Seeders for garlic
When planting garlic bulbs in large areas, problems arise due to the large amount of work. A garlic planter is used to facilitate the process.
Seeders for garlic
Principle of operation
Seeders for garlic are:
- manual;
- to the walk-behind tractor;
- to a tractor or mini tractor;
- multi-row;
- combined.
All varieties have a similar principle of operation. The garlic planter consists of a frame to which a body, a container for seedlings, a gearbox and a chain with an asterisk are mounted.
Metal discs evenly distribute the bulbs in a row. To cut a furrow, a coulter is installed. The depth of soil cultivation when planting garlic is 16-18 cm.
The container with the planting material is located in the upper part, from where it is captured by a special mechanism and placed in the furrow. Some garlic planters have a reservoir for adding water or fertilizer along with the planting.
Using garlic seeders allows you to:
- plant the culture neatly with the same step;
- provide the required seeding density;
- maintain the depth of processing.
Manual seeder
The simplest type of garlic planter is a manual one. To facilitate control, 1 or 2 wheels are additionally installed. The use of the two-wheeled version is more efficient as the stability of the fixture is increased.
The manual garlic planter is effective in small areas. Its advantages are simplicity of design, ease of use and control, as well as maneuverability. It is rational to use it in gardens with poor traffic.
The downside is low productivity. Also, manual garlic seeders do not work well on heavy soils.
Seeders for machinery
In medium-sized areas, a garlic seeder is needed for the walk-behind tractor. The device has a similar device, but it is set in motion by a walk-behind tractor. The camshaft adjusts the landing speed and pitch.
To install a planter on a walk-behind tractor, you will need special mounts and adapters. Openers are installed instead of rubber wheels. On large areas, it is rational to use planters for a tractor. They have a similar principle of operation, but larger in weight and size.
When planting in large areas, multi-row planters are used. This allows multiple rows to be planted at once, which speeds up the process and makes it more accurate. 2-4-row planters are aggregated to the tractor and the walk-behind tractor.
The walk-behind planter requires more fuel costs. It is also less maneuverable, and when moving there is a risk of damaging the plants. It is used only in open areas with room for turning.
Before using large planters, loosening the soil is required. Also the teeth must be calibrated.
Popular models
Planters make work easier
When planting crops, the following models of garlic planters are used:
- ChS-1. This is a single row unit for small areas. It is used with a walk-behind tractor with a capacity of 5-6 liters. with., has an adjustment of the step and depth of planting. Capacity for planting material - 10 liters.
- ChS-2.A two-row planter with a furrow width of 200-400 mm. Installed on walk-behind tractors or mini tractors. It sows 8-11 cloves per 1 m of soil. The container is loaded with up to 7 kg of seed.
- SMK-3. Three-row unit. Installed on mini tractors and tractors. The advantage is the ability to use with other crops.
- ProTek. Combined planter with the ability to change the number of rows from 1 to 4. It has an adjustable ejection opening from 3 to 15 mm. It is also possible to adjust the frequency of opening the chute.
- ChS-4. Four-row machine with adjustable pitch and planting depth. Works steadily on uneven ground.
- ČSN-4. Four-row mounted planter. Used with tractors MTZ 80 and similar in power. Sows 15 cloves per 1 m. The press wheels are installed.
Making a planter yourself
If it is necessary to minimize the price of planting a crop, a do-it-yourself garlic seeder is made. Its advantages are convenience and versatility. The unit can be made for several similar crops at once, as well as adjust the design to your own requirements for maximum comfort during work.
Before making a homemade garlic seeder at home, you should decide on the tasks, then find drawings with a design suitable for the type of soil on the site and decide on the necessary details.
The advantages of a planter, if it is made by hand, is its cheapness. At the same time, there is no quality guarantee that the manufacturer gives. The work of the device depends only on the skills of the collector.
To make a planter with your own hands, you will need:
- container for planting material;
- shaft for rotation;
- brushes;
- wheels;
- opener;
- pens.
The container for planting material should have a double bottom. This is necessary to place another 1 plate between them, which will regulate the planting speed of seedlings. Each segment should have holes at the same level.
The brushes are used to grab the teeth from the container and guide them into the furrow that the opener cuts. It is better to cover the handles with a soft material for convenience. All elements are interconnected according to the drawing and fixed to the frame. It is better to make it from an inch metal pipe with a curved blowtorch. When mounting the segments on the frame, you will need a welding machine.
Wheels will fit both rubber and other hard materials. The more there are, the more resistant the device is to uneven ground.
Conclusion
When planting garlic with a planter, all norms must be observed.
Proper maintenance helps to extend the life of the planter. After the season and before its start, all parts and segments are inspected, and they are also cleaned of adhering earth. Broken parts are replaced with simple repairs.