Device for planting carrots. The simplest single-row carrot seeder

In agriculture, traditionally it is necessary to use a large number of different types of equipment, since the farmer’s craft is one of the most difficult. Farmers have to take care not only of the land, but also of animals and many other objects of their activity.

But the main burden falls, of course, on working with the ground. After all, you have to devote a really large amount of time and, of course, effort to it. The fact is that here you have to perform many complex processes at once, such as loosening, plowing, sowing and much more.

So, without technology, it is almost impossible to fully cope with the totality of these tasks on time.

Historical reference

The homeland of the vegetable is Afghanistan. In Europe, carrots have been known since about the 10th century. Orange-colored carrot varieties first appeared in Holland in the 17th century. Today there are 60 varieties, and each has its own root length, diameter, color, weight, and height of the tops.

In the distant past, people grew carrots not for the roots, but for their aromatic leaves and seeds, which were used as a seasoning for various dishes. The benefits of carrots were not yet known at that time.

Description

Review of seeders for walk-behind tractors, their types, types, characteristics - we’ll tell you briefly about the main thing. In recent years, more and more often, owners of small and medium-sized plots of land, summer cottages, and small farms prefer to carry out all agricultural work with the participation of a walk-behind tractor.

This functional unit with various canopies speeds up all work processes many times over, performs them more efficiently with minimal expenditure of effort and fuel.

Particularly popular among small farmers are seeders, which are used to mechanize sowing of various crops into the ground.

This attachment is used for medium and heavy walk-behind tractors with a performance of 6, 10 or more horsepower.

Planting carrots with a pinch

Vegetables planted using this method do not need thinning. It was used even when other planting options were not known. How to plant carrots? Seeds are sown in holes at a distance of 10 centimeters from one another. Bundle shoots will appear on the soil surface. If the planting material turns out to be unsuitable, there is a chance that at least some seed will sprout.

It happens that the seeds turn out to be of good quality and they all sprout. There is no need to do any thinning. In any case, the root crops will develop unevenly. The grown carrots are pulled out and enjoyed, while the rest continue to grow quietly. With this method of planting, when the carrots are not thinned out, the roots are not damaged. The only drawback is the presence of a large area, since the bushes turn out to be spreading. But the area can be reduced if you tie them up.

Methods of applying planting materials

Several types of seeders for walk-behind tractors have been developed, making it possible to sow crop areas in various ways. The following types of attachments are distinguished:

1. Scatter type planters.
2. Privates.
3. Nest type.
4. Square-nested.
5. Dotted type seeders (precision seeding).

Scatter seeders

Scatter seeders are distinguished by their simple and reliable design. They are undemanding to operate and practically do not break. This equipment is highly productive.

The operating principle is based on the use of centrifugal force, under the influence of which crops are sown. The seeder consists of a loading hopper and an impeller located under it. Seeds are poured onto a rotating disk (impeller), and under the influence of centrifugal forces, the seeds are scattered over the land.

The only disadvantage of this design is that it is inappropriate to use along the edges of the land plot - part of the seed material flies off the site.

Motoblock row seeders

Row planters provide sowing of various crops in even rows, while the plant seeds are immediately covered with soil. There are three types of this attachment on the market:

• garlic;
• corn;
• universal.

The latter are the most popular, as they are suitable for sowing any crops.

Universal seeder "Zarya"

The nozzle consists of a rigid frame on which the loading hoppers are fixed, and the coulters are located below. Attached to the openers are “feet” that cover the newly planted seeds with soil. Depending on the type of soil, openers can be of two types:

• anchor - for loose soils;
• disc - for heavy soils.

Nest seeders

Nest seeders are similar in design to row seeders, however, if row seeders are seeded individually, then nest units sow seeds in groups, and planting is done in pre-prepared holes. These sheds are mainly used for sowing garlic and onions.

Garlic planter "Premium" 4-row

The design is simple, reliable, characterized by low weight and, accordingly, dimensions. The only downside to this canopy is the slow planting process.

Square nest type seeders

Square-nest planters sow planting material in groups in pre-marked square or rectangular strips. The complex structure consists of:

• rigid frame;
• sowing sections;
• support wheels;
• a special mechanism that unwinds the wire from the reel.

In one pass, such a seeder is capable of covering a fairly large area of ​​land. The disadvantage of the design is its slow movement speed.

Walk-behind precision seeders

Precision seeders, also called dotted seeders, make it possible to uniformly sow seed in a wide row, setting a certain step in each individual row.

Planting of crops is carried out in pre-formed holes at a given distance from each other. The unit is suitable for soft and loose soils, but is not used for heavy and clay soils.

Precision seeder STV-4

The design is simple and reliable, it is distinguished by its large weight and dimensions. Most often used for planting legumes, bulbs and corn.

Landing on the tape

There are different methods for planting carrots. One of them makes the work of gardeners much easier. It consists in the fact that planting is carried out on tapes that are sold in specialized stores. Seeds are already glued to them. How to plant carrots? The technology is very simple. Furrows are made in the beds, ribbons with seeds are stretched along them and sprinkled with soil.

You can make a device for planting carrot seeds yourself. To do this, take loose paper, maybe toilet paper. Strips are cut to the required width, usually two centimeters. A starch paste is prepared. It is applied in droplets, at a distance of 2.5 centimeters, onto the strip. A carrot seed is placed on top of each droplet.

To ensure a large harvest, fertilizer with a mineral composition is added to the water for preparing the paste. One tablespoon of the additive is enough per liter of water. To save time, wide paper is not cut into strips, but drops of glue are applied on both sides. Planting carrot seeds on tape has the following advantages:

• The sowing process is facilitated by the fact that all preparatory work is carried out at home and not in the field. Evenly spaced seeds on paper produce the same seedlings.
• The planting material is embedded in the ground to the same depth, as it is glued to one tape.
• Seed consumption is reduced by 20 times compared to the conventional sowing method, and the yield increases.
• The tape is a covering material for carrots, thanks to which it is protected from damage by carrot flies.

Store options for seeders

Syringe

A fairly simple and accessible device for everyone. As you can see in the photo, the syringe has a transparent cylinder where carrot seeds are placed, and a rod that pushes them through a special hole in the base. This device is sold in gardening stores and hardware stores. Convenient, simple. The price, depending on the region, is about 100-150 rubles.

The second option, which has long won respect among summer residents, is a seeder for sowing carrots, which is shown in the photo below. The principle is the same as that of a syringe - the seeds are placed in a barrel, and then pressed into rows in the garden using a rod and a spring. Very budget-friendly - up to 100 rubles and a simple option. But these two planters are suitable for small areas that can be planted by hand without much difficulty. But if you need to sow a large area in the garden, then you will have to purchase more serious units, more on them later.

Roller seeder

Convenient, technically simple device. Our country produces videos as well as foreign analogues. The price of the Russian unit is 200-250 rubles. You can buy such a device in garden stores and online stores. The principle of operation is elementary - the round body opens, the seeds are poured in, the lid closes. After that, the handle-handle is inserted and sowing is done in the rows that were made in advance.

The big advantage of such a roller is that you don’t need to bend over, as is the case with the first two devices, because you can even make a handle with your own hands and to suit the required height. The roller makes it possible to easily sow a large garden, but if you have an impressive area, then the units described below are suitable for you. But it is worth noting that we will be talking about seeders for small-family crops, which are suitable specifically for manual work in the garden, and not about complex machines with many attachments for fields like walk-behind tractors.

On a note! Another advantage of this roller seeder is that it is suitable for sowing not only carrots, but also other vegetables, herbs and even peas.

Precision seeder

Such devices are perfect for carrots, beets, peas and other crops. Yes, they already cost an order of magnitude more, but they also make the work much easier. Again, such units can have a complex design, a simple one, differ in size, functionality, or be from our manufacturers or foreign ones. This affects the cost. See below for examples of commonly used seeders and their photos.

Precision seeding units:

• SOR-1/1. Seeder from , single-row. It can have a different design - either sowing using a brush mechanism, or using a sleeve mechanism. Quite an inexpensive option - up to 3 thousand rubles. The grain basket holds quite a lot of seeds. It can sow different crops, for which the bushings that come with the kit are changed;
• 1001-B. This seeder is already from, which is located in America. The option is compact, light - up to 4 kg, can plant different crops and medicinal herbs, sowing depth is adjusted. The set includes six discs that can be changed and make it possible to plant 28 crops, including vegetables and herbs. The price of the unit is more expensive - up to 7-8 thousand;
• Seeder SMK-1. Again from, a good unit that you can simply attach to the cutting and then control it. Price – up to 1000 rubles. The mechanism has brushes and a shaft, sowing is carried out in one row. If your area is large, then you can purchase another modification - the SMK-5 seeder is five-row, sows crops to a width of 6 cm, SMK-2 is a two-row. The width can be adjusted from 6 to 24 cm. Pour the seeds into the container and sow, everything is quite simple, but at the same time effective;
• AL-KO US 45. A very good option for a precision seeder for both carrots and other crops and for spreading fertilizers. It costs no more than 2 thousand rubles, you can order it on the Internet. A German unit, convenient in that it has a 22-liter tank, where you can pour a lot of seeds and fertilizers, as well as a handle that is easy to hold with two hands.

Of course, there are very, very many seeders, each company has its own, but the principle of operation is largely similar, the efficiency is the same, only the cost can differ many times. If you have a large or small garden next to a private house or in a country house, then these seeders are perfect, they won’t take up much space and won’t require special skills. Well, we’re moving on to the second part, and these will be life hacks on how to make simple devices for sowing small-seeded crops with your own hands and at no cost.

On a note! Nowadays, there is a special adhesive tape on sale, on which the seeds are already applied at the required distance. It just needs to be buried in rows, sprinkled with soil and watered, as with regular sowing.

Salt shaker landing

You can make a device for planting carrots using a regular salt shaker or any container with a dispenser: a pill box or a sugar substitute. It is enough to press so that the planting material ends up in the garden bed.

For uniform sowing, the seeds need to be mixed with sand, mixed well and placed in a salt shaker. When sowing, they will not stick together and fall out in a heap. Seeds and sand must be dry.

Planting with a bottle with a spout

Carrots have small seeds. They will be evenly distributed in the garden bed if sowing is carried out using a device for planting carrots. To do this, you can take an oil bottle with a dispenser.

If you don’t have one at home, any plastic bottle will do, with a hole made in the lid and a cocktail straw inserted into it. The structure is tightly secured with tape. To ensure uniform sowing, shake the bottle slightly. Thinning, of course, will need to be done, but not much.

Planting carrots using paste

With this method, seed sowing will be uniform and there is no need to thin out the plants. You can make a device for planting carrots yourself. To do this, prepare a paste from a liter of boiling water and a spoon of flour. The ingredients are mixed until a homogeneous mass without lumps is obtained. You can add a little complex fertilizer to the water.

Carrot seeds are added to the cooled and swollen mass, everything is thoroughly mixed. The prepared mixture is placed in a plastic bottle and closed with a lid with a hole made in it. When planting, the mass is squeezed into the grooves, sprinkled with soil and watered.

With this method, the seeds do not stick together, are evenly distributed throughout the bed, and the seedlings will not be dense. The paste is an excellent nutrient medium for seeds, so they will germinate faster. The main thing is that the paste is not thick, otherwise it will be difficult to squeeze out of the bottle.

Manufacturers and their models

We list some manufacturers of this equipment that deserve respect:

1. Zirka.
2. "Centaur".
3. "BELINSKSELMASH"
4. Premium.
5. BOZKURT.
6. JSC “Red Star”.
7. Becker Aeromat.
8. Amazone.
9. Yarilo, etc.

The most popular models are:

Vacuum walk-behind seeder SVTV 4-8

• Seeder operating speed 2.5 km/h
• Seeding drum speed up to 21 rpm.
• Number of rows of seeds sown per sowing drum 2 rows
• The permissible number of installed seeding drums is from 1 to 4
• The size of the sown seeds is from 1 to 10 mm.
• The distance between the sowing rows is adjustable no more than 70 cm.
• The distance between the sown seeds in the row is adjusted depending on the type of seeds
• The depth of seed placement in the soil is 100 mm.

Precision seeder STV-4

Precision seed drills STV-4

Precision seed drill STV-2

Precision seed drill STV-2

• Types of drums:
• 3 mm - carrots, onions, radishes
• 6 mm beets, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant
• 8 mm - cucumber, soy, zucchini
• 10 mm - peas, green beans
• 16 mm – onion sets, watermelon
• 18 mm - corn
• Hopper capacity 3l
• Row spacing 16-50cm
• Sowing depth 1-6 mm
• Track width 110mm
• Weight 40 kg

Manual carrot planting device

The simplest single-row seeder is a compact unit with low productivity, therefore it is used in the household for sowing small areas. During operation, the seeder is pushed forward along the bed. The movement of the wheels drives a shaft with small grooves, which rotates around its axis. A portion of seeds from the hopper falls into them. Excess seeds from the recesses are cleaned with brushes, leaving one seed in each. As they move further, the seeds fall into the furrow.

A manual seeder has advantages. The grooves on the shaft can be made with different diameters and arranged in any order, which will allow sowing seeds of different sizes. The size and number of cells can always be reduced using wax.

What is a carrot planter

A seed seeder is a special mechanical device, which, due to its design features, makes it possible to quickly and efficiently sow seed along a given trajectory.

The operating principle of such a device is quite simple:

• blades or special spikes are installed on the front part of the unit, with the help of which furrows of the required size will be formed;
• Along the width of the seeder, at a certain distance from each other, containers for seed material are installed;
• a hole is made at the bottom of such containers through which the required amount of seeds falls out, that is, into the soil;
• a smooth wheel attached to the unit fills the furrows and levels the soil.

• The vegetable seeder has a number of undeniable advantages, which include:
• acceleration of the process of sowing seed material;
• rational consumption of seeds;
• precision seeding, which makes it possible to simplify the care of seedlings in the future;
• simplicity and ease of use;
• no need to thin out seedlings.

Using the described device, it is possible to process a large area in a short period of time.

DIY manual seeder

How to make a device for planting carrots? In order to make a four-row unit, you need to prepare all the material: aluminum tubes, a small piece of galvanized iron, wheels, a bar, an axle. Handles are made from aluminum tubes and bins are prepared into which the seeds will be poured. They are made in the form of iron funnels and are installed on an axis. The gaps between them should be left the same. The pipe and the seed collector are separated by a hole the size of which is one millimeter. Carrot seeds will fall into it. To ensure that they fall into the grooves, a guide is installed on the shaft.

Principle of operation

A precision seeder will be very useful for all farmers who are engaged in sowing a variety of crops. With the help of this unit you can give life to various plants, such as wheat, corn, garlic and many other types of crops.

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At the same time, you don't have to work at all, because this excellent seeding tool literally does everything for you.

The principle of operation of this unit is quite simple: you just need to pour the seeds of the desired crop into a container, from where they will flow into the lower part of the unit and be poured into the ground exactly where you need it.

Precision seeder

At the same time, there is a coulter on the seeder, which makes furrows in the ground into which the crop seeds are poured. As you can see, the system is quite simple and at the same time extremely effective.

In order for the seeder to be conveniently transported, it is simply attached to a walk-behind tractor, which is the draft force. Here you can use various types of walk-behind tractors, for example Sadko, Don, Forza, Viking, Huter and others.

Sowing with the earthway 1001 b precision seed drill is very convenient , so it will be appreciated by any farmer who is probably already plagued by problems when sowing.

For more information about the precision seeder, watch the video:

Benefits of carrots

This vegetable contains a huge amount of useful substances that have a positive effect on the body.

• Carrots are rich in vitamin A. It is enough to consume two vegetables to meet the body's daily needs. The vitamin is better absorbed if carrots are grated and mixed with vegetable oil. This vitamin is good for the eyes. Regular consumption of carrots solves many vision problems.

• Boiled vegetable is good for people with high blood sugar.
• Carrots bring invaluable benefits to blood vessels and the heart. Eating fresh root vegetables helps lower cholesterol levels. Due to the high potassium content, blood circulation in the brain is normalized. The risk of developing diseases such as stroke is reduced.
• The vegetable is useful for hypertension, varicose veins, and atherosclerosis.
• Carrots are an excellent preventative against cancer.
• Eating vegetables improves carbohydrate metabolism, solves problems with constipation, cleanses the intestines, liver and kidneys, removes toxins and wastes,
• Carrots are an excellent diuretic and choleretic agent. Thanks to the root crop, sand comes out of the buds.
• The vegetable has a wound-healing effect. To do this, just apply it to the sore spot.