I haven't seen a no-till drill up close, but it looks like they have a large hopper for seed, and a wheel-driven paddle that does a "controlled spill" of seed into the furrow. Some of them have optional opening wheel / closing wheels, but most just have a simple shank (which will tangle residue) and a drag chain. Most of the garden seeders (Earthway, Jang, Hoss) are based on a series of plates with holes drilled to pickup and drop a single seed at a time. So a wide range of seed sizes and shapes.ĭirect-seeded "cash crops" are carrots and parsnips, corn and beans. My cover crop seed will be oats and winter peas to winter-kill, plus buckwheat in the summer, and white clover in the walkways. ![]() I'm realizing that I will need to plant into a lot of residue and uneven ground. I am converting my 3,000 square foot garden from bare tilled soil to continuous no-till with cover crops. ![]() Or, if you would prefer to start browsing our catalog immediately, please click here to view or download a PDF of our aftermarkets parts catalog.Are there small-scale tools that work like a no-till drill that the mega row-crops farmers have? Something for market gardeners or large-scale home gardeners? Please call (800) 417-8020, or e-mail and we will send you a copy. Three times a year, we publish our full-color catalog, which we would be happy to mail to you. We have after-market no till drill parts for the top manufacturers of no till farming equipment, including: Designed to run dry, these bushing kits don’t need to be greased. The seed flaps are also flexible and won’t break off like other seed flaps.ĭrill Opener Blades: The Forges de Niaux 200 opener blade, designed for John Deere 50, 60, and 90 series no till drills is stronger, sharper, and more durable than other blades on the market.īushing Kits: Aricks bushing kits eliminate packed dirt in the firming and closing arm pivots of John Deere 50, 60, and 90 series no till drills. The design of our Ninja seed bounce flaps ensures that seeds are deflected back into the furrow. Seed Bounce Flaps (Tabs): The standard seed flaps that come with John Deere 50, 60, and 90 series no till drills are supposed to keep seeds from bouncing out of the furrow, but they don’t work very well. Wire Stiffeners For Seed Firmers: Our Mojo wires add up to 5 times the pressure to Keeton seed firmers and improve the self-cleaning action. Talk with one of our sales reps about the UniForce, and we’ll be happy to send you our “No Till Seeding School” DVD at no charge (regular value $55) – just give us a call at (800) 417-8020 or e-mail Closing Wheels: Our spiked Thompson wheels effectively break up sidewalls, which improves root penetration and prevents the soil above the seed from becoming overpacked.įirming Wheels: Our DuraLok firming wheels fit seed furrows snugly and stay clean by shedding mud, stalks, and even straw. The result? Consistent seed furrow depths and uniform crops. Uniforce Hydraulic Down-Pressure System: Perhaps our best aftermarket part ever, the Uniforce keeps openers on John Deere no till drills from bouncing around on uneven terrain. Our top aftermarket no till drill parts include the following: Since 1998, we have been designing and manufacturing equipment, parts, add-ons, and attachments to make no till farming more efficient and easier. ![]() At Exapta, we are the leader in after-market no till drill parts.
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