The Cross slot vs 750a trial

[Fuzzy]

Loving this!

Will reveal results later this evening...

Good to see some photo's, so at this point (obviously a long way to go) which of the plots do YOU think looks better ? and how do you think they compare to your 'normal method' drilled crops on your farm?

 

[soilsaver]

Cs
JD
H

 

[Richard III]

Which drill germinates the most or the least weeds will also be interesting, or has it had a robust pre em?

 

[martian]

Horsch, JD, CS?

+1
I suppose the CS killed all the slugs by sheer weight? The last one seems to be the least shedded

 

[Feldspar]

interesting

In light of what the people who actually know something have said, I now interpret this comment as meaning that I am completely wrong.

 

[dontknowanything]

In light of what the people who actually know something have said, I now interpret this comment as meaning that I am completely wrong.

Or maybe you are the only correct one?

Stick or twist?

 

[Feldspar]

Or maybe you are the only correct one?

Stick or twist?

What are the row spacings of all the drills? That was my main angle.

 

[dontknowanything]

What are the row spacings of all the drills? That was my main angle.

It's all a matter of perspective

 

[Jim Bullock]

Horsch
JD
CS
Please don't leave posting the results too late as I have to be in bed by 10.30pm and don't want a sleepless night..!

 

[Clive]

Horsch
JD
CS

I'm on my phone though in Wales so will get my excuse for being wrong in early !

 

[Will Blackburn]

Horsch
CS
JD

Judging by emergence, @SilliamWhale will be correct regarding drill selection and yield.

 

[green giant]

Ffs its like the krypton factor, just let everyone know

 

[Phoenixfarmer]

Horsch-JD-CS

 

[martian]

Mugs for the winners I hope?

 

[dontknowanything]

OK then, drum roll please......

Amusingly (for me) @Feldspar was right with the first guess, and he's the only one.

CS
Horsch
750a

 

[dontknowanything]

Good to see some photo's, so at this point (obviously a long way to go) which of the plots do YOU think looks better ? and how do you think they compare to your 'normal method' drilled crops on your farm?

They all look the same really. I planted a bit deeper with the Horsch which I think explains why they are a little yellower at the bottom.

I do have a feeling that at the heavier end of the field, (bottom of the hill) the CS plot has been squished a lot and there seem to be significantly less plants there. I will get it counted though in order to quantify.

 

[dontknowanything]

Mugs for the winners I hope?

No problem, as it's only one person

 

[dontknowanything]

Which drill germinates the most or the least weeds will also be interesting, or has it had a robust pre em?

2L Defy + 1L Movon

I suspect CS will have lowest weed germination, due mainly to slower speed and less throw

 

[Feldspar]

I always knew I was right. I shall have to add this mug to my collection of Thriplow mug (singular).

 

[Jim Bullock]

OK then, drum roll please......

Amusingly (for me) @Feldspar was right with the first guess, and he's the only one.

Very interesting....Just goes to prove that disc drills move just as much soil as decent tine drill but cost a lot more to run. (Comments from a disc drill user for the last 19 years)