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Posted by heavyoilguy Z2 ALBERTA (My Page) on Thu, Jan 7, 10 at 16:56
Hello All,
Has anybody seen , made or tried a seed spacing jig, I am trying to figure out how to make one , but was wandering if anyone else has made or tried ,
Thanks HOG |
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RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| I have seen one on someone's blog??? Annie something??? but they used vinyl floor tiles. I think, and drilled holes throw at for each spacing, I thought it was genius, simple and cheepish, I suppose if money is an issue cardboard would work in the short term :-) |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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- Posted by keski 6, Rochester, NY (My Page) on
Fri, Jan 8, 10 at 7:29
Yes, I have seen the same thing somewhere. Somebody's dad made several templates, depending on the seed spacing. I know I don't quite get the spacing right in my squares just using my fingers. You might check Mel's site. I know I saw professional ones somewhere.
Keski |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| I have some on my blog. We've made them for several people and would be happy to make them for you too. There's a 16 hole and a 9 hole one that come together in a set. You can see them on the right hand side of the page as you scroll down. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Seed Spacing Templates
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| ribbit; Do you have them in left handed too? Just joking! Curt :-) |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| HA! Sure do, but it will cost ya extra. ;) |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| I would like to get a set of the jigs. Let me know how |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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email me at thecorneryard @ ymail dot com
I'll hook you up with a set. |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| I love the idea of a spacing jig. I'm wondering, though, if it would be even better to drill out small (say, 1/4") holes, countersunk in little "basins." That way the seeds (especially small ones) could get "pushed" into the hole and be in exactly the right spot. It would also allow a single jig, color-coded, to serve all densities of plantings, although a set of different ones would probably be better. I'll throw one together and post a pic. My 11 year old son, who's nuts for gardening, is mildly autistic and has really iffy fine motor skills. If I give him a line and some carrot seeds, the neighbor will have carrots three doors down! |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| Just wanted to say thanks to Ribbit! I got my templates so fast we were BOTH surprised -- and they're perfect. Now if it would stop raining long enough for me to use them... |
RE: Seed spacing Jig
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| Glad you liked them! I'm excited about using mine this year. |
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