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A Stand-up Seed Planter

Planting seeds from a standing position is easier on your back.

April/May 2008
By Paul Williams 
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Several years ago I had back surgery, making it difficult for me to bend over in my garden for long periods of time. Couple the surgery with the fact that I am a senior citizen, and planting time became quite a chore. Then I started planting large seeds, such as beans, corn and squash, by dropping the seeds through a 31⁄2 footlength of three-quarter-inch plastic pipe. It’s very easy to direct the seeds to the exact spot that I want them, without the pain of bending over.

Paul Williams
Moscow, Ohio

Commercial jab-type seed planters for easier planting are available through Johnny's Seeds and Stand 'n Plant. — Mother 


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