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.
A downloadable, printable (PDF) version of our Direct-Seeding Guidelines for 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.
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EarthWay Vegetable Seeder | Fertilizer Attachment | Assembly & Instructions | Tech Sheet (PDF)
Follow the illustrated, step-by-step instructions on this sheet to correctly assemble and attach your EarthWay Vegetable Seeder Fertilizer Attachment.
Follow the instructions and tips in this tech sheet for assembling, operating, and maintaining your EarthWay Vegetable Seeder.
A quick guide to using the Ev-N-Spred Broadcast Seeder-Spreader, with tips on features and routine maintenance.
A list of crop-specific lever settings for your Ev-N-Spred Broadcast Seeder-Spreader, for field seeds, lawn seeds, and fertilizers.
Follow the instructions in this tech sheet for assembling your Four-Row Pinpoint Seeder, with recommendations and guidelines for use from Eliot Coleman.
This selection guide can help you choose which Jang JP rollers you need according to the shape, size, and form of seed you are sowing and the in-row spacing of the crop you are planting. Also included charts for configuring your Jang JP Seeder sprockets and rollers, recommendations for customizing your roller configuration, and tips for maintaining your equipment.
Please read this manual carefully before using the Jang JP-1 Seeder. The manual includes schematic diagrams of the fully assembled seeder and optional parts; as well as a detailed assembly chart with assembly instructions. Additional instructions are provided on how to adjust the brush, guide plate, seed spacing, and seed depth and steps necessary to the seeders' operation, along with tables of optional parts; a spacing chart; and a spec chart matching rollers with specific crops.
Jang TD-1 Manual Disk Type Precision Push Seeder – User's Manual. This seeder, a remodeled version of the TP-2 Model, has been equipped with a rotating disk in place of the seed discharge roll in order to enhance the seeding accuracy for large grains, such as bean and corn. Please read manual carefully before operation. Includes: 1) Features and Identification; 2) Adjustments a) Seed Disk Adjustments; b) Brush Adjustments; c) Other Adjustments; 3) Seeding Spot Intervals and Interval Table; 4) Cautions; and 5) Assembly Illustrations.
This instruction manual for the One-Row Pinpoint Seeder includes details on assembly and use, as well as a list of materials included with shipment: Seeder body; Two drive wheels; Two seed shafts; Oiled ashwood handle; and Self-tapping #4 x 1/2-inch round-head woodscrew. Additional materials needed for assembly include: #1 Phillips screwdriver; Round-jaw pliers; and 10mm wrench. Topics covered in this manual: Assembly Instructions; Instructions for Operating the Seeder, including Bed Preparation, Choosing a Hole Size & Crop Recommendations; Seeding; Adjustments, including Seeding Rate, Seeding Depth & Seeder Angle. Should the need arise, we also provide a List of Replacement Parts.
Follow these recommendations for successful direct-seeding of spinach with your Jang-JP seeder and the Spinach Seed Roller Pack, which includes the 2 rollers we most commonly use on our Research Farm for production of baby leaf, teen, and bunching size spinach.