Anybody know what king of trowel Monty used to plant his cauliflower plugs in the last episode. Red handle with a large 'lip' at the top of the 'blade'. Looked pretty handy!
wild edgesThe north west of south east WalesPosts: 8,887
It's a hori hori style trowel. The closest I can see is one by an American company called Lesche. Have a look for metal detecting trowels though as that style is very popular for that.
I haven't watched it, but I'm intrigued as to why anyone needs a trowel to plant plugs! I often use my hand if I'm potting on or planting plugs, but surely any type of trowel is suitable? I use a bulb planting trowel for everything. It's longer, narrower, and therefore ideal for getting into a small space in solid ground without disturbing other plants. I've had it for at least fifteen years and it's still as good as new
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I'm always fascinated by the trowel and the way Monty uses it for bigger plants. It's flat and he pulls it towards him. I have an ordinary trowel and I dig a hole with it.
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wild edgesThe north west of south east WalesPosts: 8,887
I haven't watched it, but I'm intrigued as to why anyone needs a trowel to plant plugs!
The trowel he used is valued by metal detectors because it can saw a neat hole through hard ground and plant roots. It's a bit OTT for his well tilled raised bed compost but I doubt he gets given them for free unless he uses them at least once on tv Great for planting bulbs though I imagine.
I got this trowel many years ago as a special present from a friend, and have since given them as presents to others. Enormously useful for tight spots, and very, very sturdy. If you needed a trowel for planting plugs would also do that job...
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I often use my hand if I'm potting on or planting plugs, but surely any type of trowel is suitable?
I use a bulb planting trowel for everything. It's longer, narrower, and therefore ideal for getting into a small space in solid ground without disturbing other plants. I've had it for at least fifteen years and it's still as good as new
@Fairygirl snap! That's what I use too.
I'm always fascinated by the trowel and the way Monty uses it for bigger plants. It's flat and he pulls it towards him. I have an ordinary trowel and I dig a hole with it.
and I think they are beautiful too!
https://www.arthurandstrange.co.uk/product/uncle-peters-trowel-standard-11-inches/