Fiskars Bulb Transplanter #7983

  • Ideal for bulb planting
  • Easy spring-loaded working action
  • Steel body construction
  • Gradation marks for easy depth management
  • Cuts 2-1/4-inch diameter planting holes

Amazon.com Product Description
The Fiskars bulb transplanter makes bulb planting a simple and easy task. The tool body has gradation marks for easy depth measurement, and steel construction for long-lasting durability. Additionally, the handle is spring-loaded, making the working action easy and comfortable on your hands. This transplanter cuts 2-1/4-inch diameter planting holes…. More >>

Fiskars Bulb Transplanter #7983

5 Responses

  1. Biology4 - April 25, 2010

    I have not used this bulb planter yet but it seems sturdy and I like th fact that it opens up to release the dirt. My old one you had to push the dirt out which slows the planting process down immensely.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  2. R. McCready - April 25, 2010

    We bought 2 of these because we had ordered almost 300 bulbs and needed to get them in the ground fast. For all but the bulbs requiring a 6″ planting depth, this tool worked well. Our soil is very rocky and even when encountering small stones up to about an 1″ in diameter, we were able twist the tool back and forth and get the hole dug. The serrated edge helps with this.

    Once the desired depth is achieved, all you have to do is pull the bulb planter out and squeeze the handle to release the dirt. And as our soil is quite dense, almost all of the soil came out quite easily. I suppose if your soil is very sandy or soft this feature may not work quite as well.

    It seems sturdy enough, but only time will tell. So for now, I am quite pleased with the purchase and would certainly recommend the Fiskars Bulb Transplanter.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. L. H. Arnold - April 25, 2010

    This is sturdy but works just about as well as it should for the money. Perhaps a more costly one would work a little smoother/easier, but this gets the job done. Planted over 300 bulbs in about 90 minutes with it (scattered throughout an acre).
    Rating: 3 / 5

  4. J. Morgan - April 25, 2010

    This item really helped ease the planting of 100 Iris bulbs. It has a ruler to help choose the depth accurately. I highly recommend this product. It is must better than using a shovel.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  5. FXP - April 25, 2010

    I have one and find it makes planting bulbs much easier. You just jam it down into soft soil and the soil stays in the cylinder allowing you to drop in the bulb. Then place the tool over the hole and squeeze the spring handle which releases the soil — done! I usually have a problem gauging the hole depth so this helps. It’s a bit pricey, but worth it for a lot of plantings. Be sure to clean and oil it down when storing and it will last.
    Rating: 5 / 5