Very clever GPS I think. Too perfect to be driver skill I think.
Begs the question why the trees hadn't been removed though. Ruins efficiency and created and obstacle for GPS/damage potential.
Also surprised by the amount of soil movement.
They are probably " moisture seeking ", planting the seed up to 6 inches deep to place into moist soil, thus leaving a deep furrow with only an inch of soil actually covering the seed. Quite common
They are probably " moisture seeking ", planting the seed up to 6 inches deep to place into moist soil, thus leaving a deep furrow with only an inch of soil actually covering the seed. Quite common
Would the increased surface area caused by ridges not loose more moisture ?
That soil would already be dry & act as an insulation or mulch over the moist soil, that's why you go deep to "chase" it. On these heavy self mulching black soils, we are basically growing crops largely on stored soil moisture, rather than relying on in crop rainfall
The ridges help to divert any rainfall down into the furrow & also allow a bit of protection for the emerging plants
My biggest issue with what they are doing ( knowing the environment they operate in ) is the total lack of groundcover, but in a dry environment that is not always within your control
It looks like the trees may have been ‘mapped’ by a smaller machine previous to the drilling.
like to see him reverse!This is impressive
driver skill or cleaver GPS programming ?