Seed Metering and Placement Devices for Rangeland Seeder
ABSTRACT VARIATION in the seeding rate when metering fluffy grass seed is a problem that was largely over-come by a semi-circular seedbox, auger agitator and pickerwheel. This device reduced the percentage change in seeding rates by 84 percentage points compared to a standard grass seeding mechanism in static seedbox tests. The experimental metering mechanism functioned well in a specially designed rangeland seeder and the flexing, runner openers operated without undue break-age from stumps and large logs. Seedbeds prepared by discing were consistantly better than other methods tested.