Why do you need a garlic planter, what types of planters are there and how to make it yourself?

Most gardeners grow garlic on their own plots. This is an unpretentious crop that always produces a good harvest. The taste of the product allows it to be used in many culinary recipes, as well as used as medicine. A garlic planter will make it easier to plant the crop in large areas.

Garlic planters

What is it used for?

Important!

The garlic cutter is used for sowing large areas of land. The device can reach speeds of up to 4 km per hour. The powerful device moves smoothly, immersing the cloves into the ground at the same distance from each other and relative to the soil surface.

Planters can have two, three, four, five or six clove containers, and depending on this, plant a different number of rows. Five- and six-row attachments work with tractors and can significantly save farmer effort.

Planters with four containers are considered optimal . Such seeders work well on uneven soil and are able to adjust the planting pitch and depth.

With your own hands

In order to make a garlic seeder with your own hands, you need to acquire specific drawings and spend a couple of days at work. You will need the following parts:

• Container box for garlic cloves;
• Rotating shaft;
• Brushes for regulating the seeding flow;
• Wheel;
• opener;
• Pens.

The principle of operation of the unit is simple: you must ensure a uniform flow of cloves in a certain mode.

To do this, use a box with a double bottom in which a metal movable plate is inserted. The holes at the top and bottom match.

The movement of the plate regulates the flow, resulting in a normalized flow of garlic cloves outward.

Pros and cons of seeders

Before buying a planter, you need to decide on the type of device. Its choice depends on the volume of the plot and seed, the condition of the soil, and the availability of the necessary equipment.

For walk-behind tractor

To work with such a planter, you can use any walk-behind tractor; you only need special mounts or adapters. Operating the device is very simple; the walk-behind tractor will move the garlic planter independently.

To the tractor

The device is suitable for large farms where garlic is planted in the form of cloves and bulbs. There are mounted and trailed planters for tractors. They are also used for mini tractors. A garlic cutter in five to six rows will allow you to sow six acres in an hour .

Manual

Suitable for small areas where there is no need for powerful devices. Such a planter weighs less, but it will have to be transported around the site on your own. Nevertheless, the device will facilitate and speed up the sowing process.

Buy or make it yourself?

If you need to sow garlic on a small plot of land, but buying equipment is too expensive, you can make a garlic planter yourself.

To do this, you will need available tools, which you probably have at your dacha. Homemade equipment can always be equipped with additional functions and used for sowing other crops.

How to choose?

Let's look at the different types of planters that exist. After studying all the characteristics, each farmer will be able to choose the appropriate device.

For walk-behind tractor

• Operating principle . The device operates on a chain transmission system. There are crops in the container and valves at the bottom. The planter is attached to a walk-behind tractor and controlled by the farmer. While moving, the device forms furrows in the soil. The valves in the container open and release the cloves into the loosened soil at a predetermined distance from each other. Then the planter covers them with soil.
• Seeding type . The device must maintain the distance between the cloves falling into the ground. Planting too often will not allow the garlic to receive enough light. There are seeders with a pitch of 5-10 cm, which is determined by the drum and sprockets. But the optimal step is considered to be 9-14 cm.
• Weight : 17-80 kg.
• Price : 6,000-60,000 rubles.
• Manufacturers : PTMZ, Agromarka, Yarilo, Kryuchkov, AF "Russia", ProTek.

To the tractor

• Operating principle . The device is attached to the tractor in the form of a canopy or trailer. When the tractor begins to move across the field, the coulter inside the planter plows the ground, leaving furrows. The garlic falls from the container by spoonfuls through special holes into the loose soil. Then the crops are covered with earth.
• Seeding type . The cloves are fed from the hoppers using a spoon gripper. The steps between garlic cloves for this type of planter range from 3-4 to 14 cm. The optimal distance is 11, 12.5 and 14 cm. The distance depends on the gear ratio of the sprockets.
• Weight : 47-270 kg.
• Price : 15,000-200,000 rubles.
• Manufacturers : P, ATK, Bobruiskagromash, PE Kryuchkov, AF "Russia", .

For work without additional equipment

• Operating principle . The device must be controlled by moving it around the land. Due to the wheels, the sowing unit hub rotates, and teeth fall into its holes. They are fixed by a brush stop, and at the exit from the hopper they are thrown into the prepared furrow. The sowing density depends on the selection of seeds, the distance between them and the adjustment of the limiter.
• Weight : up to 20 kg.
• Price: 5-12,000 rubles.
• Manufacturers : Yarilo, Electromotor, Premium, SMK.

Comparison of models

Garlic planters

The quantity of the future harvest depends on the quality of planting garlic. Manual labor can be automated by using manual or automatic planters for onion crops. The mechanisms are easy to use and significantly save gardeners’ time and effort.



Operating principle

Components of a garlic planter:

• steel frame;
• chain;
• container for seeds;
• gearbox;
• star.

Sowing work using this tool begins with sealing the furrows. Different types of units can make from two to ten strips at the same time. The depth of embedding the cloves into the soil is from 15 to 20 centimeters and is regulated by the degree of impact on the unit.

The seed is immersed into the soil carefully, the distance between the teeth remains the same throughout the entire furrow. Advanced versions of garlic planters are equipped with water tanks for watering immediately after planting.

Advantages of using equipment

The main advantages of using planters:

• This ensures accurate planting and uniform sealing of the cloves.
• The correct depth is maintained.
• The farmer's time and effort are significantly saved.

The gardener’s work is optimized and productivity increases. Garlic is planted evenly, without the formation of “empty” places or excessive thickening.

In which stores and for how much can you buy it?

1. The Tiu.ru marketplace offers hand planters starting from 10 thousand rubles. The cost of devices for a walk-behind tractor starts from 20 thousand, each additional row adds 10 thousand to the price. Six-row planters for tractors cost from 60 thousand rubles. The cost of delivery to Moscow and St. Petersburg depends on the seller. Free delivery and pickup are available.
2. The agricultural equipment store Garden-shop sells planters for walk-behind tractors for 20-25 thousand rubles and more. Prices for tractor devices are set in the region of 40-50 thousand rubles. Delivery to Moscow and St. Petersburg costs 1 thousand rubles. If the address is outside the city, 40 rubles/km in the Moscow region and 35 rubles/km in the Leningrad region are added.
3. The equipment store 100kwatt.ru sells planters for walk-behind tractors starting from 20 thousand rubles. You can buy a device for a tractor for 40 thousand or more. The cost of delivery also depends on the specific product and the place of acceptance.
4. The Agrotrade store sells three-row garlic planters for 100 thousand rubles and four-row ones for 200 thousand rubles. Delivery is discussed with the store manager and depends on the weight, dimensions and city of the buyer.

Types of landing mechanisms

Thanks to progress, very difficult peasant labor can be significantly simplified by mechanizing it. Partially or completely.

After all, it is important not only what to sow, but also what to sow into (how comfortable the seedling will grow and develop there depends on the correct preparation of the soil for sowing).

Every year, the agricultural machinery market offers new models of planters, taking into account the needs and funds of the buyer.

If the volumes are not so large, then a fairly simple and functional device, manually controlled, is quite suitable.

How to make: step-by-step instructions and drawing

Manual

Inventory

• Drill.
• Knife.
• Scissors.
• Nail.
• Lighter.
• Matches.

Materials

• Plastic container or jar for seeds.
• Bolt.
• Plastic tube the height of the can.
• A metal tube with a diameter smaller than a plastic tube.
• Two washers.
• Screw.
• Tin can lid.
• Aluminum wire.
• Wooden handle.
• Hoe.

Procedure

1. Drill the bottom of the plastic jar in the center and make a hole on the side for the seeds.
2. The tin can lid will become the valve. Attach it to the jar with wire, leaving it free to open and close. There will be a plastic tube in the center of the jar and a metal tube inside it. This is a bearing. If you did everything correctly, the jar will rotate.
3. Then insert the bolt into the metal pipe, tightening the nut between the two washers so that it rotates freely.
4. Make two holes the size of a clove of garlic in the side of the plastic jar.
5. Screw a wooden handle to the can, and just above it - a bent hoe.

Drawing of a manual garlic planter:

For self-propelled unit

Inventory

Welding machine.

Materials

• Channel "eight".
• Wheels.
• Steel sheets.
• Bolts.
• Nuts.
• Locknuts.
• Plywood.
• Drying oil.
• Rubber lining.
• Metal pipes.
• Spikes.
• Pins.
• Wheels or metal hub and bearings.
• Bicycle chain.
• Wooden boards.
• Pedals.

List of step-by-step production

1. For the frame, weld two main elements and three cross members from a figure eight.
2. Weld the arch with the fastening fork and two fastenings at the bottom on the sides.
3. Attach supports for the seed tubes to the sides of the frame.
4. Weld braces to strengthen the frames. Reinforce the arch with two rectangular plates and steel corners.
5. Assemble the plywood to the size of the frame using metal corners.
6. Cover the planter with drying oil and let dry.
7. Place a liner inside the hopper to protect the garlic.
8. Install the hopper on top of the frame using bolts and locknuts.
9. Install and secure the conveyor.
10. Screw the hopper to the frame.
11. Screw the ripper holders with bolts.
12. For the wheel axle, weld the axle tube to the frame and drill holes in it for the pins that hold the spikes. Weld the pins at the end of the job.
13. Put on the wheels and attach to the axle.
14. For the holders of the rippers, weld the metal corners into a square and weld them to the rod. Weld steel pipes at its ends
15. Weld a steel groove cutter to the pipe.
16. Connect the planter wheel and the walk-behind tractor wheel with a chain.
17. Attach metal crossbars with boards to the frame - a seat and a place for legs.

Possible problems

Attention!

The device has its own characteristics, so if you have not previously had experience assembling a garlic seeder according to a drawing with your own hands, the task may seem difficult. Follow the instructions carefully.

To create a garlic seeder for a walk-behind tractor, you will need a welding machine and the ability to use it.

Observe safety precautions when wearing:

• work gloves;
• boots;
• protective clothing and mask.

Since the planter is heavy, it may tip over. To avoid problems, weld a counterweight to the device and work together.

A garlic cutter is indispensable when working on a large farm. To choose the right type, you should pay attention to the type of seed, the condition of the soil and your capabilities. The garlic cutter will help you grow a rich harvest and will last for more than one season if used carefully.

Device

With this unit, you don’t have to worry about not having enough time or energy to sow. After all, the technique is really effective and will allow you to significantly reduce the time for sowing. You can also use a lawn seeder here.

The operation process and design of this device are quite simple. So, the main working parts, such as a container, a gearbox, and a sprocket connected by a chain, are installed on the frame. To ensure that the garlic cloves are distributed evenly and in a single layer, the device is equipped with special discs.

To make it as convenient as possible to transport this structure during operation, it is equipped with a wheel at the front. Most often, such units have only 1 part for movement, but some are equipped with 2 wheels. For the sowing process, the cloves are poured into a container, after which they are evenly distributed over the ground.

Thanks to such a thoughtful and, at the same time, simple design, you can easily complete a large amount of work that would be done manually by about fifty people.

The garlic seeder is really quite effective and certainly very useful in working on the farm and in agriculture.

For more information about the operation of the garlic seeder, watch the video:

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