Patent ID: 8474183
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: A01G,C05F,C05G

Abstract:
1. A method of determining moisture content of soil and/or seed at soil surface comprising: placing a mulch product at surface of soil; said surface of said soil containing seed(s); determining moisture content of said surface of said soil and/or seed by color intensity of said mulch product; changing color intensity of said mulch product when moisture is removed from said mulch product; changing color intensity of said mulch product when moisture is added to said mulch product; adjusting moisture level of said surface of said soil and/or seed in response to said color intensity of said mulch product; said seed consisting essentially of grass, vegetable and/or flower seed; said color coming from a pigment and/or dye in said mulch product; said mulch product comprising a fiber, cellulose, clay, loam, sand, and/or a combination of same; said color intensity of said mulch product has a relationship to said moisture content of said surface of said soil and/or seed, indicating watering needs of said seed.