How to Make a PVC Seed Planter

Rows upon rows of fresh vegetables or beautiful flowers makes any gardener happy. Kneeling down in the dirt digging small holes to plant the seeds for hours on end, on the other hand, will make your knees and back sore. A seed planter will allow you to plant your seeds quickly without damaging your back. Commercial planters are available but unnecessary. You can easily make your own PVC planter quickly and easily.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PVC pipe
• PVC cross bar
• PVC glue
• Hack saw
• Funnel
• Duct tape

How to Make a PVC Seed Planter

1. Cut a length of 1/2-inch PVC pipe with a hack saw so that it comes up to 3 inches above your waist.

2. Cut the bottom 2 inches of the pipe at a 35 degree angle. This will be the bottom of the seed planter.

3. Attach the cross bar to the top of the pipe. Place a thin line of glue around the joint to hold it securely, then place a small piece of duct tape over each of the openings on the side.

4. Cut two, 5-inch lengths from the extra pipe you originally cut off. Attach each one horizontally on the cross bar. Secure with PVC glue.

5. Place the nozzle of a large plastic funnel into the top of the cross bar. Wrap duct tape around the joint between the funnel and pipe to secure.

6. Use the seed planter by digging a small hole with the angled end, using the cross bars as handles to lend leverage. Place the bottom into the hole you dug, holding the pipe vertical. Drop a seed into the funnel so that it lands in the hole, then scrape the dirt back over it with the angled end.

Tips & Warnings

• Carry extra seeds in a yogurt or butter tub by poking a hole in one side and attaching a carabiner. You can attach this to a belt loop.

References

• Thin Mac