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What does a seed firmer do?
When seeds don’t make it to the bottom of the furrow, there is an air gap that causes a delay in emergence. Seed Firmers press each seed to the bottom of the furrow to improve seed-to-soil contact and give you a crop stand you can be proud of.
When should I replace Keeton seed Firmers?
You want to be able to reach 20 ounces of tension to make sure you’re firmly pressing that seed into the bottom of the seed trench. If you don’t reach 20 ounces of tension, it’s time to replace the firmer. In some types of Keeton seed firmers, there is a bolt on the back that can be tightened.
Are seed Firmers worth it?
Are keeton seed firmers worth it? YES, we even run pop up fert through them, really nice stands, pushes seed into trench so much better depth accuracy.
What do Keeton seed Firmers do?
The Keeton Seed Firmer firms the seed to the bottom of the furrow and improves seed-to-soil contact. Uneven seed germination and uneven plant emergence sap yields.
What is low stick Keeton seed firmer?
The Low-Stick Keeton Seed Firmer is designed with a material specifically for use in sticky soil conditions. It works the same as the standard Keeton by gently pressing every seed into the bottom of the trench to tuck it firmly in the sticky soil without getting soil built up. It is also capable of liquid application.
How do you use Keeton seed firmers?
Keeton Seed Firmers gently press every seed into the bottom of the trench to tuck it firmly in the soil, ready to take in the moisture and heat it needs. Keeton Seed Firmers are a simple attachment that adds yield to your planter, seeder, or drill.
What is Keeton smartfirmer?
The Keeton Seed Firmer led to a new technology, SmartFirmer. SmartFirmer pairs with 20|20 in the cab to not only firm seed, but measure the furrow to provide information in the cab so the operator can see what type of environment the seeds are being placed in.
Which Keetons do I need for my planter?
The original Seed-Tube-Mounted Keetons are also available. This model is required for all Monosems, Great Plains Yield Pro, and White 5000s. While these do fit other planters, we recommend using Quick Attach or Universals whenever possible to eliminate the stress on the seed tube.