how much seed does it hold? thanks
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About five cups, but the tray is not big enough. Most of the seeds end up on the ground.
584595
Quite a few but, I never counted. The seeds are very small as well.Plenty though to grow a good amount.
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I've already used some of the package, but I'd estimate approx. 300+ seeds. Also all the seeds I've used so far have all sprouted and seem highly viable...
1678347
The package does not give information on that. Since it is very fine ground from the seed, it should have the maximum this way. I have used this for years for my dogs.
625462
If you are planting in the ground and want a lot of plants, space the single seeds out 2 - 3 inches although it depends on which plant you are seeding. You may want to put a few more seeds in each hole for parsley, chives and cilantro. I have a small kitchen garden box so I put up to six seeds in each hole and will thin them as necessary. Germination is good but be patient.
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Hi, Lenore! "It's about this big", with my hands spread out. Giggle. I'm not able to measure it - I apologize if this response is SO late it's ridiculous. I JUST found your inquiry. MINE holds 25 pounds of soil & 12 day lilies, hummingbird hyacinth & another flowering plant whose name escapes me. If I guessed a measurement - now wait, I'm pretty sure the dimensions are somewhere - - I'll be back. Huh. It says, "17 inches" but I was thinking 22. I know this is VERY little help. If you want to see a photo of it, "in action", I'd be happy to show it to you. Jana Hi, Lenore! "It's about this big", with my hands spread out. Giggle. I'm not able to measure it - I apologize if this response is SO late it's ridiculous. I JUST found your inquiry. MINE holds 25 pounds of soil & 12 day lilies, hummingbird hyacinth & another flowering plant whose name escapes me. If I guessed a measurement - now wait, I'm pretty sure the dimensions are somewhere - - I'll be back. Huh. It says, "17 inches" but I was thinking 22. I know this is VERY little help. If you want to see a photo of it, "in action", I'd be happy to show it to you. Jana
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I just received mine today. There are 40-50 seeds (some crushed in transit), which will plant a bed about 5' x 5' if you plant five rows of 10 seeds each if you're spacing about 6" apart, and a foot between rows. I generally like to plant more kale seeds than that in a bed, and then thin out the healthiest plants once they germinate, so I'll be buying second seed packet from a different source--these seeds just don't seem entirely trustworthy (no marking re "certified organic," in a little ziploc bag, no year/expiration stamp).
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It is one inch and I bought it to hold the seed from hitting the ground. Don't know how it would be on a pole.
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It'll keep your seed dry no matter the weather. You might want to consider a squirrel baffle, if they get into it they'll spill half your seed on the ground.
980381
You get 1 complete unit. I have never gotten a seed to start in mine. I have a different brand I have been using for years with excellent success. I like the shape and number of plants possible in the new one. Don't know what the problem is
2048458
The seeds fall through. (I had originally answered differently thinking of another feeder I have, sorry, my bad.)
2191193
I myself just use regular birdseed, it has some sunflower seeds in it. I can't keep mine full enough.
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Narrow tunnel in the middle u can see, thats the only thing to put the seeds. Not much space
640707
The only area open to the elements are the 4 feeding ports on the bottom. The upper part is metal & plastic. The area where you refill seed is closed when not being filled. I supposed if you had a lot of rain & left the seed for an extended time it would clump. But this is a tiny feeder, & mine empties nearly daily.
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Quite a bit. I put about 5 capfuls into 8 Lbs of seed. The squirrels really don't like it but the birds keep coming. Great stuff.
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If you plant according to the directions on the package (4 inches apart with rows 12 inches apart) a 500 seed package should cover about 165 square feet.But I planted mine in large, square pots, with rows spaced only 4 inches apart. Practically every seed germinated, and the plants are thriving. These are very good seeds, very hardy plants.
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Believe it or not, my seed stays very dry.....the only seed that can get wet is the small amount in the inner tray but due to a great design, it is very minimal. After rain, I usually use a large nail or some small item to scoop any wet seed out just so it doesn't clump. We are having below freezing temps right now and my feeder is fine and I've experienced no problems whatever!