Module Planter for sale

[Matt1991]

Hi all, I’m new to the pumpkin game and wanting to try a small patch this year. I will have about 2 acres to do. I’ve got the seeds growing into seedlings in trays and as soon as the weather improves I want to get them in the ground. Does anyone have an old school 2 row planter for sale that would be suitable for pumpkins? Thanks

 

[Bernardbean]

Like this ?

 

[Matt1991]

@Bernardbean I guess so yes, can the width between the rows be adjusted? I presume both of those are three point linkage mounted?

 

[Bernardbean]

Yes, can alter width between rows and spacing in the rows, both linkage mounted, used the 2 row on a 21hp iseki for year's.

 

[Matt1991]

Yes, can alter width between rows and spacing in the rows, both linkage mounted, used the 2 row on a 21hp iseki for year's.

Ok that’s good. I’ve got my seedlings in 126cell trays, would they fit in the applicator? Does the machine create a furrow, drop the plant in and then push the soil back behind itself?

 

[Kidds]

Hi all, I’m new to the pumpkin game and wanting to try a small patch this year. I will have about 2 acres to do. I’ve got the seeds growing into seedlings in trays and as soon as the weather improves I want to get them in the ground. Does anyone have an old school 2 row planter for sale that would be suitable for pumpkins? Thanks

Where are you

 

[Bernardbean]

Should be fine with that size of cell, puts plants in the ground.

 

[Matt1991]

Should be fine with that size of cell, puts plants in the ground.

Where are you located and what sort of price for the two row?

 

[Matt1991]

Where are you

West Yorkshire

 

[Bernardbean]

1k, between Nottingham and Grantham.

 

[Matt1991]

1k, between Nottingham and Grantham.

Ok, you’re about 100 miles away. You don’t happen to have any photos or videos of it in action do you please? Just want to try and get an idea of how it works etc

 

[Bernardbean]

I'll get more pictures on Monday.

 

[Matt1991]

I'll get more pictures on Monday.

Great thank you

 

[Will Blackburn]

Hi all, I’m new to the pumpkin game and wanting to try a small patch this year. I will have about 2 acres to do. I’ve got the seeds growing into seedlings in trays and as soon as the weather improves I want to get them in the ground. Does anyone have an old school 2 row planter for sale that would be suitable for pumpkins? Thanks

I’ve got a three row I’d sell. Specifically adapted for pumpkins, 1.5m row width.

 

[Matt1991]

I’ve got a three row I’d sell. Specifically adapted for pumpkins, 1.5m row width.

1.5m between rows seems quite wide, I’ve been told 900 to 1000mm between?

 

[Farmer Roy]

1.5m between rows seems quite wide, I’ve been told 900 to 1000mm between?

Pumpkins spread out a lot

 

[Matt1991]

Pumpkins spread out a lot

Ok thank you, like I say, I know nothing, just going off what I’ve been told so far. A definite learning curve this year. Need the ground to dry up though!

 

[Muddyroads]

Weed control will be a factor. A near neighbour grows several acres of squash (organically). Last year he did 2 rows per 2 metre bed, this year I think he’s just doing a central row but closer together in order to be able to hoe the beds for a bit longer.

 

[Matt1991]

Weed control will be a factor. A near neighbour grows several acres of squash (organically). Last year he did 2 rows per 2 metre bed, this year I think he’s just doing a central row but closer together in order to be able to hoe the beds for a bit longer.

Yes I just admit, controlling the weeds is something I’m not looking forward to. Been told a cultivator with some of the legs removed is a good tool for the job but row spacing is paramount for being to drive up and down without damaging the plants

 

[Muddyroads]

Yes I just admit, controlling the weeds is something I’m not looking forward to. Been told a cultivator with some of the legs removed is a good tool for the job but row spacing is paramount for being to drive up and down without damaging the plants

When we first started growing veg I bought a few old bits of kit in farm sales. Just something like a spring tine will do, especially if you can fit duck feet points. Assuming that pumpkins grow like squash, the runners can go in excess of 10’ in all directions so you’ll only mechanically hoe them for a short while. We’re planning on a few pumpkins as a trial this year if time allows.