When farming and gardening, people often have to repot certain plants. It is good when there is a large free area and there are no doubts about the possibility of damage to the roots of perennials located nearby. Otherwise, the landing cone will help to implement the idea quickly, accurately and without much unrest. In this article, we will explain what this tool is and how to use it.
What kind of device is this cone?
The planting cone is a new device that allows you to make an even hole in the ground for seedlings in a matter of seconds. Usually it is made in a cylindrical shape, since it is it that is ideal for transplanting plants. Such a device is made of durable steel, which allows it to be used on various types of soil: on black soil, and on tundra-gley, and on gray forest soils.
Design of landing cone
The simplest assistant device consists of two parts: a steel cone-shaped body and a handle. Despite the primitiveness, it copes with its functions very effectively. Modern manufacturers offer a choice of more advanced options, which are additionally equipped with the following elements:
- openingmechanism - allows you to push the cone-shaped part to clean it from the remnants of the soil;
- measuring scale and indicator - they are necessary to determine the depth of immersion of the device in the soil;
- teeth at the tip of the body - they speed up the planting of seedlings, especially on film and agrofiber.
The handle of the seedling cone is made of wood or plastic and is sometimes covered with a rubberized material. Plastic is the best option, because wood loses its strength properties during prolonged contact with water (this is not larch, which grows stronger in liquid media).
Advantages and disadvantages of the device
The landing cone has many advantages over the usual seating method. Its main features are listed below.
- Saves not only the gardener's strength, but also precious time. The work is much faster than with the classical method.
- Creates neat holes in the ground for planting pre-prepared seedlings.
- Easily determines the desired depth of the hole (if the planting cone for seedlings is equipped with a special scale).
- Helps you avoid the hassle of dirty hands. The handy grip keeps your hands clean. This is great news not only for women, but also for men, because sometimes it can be very difficult to remove the accumulated dirt under the nails.
This is not all the positive qualities of the assistant device. The person who has tried at least once will be able to supplement the listpractice this tool.
If we are already talking about the features of the device, then it is worth pointing out the disadvantages:
- Small height (you have to bend low, squat or kneel on the ground to make a hole).
- Short-lived material (a fixture made of stainless steel will not be able to cope with heavy ground, especially after heavy and prolonged rain, so it is made of light types of steel).
If working on all fours doesn't scare you, and the benefits of the landing cone are impressive, then hurry up to buy a device in a store or make it yourself. What to look for when buying this tool? Let's find out.
How to choose a practical and durable assistant
When visiting an agricultural store, you can get stuck for a long time near the rack with helper devices. To prevent this from happening, it is enough to know the key characteristics of a successful model:
- material from which the tool is made must be of proper quality;
- body and handle height;
- presence of a sliding mechanism, measuring scale or limiter;
- service life (only well-known manufacturers of garden equipment give a guarantee of up to three years, because they use high-quality materials).
Important: a medium-height steel landing cone with a sliding mechanism, a measuring scale and a plastic handle is in high demand.
The average cost in online stores varies from 200 to 350 rubles. The interesting thing is that this device can be made independently.
How to make a tool
Making a landing cone with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems. To do this, you will have to take two small scoops, a thick wire or a small sheet of iron and screws.
The manufacturing technique is simple and unpretentious:
- Trim the ends of scoops carefully.
- Connect the lower bases to each other, forming a cylinder, and secure with wire or other convenient material (for example, a piece of iron and screws).
The most primitive device is ready. Of course, this is not such a convenient model that is sold in gardening stores. Its main advantage is that it is much cheaper.
Reviews from professionals and amateurs
Based on the reviews left on the thematic forums by admiring users of the device in question, one general conclusion can be drawn: the landing cone is an indispensable device for a person engaged in agriculture. The thing is that this device allows not only to carefully and quickly plant and transplant annual or perennial plants, but also save the farmer's strength, allowing him to spend his free time with his family over a cup of tea. It can be used not only by experienced gardeners, but also by beginners. It is worth getting this tool if you want to deal with seedlings.
And it is not necessary to do it in the country, because even in a standard city apartment you can grow a whole garden on the windowsill! There would be only a desire, but there will be tools!
