About second-hand Plastic foil & mulch planting machine

Foil planting machines can be used for various fruits and vegetables. Using foil has several advantages such as weed control, but one of the biggest advantages is the microclimate you can create.

Before you can plant through foil, foil must first be laid on the ground. Many foil-laying machines are stand-alone tools, but there are also foil-planting machines that both lay and plant foil. These are machines where the foil harvester is integrated with the planting machine. The foil layer applies the foil to the ground and makes sure the sides are dug in, creating a tight layer of foil. 

How does a foil planting machine work? 

A vertical carousel with planting cups pokes a hole in the film without tearing it any further. Once the planting cup is at the bottom of the soil, the planting cup opens, allowing the young plant to be planted in this hole. This works for things like courgettes, pumpkins, melons, aubergines, peppers, sweet potatoes and lettuce.

Foil planting machines can handle not only plastics such as polyethylene, but also more environmentally friendly options such as biodegradable plastic. Most foil planting machines are trailed, but there are also self-propelled foil planting machines.

Main advantages of growing with foil

There are several reasons why you might grow vegetables or fruit in foil. One of the biggest advantages is that you can create the microclimate that best suits the crop you are growing. For example, black foil makes the soil warmer, allowing you to plant your crops earlier in the season. Spring vegetables such as lettuce and spinach can be planted up to three weeks earlier as a result. Transparent or white foil, on the other hand, in turn provides cooling. Thus, the different characteristics of different types of foils allow you to extend the farming season. 

In addition, the use of plastic foil counteracts weed growth. Weeds can be bad or even harmful to your seedlings, but by using plastic foil, weeds will not have a chance to grow.

How do I find the right used foil planting machine for me?

On this page you will find an overview of all available used foil planting machines. In the filter on the left you can select what you are looking for, such as courgette, pumpkin or lettuce. On the page of a specific machine, you will find all necessary information about the product, including pictures. Are you interested in one of the machines? Then you can easily request more information or a free quote from us. Is there something you need to know for sure? Contact us by phone or visit us to see the used machine for yourself at our company. You will get the best impression of the machine if you see it for yourself. Of course, we are also happy to give you advice on which machine would best suit your situation.

How do we work at Duijndam Machines?

At Duijndam Machines we always try to have the broadest possible stock of quality machines. Usually our stock counts around 1200 used machines. Our philosophy is that our customers will be able to use the delivered machines for many years. Our choice for quality starts with a critical purchasing policy. After purchase, we check the machines for all sorts of aspects. This is followed by a thorough cleaning and any necessary repairs. Meanwhile, clear pictures and description are added to our website so that potential customers can get a good orientation online. Once you have found a suitable machine, it can be delivered to your doorstep worldwide if necessary.

Are you interested in one of our used foil planting machines? Then please contact us and we will provide you with personal advice.