What is a garlic planter: a review of the best models and instructions for making a planter with your own hands

Garlic is a relatively unpretentious culture. It does not require investing serious money, it is always in demand among the population and therefore is popular among farmers.

When growing garlic in small areas, many entrepreneurs get by with manual labor. However, for processing large areas of several hectares, you cannot do without special equipment. In the article, we will consider what is planter for garlic and what are its benefits.

What is a garlic planter

A garlic planter is a device that furrows the ground and evenly submerges the planting material to the required depth (15-20 cm) in a straight line in one or more rows, distributed at a given distance (10-17 cm).

Principle of operation

Planting garlic using a special device is as follows: the seed is placed in the container, then iron discs evenly distribute the cloves garlic in one layer, the opener makes a furrow to a depth of 15-20 cm, while simultaneously picking up the garlic cloves from the container and submerging them evenly into the ground.

On a note. Sometimes planters are equipped with a water tank to water the plantings immediately.

The main types of planters

The simplest device used to plant garlic is a planting marker. Markers are different: serrated, slatted and needle. With the help of markers, an even planting of the garlic is achieved, as they regulate the depth and distance between the holes.

The marker is easy to make with your own hands, you need a minimum amount of lumber and a handle. However, the marker does not ensure that the planting material falls into the ground; it can only be used as an auxiliary device.

Consider other varieties of garlic planting tools.

Manual planter

The most affordable device for planting garlic is a hand planter. Planters are one-, two-, three-, four-, five- and even six-row. The manual device is suitable for small areas of 10-20 acres with loose soil and requires the use of physical force.

Sowing with a manual planter is carried out by rotating the wheels of the bushing of the sowing device, into the holes of which the teeth, which are fixed in the brush stop, fall. At the exit from the container, the cloves are dropped into the prepared furrow.

The most famous manufacturers: Yarilo, Electromotor, Premium, SMK. Weight - up to 20 kg. The price ranges from 5 to 12,000 rubles.

For sowing large areas, a seeder with a walk-behind tractor or a mini tractor is required. In combination with special equipment, the seeder does not require additional manual labor.

Planter for walk-behind tractor

A walk-behind tractor is a necessary technique for a farmer and a draft force for planting garlic.... Planters for the walk-behind tractor work according to a chain transmission system: during the movement, the device forms furrows into which the cloves are poured from the container at a given distance. The planter then covers them with earth.

To work with it, any walk-behind tractor is suitable, you only need special mounts or adapters. It is simple to operate the device, the walk-behind tractor will independently move the garlic planter.Widespread motoblocks: "Luch", "Oka", "Zubr" and others. Weight - from 17 to 80 kg. Price from 6,000 to 60,000 rubles.

Seeders of garlic on a mini tractor

Distinctive features - high productivity and quality work on any type of soil. These seeders are suitable for large farms. They are mounted or trailed, three- or four-row, less often - five- or six-row. A garlic planter in five to six rows will allow you to sow six acres in an hour.

Weight: 47-270 kg. Price: 15,000-200,000 rubles. Producers: PTMZ, Mater Macc, "Klen", ATK, "Bobruiskagromash", PE Kryuchkov, AF "Russia", TMZ "Resource".

Planter models

The modern market is replete with different models of garlic planters for both large and small farms. When choosing a modification, pay attention to the type of seed, soil condition and your capabilities. The garlic planter will help to grow a rich harvest and will last more than one season with careful use.

CHSN-4

The model is suitable for planting garlic, tulips and onion sets. It is hinged, four-row. Row spacing - 30-40 cm. Planting depth - 40-150 mm. Sowing seeds - 9-14 pcs. on m.

In addition, it is completed with a drip irrigation stacker (the possibility of adding soluble fertilizers when sowing) when planting and the press wheels. Weight - 270 kg. Productivity is 2-2.5 hectares / day. Connects with tractors: T-25, MTZ, YuMZ.

CHSN-4U

The model is suitable for planting garlic, tulips and onion sets. It is hinged, four-row. Row spacing - 20-40 cm. Planting depth - 20-150 mm. Sowing seeds - 10 pcs. on m. Weight - 1500 kg. Productivity is 2-3 hectares per day. The required tractor power is over 25 HP. (Horse power).

Seeder for garlic on T-25, MTZ, YuMZ 7.244

Suitable for sowing tulips, onion sets. Suspended model, four-row with the possibility of applying soluble fertilizers during sowing. Row spacing 30-40 cm. Planting depth 40-150 mm. Sowing seeds 10 pcs. on m. Productivity - 2-2.5 hectares per day. Weight - 1500 kg. In addition, it is completed with a drip irrigation stacker and press wheels. Operated with tractors MTZ, YuMZ, T-25.

MPLS-3

The MPLS machine is designed for point planting of bulbous crops using a two-line method. Available in three and six rows, the characteristics are shown in the table below.

ChS-2

Model characteristics:

• equipped with a 6 hp walk-behind tractor. from.;
• row spacing - 20 - 40 cm;
• container capacity - up to 8 kg;
• planting depth - 6-8 cm;
• sowing - 7-10 pieces per square meter;
• weight - 44 kg.

Before starting work, it is required to pre-prepare and process the soil and calibrate the cloves of garlic to 15-25 mm.

Four-row motoblock seeder TM "ProTek"

Model with adjustable ejection holes from 2 to 16 mm. The number of rows is from 1 to 4. The chute opening frequency is adjustable. The volume of the container is 5 liters. Seeding depth - 10-100 mm. Weight - 60 kg. The device requires soil preparation and calibration of garlic cloves.

ChS4

The model works steadily on uneven ground, but the soil must be prepared and the garlic cloves calibrated. Its characteristics:

• the volume of the container for planting material - 10 liters;
• landing step - 110, 125 and 140 mm;
• depth - from 60 to 80 mm;
• width between rows - 200-530 mm;
• weight - 73 kg.

Seeder mounted No. 7.589

Model for planting bulbous crops, mounted, four-row, with the possibility of applying soluble fertilizers. Row spacing 30-40 cm, seeding 10 pieces per lm. Depth - 40-150 mm. Weight 261 kg. Productivity is 2-2.5 hectares per day. Complete with drip irrigation stacker and roll-on wheels. Works with tractors T-25, YuMZ, MTZ.

Seeder mounted No. 7.558

Seeder for bulb crops, mounted, four-row, with the possibility of applying soluble fertilizers when sowing. Specifications:

• sowing - 9-14 pieces per square meter;
• row spacing - 30-40 cm;
• planting depth - 40-150 mm;
• productivity - 2-2.5 hectares per day;
• additionally equipped with a drip irrigation stacker during planting and press wheels;
• weight - 265 kg;
• can work with tractors MTZ, YuMZ, T-25.

CHSN-4 J369

Seeder for garlic, tulips, onion sets, suspended four-row, with the possibility of applying soluble fertilizers during sowing. Sowing 10 pieces per meter. Row spacing 30-40 cm. Planting depth from 40 to 150 mm. In addition, it is completed with a drip irrigation stacker and rolling wheels. Productivity - 2-3 hectares per day. Weight - 260 kg. Operated with tractors T-25, YuMZ, MTZ.

CPR-2

Seeder CPR (manual bulb seeder) - 2 provides two-row sowing of bulbous crops (onion sets, garlic, tulips, gladioli, potato microtubers) both on a flat surface and on a ridge.

Specifications:

• the distance between the sown lines - 90 mm;
• recommended travel speed - 2-2.5 km / h;
• landing method - single-row two-row;
• the number of teeth in a line - 15-30 pieces per square meter;
• embedment depth 1-7 cm;
• the distance between the coulters in the section is 9 cm;
• weight - 37 kg.

Seeder manual SMK-3 VPS27 / 1-10 / 4

Three-row seeder for bulbous crops. Row spacing - 120 mm. Sowing depth - 10-30 mm. Weight 3 kg. The model is used only on pre-prepared soil.

How to choose a planter for your site

The assortment of planters in stores is large. In order not to be mistaken in choosing a model, pay attention to the following:

• land area;
• soil condition;
• seed quality;
• compatibility of the garlic planter with the brand and model of the existing walk-behind tractor, mini-tractor;
• dimensions and weight of the tool.

Important! The seeder is purchased in specialized stores, carefully checking the quality certificates, the terms of the warranty provided and the reputation of the store.

If the site is small, then planting is carried out using hand planters. Four-row planters are considered optimal. They work well on uneven ground and are capable of adjusting planting pitch and depth. The table shows the advantages and disadvantages of different types of garlic planters.

Most popular planter models:

• collapsible attachments for motor vehicles "Protek";
• manual seeder SMK-3, marks and plants three rows at the same time;
• ChS-4, heavy four-row planter with the ability to change the width between rows;
• ChS-1, a simple single-row seeder, is installed on small motoblocks up to 6 hp;
• ChS-2, sows two rows at once, with large containers for seed, weighing 45 kg.

DIY making

For a person who is at least a little familiar with the device of technology, the process of making a manual garlic planter will not be difficult. Moreover, usually in a home garage there are all the necessary parts and parts. Therefore, this technique does not require special costs.

Benefits of using a homemade garlic planter

A homemade seeder is a tool that greatly facilitates manual labor. It is distinguished by:

• low cost;
• convenience, since homemade equipment can always be equipped with any practical devices;
• versatility. Such a device is used for planting other crops.

How to make a do-it-yourself garlic planter

If it is necessary to sow a small piece of land with garlic, and buying equipment is economically unprofitable, then the "garlic planter" is made independently. For this, materials that a good owner always has at hand, and a drawing will come in handy.

Required inventory:

• drill;
• knife;
• scissors;
• nail;
• lighter;
• matches.

Materials:

• plastic container or seed jar;
• bolt;
• plastic tube along the height of the can;
• a metal tube with a diameter smaller than a plastic tube;
• two washers;
• nut;
• tin can lid;
• aluminum wire;
• wooden handle;
• hoe;
• wheels from a children's bike.

After the preparation of materials and tools, they begin to manufacture.

Work order:

1. A hole is drilled in the middle of the container, another is drilled in the lid.
2. The holes for the cloves are made in the lid-valve from a can.
3. A piece of plastic pipe is inserted into the opening of the container, into which another metal pipe is inserted.
4. For free rotation, a bolt with a nut is inserted into a metal pipe and fixed between the washers.
5. Then, in the side of the can, two holes are drilled with a diameter corresponding to the size of the cloves.
6. A wooden handle with a bent hoe fixed to it is screwed to the container.
7. Plastic wheels from a child's bike are suitable for the seeder.

Reviews from the network

Consider how they say about planters on Internet forums.

Oleg (made a garlic planter on his own): «I bought the cheapest potato planter and bought a chain with spoons, an asterisk, and that was all. I bought an asterisk in the market (from a motorcycle), the number of teeth is 100. The shaft and fastening were made locally in the village. "

Alexander: “If you look at it, the planter for garlic or onion sets is the same as a potato planter, only the scoops are smaller, and everything else is the same. Varieties, too, are understandable, either a chain or a drum, everything is relatively affordable. There is only one thing: the potatoes do not care how they fall into a row, but a chive of garlic would be good with the root down, but this is not happening. Many who have small areas plant by hand - for a long time, but there is no overuse of seeds. To make it spine down, you can't do without manual labor. Here it is necessary to take as a basis transplanting machines, which are planted in cassettes. "

Read also:

Step-by-step instructions for planting garlic bulbs before winter.

How to properly plant garlic before winter?

Conclusion

The technique for planting garlic makes the life of farmers much easier, saves time and effort. It can be bought both in specialized stores and made by hand.

The most convenient is a planter with a walk-behind tractor. The most popular models are ChS1 (single-row) and ChS2 (two-row) seeders.