OPTIMIZING SEED SPACING

Choosing the correct seed disk for the seed being planted is the first step in optimal meter performance. Seed spacing is also dependent on ground conditions, meter speed and ground speed.

IMPORTANT: The row unit can meter seeds in rough ground conditions, at higher metering speeds and higher ground speeds, but at a reduced rate of seed spacing performance. The operator needs to determine if the planting timeline is more important than achieving optimal spacing.

GROUND CONDITIONS
The rougher the ground conditions during planting, the more seed spacing will vary. Slow down in rougher ground conditions to achieve optimal spacing.

METER SPEED
The higher the meter speed, the more difficult it is to meter the seed at optimal spacing. For higher populations, reduce ground speed to reduce meter speed.

GROUND SPEED
Ground speed directly affects in-ground seed spacing performance. As ground speeds are increased above 8 km/h (5 mph), seed spacing performance will decrease.