Planters Flashcards
What is the primary function of a planter’s drive system?
To select seeds and place them in the soil at the correct spacing
This includes managing seed-to-seed spacing and row spacing.
How is the seed population for a crop expressed?
Seeds per acre
For example, a population of 32,000 refers to 32,000 seeds planted per acre.
What drives the seed metering system in a planter?
Ground wheels
This system ensures that the correct number of seeds are planted in a row.
How does ground speed affect seed population in a planter?
Faster driving requires more seeds to be planted in a given period of time
The drive system must adjust to maintain the desired population.
What are some types of drive systems used in planters?
- Caraging
- Tire-Driven
- Variable Rate
- Wheel Drive
Different planter styles may utilize various drive systems.
What changes have been made to drive systems with the rise of no-till and reduced tillage practices?
Drive systems have been adapted to operate correctly in a variety of field conditions
This adaptation is essential for modern planting methods.
What technology are larger operations moving towards in planting?
Variable rate technology
This technology allows for more precise planting based on specific field conditions.
Fill in the blank: The seed spacing along with the row spacing will determine the ______ for the crop being planted.
seed population
True or False: The drive system of a planter does not need to vary with ground speed.
False
The drive system must vary the population as the planter operates at various speeds.
What is the primary function of a planter’s drive system?
To select seeds and place them in the soil at the correct spacing
This includes managing seed-to-seed spacing and row spacing.
How is the seed population for a crop expressed?
Seeds per acre
For example, a population of 32,000 refers to 32,000 seeds planted per acre.
What drives the seed metering system in a planter?
Ground wheels
This system ensures that the correct number of seeds are planted in a row.
How does ground speed affect seed population in a planter?
Faster driving requires more seeds to be planted in a given period of time
The drive system must adjust to maintain the desired population.
What are some types of drive systems used in planters?
- Caraging
- Tire-Driven
- Variable Rate
- Wheel Drive
Different planter styles may utilize various drive systems.
What changes have been made to drive systems with the rise of no-till and reduced tillage practices?
Drive systems have been adapted to operate correctly in a variety of field conditions
This adaptation is essential for modern planting methods.
