Garlic planters
Most gardeners grow garlic on their site. This is an unpretentious crop that always gives a good harvest. The taste of the product allows it to be used in many culinary recipes, as well as used as a medicine. A garlic planter will make it easier to plant a crop in large areas.
Garlic planters
Principle of operation
A garlic planter is a simple appliance that consists of:
- container for seedlings;
- asterisks;
- reducer;
- housings and frames;
- steering wheel in the form of 2 handles;
- the opener, which is responsible for the depth and width of the furrow;
- chains.
The purpose of using a garlic planter is to facilitate planting in medium to large areas. The principle of operation is the rotation of metal discs, which distribute the garlic in an even layer into the soil. Depending on the size of the units, there can be from 1 to 4 such wheels.
A container is installed on the body, into which the seedlings are poured. The furrow depth reaches 25 cm. At the same time, by loosening the soil, the wheel captures the tine and places it in the soil. For additional moisture introduction, the garlic planter is equipped with a water reservoir.
The planting tool ensures even row spacing and distribution of seedlings. An important advantage is the same sowing depth for the entire plot.
Varieties
Types of Garlic Planters:
- manual;
- for a walk-behind tractor;
- for a tractor and minitractor;
- pneumatic;
- Chinese;
- universal (also used for potatoes and other crops).
Popular manufacturers:
- Poltava;
- Yarilo;
- Centaur;
- Premium;
- Star;
- Bulat.
Manual garlic planters are popular for small areas. The advantages are low weight, simplicity of construction and ease of use. The storage of the manual garlic planter does not require a lot of space, and it does not require fuel during operation, which makes it economical.
The disadvantage of using a manual garlic planter is the human effort involved. Also, the unit is less efficient in comparison with other varieties.
Planters for a walk-behind tractor and a tractor
Landing with a walk-behind tractor additionally loosens the soil
The use of a garlic planter for a walk-behind tractor is suitable for medium-sized areas. This type of planting will additionally loosen the soil, which will add moisture and oxygen to the soil. Although the walk-behind tractor requires fuel, the need for human strength disappears, and efficiency also increases several times.
The planter for garlic clings to the tractor when planting crops in large areas. The units are available with multiple hulls to speed up disembarkation. A popular variety is the 4-row garlic planter. Garlic sits in a dotted manner. This device is also used when planting potatoes.
Features of 4-row planters:
- the need for prepared soil;
- using calibrated seedlings;
- the volume of the container is more than 8 liters;
- stable work on uneven ground;
- the ability to adjust the landing step and depth.
Pneumatic Planter
Using a pneumatic garlic planter requires heavier machinery. The advantage of pneumatics is a more accurate and faster fit. The speed of the garlic planters reaches 4 km / h.
The principle of operation is a two-disk distribution system. The device is equipped with 20 holes in the vacuum and distribution circle, which accurately plant the teeth.
Pneumatics adapt to the size of the seedlings and soil conditions. Each opener works individually in float or fixed mode. It is possible to adjust the height of the hull and the depth of disembarkation.
Self-production
The advantages of a self-made garlic planter are:
- Cheapness. A simple unit is assembled from unnecessary pieces of metal with additionally purchased parts, the price of which is chosen independently.
- Convenience. The dimensions of the device are selected based on personal preferences, and auxiliary segments are also equipped. The gardener himself chooses the number of containers, the height of the control handle and the number of wheels.
- Versatility. The device is made with the possibility of planting other crops by making removable interchangeable parts.
Drawings for manufacturing are selected based on the preferred design. The main parts are metal frame, shaft, opener, chain and crop container.
The seedling container is equipped with a double bottom. A plate is inserted between them, moving which they regulate the landing speed. There should be holes in the plate and bottom that match each other.
Conclusion
High-quality units are produced both in the CIS countries and in Poland, China, etc., the drawings are almost identical. Such planters only help when planting a crop, but regular plant care is required for a good harvest.
To successfully grow garlic, you should choose the best soil and a lighted area. The culture does not require constant watering, but it does not tolerate weeds growing nearby.