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Table of Contents Main Box Rates
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Seed, Small Seeds and Fertilizer Rate Charts

The following pages are to assist in the proper setting of seeding and fertilizer rates for the 00 and 00HD min-till folding drill family. The rates indicated in the charts are approximate. To assure the most accurate seeding, it is recommended that the drill be calibrated for the desired seed at the time of planting.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................. 1
Drill models covered by this manual .............................. 1
26-Foot 2-Section Drills ............................................. 1
30-Foot 3-Section Drills ............................................. 1
40-Foot 3-Section Drills ............................................. 1
50-Foot 3-Section Drills ............................................. 1
Document Family ........................................................... 1
Setting Main Box Seed Rate ....................................... 2
Setting Drive Type ......................................................... 3
Changing Drive Type ................................................. 3
Main Box Seed Rate Handle.......................................... 4
Position Seed Cup Doors............................................... 4
Main Seed Row Shutoff ............................................. 4
Main Box Seed Rate Calibration.................................... 5
Reading a Seed Rate Chart........................................... 6
Main Box Seed Rate Charts .......................................... 8
Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}.. 8
Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3) ............................. 8
Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum} ........................ 8
Buffalograss {Bouteloua dactyloides} (1 of 4) ............ 9
Flax {Linum usitatissimum} or
Sudan {Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sor-
ghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.} ........................... 9
Millet {Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum
miliaceum, Eleusine cora} .................................... 10
Milo {Sorghum} ........................................................ 10
Peas {Pisum sativum} .............................................. 10
Pinto Beans {Phaseolus vulgaris} ............................ 10
Rice, Short Grain {Oryza sativa japonica, Oryza sativa
sinica} (1 of 2) ...................................................... 11
Rice, Long Grain {Oryza sativa indica} (1 of 4)........ 11
Rye {Secale cereale} ............................................... 12
Soybeans {Glycine max} (1 of 4) ............................. 12
Sunflower {Helianthus annuus}................................ 13
Wheat {Triticum} (1 of 2) .......................................... 13
Wheatgrass {Pascopyrum smithii} ........................... 13
Setting Fertilizer Rate ................................................ 14
Adjusting for Density .................................................... 14
Setting Fertilizer Drive Range.......................................15
Setting High Range...................................................15
Setting Low Range ...................................................15
Setting Fertilizer Final Drive .........................................16
Fertilizer Rate Calibration .............................................16
Fertilizer Rate Chart .....................................................19
Small Seeds Rate........................................................20
Small Seeds Rate Calibration.......................................20
Small Seeds Row Shut-Off ...................................22
Small Seeds Rate Charts .............................................23
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa),
Red Alsike (Trifolium hybridum),
Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) .................23
Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis),
Fescue (Festuca),
Annual Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum) ................23
Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon),
Redtop (Agrostis gigantea), Lespedeza Unhulled (Lespedeza), Sercia, Sand,
Weeping Love Grass (Eragrostis curvula) ............23
Red & Sweet Clover (Trifolium)
Lespedeza Hulled (Lespedeza) ............................23
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) .........................24
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum
miliaceum, Eleusine coracana),
Reed Canary (Phalaris arundinacea) ...................24
Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens),
Canary Grass (Phalaris canariensis),
Timothy (Phleum pratense),
Canola (Brassica napus L., Brassica campestris L.,
Brassica Rapa var.) ..............................................24
Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus),
Sudan (Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sor-
ghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.)..........................24
Appendix .....................................................................25
Metric Rate Charts, Main Seed Box .............................25
Metric Rate Charts, Small Seeds Box ..........................32
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Introduction

This manual is a guide to drill adjustments for achieving specific seed populations and fertilizer densities.
Although some setup/adjustment material is repeated from the drill Operator’s Manual, you need to be thoroughly familiar with drill setup and operation before applying this Seed Rate manual and its table data.

Drill models covered by this manual

26-Foot 2-Section Drills

2S-2600-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 2S-2600-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 2S-2600-5206 52-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 2S-2600F-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 2S-2600F-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 2S-2600F-5206 52-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 2S-2600HD-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 2S-2600HD-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 2S-2600HD-5206 52-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 2S2600HDF-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 2S2600HDF-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 2S2600HDF-5206 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer

30-Foot 3-Section Drills

3S-3000-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-3000-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-3000-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S-3000F-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S-3000F-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S-3000F-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 3S-3000HD-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-3000HD-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-3000HD-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S3000HDF-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S3000HDF-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S3000HDF-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer

40-Foot 3-Section Drills

3S-4000-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-4000-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-4000-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S-4000F-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S-4000F-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S-4000F-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 3S-4000HD-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-4000HD-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-4000HD-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S4000HDF-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S4000HDF-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S4000HDF-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer

50-Foot 3-Section Drills

3S-5000-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-5000-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-5000-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S-5000F-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S-5000F-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S-5000F-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 3S-5000HD-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-5000HD-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-5000HD-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S5000HDF-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S5000HDF-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S5000HDF-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer

Document Family

This manual (195-325B) is related to these manuals:
195-069M 2S-2600HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-200M-A 2S-2600/F Operator Manual 195-069P 2S-2600HD/HDF Parts Manual 195-200P 2S-2600/F Parts Manual 195-068M 3S-3000HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-110M 3S-3000/F Operator Manual 195-068P 3S-3000HD/HDF Parts Manual 195-110P 3S-3000/F Parts Manual 195-067M 3S-4000HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-394M 3S-4000/F Operator Manual 195-067P 3S-4000HD/HDF Parts Manual 195-242P 3S-4000/F Parts Manual 195-325M 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-325P 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Parts Manual
This manual (195-325B) replaces the following discontinued Rate manuals:
195-067B 3S-4000HD/HDF Rate Manual 195-068B 3S-3000HD/HDF Rate Manual 195-110B 3S-3000/F Rate Manual 195-110B 3S-3000/F Rate Manual 195-069B 2S-2600HD/HDF Rate Manual 195-200B 2S-2600/F Rate Manual 195-200B 2S-2600/F Rate Manual 195-242B 3S-4000/F Rate Manual
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Main Box Seed Rate Charts
Metric charts begin on page 24
Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}
Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3)
Barley (2 of 3)
Barley (3 of 3)
Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum}
Dr ve Type
Seed Rate Hande Se ting
1
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35 40
45
50
55
60
65 70
75 80
85 90
95
100
ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deSswoR
(based on 60 pounds/bushe)
6 inch
0
6
8
12
15
19
23
27
32
37
41
45
50
54
59
63
69
74
79
82
84
7 5 inch
047101215182225293336404347515559636567
10 inch 0
3
5
7
9
12
14
16
19
22
25
27
30
33
35
38
41
44
48
49
50
Drive Type
Seed Rate Handle Set ing
1
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR
(based on 51 pounds/bushe)
6 inch
0
5
8
11
14
18
22
26
30
35
39
43
48
53
57
62
66
69
73
73
74
7 5 nch
0 4 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 28 31 35 38 42 46 49 52 55 58 59 59
10 nch
0
3
5
6
9 11
13
16
18
21
23
26
29
32
34
37
39
42
44
44
44
Drive Type
Seed Rate Handle Settng
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR
(based on 51 pounds/bushel)
6 nch
0
9
16
22
30
37
45
54
62
71
76
87
96
104
114
123
133
142
152
154
156
7 5 nch
0 7 13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83 91 98 106 114 121 123 125
10 inch
0
5
10
13
18
22
27
32
37
43
48
52
58
63
68
74
80
85
91
92
94
Drive Type
Seed Rate Handle Setting
4
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
(ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR
based on 51 pounds/bushel)
6 inch
0
21
39
53
73
90
110
131
151
174
194
213
234
255
278
300
325
348
371
377
382
7 5 inch
0 17 31 42 58 72 88 105 121 139 155 170 188 204 222 240 260 279 297 301 306
10 inch
0
13
23
32
44
54
66
79
91
104
117
128
141
153
167
180
195
209
222
226
230
Dr ve Type
Seed Rate Hande Se ting
3
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR
(based on 48 pounds bushel)
6 inch
00
11
21
29
42
52 65
78
92
107
123
136
150
165
180
195
209
224
240
242
245
7 5 inch
0 9 17 24 34 42 52 62 74 85 99 109 120 132 144 156 167 179 192 194 196
10 inch
0
7
13
18
25
31 39
47
55
64
74
81
90
99
108
117
126
134
144
145
147

Setting Main Box Seed Rate

Accurately obtaining the desired seed population from the main seed boxes requires four steps:
1. Setting Drive Type sprockets (page 3, based on chart)
2. Setting initial Seed Rate Handles (page 4, initially based on chart)
3. Positioning Seed Cup Doors (page 4, based on seed type)
4. Calibration: checking actual seeding rate (page 5)
Seed rate charts, and rate setting/calibrating information, is included in both the Operator Manual, and this separate Seed Rate Manual. The Seed Rate manual is normally stored in a weatherproof holder on the drill, for field reference. The charts list proper sprocket pairings and rate-handle settings for various materials and rates.
The seed-rate charts are based on cleaned, untreated seed of average size and test weight. The charts are based on factory-supplied tires, inflated to factory specification. Predicted rates may vary slightly with rib implement tires, optional on some models.
Many factors will affect seeding rates including foreign material, seed treatment, seed size, seed weight, field conditions, tire condition, tire pressure and test weight. Minor adjustments are commonly required. Set and check the seeding rate using the procedures following, then re-adjust the rate as necessary.
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Setting Drive Type

Refer to Figure 1
Drive Type is determined by the size (tooth count) of a sprocket on the seed jackshaft of each drill section. If changed, the sprocket must be set identically on each drill section (3 locations).
For correct Drive Type, refer to seed-rate charts beginning on page 8. The charts list Drive Types as 1, 2, 3 or 4. Each Drive Type corresponds to a specific sized sprocket, per the table at right, and Figure 2 below.
1
2
5
1
3

Changing Drive Type

1. Loosen top idler and slide idler well forward, particularly if changing to Drive Type 1.
2. Lift drive chain off sprocket currently in use.
3. Remove lynch pin and rearrange sprockets on jackshaft . Sprocket corresponding to the required Drive Type is second innermost. Make sure all four sprockets are accounted for when remounting them on the shaft.
4. Remount drive chain on the second innermost (Drive Type) sprocket.
5. Re-engage top idler and secure. Allow1⁄2inch (13 mm) slack in longest (top) span of chain.
6. Set the same Drive Type on all three drill sections.
1
2
3
4 5
4
Figure 1
Drive Type 2 Configured
Drive
Type
Sprocket Relative Speed
1 72 Tooth Slowest
2 34 Tooth 2.12 times faster than Type 1
3 23 Tooth 3.13 times faster than Type 1
4 14 Tooth 5.14 times faster than Type 1
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Figure 2
Drive Type Chain Routing
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Main Box Seed Rate Handle

There are main box seed rate handles for each section of the drill (2 or 3 handles total). Generally, all need to be set identically, and you need to calibrate only one section.
The seed rate handle controls the percent engagement of the seed sprocket in each seed cup. The initial setting of the handle is given by the Seed Rate Chart.
Note: You can temporarily stop seed flow to a drill section
by setting a handle to zero.
To set a handle:
1. Loosen wing nut under handle.
2. Set indicator to just past value from Seed Rate Chart.
3. Tighten wing nut.
1
2
1
2
Figure 3
Seed Rate Handle
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Position Seed Cup Doors

Refer to Figure 4, which depicts the seed cup door handle in position .
At each main seed box seed tube, adjust the seed cup door handle for the seed size.
The handle has three normal operating position detents:
(top detent) is for the smallest seeds.
1
Use it for wheat and similar small seeds. (middle detent) is for larger seeds.
2
Use it for soybeans and similar larger seeds. (bottom detent) is for oversize or fragile seeds.
3
If you experience excessive cracking with setting , use setting .
Note: Handle position is used for clean-out, not
4
2 3
5
planting. If set to this position with seed loaded, it may be difficult to reset it to a normal operating position.
3

Main Seed Row Shutoff

If alternate row spacings are desired, the unused rows can be shut off with optional plugs.
1. Clean-out seed. The seed box must be empty prior to inserting plugs. See “Main Box Clean-Out”inthe Operator manual.
Refer to Figure 5
2. Insert one plug at each row to shut off. Verify the seed hose path before inserting the plug, as some hoses do not make a strictly vertical drop to their row units.
3. Review seed rate settings prior to planting. Perform calibration calculations with the actual active row count.
4
1
2
3
5
Figure 4
Seed Cup Door Handle
Figure 5
Seed Cup Plug
26211
26279
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Main Box Seed Rate Calibration

Differences will exist between the tested seed and field conditions used to generate the Seed Rate Charts, and your seed and conditions. To accurately achieve your target population, Great Plains recommends calibrating.
Perform the calibration with the drill raised for transport, but with the opener frames lowered (if the openers are raised, the clutches will disengage). Leave the tractor hitched for movement control. Block the tires not being used in the calibration.
If you have previously calibrated your acremeter (see Operator’s manual), you can use it to tally acres.
1. Jack up the left drive gauge wheel assembly until the left section is roughly level. Use blocks to ensure that the section cannot fall if the jack relaxes, tips over or fails.
2. Rotate the gauge wheels and check that the drives and seed cups are engaged, working properly and free from foreign material. If not already done, set the Drive Type, Seed Rate Handle and Seed Cup Doors across the drill. If fertilizer is loaded, remove the fertilizer drive chain (unless you are simultaneously calibrating fertilizer rate).
3. Not the previous reading on the acremeter, unless you do not plan to rely on it for the calibration.
4. Check that your tires match factory specification and are properly inflated. See the “Tire Inflation Chart” in the Operator manual.
5. Record the weight of one to three empty containers collectively large enough to hold seed metered for 6% of one acre.
6. Place several pounds of seed over three seed cups on the outside end of the left drill box. Pull lower end seed hoses off of these drops at the opener end.
7. Turn gauge wheel several times to fill seed cups. Turn until seed drops to ground from each hose.
8. Place empty container(s) under the three hoses to gather metered seed.
9. Turn gauge wheel until one acre is tallied on acremeter (see table at right). While turning, check that cups have ample seed coming into them.
Crushing Hazard:
Always have transport locks in place and frame sufficiently blocked up when working on the drill. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a falling implement or openers.
For example: on a drill with a row spacing of:
7.5 inches
and row count of:
63
you desire to plant barley at:
49 pounds per acre which, from the chart, is an initial Seed Rate Handle scale setting of:
40
For example: three empty 1.8 pound containers weigh:
5.4 lbs
Calibration Gauge Wheel Rotations
Drill Model Per Acre Per Hectare
2S-2600/F/HD/HDF 203 502
3S-3000/F/HD/HDF 175 432
3S-4000/F/HD/HDF 130 321
3S-5000/F/HD/HDF 104 271
10. Weigh metered seed. Subtract initial weight of container(s).
NetWeight GrossWeight ContainerWeights–=
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2.6 lbs net
2.6 8.0 5.4–=
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11. Divide the net seed weight by three. Multiply by number of openers on your drill to determine the total of pounds-per-acre seeded.
NetWeight
MeasuredRate
------------------------­3
OpenerCount×=
12. The Seed Rate Handle scale is a percentage of meter opening, and is quite linear near scale center. Calculate a new scale setting based on the test.
TargetRate
NewScale
--------------------------------­MeasuredRate
OldScale×=
Note: You may want to repeat calibration procedure if
your results varied greatly from the Seed Rate Chart, or if you must operate near the ends of the Seed Rate handle scale (0-20 or 90-100).
13. Set the center and right drill sections to match the now-calibrated left section.
14. With calibration complete, Reinstall fertilizer chain (if removed), reconnect seed hoses, and lower gauge wheel to ground.
When drilling, check seeding rate by noting acres drilled, amount of seed added to drill and seed level in drill box. If you are seeding more or less than desired, adjust rate slightly to compensate for field conditions.
For example: on the 63-row 7.5 inch drill:
54.6 lbs/ac
2.6
54.6
------
63×=
3
For example: the target rate was 49 lbs/ac, and the initial scale 40: the new scale setting is:
36
49
35.9
---------
54.6
40×=

Reading a Seed Rate Chart

Charts in U.S. customary units begin on page 8. Metric charts begin on page 25.
1. Find your seed. Charts are in alphabetical order by seed name. Charts covering more than one seed may be out of order. For Rape, see Alfalfa. For Sudan, see Flax.
This example presumes we desire to plant Barley at 48 pounds per acre with a 7.5 inch drill.
There are multiple charts for some seeds, and the rates may overlap. Use the chart where your desired rate is closest to 50 on the Seed Rate Handle scale.
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
In our example, that would be Barley chart 2 of 3.
If your seed is not listed, find one with similar size, shape and density. Density of the test seed used to
65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 develop the chart appears under the right end of the handle scale values.
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10 inch 0 3 5 6 9 11 13 1
0 4 6 9 12 15 18 2
Barley (2 of 3)
Drive Type
2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 3
Seed Rate Handle Setting
ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeS
(based on 51 pounds/bushel)
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Barl
)
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2. Note the Drive Type in the upper left corner of the chart for your seed. This number (1-4) is used to determine the seed jackshaft sprocket. See page 3.
In our example, this is Drive Type 2 (34T sprocket).
3. Find your row spacing in the far left column.
4. Locate your desired seed rate in the table row for your row spacing.
In our example, 49 is the closest to 48.
5. Note the Seed Rate Handle setting required, at the top of the column at that seed rate. This is the initial value set on the Seed Rate Handle. See page 4.
In our example, we will start with a handle setting of 40, and calibrate. When a target rate falls halfway between handle settings, you can adjust the handle slightly to compensate, but calibration is apt to result in further adjustment anyway.
ey (2 of 3
Drive Type
2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 3
swoR
6 inch 0 9 16 22 30 37 45 5
7.5 inch
10 inch 0 5 10 13 18 22 27 3
16 22 30 37 45 62 71 76 87 96
13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77
10 13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
22 30 37 45 54 62 71 76 87 96 104
17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83
13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58 63
0 7 13 17 24 30 36 4
Seed Rate Handle Setting
ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeS
rcA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeS
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Main Box Seed Rate Charts

Metric charts begin on page 25.

Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}

Drive Type
1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 60 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 6 8 12 15 19 23 27 32 37 41 45 50 54 59 63 69 74 79 82 84
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10 inch 0 3 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 22 25 27 30 33 35 38 41 44 48 49 50

Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3)

Drive Type
1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 51 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 5 8 11 14 18 22 26 30 35 39 43 48 53 57 62 66 69 73 73 74
7.5 inch 0 4 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 28 31 35 38 42 46 49 52 55 58 59 59
10 inch 0 3 5 6 9 11 13 16 18 21 23 26 29 32 34 37 39 42 44 44 44
Seed Rate Handle Setting
Seed Rate Handle Setting

Barley (2 of 3)

Drive Type
2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 51 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 9 16 22 30 37 45 54 62 71 76 87 96 104 114 123 133 142 152 154 156
7.5 inch 0 7 13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83 91 98 106 114 121 123 125
10 inch 0 5 10 13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58 63 68 74 80 85 91 92 94
Seed Rate Handle Setting

Barley (3 of 3)

Drive Type
4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 51 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 21 39 53 73 90 110 131 151 174 194 213 234 255 278 300 325 348 371 377 382
7.5 inch 0 17 31 42 58 72 88 105 121 139 155 170 188 204 222 240 260 279 297 301 306
10 inch 0 13 23 32 44 54 66 79 91 104 117 128 141 153 167 180 195 209 222 226 230
Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum}

Drive Type
3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 48 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0.0 11 21 29 42 52 65 78 92 107 123 136 150 165 180 195 209 224 240 242 245
7.5 inch 0 9 17 24 34 42 52 62 74 85 99 109 120 132 144 156 167 179 192 194 196
10 inch 0 7 13 18 25 31 39 47 55 64 74 81 90 99 108 117 126 134 144 145 147
Seed Rate Handle Setting
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Buffalograss {Bouteloua dactyloides} (1 of 4)

Drive Type
1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 19 21 22 23 23 25 25 26 25
7.5 inch 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 20 20 20 20
10 inch 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 15 15 15

Buffalograss (2 of 4)

Drive Type
2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 3 5 8 11 14 17 21 25 29 32 36 39 43 46 48 50 51 52 52 52
7.5 inch 02 4 6 811141720232629323436384041424241
10 inch 0 2 3 5 6 8 10 13 15 17 19 22 24 26 27 29 30 31 31 31 31
Seed Rate Handle Setting
Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss (3 of 4)

Drive Type
3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 6 8 11 15 20 25 30 36 42 48 53 59 64 69 73 76 79 80 81 80
7.5 inch 0 5 7 9 12 16 20 24 29 34 38 43 47 51 55 58 61 63 64 65 64
10 inch 0 3 5 7 9 12 15 18 22 25 29 32 36 38 41 44 46 47 48 48 48
Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss (4 of 4)

Drive Type
4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 9 13 19 25 33 41 50 59 68 78 87 96 104 112 118 124 128 131 131 130
7.5 inch 0 7 11 15 20 26 33 40 47 55 62 70 77 83 90 95 99 102 104 105 104
10 inch 0 6 8 11 15 20 25 30 35 41 47 52 58 63 67 71 74 77 78 79 78
Seed Rate Handle Setting

Flax {Linum usitatissimum} or Sudan {Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sorghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.}

Drive Type
1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 55 pounds/bushel)
6 inch 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 33 37 42 46 50 54 59 65 70 76 82 83 85
7.5 inch 0 3 7 9 13 16 19 23 26 30 34 37 40 44 47 52 56 61 66 67 68
10 inch 0 2 5 7 10 12 15 17 20 22 25 27 30 33 35 39 42 45 49 50 51
Seed Rate Handle Setting
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