Mini Wands Make Seed Handling Easy

2008 - Volume #32, Issue #1, Page #29

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As a greenhouse grower in Adams, Mass., Thomas Morin wanted a better system for planting small or large seeds, so the "budding" inventor put his green thumbs to use in designing what he calls a "mini wand seeder."
  Morin is president of Gro-Mor Inc., which operates a 13,000 sq. ft greenhouse operation. He also holds six U.S. patents (four related to seeding equipment).
  "I needed an easier, quicker way to plant flower and vegetable seeds, and found that using a 6-oz. vacuum bulb with different sized tips worked really well," Morin says.
  The three models all operate similarly, with a 6-oz vacuum bulb being used to create the suction control necessary to pick up and drop seeds. Each of the wand seeder units has a bulb extender sleeve and a selection of five color-coded tips for handling seed of different size categories. In addition, the seeders come with a small storage container for tips (the lid can be used to hold seed), and a magnifier tip attachment (that fits all tip sizes) for better visibility of very small seeds.
  To use, you first squeeze the bulb to compress out all of the air. Then, while still squeezing the bulb and touching the tip to the seed, the grip on the bulb is released, and the vacuum action picks up the seed. To release the seed for planting, you just press slightly on the bulb to release the vacuum.
  Another model has a hand trigger to maintain or release the vacuum (eliminating the need to continue squeezing the bulb). And there's a third model with a 4-ft. section of hose between the bulb and the hand trigger. This allows for foot operation of the bulb.
  The five tips handle any size seed.
  Prices range from $18 to $36 plus S&H.    Gro-Mor, Inc. accepts both Visa and Master Card.
  Videos of the wands in action can be viewed at the company's website.
  "We've sold thousands of our wands, including many large overseas orders. People just love them because they work so well," Morin points out.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Gro-Mor Inc., 281 West Mountain Rd., Box 44, Adams, Mass. 01220 (ph 413 743-2064; fax 413 743 2935; gromor@verizon.net; www.gro-morent.com).

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Mini Wands Make Seed Handling Easy FARM HOME Miscellaneous 32-1-29 As a greenhouse grower in Adams, Mass., Thomas Morin wanted a better system for planting small or large seeds, so the "budding" inventor put his green thumbs to use in designing what he calls a "mini wand seeder." Morin is president of Gro-Mor Inc., which operates a 13,000 sq. ft greenhouse operation. He also holds six U.S. patents (four related to seeding equipment). "I needed an easier, quicker way to plant flower and vegetable seeds, and found that using a 6-oz. vacuum bulb with different sized tips worked really well," Morin says. The three models all operate similarly, with a 6-oz vacuum bulb being used to create the suction control necessary to pick up and drop seeds. Each of the wand seeder units has a bulb extender sleeve and a selection of five color-coded tips for handling seed of different size categories. In addition, the seeders come with a small storage container for tips (the lid can be used to hold seed), and a magnifier tip attachment (that fits all tip sizes) for better visibility of very small seeds. To use, you first squeeze the bulb to compress out all of the air. Then, while still squeezing the bulb and touching the tip to the seed, the grip on the bulb is released, and the vacuum action picks up the seed. To release the seed for planting, you just press slightly on the bulb to release the vacuum. Another model has a hand trigger to maintain or release the vacuum (eliminating the need to continue squeezing the bulb). And there's a third model with a 4-ft. section of hose between the bulb and the hand trigger. This allows for foot operation of the bulb. The five tips handle any size seed. Prices range from $18 to $36 plus S&H. Gro-Mor, Inc. accepts both Visa and Master Card. Videos of the wands in action can be viewed at the company's website. "We've sold thousands of our wands, including many large overseas orders. People just love them because they work so well," Morin points out. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Gro-Mor Inc., 281 West Mountain Rd., Box 44, Adams, Mass. 01220 (ph 413 743-2064; fax 413 743 2935; gromor@verizon.net; www.gro-morent.com).

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