Abstract: The present invention relates to a mushroom cultivation rack. The rack is generally constructed from a number of uprights arranged vertically during use. A girder extends from each upright in transverse direction thereof to the opposite side of the rack. Situated transversely of girders in the longitudinal direction of the rack are carriers or spanning members. The spanning members support substrate holders for holding substrate in which the mycelium of the mushrooms is raised.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mushroom cultivation rack. The rack is generally constructed from a number of uprights arranged vertically during use. A girder extends from each upright in transverse direction thereof to the opposite side of the rack. Situated transversely of girders in the longitudinal direction of the rack are carriers or spanning members. The spanning members support substrate holders for holding substrate in which the mycelium of the mushrooms is raised.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a harvesting device for facilitating harvesting of crops growing on a substrate or soil, the device comprising:—a harvesting conveyer comprising crop receiving members suitable for simple manual placing of the crops therein, wherein the conveyor is adapted to discharge the crops from a location within reach of the harvesting location,—transport means for transporting the harvesting conveyer relative to the substrate or the soil, wherein—the harvesting device is suitable for simultaneously harvesting from at least two seed-beds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for facilitating the harvesting of crops growing on a substrate, comprising:—a vehicle which is adapted to travel relative to the substrate, such as being adapted to travel over edges of a holder of the substrate, —a harvesting conveyor which can be placed on the vehicle in a manner such that the harvesting conveyor can be brought substantially within reach of practically all crops on the substrate, —crop receiving members which are arranged in the harvesting conveyor and which are suitable for simple manual placing of the crops therein, wherein the conveyor serves to discharge the crops from a location within reach of the harvesting location.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Little Jay’ characterized by lance-leafed, dwarf-sized, leaves with blue green margins, light yellow to creamy leaf centers, vertical flower scapes with light purple flowers, suitable for landscape, potted culture, or cut flower arrangements.

Abstract: The device for opening and emptying filled food cans comprises a conveyor path. Food cans are gripped in the conveyor path using semi-cylindrical clamping elements. In addition the cans are clamped on the end walls. Placed in the conveyor path is a knife for cutting through the can. Using the clamping elements on the end walls the can halves are turned over and emptied. The can halves are subsequently ejected into a reservoir.

Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting mushrooms comprises a mobile frame 1 that can move along guidings 3 and a knife 10 with a cutting edge 11. The mushrooms cut off by the knife 10 move upward along a sloping surface and are transported by the conveyor 25 which has carriers in the form of brush bristles 26. The carriers 26 have a mutual spacing which corresponds approximately with the width of the buttom of the mushroom so that a cut mushroom is gripped between successive carriers and is transported standing upright. Owing to this individual transport damage is prevented.

Abstract: Apparatus for cultivating for example mushrooms, whereby a desired climate is preserved in a building. Disposed in the building standing parallel to each other are racks in which trays are placed in which the mushrooms are cultivated. Arranged in the passage between the racks and horizontally along them are rails which can be driven synchronously in vertical direction. A platform can travel over the rails. The platform can therefore be carried to any required position along the racks. Personnel can take up position on the platform, for instance to pick the mushrooms. Further coupled to the rails is a belt conveyor which carries away the picked mushrooms.