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Re: Cultipackers Grain Drills
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Posted by James2 on August 03, 2006 at 22:52:27 from (207.179.239.110):
In Reply to: Cultipackers Grain Drills posted by Scott Funk on August 03, 2006 at 11:41:41:
A friend borrowed my small, double run, double disk opener drill that I don't use anymore, plugged some holes, and drilled corn in a 4 acre food plot using 28 inch rows. For what he wanted it worked Ok, but wasn't any bin buster. Personally, I believe a double run rather than a fluted feed would be better (more accurate) with corn. Double disk openers with depth gage wheels and rear press wheels would be nice, but it might be more money than you are willing to spend. An older, mechanical lift drill in good condition, with double run feed, double disk openers and probably grass seed attachment, will be less than $500. You could spend up to a couple thousand if you want a newer drill and all the nice attachments. For food plots it isn't worth getting too fancy. But plan on plowing and discing/harrowing, or some other serious soil preparation before drilling. In contrast, you could just broadcast the seed and then disk, but results won't be nearly as good. The friend did try broadcast and wasn't satisfied. He originally planned on cultivating the 28 inch rows, but later decided it was unnecessary, or he could have just been a little lazy. Planning for one cultivation would be a good idea, or you could use Roundup soybeans/corn and just post spray.
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