is coupled to the top of the garden bed framework and also has a plurality of members joined together by a plurality of member connectors. The netting material wraps around and over a portion of the net enclosure framework and protects plants within the container. Each of the lower corners of the netting material comprises an elastic material configured to stretch when the netting material is placed over the net enclosure framework.

The invention relates to a plate-shaped structure for cultivating one or more plants. The plate-shaped structure (1) may optionally collect moisture from the atmosphere and comprises a generally flat upper surface (30) provided with a cavity (31, 32, 33) for holding plant material. The cavity has a sidewall (41, 42, 43) and a bottom portion (51, 52, 53). Further, the bottom portion includes an aperture (61, 62, 63) traversing the plate-shaped structure. In use, the plate shaped structure can cover a reservoir (10) or can be placed on the soil. Optionally, the plate-shaped structure comprises a drain opening (35) with a floating cap and a covering cap so as to allow moisture to flow through the drain opening while minimizing evaporation. Further, the plate-shaped structure may have a cap structure (84) at its periphery for clampingly receiving the upwardly extending exterior sidewall of the reservoir. The plate-shaped structure can be fixed to the reservoir using protrusions (57a-c. 58a-c) traversing corresponding openings.

An anti-pest device for fruit trees and the like that prevents trees from being affected by crawling insect pests includes a rectangular sheet of electrical insulating material, which can adopt the shape of an inverted truncated cone or a cylindrical configuration around the trunk of the tree; a band of low-density foam under the sheet that adapts to the physiognomy of the bark, and deforms with the growth of the trunk, whereas the sheet includes a sector that is superimposed thereon and slides on it to adapt to said growth; a pair of parallel conducting wires, separated a distance according to the size of the body of the insect to be exterminated, subjected to a high difference in electrical potential by means of a power supply circuit, such that when an insect tries to get past them, it is automatically electrocuted.

An insect barrier base system includes a base, at least one column defining a top column end and a bottom column end, the column further defining a periphery, wherein the bottom column end communicates with the base, insect-trapping material positioned around the periphery of the at least one column between the top column end and the bottom column end, and a tray communicating with the top column end, the tray configured to hold an item.

A plant cover device (630, 730) may include an enclosure (631, 731) having panels (204, 634A) coupled together to define a plant-receiving cavity. Each of the panels (204, 634A) has a major mesh surface (635A), and a seam (208, 302, 636A) extending along a peripheral edge (646A) of the major mesh surface (635A), Adjacent panels (634A) are coupled together at respective seams (636A). The enclosure (631, 731) may include a first fastener (637, 640) adjacent the peripheral edge (646A) of a respective panel (634A, 634B). The plant cover device (630, 730) may have a base (100, 632) coupled to the enclosure (631, 731) and including a solid major surface (638) extending radially outward, and a second fastener (637, 640) carried by the solid major surface (638) and extending radially. The plant cover device (630, 730) may also include a support (633, 733) extending vertically from a ground surface to an apex of the enclosure (631, 731). The first fastener (637, 640) and the second fastener (637, 640) may be aligned and configured to provide access to the plant-receiving cavity.

A plant cover device (630, 730) may include an enclosure (631, 731) having panels (204, 634A) coupled together to define a plant-receiving cavity. Each of the panels (204, 634A) has a major mesh surface (635A), and a seam (208, 302, 636A) extending along a peripheral edge (646A) of the major mesh surface (635A), Adjacent panels (634A) are coupled together at respective seams (636A). The enclosure (631, 731) may include a first fastener (637, 640) adjacent the peripheral edge (646A) of a respective panel (634A, 634B). The plant cover device (630, 730) may have a base (100, 632) coupled to the enclosure (631, 731) and including a solid major surface (638) extending radially outward, and a second fastener (637, 640) carried by the solid major surface (638) and extending radially. The plant cover device (630, 730) may also include a support (633, 733) extending vertically from a ground surface to an apex of the enclosure (631, 731). The first fastener (637, 640) and the second fastener (637, 640) may be aligned and configured to provide access to the plant-receiving cavity.

A system for lighting a plant comprising a dome/cage defining a volume that receives, surrounds and covers the plant. A plurality of light sources are supported by the dome/cage and distributed vertically from a bottom to a top and around the dome/cage to illuminate the plant evenly. The system is adapted to control the light sources to project light in the dark, extend ambient light hours, increase an intensity of an existing light; and modify a spectrum of the existing light in accordance with growth requirements specific to a given plant growing in a specific environment. A solar panel may be connected to the lights directly or through a battery for operating the system as a standalone unit. A control unit may be provided to receive a user input setting a lighting program, to allow the system to control operation of the lights using the set program.