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SowRight Tools

I’ve always grown heritage plants, the kinds our ancestors relied on. But when it came to sowing them, I was still using a marked stick and a lot of guesswork. It was slow, inaccurate, and frustrating when you’re planting seeds that can cost up to £1 each.


That’s where SowRight began. I couldn’t find simple, precise tools made for careful sowing, so I started designing my own. The SowRight Adjustable Dibber was the first tool we created to make sowing accurate, repeatable, and far less wasteful.

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Comfort Adjustable Dibber


The SowRight Comfort Adjustable Dibber is our premium model — designed for gardeners who want extra comfort, eco-conscious materials, and long-lasting quality. With a chunkier ergonomic grip and fully UK-made construction from recycled Eco PLA, it’s ideal for longer planting sessions and effortless precision, even when wearing gloves.

🌱 Why Use It?


  • Boost germination success – seeds sown at the right depth have a much higher chance of sprouting evenly.
  • Save seeds, save time – no more wasted seed from burying too deep or leaving too shallow.
  • Perfect every time – clear depth markings take the guesswork out of sowing.
  • For trays, pots, or soil – versatile enough to use wherever you grow.
  • Pocket-sized & durable – built to last, compact enough to carry.
  • Glove use – Larger grip makes it easy even on cold days outdoors.


✨ Features


  • Finish: Rich brown ergonomic design
  • Material: Made from recycled Eco PLA – strong, sustainable, and eco-friendly
  • Origin: 100% UK made
  • Scale: Clear 0–20mm depth markings
  • Dimensions: 10.5cm (L) × 5cm (W) × 2cm (D)
  • Straps included: 6 faux leather straps (Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, Pink)
  • Larger, glove-friendly grip – less fiddly and more comfortable
  • Works with most seed sizes, especially tiny or delicate seeds
  • Designed for better germination and faster sowing
STANDARD Adjustable Dibber


The SowRight Standard Adjustable Dibber is a compact, pocket-sized tool that makes seed sowing quick, accurate, and frustration-free. Whether you’re sowing in seed trays, pots, or directly into the soil, it ensures every seed is placed at the right depth for stronger growth and higher germination rates.


🌱 Why Use It?


  • Boost germination success – seeds sown at the right depth have a much higher chance of sprouting evenly.
  • Save seeds, save time – no more wasted seed from burying too deep or leaving too shallow.
  • Perfect every time – clear depth markings take the guesswork out of sowing.
  • For trays, pots, or soil – versatile enough to use wherever you grow.
  • Pocket-sized & durable – built to last, compact enough to carry.


✨ Features


  • Finish: Sleek black design
  • Material: Strong ABS tool body - durable and long-lasting
  • Origin: Designed in the UK, made in China, assembled & packaged in the UK
  • Scale: Clear 0–20mm depth markings
  • Dimensions: 11cm (L) × 4.5cm (W) × 1.5cm (D)
  • Straps included: 6 faux leather straps (Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, Pink)
  • Compact & pocket-friendly — for gardeners on the go
  • Works with most seed sizes, especially tiny or delicate seeds
  • Designed for better germination and faster sowing





Seed Dispenser Trays (2pk)


The Seed Dispenser Tray is designed to make sowing small seeds calmer, cleaner, and more controlled. No spills, no chasing seeds across the bench, just steady, accurate placement exactly where you want it.


The perfect companion to our dibbers and tested in real greenhouse conditions, it’s a simple tool that turns fiddly sowing into a smooth, repeatable process.


🌱 Why Use It?


  • Better control for tiny seeds
  • Less waste, fewer spills
  • Faster, calmer sowing sessions
  • Ideal for trays, modules, and pots


✨ Features


  • Designed for fine and delicate seeds
  • Lightweight, durable construction
  • Easy to handle and clean
  • Compact and easy to store
  • Tested in real growing conditions
  • Perfect for careful growers who value precision and simplicity.


Seed Dispenser Tray (green)


The Seed Dispenser Tray is designed to make sowing small seeds calmer, cleaner, and more controlled. No spills, no chasing seeds across the bench, just steady, accurate placement exactly where you want it.


The perfect companion to our dibbers and tested in real greenhouse conditions, it’s a simple tool that turns fiddly sowing into a smooth, repeatable process.


🌱 Why Use It?


  • Better control for tiny seeds
  • Less waste, fewer spills
  • Faster, calmer sowing sessions
  • Ideal for trays, modules, and pots


✨ Features


  • Designed for fine and delicate seeds
  • Lightweight, durable construction
  • Easy to handle and clean
  • Compact and easy to store
  • Tested in real growing conditions
  • Perfect for careful growers who value precision and simplicity.


Seed Dispenser Tray (Pink)


The Seed Dispenser Tray is designed to make sowing small seeds calmer, cleaner, and more controlled. No spills, no chasing seeds across the bench, just steady, accurate placement exactly where you want it.


The perfect companion to our dibbers and tested in real greenhouse conditions, it’s a simple tool that turns fiddly sowing into a smooth, repeatable process.


🌱 Why Use It?


  • Better control for tiny seeds
  • Less waste, fewer spills
  • Faster, calmer sowing sessions
  • Ideal for trays, modules, and pots


✨ Features


  • Designed for fine and delicate seeds
  • Lightweight, durable construction
  • Easy to handle and clean
  • Compact and easy to store
  • Tested in real growing conditions
  • Perfect for careful growers who value precision and simplicity.


Linseed oil treated tags (25) 


Clear labelling is only useful if it lasts. These linseed oil treated bamboo plant tags are prepared with longevity in mind, helping to reduce mould and slow rot in damp growing conditions.


Each tag is treated before sale using natural linseed oil, offering improved resistance to moisture while remaining fully eco-friendly and safe to use around edible plants.


🌱 Why use them?


  • Helps reduce mould and rot compared to untreated tags
  • Ideal for greenhouses, raised beds, and outdoor growing
  • Saves time sealing tags yourself
  • Designed for real garden conditions


✨ Features


  • Sustainably sourced bamboo
  • Pre-treated with natural linseed oil
  • Smooth, easy-write surface
  • Longer-lasting in damp environments
  • Safe for use around herbs, vegetables, and food crops


Thoughtfully prepared labelling for gardeners who want durability without compromise.


untreated Plant Tags (7)


Clear labelling matters, especially when you’re growing heritage or unusual plants. These Bamboo Plant Tags are designed to be simple, readable, and unobtrusive, so the focus stays on the plants, not the labels.


They’re practical, reusable, and made to work naturally alongside the rest of the SowRight range.


🌱 Why use them?


  • Keep track of varieties with confidence
  • Ideal for seedlings, pots, and trays
  • Easy to write on and read at a glance
  • Helps avoid costly mix-ups with rare plants


✨ Features


  • Natural, understated bamboo design
  • Smooth, easy-write surface
  • Reusable and lightweight
  • Suitable for greenhouse or light outdoor use


Practical labelling for gardeners who grow with intention.


untreated Plant Tags (25)


For gardeners who need reliable labelling in larger numbers, this 25-tag bamboo set offers a simple, eco-friendly solution for everyday garden organisation.


These tags are supplied untreated, allowing you to use them as-is indoors or apply your own preferred finish for outdoor use.


🌱 Why use them?


  • Perfect for seed trays, propagation, and bulk sowing
  • Keeps varieties clearly identified during early growth
  • Ideal for growers who prefer to customise their own finishes


✨ Features


  • Natural bamboo, untreated
  • Clean laser-cut finish
  • Easy-write surface
  • Fully biodegradable over time
  • Suitable for indoor use, greenhouses, or DIY sealing


A flexible, no-nonsense option for gardeners who like to do things their own way.


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