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Seeding with the Earthway Push Seeder



The Earthway is a simple machine that can plant seeds quickly.  This short video is an introduction to the seeder and its parts.


It uses interchangeble plates sized for different types of seeds - here is  the medium radish plate.




Here's peas in the seeder.  It's a good idea to check the row as you go to watch the seeds fall and make sure it's working.  You should walk at a pretty quick pace to get good distribution of the seed.


And here's me in action planting beets:


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