[Market-farming] Seeders

Andy Fellenz fellenz at fltg.net
Fri Mar 27 13:48:46 EDT 2009


I am using a 3 row Jang seeder and am very happy with it.  It does a 
nice job of singulating seed and handles a fairly wide range of seed 
sizes.  I also have a Planet Jr. #4 and 300 and use them for beans and 
peas where spacing isn't critical.

I started with Earthways and was never satisfied with the results and 
wouldn't recommend them to anyone who is trying to make money, although 
they are fine for a home garden.  I also have one of the Glaser 
pin-point seeders from Johnny's and haven't been real pleased with the 
results. 

Andy

David R. Hibbeln wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I am looking a buying a seeder this year.  I'd like to get a push style Planet Jt, but $625.00 is a tad steep.  
>
> My soil is gravely. Its typical Vermont/Eastern Vermont stuff. Not like the nice loam of the Illinois Praire where I grew up.
>
> I'm looking at Johnny's Seeds version of the Plant Jr. and the Earthway Seeder and the Korean Import mentioned in a prior post.
>
> I've got a one and half acre plot and look to be expanding in outlying years.
>
> My questions are:
>
> Which of the above three will have the longest life in rocky soils?
>
> Of the three which in folk's opinion is the better bet overall long term?
>
> Should one buy all the possible seed plates and attachements at intial purchase?
>
> Regards,
>
> DRH
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