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Post by jordanffemt on Aug 12, 2014 8:24:44 GMT -5
Anyone used a plot master before? What seeds ect are they good for?
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Post by jordanffemt on Aug 12, 2014 8:46:40 GMT -5
WOW just looked up the price tag. shew . whats some other alternatives? mainly wanting to plant sunflowers clover, millet
Thanks
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Post by swindianapaul on Aug 12, 2014 21:18:04 GMT -5
Where you located? How large and are you looking to plant and what will you be pulling it with (ATV, Tractor/size). I ask as there are 2-3 potential options for you. Check around your area and see if there is someone that rents a plotmaster. Used to be a couple of places here in southwest Indiana that did. I rented one just to see how it worked, but decided that since majority of my plots were 1/4 to 1/2 acre in size, it was easier to broadcast millet, milo, sunflower, etc. and either lightly till (tines barely ruffling dirt) or roll it in. Not quite as effective as the plotmaster, but it is how I do it now and seems to work fairly well.
If you are pulling it with a decent sized tractor, check with your local SWCD office as some of them have seed drills you can rent.
If you are any where close to sw Indiana, give me a shout and you can use my tiller (6') to get them in if need be.
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Post by jordanffemt on Aug 13, 2014 8:34:52 GMT -5
I don't really know what size yet, possibly 2-3 ac I can probably get a disc, but I didn't know how good it would do we have 4x4 an tractor both dunno exact hp of the tractor but its decent size I think its a 5100 series john deere with a loader might even be able to get a older plotmaster it just has the disc, no plow. I live in corydon. east of u I believe
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Post by boonechaser on Aug 14, 2014 10:03:14 GMT -5
Personally unless you want to spend some $$$$$ I would rent your counties no till drill or seeder. When I need to seed alfalfa or drill bean's thats what I use. I believe every county extension service offer's them. I believe our's (Switz Co) is like $3.00 or $4.00 per acre to use. The drill is 6 ft wide the Brillion seeder is 8 ft I believe.
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Post by swindianapaul on Aug 14, 2014 21:11:37 GMT -5
I checked with our swcd office tonight while at our board meeting and that is right on the money to rent their drill.
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