Manual seeder: we mechanize the labor-intensive process with our own hands. Do-it-yourself manual seeder Do-it-yourself manual seeder for oats

15316 10/08/2019 7 min.

The arrival of the summer season in the countryside is marked start of sowing, which begin mainly in May. Previously, such work was done manually, but with the advent of partial mechanization, this process has been slightly simplified.

In particular, manual precision seeders have appeared, designed to evenly distribute seeds into the soil. With the help of this device, you can sow not only a wide variety of vegetable seeds, but also sow lawn grass on the territory.

There are many different models made in Europe and the USA on the Russian market of agricultural machinery. But, no matter what manufacturer is listed on the packaging, the main goal of these manual seeders is the same - to distribute the seed in the soil as efficiently and evenly as possible.

About the device of a seeder of manual exact sowing of seeds

A manual precision seeder, as well as a garlic seeder, in terms of its design features looks rather unpretentious invention. It consists of one or more containers where the seed will be located, control handles and a frame located on wheels.

The wheels, which are located in front of the device, form holes or furrows, after which the seed from the hopper gets there, and the rear wheels fill the resulting hole with loose earth.

As we can see, the principle of operation is quite simple. In fact, you simply direct the unit across the area where you plan to grow various vegetable crops, and there will already be seed holes behind you.

At the same time, with the help of a manual seeder and a lawn seeder, you can plant not only seeds of lawn grass and vegetables, but also backfill with sand or fine gravel on icy and snowy paths in winter, so that you can safely walk along them without fear of falling.

In general, the process of working with a manual precision seed drill can be divided into three stages:

Assembly process. First you need to install the control handle from the transport position to the working position, and then put the rear wheel on the axle (if the unit used consists of two wheels). If necessary, we make adjustment of the marker.
committing regulatory actions. Depending on what kind of crop the seed will be used, the installation of a specific disc in the hopper will depend. It is difficult to confuse them, because they are all properly marked.
The share depth must also be adjusted to suit the specific seed.
Implementation of sowing. After we put the unit into action, torque is transmitted from its front wheel to the disk by means of a belt or chain drive. This disk captures the seed from the container, and the share forms the desired hole depth.
The dispenser is responsible for row of planted seeds was even, so it forms a line on the ground for the next row.

For convenience, as well as for uniform distribution of seeds in the soil, it is recommended to sow the first row along predetermined contours. You can drive two pegs along the edges, connecting them with a rope or thread. Thus, following this border parallel, you will get a very even and visually beautiful row.

Models, specifications and prices - which one is better to buy

Manual precision seed drills are designed to speed up the seeding process. Therefore, the expediency of their acquisition of few raises questions. However, in order to make the right choice, you need to pay attention to several key points:

Price unit, which can vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The total number of containers for seed. Again, the more data bins, the higher the cost of the device.
The depth of the formed holes will depend on the crop whose seeds are planted.
The weight of the device also plays a role, especially when working over large areas.
Presence in the unit accessories, making the sowing process more convenient (marker, plow for filling seed, etc.).

There are quite a lot of different models from manufacturers on the market, which differ from each other in several design aspects.

In total, there are several companies that are most widely represented on the Russian market of agricultural machinery.

Newtechagro

The device from this company belongs to to single row types units intended for planting beets, cabbage, onions, carrots and other vegetable crops. The average cost for such a seeder is about 65 thousand rubles.

COP-1/1

COP-1/1 from Rosta also applies to single-row devices. The design may include a sleeve or brush sowing unit, with a row marker of half a meter. About two buckets of seed are placed in the seed container, which is quite enough for a small garden.

The price for such a unit is only 2-3 thousand rubles.

Model 1001-B from American company Earthway» has six interchangeable discs for a wide variety of crops. In total, with the help of this seeder, you can plant more than 28 different vegetable crops.

The design of the unit has a special adjusting screw that allows you to change the depth of planting material.

Specifications:

total weight - 4 kg;
dimensions (packed) - 350mm / 200mm / 700mm;
planted crops - beets, carrots, onions, peas, spinach, etc.

The cost of this unit is about 8 thousand rubles.

SR-1 and SR-2

Models SR-1 and SR-2 from the already mentioned company NPK "Rosta" also deserve special attention.

Structurally, they are somewhat different from typical manual precision seed drills, because they use a roller in their design, and not a rear wheel, like most models. The CP-1 has a mass of 4 kg, and the CP-2 weighs at least 18 kg.

In general, these devices are very similar, they differ only in size and cost - the first model will cost 4 thousand rubles, and the second 7 thousand.

Models of the MSK series from the same company differ in that in their design there is no control handle.

The seeder is connected to an ordinary shovel handle, after which the sowing process is carried out. At the same time, the average productivity of these units is about 0.2 hectares for eight hours of operation.

The cost of these models varies from 7 to 15 thousand rubles.

ALKO US 45

Model AL-KO US 45 of the German manufacturer can be used throughout the year.

In summer, with its help, you can plant various vegetable crops and sow lawn grass, and in winter, if there is no snow blower foreman, Patriot, Husqvarna, Champion, Huter or any other, you can spread gravel and sand on icy and snowy surfaces.

Specifications:

working width - 450 mm;
the total number of holes - 23 pieces;
bunker volume - 24 liters;
dosage - adjustable;
wheels - are present in the amount of two pieces (plastic);
housing material - plastic;
total weight - 3.5 kg.

The cost of this manual seeder is about 3 thousand rubles.

In general, there are many different modifications on the market, so the farmer has plenty to choose from. In particular, he can choose a drum or disk unit, a belt or chain drive, as well as a complete set of the device - standard or extended.

The unit pays off quite quickly - in almost one season.

This is explained by the fact that the partial mechanization of the process allows you to perform sowing work in an accelerated mode, which makes it possible to sow as many areas as possible.

How to make a homemade seeder with your own hands

Manual precision seed drill can be made quite simply but before starting work, you need to make sure that you have everything you need in stock. In particular, you will need a seed container, which must be made of plastic.

This is due to the fact that plastic products are transparent, which allows you to control the amount of seed. In addition, we will need the following components:

bolt that acts as an axle. A container with seeds will rotate on it during the operation of the device;
we will also need a plastic pipe, the length of which should be identical to the depth of the plastic hopper capacity. In addition to plastic, we also need a steel pipe, its length should be the same;
to fix the bunker, we need washers, as well as aluminum wire.

Let's move on to the build process. Let's describe it in the format of step-by-step instructions so that an approximate algorithm of sequential actions can be seen:

a plastic can, which acts as a future bunker, needs determine the center. A through hole must be drilled at the marked point. We remove the cover, after which we make another hole of the through type in the side part, but in a rectangular shape;
Through this hole, the hopper will be filled with seed.
we place a plastic pipe in the center of the plastic can, which will protect the material from spilling out of the hopper. Then you need to install a steel pipe in this pipe, and screw a bolt inside it. Then we tighten the bolt with a nut, which will allow our design to rotate in free mode;
mark on the side of the plastic container points for future holes. The distance between them should be approximately 30 mm. We heat the nail, after which we make holes in the marked places (the diameter of the nail must be chosen so that the seeds pass into the holes made by it);
then you can proceed to the manufacture of the handle. You can take an ordinary stalk from a shovel, then fix it to the seeder. It is fastened with a conventional bolt and nut, so you need to pre-drill a through hole at the end of the handle, into which the bolt is placed;
in order for the sowing process to be more automated, it is necessary to provide a device that would fill the holes with seeds. An ordinary sheet of iron will do, which need to be bent a little so that it rakes the ground better;
we attach our workpiece to the handle so that it is higher than the seed container.

In principle, our homemade device is ready, i.e. you can start full-fledged sowing work. Naturally, this scheme of the device is rather simplified, but it copes with its main duty.

The main point of all homemade products is to save money, so there is no point in complicating the design with additional devices.

By the way, before you start sowing, you need to make a preliminary preparation of the surface where the work will be done. It consists in cleaning excess debris from the territory, as well as in loosening especially hard sections of soil.

It will not be superfluous to water the earth with a sufficient amount of water. If you have not provided a device in your homemade seeder, raking holes with seeds, then you need to prepare several buckets of earth to cover our seeds.

Conclusion

The purchase of a manual precision seeder allows you to significantly speed up the process of sowing vegetable crops. Now you do not have to walk around the garden, sticking each seed into the ground, but you can simply direct this device, which will do everything automatically.

It is precisely because of the simplification of manual labor that the purchase of this device does not raise any doubts. Moreover, the cost of some models does not exceed several thousand rubles, and this is not such a big price to pay for the convenience and quality that a manual seeder gives.

A do-it-yourself manual seeder will help to facilitate and speed up the planting of seeds in a garden or summer cottage.

This does not require any special materials and special skills, since a do-it-yourself seeding unit, in most cases, is a simple fixture.

1 Benefits of using a manual seeder

Manual labor on the ground is always hard work. But by using the simplest tools, such as homemade planters, you can turn it into a pleasure.

Using a do-it-yourself manual precision seed drill, you can achieve the following:

seeds are evenly distributed on the beds, forming even rows;
the depth of placement in the soil will be the same for all seeds, which will allow seedlings to appear at the same time;
a do-it-yourself precision seeding seeder will allow you to form even row spacing and ensure the same distance between future plants, and this will make it easier to care for them in the future.

2 Options for homemade seeders

Everyone who is going to make a seeder with their own hands wants to reduce its cost as much as possible. Therefore, most often, craftsmen make those units that can be made from improvised materials.

2.1 The simplest manual seeder

2.2 Usage

For example, such a device can be used as a garlic planter.

In the area allotted for this crop, furrows are laid with the help (as in conventional sowing). Then, a manual seeder is placed in the furrow and, in the process of its movement, the seeds are evenly distributed along the entire length of the future bed. During the movement, the presence of a metal plate that covers the sown grains with soil will allow you not to go through this area again.

The disadvantages of such a device include the limited possibility of sowing (only one row) and sowing only one particular crop, since the seeds are not the same in size in different plants. To eliminate this problem, several refill jars should be used, with different hole sizes for each crop.

In the same way, a do-it-yourself lawn seeder can be made. The only difference is that not one, but several (4 or 6) plastic cans are attached to the wooden handle on both sides in equal numbers. In this case, special seeding accuracy is not needed, but a uniform distribution of lawn grass seeds will be ensured with the capture of a larger area.

2.3 Universal manual seeder and its creation

A more complex option for self-manufacturing a device for sowing seeds, which allows you to work with any seed crops.

The main working mechanism is the sowing shaft, which is an aluminum tube with a diameter of 30 mm (plus/minus 2 mm). Holes of various diameters (according to the size of seeds of different crops) should be drilled in it in three rows (each row for one crop).

The first row of 8 holes with a diameter of 4.5 mm is reserved for sowing such garden plants as parsley, carrots, sorrel, lettuce and others like them.

The second row with 16 holes with a diameter of 5.5 mm allows you to sow onions.

The third row, which consists of 5 holes with a diameter of 8.2 mm, is designed for sowing large seed crops (peas, beets, etc.).

In order to use one of the three rows during operation, the seeding shaft can move in a horizontal plane in relation to the hopper.

The seed hopper is made of sheet (preferably galvanized steel) 0.3-0.5 mm thick, in the form of a truncated inverted pyramid, the upper base of which is 80 × 70 mm, and the height is 40 mm. The lower part of the hopper has an opening for passing the seed material to the sowing shaft. There is also a brush that regulates the density of sowing, when moving it vertically relative to the sowing shaft.

To control the filling of the hopper, it is closed with a transparent lid made of plastic or plexiglass. The lid is also necessary so that the seeds do not spill out in motion when the hopper is completely filled or are not blown out by the wind.

2.4 Application of the universal seeder

In the selected area, furrows are made in the soil along its entire length. With the planter set up, moving the brush to one of the three rows fills the hopper with seed.

Having installed the seeder with wheels in the furrows, sowing begins, moving it forward. Planting depth is adjusted by adjusting the coulter's immersion into the ground. The most optimal depth for all seed crops is considered to be planting below the general soil level by 2.5-3 mm.

The advantages of a universal seeder include the possibility of all types of seed plants and the possibility of passing several rows at the same time.

2.5 Overview of a homemade precision seed drill (video)

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About the device of a seeder of manual exact sowing of seeds

The manual precision seeder, as well as its design features, looks rather unpretentious invention. It consists of one or more containers where the seed will be located, control handles and a frame located on wheels.

The wheels, which are located in front of the device, form holes or furrows, after which the seed from the hopper gets there, and the rear wheels fill the resulting hole with loose earth.

At the same time, with the help of a manual seeder, you can plant not only the seeds of lawn grass and vegetables, but also backfill with sand or fine gravel on icy and snowy paths in winter, so that you can safely walk along them without fear of falling.

In general, the process of working with a manual precision seed drill can be divided into three stages:

Assembly process. First you need to install the control handle from the transport position to the working position, and then put the rear wheel on the axle (if the unit used consists of two wheels). If necessary, we make adjustment of the marker.
committing regulatory actions. Depending on what kind of crop the seed will be used, the installation of a specific disc in the hopper will depend. It is difficult to confuse them, because they are all properly marked.
The share depth must also be adjusted to suit the specific seed.
Implementation of sowing. After we put the unit into action, torque is transmitted from its front wheel to the disk by means of a belt or chain drive. This disk captures the seed from the container, and the share forms the desired hole depth.
The dispenser is responsible for row of planted seeds was even, so it forms a line on the ground for the next row.

Models, specifications and prices - which one is better to buy

Price unit, which can vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The total number of containers for seed. Again, the more data bins, the higher the cost of the device.
The depth of the formed holes will depend on the crop whose seeds are planted.
The weight of the device also plays a role, especially when working over large areas.
Presence in the unit accessories, making the sowing process more convenient (marker, plow for filling seed, etc.).

There are quite a lot of different models from manufacturers on the market, which differ from each other in several design aspects.

In total, there are several companies that are most widely represented on the Russian market of agricultural machinery.

Newtechagro

COP-1/1

The price for such a unit is only 2-3 thousand rubles.

The design of the unit has a special adjusting screw that allows you to change the depth of planting material.

Specifications:

total weight - 4 kg;
dimensions (packed) - 350mm / 200mm / 700mm;
planted crops - beets, carrots, onions, peas, spinach, etc.

The cost of this unit is about 8 thousand rubles.

SR-1 and SR-2

Models SR-1 and SR-2 from the already mentioned company NPK "Rosta" also deserve special attention.

Structurally, they are somewhat different from typical manual precision seed drills, because they use a roller in their design, and not a rear wheel, like most models. The CP-1 has a mass of 4 kg, and the CP-2 weighs at least 18 kg.

In general, these devices are very similar, they differ only in size and cost - the first model will cost 4 thousand rubles, and the second 7 thousand.

Models of the MSK series from the same company differ in that in their design there is no control handle.

The seeder is connected to an ordinary shovel handle, after which the sowing process is carried out. At the same time, the average productivity of these units is about 0.2 hectares for eight hours of operation.

The cost of these models varies from 7 to 15 thousand rubles.

ALKO US 45

Model AL-KO US 45 of the German manufacturer can be used throughout the year.

In summer, with its help, you can plant various vegetable crops and sow lawn grass, and in winter, if there is no snow blower, or any other, you can spread gravel and sand on icy and snowy surfaces.

Specifications:

working width - 450 mm;
the total number of holes - 23 pieces;
bunker volume - 24 liters;
dosage - adjustable;
wheels - are present in the amount of two pieces (plastic);
housing material - plastic;
total weight - 3.5 kg.

The cost of this manual seeder is about 3 thousand rubles.

The unit pays off quite quickly - in almost one season.

This is explained by the fact that the partial mechanization of the process allows you to perform sowing work in an accelerated mode, which makes it possible to sow as many areas as possible.

How to make a homemade seeder with your own hands

This is due to the fact that plastic products are transparent, which allows you to control the amount of seed. In addition, we will need the following components:

bolt that acts as an axle. A container with seeds will rotate on it during the operation of the device;
we will also need a plastic pipe, the length of which should be identical to the depth of the plastic hopper capacity. In addition to plastic, we also need a steel pipe, its length should be the same;
to fix the bunker, we need washers, as well as aluminum wire.

Let's move on to the build process. Let's describe it in the format of step-by-step instructions so that an approximate algorithm of sequential actions can be seen:

a plastic can, which acts as a future bunker, needs determine the center. A through hole must be drilled at the marked point. We remove the cover, after which we make another hole of the through type in the side part, but in a rectangular shape;
Through this hole, the hopper will be filled with seed.
we place a plastic pipe in the center of the plastic can, which will protect the material from spilling out of the hopper. Then you need to install a steel pipe in this pipe, and screw a bolt inside it. Then we tighten the bolt with a nut, which will allow our design to rotate in free mode;
mark on the side of the plastic container points for future holes. The distance between them should be approximately 30 mm. We heat the nail, after which we make holes in the marked places (the diameter of the nail must be chosen so that the seeds pass into the holes made by it);
then you can proceed to the manufacture of the handle. You can take an ordinary stalk from a shovel, then fix it to the seeder. It is fastened with a conventional bolt and nut, so you need to pre-drill a through hole at the end of the handle, into which the bolt is placed;
in order for the sowing process to be more automated, it is necessary to provide a device that would fill the holes with seeds. An ordinary sheet of iron will do, which need to be bent a little so that it rakes the ground better;
we attach our workpiece to the handle so that it is higher than the seed container.

In principle, our homemade device is ready, i.e. you can start full-fledged sowing work. Naturally, this scheme of the device is rather simplified, but it copes with its main duty.

The main point of all homemade products is to save money, so there is no point in complicating the design with additional devices.

Conclusion

A manual seeder can be a great helper when working on your site. This design can be purchased at the store, but it will be cheaper to make it yourself. The scheme of this design is very simple, besides, by making it, you can make your own changes. The device includes a reservoir for seeds, as well as a handle. Quite often, the design is supplemented with a steel device that resembles a stick. The seeder can be multi-row or single-row. In the example, a variant of a single-row design will be considered.

Preparation before starting work

If you need a manual seeder, then for its manufacture you need to prepare some tools and materials. Among them, a seed container can be distinguished, which should preferably be made of plastic. It could be a regular bank. The use of a plastic product is convenient because it is transparent and allows you to control the number of seeds.

You will also need a bolt, which will serve as the axis. On it, the jar of seeds will rotate during the use of the device. The manual planter will be made using a plastic pipe, the length of which should correspond to the depth of the can. You should also prepare a steel tube, the diameter of which should be smaller than the plastic one.

Washers will be required to secure the can. To fill the inside of the seed jar, you will need to make a window. The door can be made using canned food cans.

Stock up on a piece of aluminum wire. To make the manual seeder comfortable to use, you will need to prepare a wooden handle for it.

Features of the manufacture of fixtures

To avoid difficulties in the process, it is necessary to study the technology of work. The center should be noted on the bank. Marking will be needed to drill a through hole. The stability of the entire device will depend on the accuracy of the assembly. Next, you need to remove the cover and make another through hole in the side part, which should have a rectangular shape. It will be needed in order to be able to fill the seeds. It is possible to prevent their rash if a valve is prepared from a steel can, the dimensions of which should be larger than the hole. This element will act as a cover.

Construction assembly

A manual precision seeder must be manufactured according to a certain technology, which at the next stage implies the need to fix the prepared valve with aluminum wire. This must be done in such a way that it is possible to open and close the window.

A plastic pipe should be placed in the central part of the jar, which will prevent the seeds from spilling out. A steel tube should be installed in a plastic tube. In this case, you will get a kind of bearing, thanks to which the can will rotate as it moves forward. When a manual precision planter is made, a long bolt is inserted into the steel pipe in the next step of manufacture. It will need to be tightened with a nut, placing washers at both ends of the jar in advance. This will provide the structure with the possibility of free rotation.

When making a do-it-yourself manual seeder, you need to make notes with a pencil on the side of the container. You need to remove them from each other by 3 centimeters. It is necessary to make holes in advance with a hot nail; when choosing a nail, you need to take into account the size of the seeds. Naturally, if you use small holes, then large seeds will get stuck. On this we can assume that the main part of the work is done.

Making a pen

To strengthen the handle, a hole must be drilled at the end of the wooden element to install the bolt. Then this workpiece is attached to the seeder. At the next stage, you will only need to make sure that the seeds that are in the ground are covered with earth. This will automate the process.

A do-it-yourself manual seeder can be supplemented with some elements. Among them, one can single out a chopper, which should be made from a piece of steel. The workpiece must be bent to make raking the soil easier. After that, the prepared chopper must be fixed on the handle, placing it slightly above the can. That's it - now you can use the tool.

Another option for making a seeder

A manual carrot seeder can be made using a different technology. This process is considered somewhat more complex. To work, you need an aluminum tube with a diameter of 28 millimeters. On it you need to prepare holes, placing them in three rows. Now you can proceed to the manufacture of seed tanks.

To do this, use galvanized steel sheet, the thickness of which is 0.5 meters. This element will be a box of 80x70 millimeters. The height of this tank is 40 millimeters. The lower part, which will be intended for seeds, should be made in the form of a trapezoid with a hole. All joints must be soldered.

At the next stage, the hopper is attached to a frame equipped with wheels and a handle, bolts, and a screw. One of the screws will act as a retainer for the brush, which is located at the bottom of the case. With its help, it will be possible to adjust the sowing density. A manual seed drill can have a cover made of Plexiglas. This will allow you to conveniently control the number of seeds.

The lid must be fixed on the front of the hopper, using furniture hinges for this, it is possible to provide this element with a latch in order to be able to leave it in the closed state.

The carrot seeder helps to correctly and evenly sow the seeds in a row. When planting carrots, observe the distance between seeds and holes.

Carrot seeder allows you to plant evenly and neatly

How to make a seeder

The carrot seeder is made from plastic materials, tin cans and other raw materials. The metal is used as a material for the manufacture of large-scale crops.

Purpose of the seeder:

sowing without gaps;
place the seeds in the rows equally;
save seed consumption;
sow loose soil in place of the seeds.

A do-it-yourself seeder differs in external data and quality indicators from a large-scale seeder. The benefit of a manual seeder is that it makes it easier to work in large greenhouses or large fields. Even in suburban areas, it is easier to sow with your own hands. Such an event allows you to save time and own effort. It is much more problematic to manually separate the seeds and sow them evenly in the holes. Moreover, it is unlikely that it will be possible to achieve the expected seeding.

Management and a homemade seeder can be manual or mechanical. When you push the seeder, the wheels and that part of the mechanism that ensures the same distribution of seeds on a plot of land begin to work. The essence of the mechanism is calculated in such a way that the shaft collects the same number of seeds and evenly places them on the surface of the earth.

There are many varieties of seeders

To prepare a homemade seeder, you need to purchase the following materials:

Steel sheet of one and a half millimeters.
Scissors for metal.
Blowtorch.
Bushings.
Millimeter of steel strip.
A metal plate a hundredth of a millimeter thick.
Rod and nut.
Rod made of steel.
Tools and wooden handle.

For do-it-yourself precision seeding, a manual seeder is the ideal tool. The methods for making a seeder with your own hands are different, each summer resident finds his own suitable method. Others purchase a precision seeding machine from a store.

You can do even seeding manually, but do-it-yourself precision sowing will last a long time, and sowing will turn into a difficult task that takes your time and effort.

Specialized stores sell a large variety of aggregates for sowing seeds. It can be purchased at the store or do it yourself. The essence of the unit for precision seeding is a roller inside the mechanism that spins and evenly distributes the seeds over your site.

A manual seeder can have a very simple design.

Growing carrots

After preparing a manual seeder with your own hands for sowing carrot seeds, you need to grow a crop. And before the organization of sowing, the site is prepared for seeds. The soil is loosened and fertilized in the fall. Prepare the soil according to the levels of acidity and friability of the soil.

After sowing, the crop is supported, provided with sufficient watering and fertilizers from the category of potassium, phosphate and phosphorus fertilizers. Apply manure, but which has already rotted.

Caring for carrots is a simple matter that needs only organization. You should apply suitable fertilizers in a timely manner, provide the crop with sufficient watering and competent care.

When the first shoots appear, thin out the rows from weak and unwanted shoots. Since there will be a lot of them even with precise seeding, this must be done for the accurate and uniform growth of carrot seeds in your summer cottage.

In order to get a bountiful harvest of juicy, sweet and beautiful carrots. the area should be warmed with a film in early spring, adjusting the level of moisture and fertilizers in the soil. It is not difficult to make a good harvest of carrots, the main thing is not to ignore the basic rules for caring for vegetables.

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