Method and appparatus for growing pea sprouts

Details Method and appparatus for growing pea sprouts Method and appparatus for growing pea sprouts

A - Human Necessities

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A01G 31/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2164657

A method and apparatus for growing pea sprouts from seeds on a sheet of fabric, without the use of nutrients other than water, provides a cost efficient process for growing pea sprouts year round in a controlled environment. Polyester is a suitable fabric and a sheet of polyester is supported by a water-impermeable film. Water is supplied to the fabric and drained from the fabric on a continuous basis to maintain the fabric in a wet condition. Light from fluorescent lightbulbs is supplied intermittently. The environment is controlled in a temperature range of 18°C to 20°C and a humidity range of 70% to 85%. A seed box is provided to spread the seeds evenly onto the fabric. The pea sprouts are harvested by increasing the water flow and pulling the fabric past a cutter. The fabric can be located on a plurality of vertically spaced shelves and harvesting times can be scheduled to meet the market demand on a continuous basis.

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