Methods, Tools & Supplies Library

Bed Preparation Methods

• Eliot Coleman's 6-Step Bed Preparation Method  • Article
• Johnny's Guide to Small-Scale Bed Preparation Tools  • Article

Bed Prep Rake

• Bed Preparation Rake • Assembly Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Broadforks

• Johnny's Broadforks • Assembly & Use Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Broadforks • Applications  • Comparison Chart (PDF)

Connecta®

• Connecta® Matrix™ Row Marker Set • Assembly & Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Connecta® Tool System • Assembly & Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Dibblers

• Manual Leek Planter  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Rolling Dibbler, SINGLE • Assembly & Use Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Rolling Dibbler, DOUBLE • Assembly & Use Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Rolling Dibbler, INFINITE • Assembly & Use Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Rolling Dibbler, INFINITE 2-PERSON • Assembly & Use Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Mulches & Landscape Fabrics

• Mulches & Landscape Fabric • Comparison Chart  • PDF
• Manual Mulch Layer • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Metallic Silver Mulch • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Solar Mulch • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Solar Shrink®  • Instructional Label (PDF)
• SRM-Red • Selective Reflecting Mulch • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Weed Barrier Fabric • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• White-on-Black Mulch • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Staple Pro 1011 Staple Driver • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Mulch Hole Burner

• Mulch Hole Burner • Precautions & Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Seedbed Roller

• Johnny's Seedbed Roller • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Seedbed Roller • Row Markers Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Seedbed Roller • Snap-In Dibbles Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Tilther

• The Tilther • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• The Tilther XT • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Replacement Instructions for the Tilther Drive Shaft ½" Ball Bearings  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Replacement Instructions for the Tilther Tine Shaft ⅝" Ball Bearings  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Winder

• Johnny's Winder • Assembly & Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Direct-Seeding & Seeders

Direct Seeding Methods

• Direct-Seeding Guidelines  • Article
• Guide to Choosing a Seeder • How to Find the Right Seeder for Your Small-Scale Growing Needs  • Article

Drop Seeders

• Johnny's Drop Seeder  • Assembly & Use (PDF)
• Paperpot Drop Seeder Plates  • Comparison Chart (PDF)

EarthWay Seeders

• EarthWay Vegetable Seeder • Assembly & Operation Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• EarthWay Vegetable Seeder • Side-Dress Fertilizer Attachment • Assembly & Use  • Instruction Sheet (PDF)
• Ev-N-Spred-Broadcast Seeder/Spreader • Instruction Sheet  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Ev-N-Spred Broadcast Seeder/Spreader • Lever Settings  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Jang Seeders

• Jang JP Series Seeders  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Jang JP Series • Roller Selection Guide  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Jang JP Series • Roller Sizes & Applications  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Jang JP1 Seeder • Operation Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Jang JP Series • Roller Trial Results | VEGETABLE Variety Cross-Reference Chart  • XLSX
• Jang JP Series • Roller Trial Results | CUT-FLOWER Variety Cross-Reference Chart  • XLSX
• Jang JP Series • Roller Trial Results | SUNFLOWER Variety Cross-Reference Chart  • XLSX
• Jang JP Series • Roller Trial Results | FARM SEED/COVER CROP Variety Cross-Reference Chart  • XLSX
• Jang JP Series • Roller Trial Results | HERB Variety Cross-Reference Chart  • XLSX
• Jang Roller Testing Grid • for evaluating your own seed  • PDF
• Jang Seeder: How to Maximize Its Potential  • Webinar Resources
• Jang TD Series Seeders  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Jang TD1 Precision Seeder • Operation Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Little Green Seeding Machine

• Little Green Seeding Machine Seeding Rates  • Comparison Chart (PDF)

Pinpoint Seeders

• Four-Row Pinpoint Seeder • Assembly & Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Four-Row Pinpoint Seeder • Replacement Parts List  • PDF
• One-Row Pinpoint Seeder • Assembly & Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Precision Vacuum Seeders

• Precision Vacuum Seeder • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Precision Vacuum Seeder • Interchangeable Plates  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Precision Vacuum Seeder • Supplemental Instructions for Identifying Your Tray Brand  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Precision Vacuum Seeder Trials Results | Plate Recommendations for VEGETABLES  • XLSX
• Precision Vacuum Seeder Trials Results | Plate Recommendations for FLOWERS & ORNAMENTALS  • XLSX
• Precision Vacuum Seeder Trials Results | Plate Recommendations for HERBS  • XLSX

Six-Row Seeder

• Six-Row Seeder, 2^nd Edition • Assembly & Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Six-Row Seeder, 2^nd Edition • Replacement Parts List & Schematic  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Replacement Hopper for the Six-Row Seeder, 1^st & 2^nd Editions • Instruction & Schematic   • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Harvesting, Post-Harvest Handling & Storage

Baby Leaf Harvester

• Baby Leaf Harvester • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Bioset Germinator

• Bioset Germinator & Germinator Kit • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

CoolBot®

• CoolBot®–Air Conditioner Compatibility • Use, Temperature, Cooler Size & Insulation + Brand Recommendations  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• CoolBot® • How to Build a Walk-in Cooler for Your Small Farm  •  PDF
• CoolBot® • How to Set up a Winter Cool Room • CoolBot + Inkbird + Space Heater = 21st-Century "Root Cellar"  • Step-by-Step Instructions
• CoolBot® • Instruction Manual & Troubleshooting Guide  • PDF
• CoolBot® • Quick-Start Guide  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• CoolBotPro® • Instruction Manual & Troubleshooting Guide  • PDF
• CoolBot Pro® • Quick-Start Guide  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• CoolBotPro® • Spec Sheet • PDF

Harvest & Post-Harvest Methods

• Cooling & Storing Chart for Freshly-Harvested Summer Produce  • Charticle
• Getting Started with Value-Added Foods & Farm Goods  • Article
• Post-Harvest Handling & Storage Guidelines for Storage Crops  • Article

Harvest Rakes

• Chamomile Rake • Maintenance, Rust Prevention & Removal  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Highbush Blueberry Rake • Maintenance, Rust Prevention & Removal  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Procona

• Procona: The all-in-one cut-flower harvest, transport & display system  • PDF

Heat & Hot Weather

• Beat the Heat, Part 1: Cultural Best Practices to Prevent Heat Stress in Vegetables  • Article
• Beat the Heat, Part 2: Getting Your Cool-Weather Crops Through Summer's Heat  • Article
• Heat & Drought: How Flower Farmers Are Adapting to Changing & Challenging Climatic Conditions  • Article
• Shade Cloth  • Comparison Chart

Hydroponic Production

• Introduction to Hydroponic Growing  • Article
• Choosing Your Hydroponic Grow Medium • A Review of Common Types  • Article
• Hydroponic Seed-Starting for Healthy Hydroponic Seedlings  • Article
• Pests & Disease Control Basics for Greenhouse, Hydroponic & Other Protected-Culture Systems  • Article

Irrigation & Fertigation

• EZ-Flo Fertilizer Injector & Model Comparison Chart & Hose Installation Diagram  • PDF
• EZ-Flo Ball Valve Slip Coupling Connector • Installation & Operation Guide  • PDF
• EZ-Flow Fertilizer Injector • 0.75-Gallon Model  • Spec Sheet (PDF)
• EZ-Flow Fertilizer Injector • 0.75-Gallon Model • Installation & Operation Guide  • PDF
• EZ-Flow Fertilizer Injector • 1-Gallon Model  • Spec Sheet (PDF)
• EZ-Flow Fertilizer Injector • 1-Gallon Model • Installation & Operation Guide • PDF
• EZ-Flow Fertilizer Injector • 2-Gallon Model  • Spec Sheet (PDF)
• EZ-Flow Fertilizer Injector • 2-Gallon Model • Installation & Operation Guide  • PDF
• Hi-Hose Watering System  • User Guide (PDF)
• Irrigation Systems & Methods  • Webinar Resources
• Johnny's Patio Drip Irrigation Kit  • User Guide (PDF)
• Johnny's 500' Drip Irrigation Kit  • User Guide (PDF)
• Johnny's 1000' Drip Irrigation Kit  • User Guide (PDF)
• Johnny's 2000' Drip Irrigation Kit  • User Guide (PDF)
• Raised Bed Drip Kit • Installation Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Market Gardening

• Gaining Efficiency on the Farm • Recommendations from 3 Experts in the Field  • Article
• Recordkeeping During the Busy Farming Season, by Taylor Mendell, Author, Educator & Grower  • Article

Pest & Disease Control

• Cucumber Beetle Lure • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Effective, Sustainable Pest & Disease Control : Tips for Adopting an IPM Approach  • Article
• Fungicides/Bactericides/Algaecides  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Integrated Pest Management Triangle for Crop Management  •  (PDF)
• Insecticides/Miticides/Molluscicides  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Inoculants  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Jacto Agitating Backpack Sprayer • Operation Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Late Blight Awareness & Prevention  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Physical, Biological & Botanical Controls • Johnny's-Preferred Options  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Pest & Disease Control Basics in Greenhouse, Hydroponic & Other Protected-Culture Systems  • Article
• Plant Disease Code Definitions  • PDF
• Repellents  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Rotate Crops & Controls: Prevent Resistance Buildup in Pests & Pathogens  • Article

Pruning, Trellising & Crop Supports

• Basket-Weave Trellising Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Compostable Trellis Clips • Storage Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Hortonova Trellis • Vertical & Horizontal Use  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Hortonova & Trellinet • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Rollerhook^® • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Rollerhook^® Replacement Spool • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Tomahook • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Trellising & Crop Support Systems for Tomatoes • Advantages, Main Types & Instructions for Setting up Your Trellis System  • Article
• Twine Knotter • Assembly & Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Season Extension & Winter Growing

General Season Extension

10 Ways to Extend Your Growing Season  • Article

Greenhouse Production: Considerations for Beginning & Intermediate Growers, by Merle Jensen, PhD, University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center  • Article

Growing Under Cover With Niki Jabbour  • Webinar Resources

Protect Your Crops: Basic High & Low Tunnel Components  • Article

Winter Growing Guide: Winter Harvesting & Overwintering for Spring Harvest  •  Article Series

High Tunnels

Bobcat High Tunnel Kits

• Bobcat High Tunnel Kits  • Comparison Chart
• Bobcat Standard High Tunnel Kit • Parts List  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Bobcat Pro High Tunnel Kit • Parts List  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• #7543 • Bobcat Standard High Tunnel Kit Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• #7544 • Bobcat Pro High Tunnel Kit Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• #7546 • Bobcat Steel End Wall Kit Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• #8354 • Bobcat Automatic Ventilation Kit Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• #8358 • Bobcat Truss Support Kit Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Quick Hoops™ Stationary High Tunnel Bender (#9018)

• Quick Hoops™ Stationary High Tunnel Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Quick Hoops™ Stationary High Tunnel Parts & Construction Cost Calculator (Stationary Caterpillar 12' Wide) • XLSM

Quick Hoops™ Moveable Caterpillar High Tunnel (#7000)

• Quick Hoops™ Moveable Caterpillar High Tunnel Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Quick Hoops™ Moveable Caterpillar High Tunnel Parts & Construction Cost Calculator (12' Wide)  • XLSM

Quick Hoops™ Gothic High Tunnels (#7300)

• Quick Hoops™ Gothic High Tunnel Bender Construction Option 1 : STATIONARY/Fixed Tunnel with Traditional Style Coverings
• Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Parts & Construction Cost Calculator  • XLSX
• Quick Hoops™ Gothic High Tunnel Bender Construction Option 2 : Eliot Coleman's Modular MOVEABLE Cathedral Tunnel
• Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Parts & Construction Cost Calculator  • XLSX
• Construction Slideshows
  • Assembly Process  • Animated GIF
  • Tunnel Skinning Process  • Animated GIF
  • Tunnel Moving Process  • Animated GIF

Additional High Tunnel Accessory Information

• Cable Purlin Trellis for QuickHoops High Tunnels • Installation Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Scissor Doors for QuickHoops High Tunnels • Installation Guide  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Seedling & Microgreens Bench • Parts & Construction Cost Calculator  • XLSM
• Seedling & Microgreens Bench • Construction Manual • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Univent Automatic Opener for BiFold Doors • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Low Tunnels

Quick Hoops™ Low Tunnels

• Quick Hoops™ Low Tunnel Benders (#9377 4'Wx4'H & #9520 6'Wx3'H) • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Quick Hoops™ Low Tunnel Bender (#7616 3'Wx4.5'H) • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Hitch Mount (9852) for Quick Hoops™ Low Tunnel Benders • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Row Cover, Insect Netting, Shade Cloth & Greenhouse Films/Coverings

• Agribon+ AG-15 • Insect Barrier  • Insert (PDF)
• Agribon+ AG-19, 30, 50 & 70 • Row Cover  • Insert (PDF)
• Hoop Loops • Installation Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Row Cover & Insect Netting  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Shade Cloth  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Tufflite IV™ Greenhouse Film  • Comparison Chart (PDF)

Seed-Starting & Transplanting Tools, Supplies & Methods

Containers, Pots, Trays, & Flats

• Seed-Starting Flats, Trays, Domes & Pots  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Smart Pots  • Comparison Chart (PDF)

General Seed-Starting Articles & Guides

• Direct Seeding Guidelines Article
• Guidelines for Starting Seeds Indoors • Tips & Troubleshooting Advice for Starting Healthy Seedlings  • Article
• Indoor Seed-Starting Methods at Johnny's Greenhouses : 3 Systems for Starting Professional-Quality Seedlings  • Article

Grafting Supplies

• Top-Grafting Starter Kit • Instruction Manual  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Grow Lights

• 4' LED Propagation Rack Kit • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Guide to Choosing a Grow Light  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Guide de Propriétaire Pour le Sunblaster LED Bande Lumineuse • Français  • PDF
• Johnny's Modular LED Light Cart • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Commercial 8-Tray LED Light Cart • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Commercial 9-Tray LED Light Cart • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Commercial 16-Tray LED Light Cart • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Strip Grow Lights, Kits & Accessories • LED & T5HO  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• SunBlaster Growlight Garden Instruction Sheet  • PDF
• SunBlaster LED Strip Light Operating Manual • English  • PDF
• SunBlaster Spectrum Test Report • SBH 4' LED 6400K @ 6"  • PDF
• Sunblaster T5HO Comparison to Sunblaster LED Grow Lights  • PDF
• Sunblaster Strip Light Stand Instruction Sheet  • PDF

Planting/Transplanting Tools

• Adjustable Toolbar • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Hand Transplanter • Instructions for Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Manual Leek Planter • Instructions for Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Paperpot Transplanter (Terrateck) • Assembly Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Paperpot Transplanter (Johnny's) • Assembly Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Paperpot Transplanter • Instructions for Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Paperpot Transplanter • Paperchain Pots  • Comparison Chart (PDF)

Seed Starting Kits

• Basic Microgreens Grower Starter Kit  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Deluxe LED Microgreens Grower Starter Kit  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Deluxe Microgreens Grower Starter Kit  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's "Light" Pro-Am Seedling Grower Kit  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Pro-Am Seedling Grower Kit  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Seedling Grower Starter Kit  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Seed-Starting Mix

• Johnny's 512 Mix • Custom-Formulated Seed-Starting Medium, Suitable for Certified-Organic Production • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Soil Blocking

• Discovering Soil-Block Making by Eliot Coleman  • Article
• Johnny's Hand-held 10 Soil Blocker • Use & Maintenance  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's Hand-held 12 Soil Blocker • Use & Maintenance  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's 50-Cell Commercial Soil Blocker • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Johnny's 72-Cell Commercial Soil Blocker • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Soil Blocking: A Better Way to Start Seedlings • Article
• Soil-Block Makers • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Soil Blocker ROI • Calculator

Soil Health

• Benefits of Using Inoculants  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Hanna pH Meter • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Making Compost  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Trap Wire Compost Bin & Add-on Bin • Assembly Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Soil Thermometer • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Weeding, Mulching & Cultivation

Cultivation Tools

• Collinear Hoes • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Connecta™ Interchangeable Tool System • Instructions for Assembly, Use & Maintenance  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Flame Weeder • Instructions for Assembly, Backpack Tank Mounting, Safety & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Long-Handled Cultivation Tools  • Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Offset Wire Hoe • Assembly Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Tine Weeding Rakes • 6" Wide, 9" Wide & 21" Wide • Instructions  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

Wheel Hoes

• Johnny's Wheel Hoe Selection Guide • Article
• Table of Wheel Hoe Attachments & Compatibilities • Glaser & Terrateck   • Chart
• Glaser Wheel Hoe • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Glaser Wheel Hoe • Instructions for Double Wheel Conversion Kit • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Finger Weeders • Terrateck Wheel Hoe Accessory • Instructions for Assembly & Use  • Tech Sheet (PDF)
• Terrateck Wheel Hoe • Assembly Instructions for Single and Double Wheel Hoe  • Tech Sheet (PDF)

General Weeding & Cultivation

• A Two-Pronged Approach to Season-Long Weed Control, by Eric Gallandt, PhD, Weed Ecologist, University of Maine  • Article
• Got Weeds? Targeting Annual & Perennial Weeds  • Article
• Weeding & Cultivation Tools for Greater Efficiency  • Article