EarthWay1001-B Precision Garden Seeder with 6 Seed Plates

this great device allows you to market garden and keep it hand planted. It's fast and easy and the seed plates are easily switched. I waited long enough after purchasing it to have now used it for several planting seasons and I can say I am very happy.

L'ho pagata molto in confronto ad un altra che avevo visto su un altro sito ma con la beffa che questa non ha il copri vassoio dove si inseriscono i semi quindi rischio di farli cadere cosa che tra l'altro mi è già successa.

Seed plates are a little finicky, sometimes picking up 2 seeds at a time and sometimes not picking up a seed at all. Does save a lot of time and bending over pushing seed in the ground.

Just tried this out for the first time, it was impressive, my wife said after seeing it in action that she wouldn't have minded if it cost 200, it plated 2000 beetroot seeds on a plot, I was very happy, the discs can sometimes be bigger then the seeds so you have to work them out as you good, I'm thinking of buying the additional plates because I think they give you blanks too, well I'm glad I bought it as I stops the back ache I suffer.

I bought the Earthway 1001-B after reading as many reviews as I could find and watching every YouTube video there is. This appeared to be the best option for the price and size of my garden (1/4 acre.) My seeder arrived sooner than the expected delivery date, Wooo'hooo, assembly was super easy and fast. The unit is made of structual grade aluminum and dense plastic. Sturdy enough, but I dont recommend leaving it in the sun (breaks down plastic)The supplied seed plates are adequate for the average gardener, but I went ahead and ordered the six additional plates. This was a good idea as I can now plant almost every seed known to man. I recommend practicing with the seeder on the ground you are planting before actually using seed. I found that the ground needs to be clean (no roots, debris, straw, etc) so it doesnt build up against the guide foot causing a huge furrow. The ground needs to be worked very fine and and level, no big clumps, big rocks or pot holes. This way the front wheel (which actually powers the seed plate) can operate without binding and deliver seed at a measured rate. I am six foot tall and found that the seeder handles were a little short for me, I didnt like having to bend over to push the unit. I found handle extensions on the Earthway site but could not justify $40.00 with shipping. I had some aircraft grade aluminum flat stock from a boat project, so 30 minutes later I made 12 inch extensions. Raising the handles 6 inches was just right and actually changed the angle of the handle enough to make pushing the unit very comfortable. The bottom line is that I planted Sweet Corn, Cowpeas, Bush beans, Pole beans, Lima beans, and Okra, 1/4 acre, with changing seed and plates, in 1 hour. This may not sound fast, but it took me longer to plant just the Lima beans by hand. I went ahead and ordered the optional fertilizer attachment from Earthway. When it arrived, at first glance I was skeptical, but after using it I was very pleased. This device is a gravity feed system, so you must walk at an even pace to insure even coverage, and the fertilizer must be dry (no dampness) to insure even flow. I now have everything sprouting and growing like mad. I went ahead and also got the Earthway "Kentucky" Wheel hoe with wooden handles. This unit comes with a furrow plow (reversible two size), a moldboard plow, (great for raised rows), and a five tine cultivator foot. I also got the optional oscillating hoe, this has proven invaluable. I have used every attachment, especially the oscillating hoe to remove some very annoying and obnoxious weeds from my 1 and 1/2 acre yard. The oscillating hoe cuts weeds just below the surface and does not leave gouges in the yard. I would highly recommend these products to anyone, especially if they have a large garden area. I am very pleased with the products and Amazon service is excellent.