Planting Hoe

The Planting Hoe is a compact, Japanese-made hand tool with a forged steel blade pinned to a smooth wooden handle, built for precise planting and trenching. A landscape designer favorite, it excels at planting bulbs and other detailed bed work.

At a glance

• Type: Compact planting and furrowing hoe
• Blade: Forged steel, 2 inches wide by 5.5 inches deep
• Handle: Smooth wood, pinned to the blade
• Overall length: 15 inches for close control
• Origin: Made in Japan

Best for

• Planting bulbs and bedding plants
• Making uniform seed trenches
• Establishing clean irrigation channels
• Working in raised beds and tight rows
• Low-impact organic and sustainable planting

How to use

Draw the narrow blade through loosened soil to open uniform furrows for seeds, or use the tip to dig snug holes for bulbs and transplants. The short 15 inch length gives close control in raised beds and tight spaces, while the narrow blade limits soil compaction to support strong root development.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic, the online home of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, has served organic gardeners and small-scale farmers with seeds, tools, and soil amendments from Grass Valley, California since 1976.