Patent ID: 9456554
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: A01C,A01G,A01H

Claim Text:
1. A method of separating a plurality of conifer plant germinants from a gelled germination medium comprising the steps of: (a) inverting a gelled germination medium having a plurality of conifer plant germinants embedded in the gelled germination medium onto a mesh material such that the plurality of conifer plant germinants are opposite to and facing the mesh material; (b) applying a first wash solution to bottom surface of the gelled germination medium with a force sufficient to break-up and dislodge the gelled germination medium from the plurality of conifer plant germinants; and (c) continuing to apply the first wash solution such that the gelled germination medium is separated from the plurality of conifer plant germinants, and the plurality of conifer plant germinants remain on the mesh material.