{"title":"Dibbers for Fast, Consistent Planting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eA good dibber makes planting quicker, cleaner, and more consistent. This collection includes two sizes to match how you grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"229\"\u003esmall dibber\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for raised beds, trays, and close planting—easy to handle and perfect for quick, precise holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"355\"\u003elong dibber\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by Charles Dowding, is made for in-ground beds. It creates deeper holes with less bending, making transplanting faster and easier on your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"633\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSimple tools that help you plant at the right depth, keep your spacing consistent, and move through your garden with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"long-handled-dibber","title":"Charles Dowding's Long-Handled Dibber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Dowding Long-Handled Dibber – Handcrafted Excellence for Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to partner with Charles Dowding to bring you the \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Dowding Long-Handled Dibber\u003c\/strong\u003e, a truly special tool designed by the world-renowned no-dig gardening pioneer himself. This beautiful dibber is not just a tool—it’s a piece of craftsmanship, carefully designed to make planting easier, faster, and more precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in the US by expert woodturners, this dibber is made from sustainably sourced solid Ash hardwood. It’s hand-finished with food-safe, solvent-free, non-toxic Odie’s Oil, giving it a waterproof, lustrous sheen that ensures durability. The 5.5\" handle offers excellent control, while the 24\" length minimizes bending, making it a joy to use for gardeners of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this dibber even more exceptional are the carefully marked measurements along the shaft, based on Charles Dowding’s guidelines for optimal plant spacing. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to help you achieve a thriving garden while following Dowding’s no-dig principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heirloom-quality dibber is built to last and is highly sought-after by gardeners who value both form and function. Whether you’re planting rows of vegetables or creating a beautiful flower bed, this dibber ensures perfect results every time. It’s more than just a tool—it’s a connection to one of the most respected voices in modern gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss the chance to own this special piece. Buy it, use it, and treasure it for a lifetime. 🌱\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/7025\/1162\/files\/logo-2020-600x195_480x480.png?v=1643297239\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/7025\/1162\/files\/charles-dowding-9690_480x480.jpg?v=1643297264\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use your Dibber, by Charles Dowding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this tool both for making holes in which you can pop in plants raised in modules, also use it to draw shallow lines on your beds in the surface compost. These lines along a bed will guide your plantings and ensure they are in straight rows. A further use is spacing thanks to the circles we have turned into the wood at different intervals (explained below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top tip when dibbing holes is to rotate the dibber as you withdraw it upwards. This makes for a clean hole with little compost sticking to the surface of the dibber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your holes 2 cm deeper than the depth of the module root ball. This means the transplant you pop into the hole will be sitting below surface level, and this is always a good thing, except for the very few plants with almost no stem, such as corn salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is absolutely fine for plant stems to be below surface level, of all vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDibber Markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn each dibber we have made circles which are to give you spacings between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lowest circle is at 15 cm \/ 6 inches from the tip, for the space between plantings of corn salad and multisown radish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe next circle is 22 cm \/ 8.5 inches above the tip and is my standard space between all plants for salad leaves, also between clumps of spring onions, peas for shoots, spinach, chard, pak choi, coriander and many herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe third ring is 30 cm \/11.5 inches from the tip and measures the distance between plantings of celery, multi sown beetroots and onions, first early potatoes, sweetcorn and broad beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final spacing is 35 cm \/ 14 inches which I use for celeriac, rutabaga, calabrese and Chinese cabbage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dibber is 60cm \/ 24 inches long which gives the space between Brussels sprouts, purple sprouting broccoli and cucumbers, also tomatoes at wider spacings in order to decrease the risk of late blight. See my new Skills book for more about spacings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general rule is that slow growers need more space and fast-maturing vegetables need less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose spacings are a form of companion planting, and are especially helpful to seedlings: they like being close to their mates. Close-spaced seedlings is one reason why interplanting works so well. For all vegetables, grow plants as near to each other as is possible, yet also according to the harvests you would like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacings I give here are for equidistant plantings of vegetables raised in modules or pots. Measurements such as 22 or 30 cm (8.5 or 12 inches), are my best averages for many different vegetables, but you can vary them according to your preferences. Say you like larger onions, then plant multisown clumps at 35cm \/ 14 inches rather than 30cm \/ 11.75 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardening is easier and quicker when spacings are correct for each plant. At the same time, there are no right or wrong spacings – just good ones make a difference. They play a big part in how plants grow, how much and how easily you harvest, and for how long a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood spacing is the balance point of allowing enough room for successful growth and harvest, yet also without wasting growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All About The Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499990818970,"sku":"Dibber24","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/7025\/1162\/products\/shopify_dibber_1.jpg?v=1647453536"},{"product_id":"charles-dowdings-short-handled-dibber","title":"12\" Ash Dibber","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the newest gem in our collection of top-tier dibbers, tailor-made for raised bed aficionados! Compact yet mighty, this exquisite dibber is a gardener's dream come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with precision in the USA by seasoned wood artisans, it boasts solid Ash hardwood sourced sustainably. Each piece is meticulously hand-finished to a radiant, waterproof sheen using Odie's Oil—a food-safe, solvent-free, non-toxic marvel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with a 5.5\" wide handle for unparalleled control, and measuring a perfect 12\" in length, it's the quintessential companion for raised beds. Plus, with convenient markings at 3\", 6\", and 9\" along the shaft, achieving optimal plant spacing has never been easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just a tool, this dibber is a legacy in the making. Built to withstand the test of time, it's coveted by discerning gardeners worldwide. Invest in it, cherish it, and let it be your faithful gardening companion for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All About The Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43861544304794,"sku":"Dibber12","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/7025\/1162\/files\/dibber_with_gloves_36e40a35-10ec-4d40-a2ad-ff4e45c6c718.jpg?v=1693490412"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/7025\/1162\/collections\/Charles_Dowding_Seed_Trays-8.png?v=1777576166","url":"https:\/\/allaboutthegarden.com\/collections\/dibbers-for-fast-consistent-planting.oembed","provider":"All About The Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}