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SEED RECOMMENDATIONS
Seed must be clean, not damaged, the same size, and
have a high germination test. If low germination seed
must be used, adjust the seed rate accordingly. See the
seed supplier for recommendations.
IMPORTANT: To obtain best singulation and uniform
spacing, round corn is preferred.
When planting other crops, medium size seed is best for
overall performance and seed economy.
NOTE: Insecticide treatments can prevent the flow of the
seed from the hopper to the meter. It can be
beneficial to add talc to the seed.
Mix in 1/2 cup talc per two bushel hopper or 1
cup talc per three bushel hopper.
Mix in 2.2 ml talc per liter (1/3 cup talc per bushel)
of treated seed. When filling the 1586 liter (45
bushel) central hoppers, mix 3.8 liter (1 gallon) of
talc with the seed in each hopper.
Do not apply the entire amount of talc over the
top of the seed after filling the central hopper. Do
one of the following:
- Mix the talc with the treated seed before putting
the seed in the central hopper
- Spread talc on top of the seed in layers as the
central hopper is filled.
Seed treatments can also affect seed monitor
performance and required periodic cleaning of
the seed disc.
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