Mushroom and substrate crop interplanting device

Abstract

The mushroom and substrate crop interplanting device comprises a mushroom cup and an embedded cup, each of the mushroom cup and the embedded cup is provided with an upper opening and is of a big-end-up cup-shaped structure, the mushroom cup is placed in the embedded cup, the outer wall of the mushroom cup is attached to the inner wall of the embedded cup, and the outer wall of the embedded cup is connected with the mushroom cup. A first opening area is arranged on the side wall of the mushroom cup, a second opening area is arranged on the side wall of the embedded cup, the first opening area corresponds to the second opening area in shape and position, and the area of the second opening area is smaller than or equal to that of a non-opening area on the side wall of the embedded cup. In the interplanting process, the roots of the substrate crops cannot be damaged, and the time for putting the mushrooms is saved.

Description

A device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mushroom intercropping technology, and in particular to a device for intercropping mushrooms with substrate crops. Background Technology

[0002] Substrate crops are crops cultivated using substrates, a type of soilless cultivation technology primarily used in controlled environmental agriculture. They provide a stable growing environment and reduce pests and diseases. This substrate cultivation method optimizes plant growth conditions by artificially controlling the composition and properties of the substrate, while reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, thus improving crop quality and yield. Intercropping mushrooms with substrate crops can further improve substrate utilization and increase agricultural output per unit area.

[0003] Currently, when intercropping mushrooms with other crops, the main method is to dig holes and place mushroom bags inside. This method requires digging holes every time a mushroom bag is placed, which requires a lot of manpower and time to bury the mushroom bags. It is also easy to damage the roots of the substrate crops, which is not conducive to the large-scale planting and promotion of mushroom intercropping. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops, which adopts the method of placing mushroom cups and pre-embedded cups together, so as not to damage the roots of substrate crops and to save time in placing mushrooms.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A device for intercropping mushrooms with substrate crops includes a mushroom cup and a pre-embedded cup. Both the mushroom cup and the pre-embedded cup have an upper opening and a cup-shaped structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The mushroom cup is placed in the pre-embedded cup, and the outer wall of the mushroom cup is in contact with the inner wall of the pre-embedded cup. The side wall of the mushroom cup has a first opening area, and the side wall of the pre-embedded cup has a second opening area. The first opening area and the second opening area correspond in shape and position. The area of ​​the second opening area is less than or equal to the area of ​​the non-opening area on the side wall of the pre-embedded cup.

[0007] Furthermore, the second opening area is a series of vertically elongated holes evenly distributed circumferentially on the side wall of the pre-embedded cup.

[0008] Furthermore, the mushroom cup is higher than the pre-embedded cup.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a packaging bag, which wraps the mushroom cup during transportation and is removed from the packaging bag during cultivation.

[0010] Furthermore, the mushroom cup is provided with a rotation mark, and the pre-embedded cup is provided with a rotation position mark.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotation mark is a vertical marking line, and the rotation position mark is a scale line.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotation mark is a position notch, and the rotation position mark is two limit notches.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotation mark is a protrusion, and the rotation position mark is two limit stops.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, with multiple mushroom cups arranged side by side, each mushroom cup connected to one end of a first connecting rod, and each second connecting rod rotatably connected to the other end of multiple side-by-side first connecting rods.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The pre-embedded cup is pre-embedded in the substrate of the substrate crop. Placing the mushroom cup containing the mushroom substrate into the pre-embedded cup allows for intercropping of the substrate crop and mushrooms, which is convenient, quick, and does not damage the roots of the substrate crop. Furthermore, the correspondence between the first opening area on the mushroom cup and the second opening area on the pre-embedded cup allows water from the substrate to be drawn into the mushroom substrate, providing moisture for mushroom growth. Additionally, rotating the mushroom cup and adjusting the corresponding opening sizes of the first and second opening areas allows for the regulation of the substrate's water supply to the mushroom cup from 0% to 100%, meeting various moisture requirements for mushroom growth. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the mushroom cup and packaging bag assembled according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops corresponding to the marking method three of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops corresponding to the marking method three of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to Embodiment 4 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 is a partial enlarged view of A in Figure 7 of Embodiment 4 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 9 shows an experimental image of the device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to an embodiment of this utility model, applied to the intercropping of tomato substrate crops and snow lotus mushrooms.

[0025] Label Explanation:

[0026] 1. Mushroom cup; 2. Pre-embedded cup; 3. Packaging bag; 4. First connecting rod; 5. Second connecting rod; 6. Tomato substrate pack; 7. Snow lotus mushroom;

[0027] 11. First opening area; 12. Marking line; 13. Position notch; 14. Protrusion;

[0028] 21. Second opening area; 22. Scale line; 23. Limit notch; 24. Limit stop. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8. The first embodiment provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0031] A device for intercropping mushrooms with substrate crops includes a mushroom cup 1 and a pre-embedded cup 2, the pre-embedded cup 2 being pre-embedded in the substrate of the substrate crop. Both the mushroom cup 1 and the pre-embedded cup 2 have an upper opening and a cup-shaped structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. When the mushroom cup 1 is placed inside the pre-embedded cup 2, the mushroom cup 1 can still rotate relative to the pre-embedded cup 2. The outer wall of the mushroom cup 1 is in contact with the inner wall of the pre-embedded cup 2. The side wall of the mushroom cup 1 has a first opening area 11, and the side wall of the pre-embedded cup 2 has a second opening area 21. The first opening area 11 and the second opening area 21 correspond in shape and position, allowing moisture from the substrate of the substrate crop to permeate into the mushroom substrate in the mushroom cup 1, ensuring a moisture supply to the mushroom substrate in the mushroom cup 1 and guaranteeing normal growth of the mushrooms. The area of ​​the second opening area 21 is less than or equal to the area of ​​the non-opening area on the side wall of the pre-embedded cup 2. Similarly, the area of ​​the first opening area 11 is less than or equal to the area of ​​the non-opening area on the side wall of the mushroom cup 1. After the mushroom cup 1 is rotated, it can be rotated so that the first opening area 11 faces the non-opening area on the pre-embedded cup 2. Therefore, by rotating the mushroom cup 1 around the vertical center line of the mushroom cup 1, the position of the first opening area 11 relative to the second opening area 21 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the amount of water in the substrate of the substrate crop entering the mushroom substrate in the mushroom cup 1, which can achieve the effect of adjusting the amount of water in the mushroom substrate during the intercropping process.

[0032] The method of using the above-mentioned device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops is as follows:

[0033] Pre-embedded cup 2 can be placed during the substrate laying process of substrate crops, or pre-embedded cup 2 can be placed by digging holes after the substrate of substrate crops is laid;

[0034] Fill the mushroom substrate into mushroom cup 1;

[0035] Place the mushroom cup 1 containing the mushroom substrate into the pre-embedded cup 2, align the first opening area 11 with the second opening area 21, and allow the moisture in the substrate of the substrate crop to permeate into the mushroom substrate in the mushroom cup 1.

[0036] Adjust the size of the first opening zone 11 relative to the second opening zone 21 according to the actual intercropping situation to regulate the moisture content in the mushroom substrate.

[0037] Through the aforementioned device and method of use, the roots of the substrate crops will not be damaged during the intercropping of mushrooms and substrate crops. Furthermore, the pre-embedded cup 2 can be used repeatedly over a long period after a single placement, and the replacement of the mushroom cup 1 is also more convenient and quick, achieving the effects of saving time and effort and making intercropping more flexible and convenient. Moreover, the moisture content of the substrate is adjusted by the relative size of the openings in the first and second opening areas 11, making the mushroom growth process easier to control and ensuring normal mushroom growth.

[0038] Preferably, both the mushroom cup 1 and the pre-embedded cup 2 are cup-shaped structures with an upper opening, and are inverted cones that are larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The mushroom cup 1 and the pre-embedded cup 2 can be stacked. Preferably, the outer side wall dimensions of the mushroom cup 1 are the same as the inner side wall dimensions of the pre-embedded cup 2, so that the two can fit together well.

[0039] During the intercropping process, in order to facilitate the rotation of the mushroom cup 1, the mushroom cup 1 is higher than the pre-embedded cup 2. By holding the part of the mushroom cup 1 that is higher than the pre-embedded cup 2, the mushroom cup 1 can be rotated easily.

[0040] Preferably, the second opening area 21 is a circumferentially distributed vertical elongated hole on the side wall of the pre-embedded cup 2. Similarly, the first opening area 11 is a circumferentially distributed vertical elongated hole on the side wall of the mushroom cup 1, and the first opening area 11 and the second opening area 21 correspond in position and shape. At this time, the non-opening area of ​​the mushroom cup 1 refers to the area between adjacent vertical elongated holes, and the non-opening area of ​​the pre-embedded cup 2 refers to the area between adjacent vertical elongated holes. When the first opening area 11 corresponds to the second opening area 21, it is set that the pre-embedded cup 2 supplies 100% water to the mushroom cup 1; when half of the area of ​​the first opening area 11 corresponds to the second opening area 21, it is set that the pre-embedded cup 2 supplies 50% water to the mushroom cup; when the first opening area 11 faces the non-opening area of ​​the pre-embedded cup 2, it is set that the pre-embedded cup 2 supplies 0% water to the mushroom cup.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 4. The second embodiment provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0042] Based on Example 1, in order to facilitate the mass production of mushroom cups 1 in the mushroom substrate production workshop and their transfer to the substrate crop planting site, as shown in Figure 4, a packaging bag 3 is also included. During transportation, the packaging bag 3 wraps the mushroom cups 1, and during planting, the mushroom cups 1 are taken out from the packaging bag 3.

[0043] The method of using the above-mentioned device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops is as follows:

[0044] Pre-embedded cup 2 can be placed during the substrate laying process of substrate crops, or pre-embedded cup 2 can be placed by digging holes after the substrate of substrate crops is laid;

[0045] The mushroom substrate is packaged in batches into mushroom cups 1, and the outside of mushroom cups 1 is covered with packaging bags 3;

[0046] When the mushroom cup 1 with packaging bag 3 is transported to the substrate crop planting site, the packaging bag 3 is removed, and the mushroom cup 1 is placed into the pre-embedded cup 2 in a one-to-one relationship. The first opening area 11 is aligned with the second opening area 21, and the water in the substrate of the substrate crop permeates into the mushroom substrate of the mushroom cup 1.

[0047] Adjust the size of the first opening zone 11 relative to the second opening zone 21 according to the actual intercropping situation to regulate the moisture content in the mushroom substrate.

[0048] The above method enables mass production of intercropping mushrooms with substrate crops and facilitates transportation.

[0049] Please refer to Figures 2, 3, 5, and 6. The third embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0050] Based on Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, in order to facilitate manual rotation of the mushroom cup 1 to a suitable position to control the water entering the mushroom cup 1, the mushroom cup 1 is provided with a rotation mark, and the pre-embedded cup 2 is provided with a rotation position mark.

[0051] Marking Method 1: As shown in Figure 2, the rotation mark on the mushroom cup 1 is a mark point or mark line 12 set on the edge of the mushroom cup 1, and the rotation position mark on the pre-embedded cup 2 is a scale line 22 set on the edge of the pre-embedded cup 2. The mark point or mark line 12 is aligned with the two ends of this scale line 22 to correspond to the states of 0% water passage and 100% water passage, respectively. The mark point or mark line 12 is aligned with the middle position of this scale line 22 to adjust the water passage state between 0% and 100%.

[0052] Marking method 2: As shown in Figure 3, the rotation mark on the mushroom cup 1 is a position notch 13, and the rotation position mark on the pre-embedded cup 2 is two limit notches 23. When the position notch 13 is aligned with the two limit notches 23, it corresponds to the states of 0% water passage and 100% water passage, respectively. When the position notch 13 is aligned with the position between the two limit notches 23, the water passage state between 0% and 100% can be adjusted.

[0053] Marking method three: As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the rotation mark on the mushroom cup 1 is a protrusion 14, and the rotation position mark on the pre-embedded cup 2 is two limit blocks 24. When the protrusion 14 touches the two limit blocks 24, it corresponds to the states of 0% water passage (as shown in Figure 6) and 100% water passage (as shown in Figure 5), respectively. When the protrusion 14 is located between the two limit blocks 24, the water passage state between 0% and 100% can be adjusted.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 7 and 8. The fourth embodiment provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0055] Based on Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2, or Embodiment 3, the system further includes a first connecting rod 4 and a second connecting rod 5. Multiple mushroom cups 1 are arranged side-by-side, each mushroom cup 1 is fixedly connected to one end of a first connecting rod 4, and each second connecting rod 5 is rotatably connected to the other end of multiple side-by-side first connecting rods 4. In the substrate crop planting area, the substrate crops are arranged in rows, with a pre-buried cup 2 pre-buried between each substrate crop, i.e., one mushroom cup 1 is intercropped. At this time, one second connecting rod 5 is set for each row of substrate crops, and multiple side-by-side first connecting rods 4 are rotatably connected to each second connecting rod 5. Each first connecting rod 4 is also fixedly connected to a mushroom cup 1. Multiple second connecting rods 5 are set in this substrate crop planting area. When it is necessary to adjust the rotation of the mushroom cup 1 to regulate its water intake, the mushroom cups intercropped between rows of substrate crops can be adjusted one at a time by swinging the second connecting rod 5, making the operation time-saving and labor-saving.

[0056] The method of using the above-mentioned device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops is as follows:

[0057] Pre-embedded cup 2 can be placed during the substrate laying process of substrate crops, or pre-embedded cup 2 can be placed by digging holes after the substrate of substrate crops is laid;

[0058] Fill the mushroom substrate into mushroom cup 1;

[0059] Place the mushroom cup 1 containing the mushroom substrate into the pre-embedded cup 2, align the first opening area 11 with the second opening area 21, and allow the moisture in the substrate of the substrate crop to permeate into the mushroom substrate in the mushroom cup 1.

[0060] Based on the actual intercropping situation, when it is necessary to adjust the water intake of mushroom cup 1, the water intake of a row of mushroom cups 1 connected to it can be adjusted by swinging the second connecting rod 5, thereby adjusting the moisture content in the mushroom substrate.

[0061] The above method enables the entire row of mushroom cups 1 to be adjusted at once. By swinging multiple second connecting rods 5 in sequence, the water content of multiple rows of mushroom cups 1 can be adjusted. The operation is convenient, time-saving and labor-saving.

[0062] The specific experimental procedure was as follows: On March 25th, snow lotus mushroom cups were placed in tomato substrate package 6. The first opening area of ​​the snow lotus mushroom cup was aligned with the second opening area pre-embedded in the pre-embedded cup within the tomato substrate package 6. Water was applied to the tomato substrate in the tomato substrate package using a drip irrigation system. The snow lotus mushrooms 7 that sprouted on April 9th ​​are shown in Figure 9, and their growth was good. If running water irrigation is used daily, during the running water irrigation period and within one hour of irrigation, the first opening area of ​​the snow lotus mushroom cup should be aligned with the non-opening area of ​​the pre-embedded cup. One hour after completing the running water irrigation, the first opening area of ​​the snow lotus mushroom cup should be aligned with the second opening area of ​​the pre-embedded cup, allowing the tomato substrate to provide moisture to the snow lotus mushroom substrate.

[0063] In addition, if substrate crops and mushrooms are intercropped in a relatively enclosed greenhouse, both mushrooms and substrate crops can grow well because the mushrooms absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide during their growth, while the substrate crops absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during their growth.

[0064] In summary, the advantages of the intercropping device for mushrooms and substrate crops provided by this utility model are as follows:

[0065] 1. The pre-embedded cup 2 is pre-embedded in the substrate of the substrate crop, the mushroom substrate is filled into the mushroom cup 1, and the mushroom cup 1 is placed into the pre-embedded cup 2. This can quickly and conveniently realize the intercropping of substrate crops and mushrooms without damaging the roots of the substrate crops.

[0066] 2. Through the first opening area 11 on the mushroom cup 1 and the second opening area 21 on the pre-embedded cup 2, the water can be exchanged between the substrate and the mushroom substrate, providing water for mushroom growth. Furthermore, by rotating the mushroom cup 1, the amount of water entering the mushroom substrate from the substrate can be adjusted, making it easier to control the amount of water required during mushroom growth.

[0067] 3. After the mushroom substrate is filled into the mushroom cup 1, it is then put into the packaging bag 3 to facilitate the transportation of the mushroom cup 1 containing the mushroom substrate from the mushroom substrate production base to the substrate crop planting site.

[0068] 4. By setting rotation marks on the mushroom cup 1 and rotation position marks on the pre-embedded cup 2, it is convenient to observe and adjust the corresponding size of the openings of the first opening area 11 and the second opening area 21, which facilitates the adjustment of the amount of water entering the mushroom substrate in the substrate.

[0069] 5. The water volume can be controlled by rotating the mushroom cups 1 in the same row simultaneously through the first link 4 and the second link 5.

[0070] In summary, this device conveniently realizes the intercropping of substrate crops and mushrooms, solving the problems of digging holes, damaging roots, transferring mushroom substrate and controlling water volume in a low-cost manner. It is easy and quick to operate and suitable for mass production.

[0071] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for interplanting mushroom and substrate crop, characterized in that, The device includes a mushroom cup (1) and a pre-embedded cup (2). Both the mushroom cup (1) and the pre-embedded cup (2) have an upper opening and a cup-shaped structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The mushroom cup (1) is placed in the pre-embedded cup (2). The outer wall of the mushroom cup (1) is in contact with the inner wall of the pre-embedded cup (2). The side wall of the mushroom cup (1) has a first opening area (11) and the side wall of the pre-embedded cup (2) has a second opening area (21). The first opening area (11) and the second opening area (21) correspond in shape and position. The area of ​​the second opening area (21) is less than or equal to the area of ​​the non-opening area on the side wall of the pre-embedded cup (2).

2. The device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second opening area (21) is a vertically elongated hole evenly distributed around the side wall of the pre-embedded cup (2).

3. The device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mushroom cup (1) is higher than the pre-embedded cup (2).

4. The device for interplanting mushrooms and substrate crops according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a packaging bag (3), which wraps the mushroom cup (1) during transportation and is removed from the packaging bag (3) during cultivation.

5. The device for interplanting mushrooms and substrate crops according to claim 1, wherein The mushroom cup (1) is provided with a rotation mark, and the pre-embedded cup (2) is provided with a rotation position mark.

6. The device for intercropping mushrooms and substrate crops according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotation mark is a mark point or mark line (12), and the rotation position mark is a scale line (22).

7. The device for interplanting mushrooms and substrate crops according to claim 5, wherein The rotation mark is a position notch (13), and the rotation position mark is two limit notches (23).

8. The device for interplanting mushroom and substrate crop according to claim 5, wherein, The rotation mark is a protrusion (14), and the rotation position mark is two limit stops (24).

9. The device for interplanting mushrooms and substrate crops according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a first connecting rod (4) and a second connecting rod (5), and a plurality of mushroom cups (1) are arranged side by side. Each mushroom cup (1) is connected to one end of a first connecting rod (4), and each second connecting rod (5) is rotatably connected to the other end of a plurality of side by side first connecting rods (4).

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