Does the seed drop ahead of, or behind the tines? In other words, does this work like a seed drill of sorts?
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Behind, on overseeding it just pokes holes in firm ground. when rain or watering count on seed falling in holes and growing out of them.
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The seed drops behind but not a problem. My lawn was absolutely shot and I seeded using this and spread seed both directions and kept rolling over the seeded area both aerating and driving the seed in.My lawn looks like a golf course.UsedK-31 seed from tractor supply for $50 per 50lb bag grows great.Good investment.
705830
Some seed may fall through the mesh when filling the feeder. Once filled, little or no seed falls out - even in windy conditions.
1950407
I use the one for cucumbers (recommended plant seeds are on the plate) but you may want to try a different one if the seeds are larger of smaller. I run a test by placing the seeder over a bucket and turning by hand to see how the plate picks up the seed.
1466765
Have you tried it without a seed plate? Have you also tried to turn it inside the box by hand, could be something caught behind seed plate. Ruben
1915840
Yes, actually! I used it yesterday and it held the seeds back in that first ring of the plate. It probably depends a bit on the size of the lemon, this was a small one.
325565
Absolutely! I do it all the time. Just be sure to go in a circular motion and when you get to the seed core you stop.
335288
No, Flax seeds are to fine and would slip through the tines without being ground.
254588
I have used this tiller in my garden, and it gets pretty packed down by the end of the summer, with picking vegetables and other reasons for walking down the rows. This tiller will work in hard packed ground. But, it will work you pretty hard, too. It is light and bounces around, the tines spinning very fast. You have to go forward, bouncing, and drag it back down the row; dragging it back it does more of the tilling. And repeat several times. I use a gas powered rear tine tiller to do most of my tilling. I got this one for in between rows of vegetables. It does the job slowly and works you very hard too. I almost think it is easier to use a hoe.
2004895
It doesn't. The holes don't drain the tray. I periodically scrape any wet seed out of the platform. Most of the time the seed is protected by the roof, but my sprinkling system sometimes gets the seed wet.
625465
Hi there, this is Lisa, I am the owner of Zziggysgal. A method that I like best, is to poke several holes, spaced at least 1-2 inches apart, and place 1-3 seeds in each.
939346
I am not sure. I was so disappointed that the seed flew a ll over I sent it back. I never thought of trying that, but with ingenuity I think you could figure something out.
2116201
It would. The ball is solid and some type of metal composite. The lid pushes on and should fall off. If the ball blows too much some seed may fall out since it does fit through the diamond shaped holes, but I don't think it would be a large percentage.
1110864
The holes are relatively large and sunflowers with shells can fall out so I would think that shelled seeds have a higher probability of falling. That said I don't believe they would flow out.
1319758
It has a plastic regulator that limits seed to opening. It is very functional.
827547
I followed the instructions and had no problems. Don't forget, the cutting edge of the tines are to be mounted towards the ground so that they strike the ground when the rotor is started.
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I have used this tiller in my garden, and it gets pretty packed down by the end of the summer, with picking vegetables and other reasons for walking down the rows. This tiller will work in hard packed ground. But, it will work you pretty hard, too. It is light and bounces around, the tines spinning very fast. You have to go forward, bouncing, and drag it back down the row; dragging it back it does more of the tilling. And repeat several times. I use a gas powered rear tine tiller to do most of my tilling. I got this one for in between rows of vegetables. It does the job slowly and works you very hard too. I almost think it is easier to use a hoe. I have used this tiller in my garden, and it gets pretty packed down by the end of the summer, with picking vegetables and other reasons for walking down the rows. This tiller will work in hard packed ground. But, it will work you pretty hard, too. It is light and bounces around, the tines spinning very fast. You have to go forward, bouncing, and drag it back down the row; dragging it back it does more of the tilling. And repeat several times. I use a gas powered rear tine tiller to do most of my tilling. I got this one for in between rows of vegetables. It does the job slowly and works you... » Read More I have used this tiller in my garden, and it gets pretty packed down by the end of the summer, with picking vegetables and other reasons for walking down the rows. This tiller will work in hard packed ground. But, it will work you pretty hard, too. It is light and bounces around, the tines spinning very fast. You have to go forward, bouncing, and drag it back down the row; dragging it back it does more of the tilling. And repeat several times. I use a gas powered rear tine tiller to do most of my tilling. I got this one for in between rows of vegetables. It does the job slowly and works you very hard too. I almost think it is easier to use a hoe. « Show Less
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Without knowing exactly what those are, I'd say yes. The opening in the bottom of this thing is about 3/4" x 3/4"; you'd need some really big seeds for it to not work. The opening has a little slide that makes it smaller and hence set the spread rate. Unfortunately mine broke after the 3rd use so I didn't get too familiar with it. The rotary spreading mechanism is just too stiff for the flimsy plastic handle and the center axle of the handle stripped out and was beyond repair. This is a cheap cheap piece of equipment; I'd strongly suggest you keep looking; there's got to be something better. Without knowing exactly what those are, I'd say yes. The opening in the bottom of this thing is about 3/4" x 3/4"; you'd need some really big seeds for it to not work. The opening has a little slide that makes it smaller and hence set the spread rate. Unfortunately mine broke after the 3rd use so I didn't get too familiar with it. The rotary spreading mechanism is just too stiff for the flimsy plastic handle and the center axle of the handle stripped out and was beyond repair. This is a cheap cheap piece of equipment; I'd strongly suggest you keep looking; there's got to be... » Read More Without knowing exactly what those are, I'd say yes. The opening in the bottom of this thing is about 3/4" x 3/4"; you'd need some really big seeds for it to not work. The opening has a little slide that makes it smaller and hence set the spread rate. Unfortunately mine broke after the 3rd use so I didn't get too familiar with it. The rotary spreading mechanism is just too stiff for the flimsy plastic handle and the center axle of the handle stripped out and was beyond repair. This is a cheap cheap piece of equipment; I'd strongly suggest you keep looking; there's got to be something better. « Show Less