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Introduce Earthway Seeder and Seeds

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What happens here

The presenter introduces the Earthway seeder, noting it's a family heirloom that's been in use for over 30 years. He displays bags of seeds: Blue Lake green beans (3 pounds for $9) and two varieties of sweet corn, Silver Queen and Bodacious (1.5 pounds of Bodacious for $24). He recommends purchasing seeds from farm-type stores for better value compared to big box stores. The seeder operates by having a ground wheel connected via a belt to an internal mechanism that picks up seeds. A plow point creates a furrow, seeds are dropped, a chain drags to cover them, and a packer wheel presses the soil down. The seeder also features a lever for setting row spacing.

Goal: Understand the Earthway seeder's components and the types of seeds to be planted.

Tools and materials

  • Earthway Seeder Earthway — Planting seeds efficiently in rows
  • Blue Lake Green Beans — Planting green beans
  • Bodacious Corn — Planting corn (smaller kernel variety)
  • Silver Queen Corn — Planting corn