[AT] different types of planters questions

[Ricky Prescott]

The drill planter that I have is on 36" rows and is a two row planter.  When
you plant with lister planter that has the big sweep the seed is planted
down in the valley or furrow.  Seems to me when you cultivate that you will
cover up the plant.  Am I wrong?  Ricky
----- Original Message -----
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 10:46 AM
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> Ricky,  the drill planters that I am familiar with plant in rows usually 5
> to 9 inches apart and you DON'T cultivate.  Generally if you use a
> pre-emergence herbicide and plant that way the plants will shade the
ground
> enough to keep late season weeds to a minimum.
>
> Planting on beds with a traditional planter in rows from 22 to 38 inches
> (depending on crop) allows you to cultivate and the beds allow protection
> from flooding from heavy rains.  It also makes it easier to cultivate
early
> in the season when the plants are small without covering them up.
>
> Not sure if that answers your question.
>
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ricky Prescott" <diamondp at centex.net>
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>
> I am getting ready to plant my milo for my sheep.  I will combine it and
> grind if for them.  I have an old allis chalmers drill planter that is a
> sword style.  What is the benefit of using a lister planter that makes
beds?
> If you use this type of planter how do you cultivate it.  Ricky who is too
> young to know all the row crop tricks.
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