Seed panel

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a composite article including at least one seed for planting and a method of forming the composite article. The composite article includes a substrate element and a cover element spaced from the substrate element. An adhesive layer is disposed between the substrate element and the cover element for coupling the substrate element and the cover element to one another. The composite article further includes at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer and disposed between the substrate element and the cover element. The cover element is configured to be separated from the adhesive layer for exposing at least a portion of the seed. The present disclosure also provides a method of forming the composite article and a method of planting the seed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A composite article comprising:
 a substrate element;   a cover element spaced from said substrate element;   an adhesive layer disposed between said substrate element and said cover element for adhering said substrate element and said cover element to one another;   at least one seed abutting said adhesive layer; and   wherein said cover element is configured to be separated from said adhesive layer thereby exposing at least a portion of said seed.   
     
     
         2 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said cover element comprises a releasable panel having at least one surface configured to permit separation of said cover element and said adhesive layer. 
     
     
         3 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said substrate element and said adhesive layer remain coupled to said seed after said cover element is separated therefrom. 
     
     
         4 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 3  wherein said substrate element, said adhesive layer, and said seed are plantable for germinating said seed. 
     
     
         5 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 3  wherein said adhesive layer couples said substrate element and said seed to an article. 
     
     
         6 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 1  defining a planar sheet. 
     
     
         7 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 6  further defining a plurality of creases for allowing said composite article to be folded into a container. 
     
     
         8 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said substrate element comprises a biodegradable material. 
     
     
         9 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said adhesive layer comprises a biodegradable adhesive. 
     
     
         10 . The composite article as set forth in  claim 1  further including a second adhesive layer and a second cover element disposed over said second adhesive layer. 
     
     
         11 . A method of forming a composite article, said method comprising the steps of:
 providing a substrate element;   providing an adhesive;   applying the adhesive to the substrate to form an adhesive layer;   providing at least one seed;   applying the seed to the adhesive layer;   providing a cover element; and   applying the cover element over the seed and substrate element.   
     
     
         12 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  further including the step of applying pressure to adhere the substrate element to the cover element for securing the seed therebetween. 
     
     
         13 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  further including the step of applying heat for promoting adhesion of the substrate element and the cover element. 
     
     
         14 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  further including the step of cutting the composite article for forming a seed panel. 
     
     
         15 . A method of planting seed with a composite article, the composite article comprising a substrate element and a cover element spaced from the substrate element, an adhesive layer disposed between and coupling the elements to one another, and at least one seed disposed between the elements and abutting the adhesive layer, with the composite article removably coupled to a secondary structure, said method comprising the steps of:
 removing the composite article from the secondary structure;   separating the elements apart to expose the seed; and   disposing at least one of the elements having a seed thereon in or on a growing medium to plant the seed.   
     
     
         16 . The method of as set forth in  claim 15  further including the step of applying water to the seed for germinating the seed. 
     
     
         17 . The method of as set forth in  claim 15  further including the step of soaking the composite article for facilitating separation of the elements. 
     
     
         18 . The method of as set forth in  claim 15  wherein the growing medium is further defined as soil or dirt. 
     
     
         19 . The method of as set forth in  claim 15  wherein disposing at least one of the elements is further defined as placing the elements atop the growing medium. 
     
     
         20 . The method of as set forth in  claim 15  wherein disposing at least one of the elements is further defined as placing the elements within the growing medium.