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A transplanter is a helpful machine for farms.

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It moves small seedlings into the field. This tool saves a lot of time. It is much faster than using hands. Farmers use it for many crops. They use it for rice and lettuce. It also works for cabbage and tomatoes.

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How these machines work can vary. Some are semi-automatic models. A person must feed the seedlings into the machine. This limits how fast it can go. It also limits how long it can work. These models work with bare-root seedlings. They also work with seedlings that have soil.

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There are also fully automatic transplanters. These machines are much faster. They also require less labor from people. However, they have a special rule. They need seedlings to be in paper pots. This is a different way to grow plants. Using these tools makes farming more efficient.

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Farmers use different types of machines. Some transplanters are self-propelled. This means they can move on their own. Other machines are towed on tractors. Some models are even designed to be ridden on.

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This choice depends on the farm's needs. Each type helps move plants into the ground.

Transplanters connect to how we grow food. They help move many types of crops. These include Chinese cabbage and lettuce. They also move rice and tomatoes.

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Without these machines, transplanting would take much longer. They turn a hard job into a faster task. This helps farmers manage their fields with ease.

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