Seeding of winter wheat during sugar beet harvesting

The results of the investigation show that seeding winter wheat during sugar beet harvesting has, except under very extreme (wet) soil conditions, no influence on the yields. The harvester seeding system not only reduces work time, energy requirements and field traffic in autumn, but also makes winter wheat cultivation possible in case of late beet harvesting. If the seed is applied in back of the beet-lifting-unit, covered with the soil separated by the cleaning units, pressed by the "dog walking" low pressure tires of the harvester and again covered with chopped beet leaves, conditions for regular germination are obtained. Air-seeder technology should be used because of the possibility to place the seed hopper, the fan and the metering unit wherever a free space is available at the machine. The beet leaves on top of the soil are a contribution to soil conservation.     «

The results of the investigation show that seeding winter wheat during sugar beet harvesting has, except under very extreme (wet) soil conditions, no influence on the yields. The harvester seeding system not only reduces work time, energy requirements and field traffic in autumn, but also makes winter wheat cultivation possible in case of late beet harvesting. If the seed is applied in back of the beet-lifting-unit, covered with the soil separated by the cleaning units, pressed by the "dog walki...     »