Chapin 8701B Garden Push Seeder Planter — 6 Seed Plates, 1.5L Hopper, Zinc Plow Blade

Overview

Meet the Chapin 8701B Garden Push Seeder Planter, engineered to simplify seed placement and keep you moving through your beds. The 1.5-liter hopper, crafted from rust‑resistant poly, sits on a durable powder‑coated steel frame designed for outdoor use. With six seed plates, you can work with up to 20 seed varieties without swapping tools, making it easier to plan diverse plantings across a single bed.

How it works

Designed for a smooth push, this seeder guides you through four steps in one motion: Mark, Prep, Place, Cover. The zinc plow blade creates a neat furrow, seeds are placed precisely, and the wide rear wheel gently packs soil as you walk, helping you maintain consistent seed depth and row integrity.

• Six seed plates enable planting up to 20 seed types, from beans and corn to radishes, lettuce, and carrots.
• The 1.5-liter hopper provides solid seed capacity with rust‑resistant poly construction, supported by cushioned handle grips for comfort.
• Adjustable row marker delivers consistent spacing for the next row and can be tuned when switching between seed types.
• All four actions Mark, Prep, Place, and Cover are accomplished by a single pushing motion, streamlining garden tasks.
• Designed and engineered in the USA, backed by a 1-year limited warranty for peace of mind.
• Technical support is available to help with setup, questions, and proper use at the listed contact.

Durability, design, and real-world use

Built to endure regular outdoor gardening, the Chapin 8701B combines a rugged powder-coated frame with components chosen to resist weather and wear. The integrated row marker helps you maintain tidy, evenly spaced beds, while the rear wheel compacts the soil just enough to hold seeds in place as you move along your row. This makes the tool suitable for home vegetable plots, raised beds, and community gardens where consistent results matter.

For many green thumbs, this seeder offers a practical balance of simplicity and versatility. The six plates and wide range of seed compatibility help you plan crop rotation and intercropping efforts without a lot of gear changes. Overall, the 8701B can support a steady workflow from prep to harvest, with a design that emphasizes user comfort and dependable performance in daily garden tasks.

Quality and support

A Chapin product carries a long heritage of American engineering. The 8701B is backed by a one-year limited warranty and access to Chapin’s technical support team for questions about assembly and proper use.