Sleeving bottle type melon and fruit planting method

Abstract

The invention provides a bottle sleeving type melon and fruit planting method, and relates to the technical field of melon and fruit planting. The bottle sleeving type melon and fruit planting method comprises the following steps that S1, young fruits of melons and fruits are put into transparent PET plastic bottles, and the transparent PET plastic bottles are sealed; s2, the PET plastic bottles and the vine supports are connected; s3, culturing and growing the melons and fruits to be mature; and S4, picking melons and fruits and preparing the melon and fruit wine. According to the invention, the PET plastic bottle is sleeved outside the melons and fruits, and the upper end of the bottle bottom cover is arranged to be in an inward convex shape, so that the refraction effect of light in the PET plastic bottle is increased, the illumination intensity and light quality received by the fruits can be changed, the refraction of ultraviolet rays is increased, and the refractive index can be increased by 1.5 times; and the closed environment may cause the temperature and humidity in the bottle to be higher than those of the outside, so that a stimulation state similar to adversity stress is formed, the melons and fruits may be stimulated to generate more defensive components, and the formation of medicinal components of the melons and fruits is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fruit and vegetable cultivation technology, specifically a bottle-type fruit and vegetable cultivation method. Background Technology

[0002] Bitter melon is an annual, climbing, delicate herbaceous plant. It is widely cultivated in tropical to temperate regions worldwide. The fruit has a bittersweet taste and is mainly used as a vegetable, but can also be preserved in sugar; the mature pulp and aril are also edible; the roots, vines, and fruit are used medicinally, possessing heat-clearing and detoxifying effects. However, bitter melon has very strict requirements for its growing environment. It prefers moist conditions but is susceptible to waterlogging, requiring a soil relative humidity of 70-80% during its growth period. Prolonged periods of continuous rain or severe flooding with poor drainage will result in poor plant growth, making it highly susceptible to root rot, seedling death, and fruit rot.

[0003] Bitter melon wine is made by soaking bitter melon in a glass container with white wine for a certain period of time. It contains rich amino acids and bitter melon glycosides and has many effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, soothing the mind and improving eyesight, nourishing blood and liver, and moistening the spleen and kidneys.

[0004] A search revealed an existing patent (publication number: CN201610862544.8) that discloses a method for planting bitter gourd in a greenhouse, relating to the field of agricultural planting technology. The planting method includes the following steps: (1) soaking seeds and promoting germination; (2) raising seedlings in nutrient pots; (3) humidifying; (4) applying base fertilizer and making beds; and (5) trellising. This invention combines the physiological characteristics of bitter gourd with a humidified planting method, which greatly saves labor, reduces the cost of bitter gourd planting, improves the survival rate of bitter gourd, enhances the benefits of planting bitter gourd, and strengthens the disease resistance and pest resistance of bitter gourd, achieving the goal of high yield and high quality, and has great promotional value. In the process of implementing this patent, pesticides are needed for treatment, which makes bitter gourd easily contaminated. At the same time, after the bitter gourd matures, it needs to be manually harvested, then washed and placed in glass containers before it can be further processed into bitter gourd wine. This process is cumbersome, and the process from planting to bitter gourd wine production is complicated, affecting production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a method for planting melons and fruits using a bottle-type planting system to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a bottle-type fruit and vegetable planting method, which solves the problem of low production efficiency in existing fruit and vegetable planting methods.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system includes the following steps: Step S1. Hang the cleaned transparent PET plastic bottles on the bamboo rack, put the young fruits into the two halves of the transparent PET plastic bottles, and then fix the two halves of the bottle with the fixing straps. Step S2. Use support components to connect the PET plastic bottle and the vine support to ensure the stability of the PET plastic bottle. Step S3. Maintain a temperature of 25℃-30℃ and provide sufficient sunlight for 15-20 days to allow the melons and fruits to grow fully. Step S4. If the fruit has not yet ossified, cut the stem and harvest the PET plastic bottle along with the fruit to make fruit wine.

[0008] Furthermore, the PET plastic bottle is composed of two halves of the bottle body, and the two halves of the bottle body are fixed by a fixing strap, and the bottom of the PET plastic bottle is rotatably connected to two half-bottom caps.

[0009] Furthermore, the two half-caps at the bottom of the PET plastic bottle are designed in a raised shape, which increases the refractive surface, allowing the young fruits to receive more sunlight, resulting in more photosynthesis and faster fruit growth.

[0010] Furthermore, the PET plastic bottle has small holes on its side for drainage and ventilation.

[0011] Furthermore, the height of the bamboo raft frame in step S3 is 1.8m.

[0012] Furthermore, in step S5, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of the bottle and the fruit to prevent the fruit from being confined to the bottle for a long time, which could lead to abnormal shape.

[0013] Furthermore, the transparent PET plastic bottle includes a bottle body and a bottle cap. The bottle cap and the bottle body are both set in a half-and-half form and connected as one piece. The bottom of the bottle body is rotatably connected to a bottom cover. The upper end of the bottom cover is set in an inwardly convex shape. The middle of the bottle cap is provided with an elastic material. The elastic material is made of rubber and can fit with the stem of the fruit and vegetable, fix the bottle body and achieve a sealing effect.

[0014] Furthermore, two electric push rods are rotatably connected between the upper ends of the two bottle caps and the inner sidewall of the bottle body. A temperature sensor is provided near the bottom of the inner sidewall of the bottle body, and a control element is provided on the outer sidewall of the bottle body. The control element contains a PLC controller and a battery. The battery is electrically connected to the PLC controller, the electric push rods, and the temperature sensor, respectively. The PLC controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor and the electric push rods, respectively.

[0015] This invention provides a method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system. It has the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention provides a bottle-type fruit and vegetable planting method. By placing a PET plastic bottle over the fruit and vegetable and setting the upper end of the bottle cap to be convex inward, the refraction effect of light inside the PET plastic bottle is increased. This can change the intensity and quality of light received by the fruit and increase the refraction of ultraviolet rays, which can increase the refractive index by 1.5 times. This can affect the development of the epidermis and the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Furthermore, the closed environment may cause the temperature and humidity inside the bottle to be higher than the outside, forming a stress-like state similar to "abiotic stress". This may stimulate the fruit and vegetable to produce more defensive components and increase the formation of medicinal components in the fruit and vegetable.

[0016] 2. This invention provides a method for planting melons and fruits in a bottle-like manner. Melons and fruits are light-loving and heat-resistant crops. Sufficient sunlight and appropriate high temperature can promote their photosynthesis and increase the content of secondary metabolites such as antioxidants and saponins. Furthermore, moderate drought, high temperature or ultraviolet stress can increase the content of secondary metabolites of melons and fruits, such as flavonoids, cucurbitacins and polyphenols, thereby enhancing their medicinal properties.

[0017] 3. This invention provides a method for planting melons and fruits using a bottle-type system. The bottle-type system can make the flesh of the melons and fruits thicker, but the proportion of the skin is reduced. This reduces the surface area exposed to sunlight. In the case of high daytime temperatures and low nighttime temperatures in the south, the large temperature difference between day and night results in a higher content of some active ingredients in the melons and fruits, such as cucurbitacin, in the skin, thereby further improving their medicinal effects.

[0018] 4. This invention provides a method for planting melons and fruits in a bottle-type container. It is equipped with two bottle bottom caps that can be actively opened and closed. A temperature sensor is set to sense the temperature outside the bottle. When the temperature is low at night, the preset temperature value is reached. The temperature sensor transmits the signal to the PLC controller, which controls the electric push rod to extend, thereby opening the bottle bottom at a certain angle. This causes the temperature inside the bottle to drop rapidly, creating a large diurnal temperature difference and forming a stress environment. High temperature and light, combined with moderate drought and ultraviolet stress, can increase the production of plant secondary metabolites. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the bottle-type fruit and vegetable planting method of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent PET plastic bottle sleeve structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of elastic material on the transparent PET plastic bottle cap of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Example: like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this embodiment of the invention provides a method for planting melons and fruits using a bottle-type planting system, including the following steps: Step S1. Hang the cleaned transparent PET plastic bottles on the bamboo rack, put the young fruits into the two halves of the transparent PET plastic bottles, and then fix the two halves of the bottle with the fixing straps. Step S2. Use support components to connect the PET plastic bottle and the vine support to ensure the stability of the PET plastic bottle. Step S3. Maintain a temperature of 25℃-30℃ and provide sufficient sunlight for 15-20 days to allow the melons and fruits to grow fully. Step S4. If the fruit has not yet ossified, cut the stem and harvest the PET plastic bottle along with the fruit to make fruit wine.

[0022] like Figures 2-3 As shown, the PET plastic bottle is composed of two halves of the bottle body, which are fixed together by a fixing strap. The bottom of the PET plastic bottle is rotatably connected to two half-bottom caps. The two half-bottom caps at the bottom of the PET plastic bottle are designed to be raised to increase the refractive surface, allowing the young fruits to receive more sunlight, forming more photosynthesis and growing faster. Small holes are provided on the side of the PET plastic bottle for drainage and ventilation.

[0023] The transparent PET plastic bottle includes a bottle body and a bottle cap. The bottle cap and bottle body are both set in a half-and-half form and connected as one piece. The bottom of the bottle body is rotatably connected to a bottom cap. The upper end of the bottom cap is set in an inwardly protruding shape. The middle of the bottle cap is provided with an elastic material. The elastic material is made of rubber and can fit with the stem of fruits and vegetables, fix the bottle body and achieve a sealing effect. Two electric push rods are rotatably connected between the upper ends of the two bottle caps and the inner sidewall of the bottle body. A temperature sensor is provided near the bottom of the inner sidewall of the bottle body, and a control element is provided on the outer sidewall of the bottle body. The control element contains a PLC controller and a battery. The battery is electrically connected to the PLC controller, the electric push rods, and the temperature sensor, respectively. The PLC controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor and the electric push rods, respectively.

[0024] The system is equipped with two actively opening and closing bottle bottom caps. A temperature sensor detects the outside temperature of the bottle. When the temperature is lower at night, the preset temperature value is reached. The temperature sensor transmits the signal to the PLC controller, which then controls the electric push rod to extend, thereby opening the bottle bottom at a certain angle. This causes the temperature inside the bottle to drop rapidly, creating a large diurnal temperature difference and thus creating abiotic stress. High temperature and light, combined with moderate drought and ultraviolet stress, can increase the production of plant secondary metabolites.

[0025] For fruits and vegetables stored in PET plastic bottles, the securing straps are removed during harvesting to open the two halves of the bottle and remove the fruits and vegetables inside for subsequent processing or making fruit wine. The removed PET plastic bottles can also be reused.

[0026] Melons and fruits are light-loving and heat-resistant crops. Sufficient sunlight and appropriate high temperatures can promote their photosynthesis and increase the content of secondary metabolites such as antioxidants and saponins. Furthermore, moderate drought, high temperature, or ultraviolet stress can increase the content of secondary metabolites in melons and fruits, such as flavonoids, cucurbitacins, and polyphenols, thereby enhancing their medicinal properties.

[0027] In this invention, by placing a PET plastic bottle over the fruit and setting the top of the bottle cap to be convex inward, the refraction of light inside the PET plastic bottle is increased. This alters the intensity and quality of light received by the fruit and increases the refraction of ultraviolet light, raising the refractive index by 1.5 times. This, in turn, affects epidermal development and the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Furthermore, the enclosed environment may cause the temperature and humidity inside the bottle to be higher than outside, creating a stress-like state that may stimulate the fruit to produce more defensive components and enhance the formation of medicinal components in the fruit.

[0028] In this invention, two actively opening and closing bottle bottom caps are provided. A temperature sensor detects the outside temperature of the bottle. When the temperature is lower at night, a preset temperature value is reached. The temperature sensor transmits the signal to the PLC controller, which controls the electric push rod to extend, thereby opening the bottle bottom at a certain angle. This causes the temperature inside the bottle to drop rapidly, creating a large diurnal temperature difference and thus creating abiotic stress. High temperature and light, combined with moderate drought and ultraviolet stress, can increase the production of plant secondary metabolites, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, bitter melon extract, and antioxidant peptide-P.

[0029] In this invention, the double-layer bottle can make the flesh of the melons and fruits thicker, but reduce the proportion of the peel. This reduces the surface area exposed to sunlight. In the case of high daytime temperatures and low nighttime temperatures in the south, the large temperature difference between day and night results in a higher content of some active ingredients in the melons and fruits, such as cucurbitacin, in the peel, thus further improving their medicinal effects.

[0030] Experimental Example 1: The method of the present invention for cultivating bitter gourd includes the following steps: Step S1. Hang the cleaned transparent PET plastic bottles on the bamboo rack, which is 1.8m high. Place the bitter melon seedlings into the transparent PET plastic bottles and then secure the two halves of the bottle with straps. Step S2. Use support components to connect the PET plastic bottle and the vine support to ensure the stability of the PET plastic bottle. Step S3. Maintain a temperature of 28℃ and provide sufficient sunlight for 18 days to allow the melons and fruits to grow fully. Regularly check the growth of the bottles and fruits to prevent the fruits from being confined in the bottles for too long, which could lead to abnormal shapes. Step S4. If the bitter melon has not yet ossified, cut the bitter melon stem and harvest the PET plastic bottle along with the bitter melon. This can be used to make bitter melon wine.

[0031] By using a bottle-type cultivation method, bitter gourds can grow in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. The top of the bottle cap is designed to bulge inward, increasing the refraction of light inside the PET plastic bottle. This alters the intensity and quality of light received by the fruit, and increases the refraction of ultraviolet rays, raising the refractive index by 1.5 times. This, in turn, affects epidermal development and the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Furthermore, the enclosed environment may cause the temperature and humidity inside the bottle to be higher than outside, creating a stress-like state that could stimulate the bitter gourd to produce more defensive components and enhance the formation of medicinal components.

[0032] Bitter melon is a light-loving and heat-resistant crop. Sufficient sunlight and appropriate high temperatures can promote its photosynthesis and increase the content of secondary metabolites such as antioxidants and saponins. Furthermore, moderate drought, high temperature, or ultraviolet stress can increase the content of secondary metabolites of bitter melon, such as flavonoids, momordicin, and polyphenols, thereby enhancing its medicinal properties.

[0033] The adjustable opening and closing structure in the middle of the bottle cap increases the diurnal temperature range. It uses a thermally expanding material that expands when heated and contracts when cooled. During the day, when the temperature rises, it expands to seal the bottle opening, creating a greenhouse effect by absorbing solar heat and making the temperature inside the bottle higher than the ambient temperature. At night, when the temperature drops, it contracts, and the bottle cap opens, causing the temperature inside the bottle to drop rapidly, creating a large diurnal temperature range. This can increase the production of plant secondary metabolites, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, bitter melon extract, and antioxidant peptide-P.

[0034] Experimental Example 2: The method of the present invention for growing cucumbers includes the following steps: Step S1. Hang the cleaned transparent PET plastic bottles on the bamboo rack, which is 1.8m high. Place the cucumbers into the transparent PET plastic bottles and then secure the two halves of the bottle with straps. Step S2. Use support components to connect the PET plastic bottle and the vine support to ensure the stability of the PET plastic bottle. Step S3. Maintain a temperature of 28℃ and provide sufficient sunlight for 18 days to allow the melons and fruits to grow fully. Regularly check the growth of the bottles and fruits to prevent the fruits from being confined in the bottles for too long, which could lead to abnormal shapes. Step S4. If the cucumber has not yet ossified, cut the cucumber stem and harvest the PET plastic bottle and cucumber together. This can be used to make cucumber wine.

[0035] By using a bottle-insertion method to grow cucumbers, with the bottom of the bottle designed to bulge inwards, the refraction of light within the PET plastic bottle is increased. This alters the intensity and quality of light received by the fruit, significantly increasing the refraction of ultraviolet rays by 1.5 times. This, in turn, affects epidermal development and the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Furthermore, the enclosed environment may result in higher temperatures and humidity inside the bottle compared to the outside, creating a stress-like environment that could stimulate the cucumber to produce more defensive components, enhance the formation of medicinal components, and increase the content of active ingredients such as cucurbitacin, flavonoids, and polyphenols. The sugar content also increases, resulting in a crisper texture.

[0036] According to the test results, the flavonoid content of cucumbers grown using the planting method of this application is 15%-30% higher than that of ordinary cucumbers, the cucurbitacin content is 20%-40% higher, and the polyphenol content is 10%-20% higher. Overall, the cucurbitacin (20%-40%) > flavonoids (15%-30%) > polyphenols (10%-20%).

[0037] The following points should be noted in this article: 1. The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed herein only relate to the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed herein; other structures can be referred to in a general design.

[0038] 2. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments of this disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step S1. Hang the cleaned transparent PET plastic bottles on the bamboo rack, put the young fruits into the two halves of the transparent PET plastic bottles, and then fix the two halves of the bottle with the fixing straps. Step S2. Use support components to connect the PET plastic bottle and the vine support to ensure the stability of the PET plastic bottle. Step S3. Maintain a temperature of 25℃-30℃ and provide sufficient sunlight for 15-20 days to allow the melons and fruits to grow fully; Step S4. If the fruit has not yet ossified, cut the stem and harvest the PET plastic bottle along with the fruit to make fruit wine.

2. The method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PET plastic bottle is divided into two halves, which are fixed together by a fixing strap, and the bottom of the PET plastic bottle is rotatably connected to two half-bottom caps.

3. The method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two half-caps at the bottom of the PET plastic bottle are designed in a raised shape to increase the refractive surface, allowing the young fruits to receive more sunlight, thus increasing photosynthesis and promoting faster fruit growth.

4. The method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PET plastic bottle has small holes on its side for drainage and ventilation.

5. The method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the bamboo raft frame in step S3 is 1.8m.

6. The method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S5, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of the bottle and the fruit to prevent the fruit from being confined to the bottle for a long time and causing abnormal shape.

7. The method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transparent PET plastic bottle includes a bottle body and a bottle cap. The bottle cap and the bottle body are both set in a half-and-half form and connected as one piece. The bottom of the bottle body is rotatably connected to a bottom cover. The upper end of the bottom cover is set in an inwardly convex shape. The middle part of the bottle cap is provided with an elastic material.

8. The method for planting melons and fruits using a nested bottle system according to claim 7, characterized in that, Two electric push rods are rotatably connected between the upper ends of the two bottle caps and the inner sidewall of the bottle body. A temperature sensor is provided near the bottom of the inner sidewall of the bottle body, and a control element is provided on the outer sidewall of the bottle body. The control element contains a PLC controller and a battery. The battery is electrically connected to the PLC controller, the electric push rods, and the temperature sensor, respectively. The PLC controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor and the electric push rods, respectively.

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