Mechanical planting

Mechanical Planting Of Flower Bulbs

Our special planting machine is ideal for planting large quantities of bulbs in existing grass, along roadsides, in lawns, roundabouts etc. By planting the bulbs with our machine you will achieve a major reduction in labour costs.The machine is a combination of planter and (mini) tractor. A large container holds the bulbs, whilst at the bottom two belts deliver the bulbs to the ‘plant feet’. Two vertical rotating knives open the turf just before the plant feet. The feet ‘dive’ into the ground and open up the turf, at which point the belts release the bulbs which fall into the soil and are then covered. The machine also puts the turf back in position, followed by a roller.

EMISSION-FREE PLANTING MACHINE

On special request, we can use an emission-free tractor for the planting machine when planting flower bulbs by machine. A limited number of tractors that pull the planter have been converted into electric. In this way, JUB takes the next step towards sustainability. For questions about these emission-free tractors for your project, please contact one of the JUB specialists.

Plant Capacity Of The Machine

Under the right circum-stances it is possible to plant approximately 10,000 daffodils or 25,000 crocuses/small bulbs per hour.

The speed of the planting may vary depending on factors like:

• soil type

• location

• bulb size

• weather circumstances

Embankment Planting

Especially for sloping areas we offer a machine that can plant on banks with a maximum angle of 30 to 35 degrees. This machine is provided with caterpillar tracks, and an additional plant foot so that a uniform effect can be achieved.

Planting With Side Planter

In order to plant closer to trees, we recently developed a side planter. This machine has a plant foot mounted on the side of the machine which enables us to plant between, or very close to, trees.