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Spring is the most exciting but also the riskiest period of agriculture. Months of calculations, fertilizers and carefully selected RTS Seed seeds finally meet the soil. However, sometimes, when you go to the field 15-20 days after planting, the expected green lines (homogeneous emergence) are not seen. There are gaps in the field, the seeds have rotted under the ground or could not afford to come to the surface.
Most of the time, the farmer puts the blame on the seed or the air. However, 80% of the failure in the field is caused by "small but expensive" mistakes made in the tractor seat at the time of planting. Here are 5 critical mistakes to avoid to save the season:
The rush to finish planting before the spring rains leads to an increase in tractor speed.
Error: When the speed of the air seeder exceeds 5-6 km/h, the seeder discs cannot catch the seed. Seeds do not fall evenly in row; While three seeds fall on some places at once (twinning), some places remain empty for meters.
Conclusion: Plant at an average speed of 4-5 km/h, checking the vacuum and ax settings of the seeder frequently. In a field with an uneven row distance, competition begins and the yield decreases by 20%.
This is one of the heaviest mistakes.
Error: Base fertilizer (DAP or 20.20.0) and seed coming into contact with each other under the soil. The salinity and melting reaction in the manure literally "burns" the newly germinated delicate seed embryo.
Conclusion: With the correct seeder adjustment, the fertilizer belt should be adjusted so that it falls 5 cm to the side and 5 cm below the seed. The seed must first germinate, and when the roots grow, it must find fertilizer.
The depth of the seed being buried in the soil is the line of clinging to life.
Error: Sowing the seed 7-8 cm deep to find moisture causes the plant to consume its energy (collapsing disease) until it rises to the soil surface. Sowing too much (1-2 cm) results in the seed drying out at the first wind or sun.
Conclusion: The ideal sowing depth for corn and cotton is between 3 and 5 cm depending on the temper of the soil. The high vigor energy of RTS Seed seeds removes the field at the ideal depth in an orderly manner like a brush.
The seed wants to be in full contact with the soil.
Error: The ploughing when the soil is not tempered fills the field with large and small clods (pieces of soil such as stones). When the seed falls between these clods, it takes in air, loses moisture and does not germinate. If a heavy roller is pulled on it, this time a cream layer is formed, the seed cannot pierce the soil and bends its neck.
Conclusion: The seedbed should be thin, smooth, but not compacted.
Error: The underground is full of pests such as wireworms and gray wolves. An unprotected seed offers these insects a buffet feast.
Solution: RTS Seed seeds are fabricated with the highest quality fungicide (fungicide) and insecticide (insecticide) combinations. This armor protects the seed from underground enemies for the first 30 days, offering up to a 99% field exit guarantee.
In summary; The foundation for a good harvest is laid in that first second when the seed falls into the ground. Tune your seeder, wait for your field to temper, and let RTS Seed's superior genetics do the rest.