Converting Your Planter for No-Till Operation: Fertilizer Applicators

Описание: Fertilizer Applicators

Adding fertilizer in a 2 x 2 placement two inches below and two inches to the side of the seed is an option some no-tillers use.

Because it is difficult for multiple fertilizer openers on a planter toolbar frame to penetrate two inches below the seed, the fertilizer opener may be located four to five inches away from the seed furrow.

Adding weight or ballast to the planter frame may be needed to help get the fertilizer openers inserted deep enough into the soil.

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Although specific brands of agricultural equipment are shown in this video, the Iowa Learning Farm does not intentionally promote manufacturers. The ILF promotes the conservation farming practice that the equipment in this video is manufactured to accomplish.