Terradonis JP1, User Manual

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Caution:
the planting distance depends on the combination of sprocket teeth
(11 adjustment positions) and the number of holes on the metering roll.
The drive wheel may slip depending on soil quality and placement speed.
Therefore, the number of seeds is a guideline only.
If the transmission wheel skids, planting distances will be larger, reducing the number
of seedings. So make sure that the wheel does not slip.
Seed dispersal:
Seeds are dispersed in a hole according to the direction of the
motion until they are sown, and roll on the ground.
The dispersal length varies depending on the size of the hole, the soil quality,
the seed size and can vary between 3 and 10cm.
…SOWING SEEDS IN ROWS
Planting
distance
3 to 10 cm
normally
Number of seeds per metre
(Seeds/distance) =
seeds/hole x 100 cm
placement interval
Seeds/hole
(average number
of seeds in a hole
on the seed roller)
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EXAMPLES OF CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN ROLLERS AND CROPS
SOWING SEEDS IN ROWS…
CROP ROLLER
Flax Y24
Lamb’s lettuce F24, FJ12
Mint YYX 12 or 24
Onion (raw) X24
Sorrel YYX12 or 24
Parsnip L12, L24
Parsley YYJ24
Leek Y24
Peas AA12
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NUMBER OF SEEDS/HOLE:
The number of seeds differs depending on seed size, which in turn depends on
the species and the year and the adjustment of the brush.
Therefore numbers shown in the table of distances are given as a guideline
only. Below are some examples of correspondence between rollers and crops,
on the basis of one seed per hole:
CROP ROLLER
Basil YX24
Beetroot MJ12
Broccoli YYJ6
Carrot X24, XYY24, XY24
Camomile YYX24
Celery YYX12
Chicory XYY12
Cabbage YYJ6
Pak Choi YYJ6
Frisée YYJ6
Spring onion Y24
CROP ROLLER
Endive XYY12
Radish X24
Rocket X12
Wheel with no hole Z
Tomato X2
Thyme YYX12
Spinach FJ24
Fennel X12
Green beans N6
Lettuce (coated) MJ12
Lettuce (raw) XYY12 or 24