What does a seed firmer do?
When seeds don’t make it to the bottom of the furrow, there is an air gap that causes a delay in emergence. Seed Firmers press each seed to the bottom of the furrow to improve seed-to-soil contact and give you a crop stand you can be proud of.
Are seed Firmers worth it?
Subject: Re: I’m sure this question has been asked a lot. Are keeton seed firmers worth it? YES, we even run pop up fert through them, really nice stands, pushes seed into trench so much better depth accuracy.
Who manufactures Keeton seed?
Martin Industries
Keeton Seed Firmers – Martin Industries.
When should I replace Keeton seed Firmers?
When wear plates wear out, you can just replace them and not the entire seed firmer unit, say company officials. Precision Planting officials say the Keeton seed firmer is made out of durable poly, making breakage nearly nonexistent.
When should I replace seed Firmers?
What is a Keeton seed firmer and how does it work?
The Keeton seed firmer can also act as a liquid application tool for insecticides, fungicides, and proper in-furrow fertilizers. Choose directly on the seed placement or a splitter to split the stream of liquid. Either way, you still get the benefits of firming, as well as liquid application in a single device. Sticky Soil? No Problem!
Can the low-stick Keeton seed firmer be used in sticky soil?
No Problem! The Low-Stick Keeton Seed Firmer is designed with a material specifically for use in sticky soil conditions. It works the same as the standard Keeton by gently pressing every seed into the bottom of the trench to tuck it firmly in the sticky soil without getting soil built up.
What is a seed firmer?
Seed Firmers press each seed to the bottom of the furrow to improve seed-to-soil contact and give you a crop stand you can be proud of.
Why do seed firmers press seeds to the bottom of the furrow?
When seeds don’t make it to the bottom of the furrow, there is an air gap that causes a delay in emergence. Seed Firmers press each seed to the bottom of the furrow to improve seed-to-soil contact and give you a crop stand you can be proud of. Seeds don’t always land in the bottom of the trench where they belong.