Patent Number:
6,167,821
Title:
Method and apparatus for fumigating soil
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for fumigating soil in a manner to prevent or minimize escape of fumigating gases and in a manner to facilitate the planting of a cover crop at the time of fumigation. An apparatus for simultaneously treating soil with soil fumigant material applied at a full application rate includes a fumigant material applicator applying fumigant below the surface of the soil at a rate of at least 10 gallons per acre. The apparatus further includes a soil leveling apparatus, and a soil packer positioned between the applicator and packer. The apparatus further includes with a cover crop seed planter, with the soil leveling apparatus and packer being positioned between the applicator and planter.
Inventors:
Beggs; Robert D. (Plainfield, WI)
Assignee:
International Classification:
A01C 23/00 (20060101); A01C 23/02 (20060101); A01C 5/00 (20060101); A01C 5/06 (20060101); A01C 023/00 ()
Expiration Date:
01/02/2018