Abstract: A device and method for inserting seeds in a capsule includes a seed bin for storing a plurality of plant seeds and a materials bin for storing a growing medium. A first tray is configured to hold a plurality of capsule bodies, and a second tray is configured to hold a plurality of capsule cap portions in which each capsule cap portion is configured to couple to a corresponding capsule body in response to a force being applied between a capsule cap portion and a corresponding capsule body. A motor, coupled to the first tray and the second tray, is configured to enable the first tray and the second tray to move to a plurality of positions within the device. At least one vacuum needle is configured to generate a vacuum suction at a tip of the needle sufficient to extract a plant seed from the seed bin, and a robot arm, coupled to the at least one vacuum needle, is configured to move the at least one vacuum needle to a plurality of positions within the device.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes a container containing a medium and a plant source. The medium may be a binder, and the container may further contain an additive bound to the binder. The medium may be pollen. The container may be any of closed, at least partially water permeable, at least partly biodegradable, or combinations thereof. The container can include an indicium that is perceptible from an exterior of the container.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes a container containing a medium and a plant source. The medium may be a binder, and the container may further contain an additive bound to the binder. The medium may be pollen. Agricultural methods are also included.

Abstract: An agricultural system including: at least one seed; a growing media in communication with the one seed; a biodegradable outer retainer surrounding a portion of the one seed and the growing media, and; at least one growing media additive.