Key Questions to Ask When Ordering 6 Row Seeder

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• Designed for small- to medium-size seeds (some functionality with larger sizes).
• Very versatile, with a multitude of seed rollers and plow-shoe options (double-row double-disc openers), as well as customizable blanks.
• Conserves seed by virtue of the selection of rollers and brush adjustments.
• Can plant at spacings that range from 0.5" to 20", depending on roller and sprocket selection.
• Reliable and repeatable.
  
  What is repeatability? Again, we asked Matt Neves, our former Tools Trial Technician and current Greenhouse Tech.
  
  

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  Let's say you use the JP-1 to seed beets, and you know that you've got a roller that works well with beets, and the brushes set at a specific dimension work great every time (whereas with the EarthWay, you may get more spottiness, and more irregularly shaped rows &#; sometimes requiring two passes to seed to maximal potential yield). Most farmers prefer not to spend time thinning, and consider it wasted time. With the Jang dialed in, you can achieve beet rows with very close to the desired seeding rate. This potentially cuts out hours and hours of thinning later on in the season. You can be confident that you're going to get the desired effect out of the seeder.
  
  

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  The entire Jang line is reliable and repeatable &#; the EarthWay&#; not so much &#; you'll still get a great stand of beets, but potentially you're going to have to thin &#; for home gardeners, this may not be problematic. And depending on soil conditions, this may sometimes be achievable with a Six-Row Seeder, or the Four-Row Pinpoint Seeder.
  
  

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  These other designs offer an inexpensive way to complete most jobs at least adequately, for some people &#;  different designs work for different people and purposes &#; for example, the home gardener who really doesn't want to spend a lot of money on a seeder and doesn't mind some inefficiency.

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• So, the Jang JP Series could be regarded as expensive &#; but on the basis of its abilities and performance, the cost may be justifiable for you.
• Widely used.

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  In my opinion, this is a must-have for farmers with market-size operations.

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• Scalable: Options include hoppers, rollers, and plow heads, all compatible with multi-row versions. You can start with just the JP-1 and eventually upgrade to JP-3 or JP-6, and still be able to use the parts originally purchased. There is no need to buy an entire new system (for some people at least), as the scale of the operation grows &#; all the way up to tractor-mount units. Tractor-mount versions (JPH-U) use the same hoppers and rollers.
• The Jang JP Seeder is not as particular about soil conditions as some seeders; able to more precisely handle rougher terrain than other seeders.
• Rugged construction, though it may be on the heavy side for some people.

Growers & Their Jangs &#; Some Recommendations & Feedback

Having recently expanded our line of Jang Seeders, we wanted to follow up with our customers and find out how well the equipment was working out for them. We checked in with a diversity of growers and gardeners around the country who had recently purchased a Jang Seeder from Johnny's, and asked for feedback about utility, value, and performance.

Kevin Leavitt &#; Farmer Kev's Organics, West Gardiner, Maine

We met up with Kevin one morning in late April, when the fields were still somewhat cloddy and damp. Kevin had prepped row after row of 100-foot-long raised beds, despite an exceptionally cool, wet spring, and we were eager to see if the fields were dry enough to plant. Kevin loaded three alternating hoppers of his new Jang JP-6W, and as you can see in the video clip below, was able to sow three rows concurrently in just a few minutes. We hope the Jang JP-6W proves invaluable in his rapidly expanding farmshare delivery business here in Central Maine.

Brittany & Kevin Overshiner &#; Upswing Farm, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Upswing Farm is a small, diversified vegetable farm on the border of Ashland and Holliston, Massachusetts, run by Brittany and Kevin Overshiner. Brittany shared the following about her Jang Seeders with Ken Fine, her Territory Sales Rep (retired). &#;Bought the first one in &#; Worth every penny&#; With the various rollers and by modifying the gear settings you can use a precise amount of seed&#; This conserves seed and, more importantly, results in NO THINNING.&#; Brittany and Kevin use use other methods at Upswing for large-seed crops such as peas and beans.

Brandon Dodge &#; Rastafarm, Reisterstown, Maryland

Rastafarmi is a small organic farm in Reisterstown (Boring), Maryland run by Brandon and his partner Megan. When his Territory Sales Rep, Paul Gallione (retired), asked Brandon for feedback about his new Jang, Brandon reported that he was very happy. &#;It took a few weeks to get used to it,&#; he added, but then it was great. Brandon and Paul reviewed the Johnny's Roller Trial Results / Variety Cross-Reference Charts, a set of spreadsheets that list which Jang Roller works best for direct-sowing over 200 varieties/seed types of crops. Brandon said he thought Johnny's product-support information was excellent, and gave the following recommendation to prospective Jang customers: &#;Buy it&#; Learn it&#; It WILL work!&#;

Liz Graznak &#; Happy Hollow Farm, Jamestown, Missouri

Happy Hollow Farm is an organic operation nestled in the foothills of the Missouri River, where Liz Graznak grows produce to supply CSA shares and sell at the Columbia farmer's market. Liz has a background in plant breeding and also does trials with Missouri State University on her farm. Her Territory Sales Rep at the time, Randy Cummings, talked with Liz talked about the Jang Seeder she recently purchased.

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It takes more time to set up for the seed you want to use, but once it is set up it is easier to use than the EarthWay. It does a good job tamping the seed, much better than the EarthWay. It does a much better job seeding carrots&#; In the past, I've shied away from doing direct-seeding because the EarthWay isn't that fabulous, but I think I'll be doing more direct-seeding because of the Jang&#; I plan on picking up more rollers for it in the future. I definitely like it&#; I heard about the Jang at the MOSES conference years ago from another vendor, but when I was ready I found it was easier to buy it from Johnny's. The Jang Seeder for me is one of those purchases for which I felt I needed to reach a certain point financially, as I had been using the EarthWay up until this time. I bought the EarthWay, then the Six-Row Seeder for all my babyleaf in the high tunnel, and this year decided it was time to buy the Jang.&#; Four weeks ago was my first big seeding, but we struggled with 11 inches of rain, which washed everything out. Just this last week I was able to get back out to work the ground again, reshaping beds, and used the Jang again to seed.

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Jeff Scott's High Tunnel, Vino, Alabama

Jeff's perfectly-formed raised beds await seeding with his Jang JP-3 Three-Row Push Seeder.

Jeff Scott &#; Vino, Alabama

Jeff is a methodical, mechanically-oriented individual who after retiring from the US Army, decided to apply his ingenuity to growing crops. First he built himself a high tunnel with help from a NRSC grant, then installed rain-water catchment as well as an elegant drip irrigation system. Next he designed a dirt sifter to prepare superfine topsoil so he could grow straight carrots. He also devised an attachment for his tractor tiller to spit out 40"-wide, 5"-tall, perfectly flat-surfaced beds in his tunnel. &#;Design is the biggest part of fun,&#; according to Jeff. &#;It's been as much of a science lab as a growing exercise.&#; He's also &#;exploring the finer options of composting.&#; It thus comes as no surprise that when he was ready to buy a seeder, he researched his options carefully. &#;I watched some YouTube videos, and talked to some of my neighbors. They have the EarthWay Seeder. I listened to what they had to say, then talked to Rod [Heyerdahl],&#; his regional Territory Sales Representative (now retired). &#;I elected to get a Jang, and the next question was whether to get the single-, two- or three-row version. I went with the three-row because it was more versatile &#; more options. I'm all about options, and the more options I've got, the better I like it.&#;

Alex Nielsen &#; Ukiah, California

Finally we heard from the West Coast, where commercial grower Alex Nielsen had simply this to say about how his new Jang was working out for him: &#;Love it!&#;

Planting season is just around the corner, but many farmers are still contemplating their planter needs for .

Kearney Planters service manager Shaun Dilliott says he gets consistent calls from corn growers who are making planter upgrade decisions or contemplating buying new or used planters. &#;One of the things we get a lot of is people asking whether they made the right decision after the fact,&#; says Dilliott. &#;They&#;ve already purchased or made upgrades and want to determine if they&#;ve made the right decision.&#;

Dilliott says farmers who do advance research and properly assess their needs can ensure they make the best decision and avoid second guessing. In this this episode of RealAgriculture Corn School, Dilliott looks at six key areas he asks growers to consider when upgrading their planter.

The first and most important consideration is planter size, says Dilliott &#;Most operations want to have all their corn and beans planted in less than 14 days. Options on planters can decrease planting time and increase productivity, but size still does matter.&#;

Row spacings can be just about any width a grower chooses, but it&#;s important to remember that 30-inch corn and 15-inch soys are the most common and offer the most products and competitive prices. Custom widths are also available, but Dilliott notes that custom width planters often become orphans and are &#;unsaleable&#; when the grower moves to new equipment.

Related: Time to prep your corn planter

Downforce is probably the most popular question farmers ask when they attend Kearney Planter clinics. Should a grower opt for variable or constant downforce? What are the options available for an upgrade or on a new planter? Dilliott addressed these questions in the video. He also looks at metering systems and offers tips on what to consider when tackling the mechanical versus vacuum question. Row width, row shutoffs, and closing systems are also at the top of Dilliott&#;s planter upgrade consideration list.

Continue the story and watch the video on realagriculture.com

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