Planter Closing Wheels:
Planter settings play an important role when it comes to improving yield potential...so don't forget about the closing wheels.
"The best hybrids or perfect seed
spacing can be rendered useless if the seed trench is less than
ideally-closed to kick start emergence. The proper selection of the
right type of closing wheel coupled with adequate down force are
crucial to successful seeding. Rubber and spike are the two most
popular style of closing wheels being used for seed trench closure.
Spike
closing wheels are growing in popularity primarily due to the many benefits
this method of seed trench closing provides. Earlier planting dates
present less than ideal soil conditions, spike wheels rise to the occasion
fracturing and churning the soil along the seed trench for improved
seed to soil contact. In most cases the down force can be set in mid
to light range and still provide ample amounts of pressure for closing
the furrow. The churning action of the fingered wheel eliminates sidewall
compaction allowing the developing roots more space to establish themselves.
Rated best for less than perfect soil conditions spike closing wheels
can achieve desirable closing results in heavier wetter soils.
In recent studies a significant amount of attention has been focused
on seed spacing, population and final ear count. Failure to properly
select and adjust a closing wheel system will negatively impact yield
potential. Late or non-emergence of plants caused by incorrect or misadjusted
closing wheels is a yield barrier. If the seed trench is not closed
properly, then the previous decisions that have been made to improve
yield will be lost. This planter attachment decision will help provide
consistent and uniform emergence which is the foundation for maximum
yield potential."
Stop yield
robbing open seed trench with
the all-new 6200 Series Angle Tooth Closing Wheel, specially designed
for JD 1590 / 1690 / 1890 / 1560 no-till openers. The Angle Tooth Closing
System provides a return on investment by eliminating sidewall compaction,
which encourages root development, the foundation of yield. A unique,
thin, backswept angled tooth allows for easy soil penetration resulting
in improved seed furrow closing.
Loosened soil created by the churning action of the 12-tooth wheel improves
seed-to-soil contact. Plus the added benefit of preventing soil around
the seed from drying out assuring maximum germination. Faster, uniform
emergence, coupled with optimum root growth are the key ingredients
for improved yield potential.
An added feature of this innovative wheel design is the ability of the
tapered tooth to disperse mud or residue to avoid build-up.
Benefits of 6200 Series Angle Closing Wheel:
Improved germination.
Fast, uniform emergence.
Loose soil over the seed.
Higher yield potential.
Promotes root development.
Ideal Seed-to-Soil Contact.
Interchangeable with 1” x 12” rubber
wheels.
Angled tooth, which prevents wrapping.
Breaks down sidewall compaction for
ideal seed-to-soil contact.
Perfect for wet planting conditions.
The
New Yetter Spike Closing Wheel system
manages the seed trench efficiently
and improve seed-to-soil contact by significantly reducing the number
of air pockets.
The Yetter Spike Closing Wheels makes
a new level of effectiveness reachable by adding the new Spike Closing
Wheel Scraper. Build-up on wheels can impair the spike’s ability to
penetrate the soil to proper depths for seed trench sealing. The scraper
cleans the wheel as the spike exits the soil.
The scraper is designed to work in the
toughest conditions. It is especially effective in no-till fields where
residue distribution is heavy. The Spike Closing Wheel Scraper is also
the perfect solution to prevent mud build-up in damp soil conditions.
For more information read Yetter's
Press Release.