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US 12,637,394 B2Granted
Paper mulch granule with fertilizer for improved seed establishment
AssigneeSkyline Encap Holdings, LLC.
InventorAllen R. Pyle
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Abstract
A homogenous granular paper mulch including fertilizer (with the fertilizer composed of natural and/or conventional synthetic ingredients). The mulch is a granular solid composed of recycled paper, fertilizer, and water. The granular product is easy to handle and apply and provides an improved environment for germinating seed.
Claims10
A method for preparing a granular mulch comprising:
- comminuting paper;
- mixing said comminuting paper with water to form a pulp;
- blending in fertilizer with said pulp;
- extruding said pulp through a die orifice to form an extrudate;
- chopping said extrudate to a length of less than ¼ inch to form extruded granules;
- treating said granules with a crumbling equipment to partially shred said granules to produce irregular and rough edges to prevent seed separation;
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- drying said granules to a final moisture content of between 6% to 13% by weight.
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