plastic mulch planter, seed planter

The Polyplanter Jr..

for sowing seeds either through plastic or bare ground

Seeds can also be dropped in every other beak, thus doubling the spacing.

Seed plates below

PolyPlanter Junior – The Ultimate Hand Seeder for Small Farms

The PolyPlanter Junior is your go-to solution for efficient, one-person seeding—perfect for both plastic mulch and bare ground. Engineered for versatility, the Junior handles seeds as tiny as coated lettuce and as large as lima beans, giving you flexibility across crops and seasons.

**Key Features:**

- **One-Person Operation:** Lightweight (under 25 lbs) and easy to maneuver—no bending required!

- **Time Saver:** Plant entire rows quickly at a comfortable walking pace.

- **Durable Construction:** Built from tough, long-lasting plastic for years of reliable use.

- **Versatile Seeding:** Seamlessly plants a wide range of seed sizes, from the smallest greens to large beans.

- **Ergonomic Design:** Comfortable to push, carry, and operate—ideal for all farm sizes.

**Why Choose the PolyPlanter Junior?**

- Boost your planting efficiency and reduce labor costs.

- Enjoy less physical strain with upright operation—no more backaches from bending over.

- Designed and manufactured by Ferris Farm, trusted by farmers since 1987.

**Did You Know?**

The PolyPlanter Junior is the only hand seeder on the market that combines lightweight design with rugged durability and precise seed placement—making it a favorite among small farms and market gardeners.

Canadian dealers

Video of the planter seeding lettuce

8 head converted to a 6 head

The 7 head model

The 10 head modelhere to add text.

The three seed plates on the left are for small seeds like cabbage plus any type of palletized seeds like lettuce and kale or flower seeds. They fit into the insert on the right and than that insert fits into the planter for your small seeds.

The add-ons are the top plates, spacer plates, cucumber plates, the muskmelon plates and the three plates with the insert for small seeds.

The deep spacer is only needed for shallow crops. These replace the old version of 2 plates.

Spacings for the models

12 head.............5"

10 head.............6"

8 head..........7.5"

7 head.........8.75"

6 head.........9.75"

5 head.........11.5"

We will now be marketing the polyplanter Junior version 2 an easier way, where you can pick and choose what exactly you need and only order those parts. This way it gives you the option for you to do what you want with it and not have any extra stuff laying around that you will never use.

If you want a combo model, say for example the 10 head and the six head, order the one with the larger number of beaks and then buy the parts for making it into a six head.

Seeds the basic planter can plant are green beans, corn, sweetcorn, peas, soybeans, any large round seed, and all pelletized seeds.

The 7 head model

Perfect for These Crops (with Plastic Mulch):

Sweet Corn: 7 or 8 head

Beans: 10 head

Cole Crops (Cabbage, Broccoli, etc.): 5 or 6 head

Cucumbers: 12 head

Melons: 5 head

Onions: 12 head

Lettuce: 6 head

Spinach: 12 head

Kale: 5, 6, or 7 head

Beets: 12 head

Okra: 5 head

With the PolyPlanter Junior, you can plant an entire row in minutes—freeing up time for everything else on your to-do list. It’s the only seeder you’ll need for diverse crops and changing field conditions.

Ready to Plant Smarter?

Join hundreds of small farms and market gardeners who trust the PolyPlanter Junior for reliable, efficient seeding every season.

Currently the only countries that have shipping added automatically are Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and USA. A Paypal account is not required to order, we just use Paypal to process your credit card. It is safe and efficient.