slifnom

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I plan on planting beans this spring. I can't remember if it is 7" spacing? I have and ol d JD Drill and was going to use this. Anyway I am also concerned about the depth of planting beans. I think this is quite important. My other option would be to have it done nautili drill. However the ground will be tilled as I had manure drilled into the soil last fall. I have quite a few things here and would appreciate some advice. Thanks again In Wisconsin
 
1 to 1.5 in in WI.

I would recommend the no till drill... it usually results in better depth control than the old drills. A corn planter (with bean disks or cups) would also be a good option.
 
I drilled soybeans for 10 years with an old 21 x 7 JD van brunt drill, single disk openers. Pulled an old cultipacker behind it, into tilled ground. Seeds up to 2 and 1/2 inches will make it out, barring any ground pounding rain. Make sure soil is nice and warm, for fastest emergence. I traded drill for a double disk opener 5100 IH, with press wheels that also control depth, about 15 years ago. I'm still chiseling, disking, and field cultivating to prepare for planting. Everyone I know, that went no till drill, went back to the planter, to no till. Guess I'm just a diehard, but I never could no till. Good Luck Dick
 
I have good luck with a 4RW JD 7000 set on 36 inches, a conservation model. Make second pass offset 1/2 row. Depth at about 1.25 inches. I wait for 52 degree soil temp.
 

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