A planting tube is a manual tool used in forest planting to quickly and ergonomically plant seedlings into the ground. It eliminates the need to bend down for each plant, reducing strain on the back and knees.

The tube is pushed into the soil where the seedling is to be planted. With a hand-operated mechanism, it opens a hole in the ground. The seedling is dropped through the tube, and as the tool is lifted, the hole closes around the root. This makes planting faster and more precise.

Planting tubes are designed for bare-root and container-grown forest seedlings, such as spruce, pine, or lodgepole pine. It’s important to choose a tube with the correct diameter for your seedling size—common size range is 63 mm. At Sagro we have planting tubes with 55, 63 and 75 mm diameter.

Choose a tube that fits the type and size of seedlings you’ll be using. Important factors include tube diameter, weight, handle design, and features like a spring mechanism or replaceable parts. Ergonomics are especially important when planting large quantities over long periods.