Tips for Improving Seed Planting Efficiency

R. Kasten Dumroese; David L. Wenny; Susan J. Morrison

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Tips for Improving Seed Planting Efficiency

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Authors:

R. Kasten Dumroese, David L. Wenny, Susan J. Morrison

Year:

2002

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Native Plants Journal, Vol. 3 No. 2 Fall 2002, p. 140-141

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Abstract

The efficiency of a precision seeder was improved by adding a mirror so employees could monitor seed levels and by marking seeds with brightly colored talc to quickly verify the accuracy of the machine.

Keywords

Old Mill Seeder, planting, mirror, sowing machine, talc, seeds

Citation

Dumroese, R. Kasten; Wenny, David L.; Morrison, Susan J. 2002. Tips for Improving Seed Planting Efficiency. Native Plants Journal, Vol. 3 No. 2 Fall 2002, p. 140-141