Direct-Seeding

Follow these guidelines for best success when direct seeding crops into the garden or field: covers benefits, materials needed, bed prep basics, recommendations for sowing to thinning, and how to address common post-germination issues the grower may encounter.

Compare form, function, and specs of the Jang JP Series Seeder Models available from Johnny's Selected Seeds.

This chart provides a matrix of roller part numbers, size codes (hole width in inches and mm, as well as hole depth in mm), number of holes in roller, seed spacing range, and typical application.

Compare form, function, and specs of the Jang TD Series Seeder Models available from Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Compare form, function, and specs of the various long-handled seeders available from Johnny's Selected Seeds.

This quick-guide to choosing a seeder will help you determine which type of direct-sow precision seeder will best suit your needs. We address efficiency, precision, and affordability, additional key factors to weigh in your calculation, the pros and cons of our seeder options, and reviews from small-scale growers of all types. Choosing the right seeder will enable you to use seed, time, and labor to your greatest advantage.

An introduction to the Jang JP-1 Clean Seeder, with an overview of seeder anatomy, accessories, and rollers for optimal seeding singulation, ease, and efficiency.

Here's a quick look at the Jang JP-6W in action, seeding parallel, 100' rows of salad mix at Farmer Kev's in West Gardiner, Maine.

See how easily you can plant lettuce, carrots, and baby greens in a raised garden bed with a single pass of the Four-Row Pinpoint Seeder, then cover with soil and tamp down to provide good seed-to-soil contact. For seeding multiple rows, line up the drive wheel with the last seeded row from your previous pass. The Four-Row seeder allows you to plant a full bed of dense greens in minutes.

Whether it pertains to ergonomics, efficacy, ROI, versatility, durability, or otherwise, we want your point of view on how we can improve upon our tools! <<Fermier, éducateur et auteur du livre "Le jardinier-maraîcher" Jean–Martin Fortier avec Johnny's Mechanical Tools Design Engineer>> on improving Johnny's Six-Row Seeder.

Watch and learn how we re-engineered our Six-Row Seeder to make it more efficient and easier to use. Redesign based on customer feedback and our own trial observations.

Up to 6 rows can be planted at once using this seeder, with 2-1/4" spacing between rows. The roller positioned at the front of the seeder firms and levels the soil.