Seeding is where every growing season truly begins. Long before harvest lists, veg boxes, or market days, there’s a moment when a seed meets soil and that moment matters more than we often give it credit for.
In market gardening especially, good seeding is the foundation of everything that follows. Uniform crops, predictable harvests, efficient bed use, and reduced labour all trace back to how well seeds are placed on day one. That’s why investing in the right seeding tools isn’t about gadgets, it’s about setting your whole season up for success.
At ReAg Tools, we stock a carefully chosen range of seeders that help growers sow accurately, efficiently, and consistently, whether you’re planting trays under cover or direct-seeding long outdoor beds.
👉 Explore the full range here: https://reagtools.co.uk/pages/seeders
Why Seeding Deserves More Attention
It’s tempting to think of seeding as a quick job to “get through”, but the knock-on effects of poor seeding can be felt for months:
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Over-sowing leads to thinning, wasted seed, and extra labour
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Uneven depth causes patchy germination
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Inconsistent spacing creates competition between plants
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Poor seed-to-soil contact reduces emergence and vigour
The right seeding tool helps eliminate these problems by introducing repeatability into your system. Once a tool is dialled in, you can reproduce the same result bed after bed, week after week, which is exactly what market gardens need.
Seeding Tools Spotlight: What’s in our Range?
Different scales and styles of growing call for different approaches. Below is a closer look at the seeding tools available through Reag Tools, and where each one really shines.
Precision Seeding for Trays & Small Spaces
Minoru Handy Manual Seeder (G-8 & G-12)
If you sow a lot of trays, especially with coated or pelleted seed, the Minoru seeders are absolute workhorses.
These manual tray seeders allow you to glide across plug trays and drop one seed per cell, quickly and reliably. They dramatically reduce eye strain, hand fatigue, and time spent correcting mistakes.
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G-8 is ideal for smaller coated seeds and tighter trays
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G-12 handles slightly larger pellets and offers more flexibility
They’re particularly popular with growers producing consistent successions of salad leaves, brassicas, and herbs.
Best for:
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Plug trays and modules
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Coated / pelleted seed
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High-volume tray sowing
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Indoor or polytunnel propagation
Glaser Hand Seeder (No. 850)
Sometimes you need complete control, seed by seed. The Glaser hand seeder is built for exactly that.
Using a spring-trigger mechanism, it releases one seed at a time, making it ideal for precision sowing into soil blocks, individual pots, or carefully prepared beds. It’s especially useful for expensive seed, awkward shapes, or when accuracy really matters.
Growers often reach for this tool when sowing:
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Lettuce
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Beetroot
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Chard
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Flowers
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Anything where over-sowing would be wasteful
Best for:
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Soil blocks and pots
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Direct sowing small areas
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High-value seed
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Maximum control
Direct Seeding Beds & Rows
When it comes to sowing longer beds efficiently, hand-pushed seeders come into their own.
Jang JP-1 Precision Seeder
A true market-garden classic, the Jang JP-1 is loved for its accuracy, reliability, and flexibility.
This single-row precision seeder usesang uses interchangeable rollers to match different seed sizes and spacings, allowing you to sow a wide range of crops with consistent depth and spacing. Once set up properly, it delivers remarkably even results with minimal seed waste.
It’s particularly strong for:
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Carrots
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Salad crops
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Spinach
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Radish
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Beetroot
And because it cuts the furrow, drops seed, and covers it in one pass, it’s a huge labour-saver during busy sowing windows.
Best for:
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Market gardens and smallholdings
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Long, straight beds
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Repeated successions
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Growers who value consistency
Cresco Seeder SRS
The Cresco Seeder SRS offers a more all-in-one approach, supplied with a full set of seed plates so you can get sowing straight away.
It’s intuitive to use, sturdy, and well suited to growers who want a dependable row seeder without needing multiple add-ons. Like the Jang, it handles furrowing, seeding, and covering in a single pass, helping you move quickly through sowing days.
Best for:
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Mixed vegetable crops
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Growers wanting simplicity
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Reliable, repeatable sowing
Supporting Tools That Improve Germination
Seeding doesn’t stop when the seed hits the ground. Seedbed preparation and finishing can make a huge difference to emergence and uniformity.
Seedling Roller
A gentle roll after sowing firms soil around the seed, improving seed-to-soil contact and moisture retention. This is especially helpful in dry or sandy soils.
Terrateck Packer Roller
Excellent for breaking clods and creating a smooth, level seedbed before sowing. Seeders perform best on well-prepared ground, and this tool helps set the stage properly.
Choosing the Right Seeder for Your Setup
If you’re deciding where to invest first, consider:
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How much you sow: trays, beds, or both
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Seed size and type: pelleted, tiny, irregular
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Bed length and layout: short beds vs long runs
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Time pressure: quick successions vs occasional sowing
Many growers start with a hand seeder and add a row seeder as production scales up. This is a sensible, modular approach that spreads cost while increasing efficiency.
Practical Seeding Tips from the Field
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Always test your seeder settings on a spare bed first
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Keep seed dry and clean to avoid blockages
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Sow into moisture, not dust
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Label beds immediately: future you will thank you
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Clean seeders after use to maintain accuracy
Good tools last longer and work better when they’re looked after.
Strong Crops Start with Good Seeding
Seeding might be one of the quietest jobs in the garden, but it has one of the loudest impacts on your season. With the right tools, it becomes faster, more accurate, and far less tiring; freeing up energy for everything else that matters.
At ReAg Tools, our seeding range is chosen with real growers in mind: tools that work hard, last well, and earn their place in your kit.