CA1049849A - Sowing of seed grain - Google Patents
Sowing of seed grainInfo
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- CA1049849A CA1049849A CA238,401A CA238401A CA1049849A CA 1049849 A CA1049849 A CA 1049849A CA 238401 A CA238401 A CA 238401A CA 1049849 A CA1049849 A CA 1049849A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01C—PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING
- A01C7/00—Sowing
- A01C7/08—Broadcast seeders; Seeders depositing seeds in rows
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
An apparatus for sowing seed grain in rows having an alternating spacing includes a casing that supports a container for the seed and a plurality of sowing shares that are connected to the container and which are spaced from one another along the working width of the apparatus. Alternatingly different distances are provided between the sowing shares so that pairs of proximate sowing shares are separated by a distance which is greater than the spacing between the shares of each pair. At least one plow share or accumulating means is arranged in the respective larger distances between the sowing shares and in the driving direction behind the sowing shares for covering each row of seeds with soil. An increased lateral distance between each pair of seeded rows secures optimum growing conditions for individual plants that results in increased yields.
An apparatus for sowing seed grain in rows having an alternating spacing includes a casing that supports a container for the seed and a plurality of sowing shares that are connected to the container and which are spaced from one another along the working width of the apparatus. Alternatingly different distances are provided between the sowing shares so that pairs of proximate sowing shares are separated by a distance which is greater than the spacing between the shares of each pair. At least one plow share or accumulating means is arranged in the respective larger distances between the sowing shares and in the driving direction behind the sowing shares for covering each row of seeds with soil. An increased lateral distance between each pair of seeded rows secures optimum growing conditions for individual plants that results in increased yields.
Description
-` ~049849 The ~resent invention relates to a process for the sowing of seeds, comprising the step of sowing the individual seed grains in rows arranged parallel to one another in which rows the individual seed grains are in general arranged in alignment with one another. The present invention further relates to an apparatus for carrying out this process.
In the conventional processes, the seed grain is sown in rows spaced at equal distances from another. This equal E
distance between the rows is at present about 4.7 inches for grain.
10 The conventional processes have the disadvantage that the young plants do not get enough light and air due to the comparatively narrow distance between the rows, while a simple widening of the distance between the rows would decrease the yield.
In order to overcome these disadvantages, it has been suggested to stagger the individual seed grains in each row in relation to one another and to leave correspondingly wider distances between the individual rows. But this solution is also r unsatisfactory, since the plants themselves are spaced relatively close to one another. Similar disadvantages are inherent to the 20 conventional process in which changes of the distance between the rows are used to achieve any given configuration of seeds, such as squares and serpentines, with individual grains as well as with dibbling. (C.f. Australian Patent Specification No.
169,486).
The present inventïon provides a process which secures optimum conditions of air and light for the germinating and growing plants and thus a better yield per area unit.
The present invention also provides an apparatus for the sowing of seed grain which secures an improved arrangement 30 of the seeds.
According to the present invention there is provided a process for the sowing of grain, comprising the step of sowing ., ~ .
.
.. . . .
.
.. ..
~49849 ~- the individual grains in parallel rows so that individual grains are in general alignment with one another, -the improvement comprising the steps of alternating the distances between the parallel rows of grain by sowing the grains in pairs of proximate, parallel rows, and separating each pair of proximate rows from an adjacent pair of proximate rows by a distance which is greater than a spacing between the proximate pair of rows, and covering the rows of grain with earth.
In accordance with the present invention the distances between said parallel rows of seed grain are alternated to such an extent that each two rows (which form a proximate row pair) are separated by a distance which is greater than the spacing between said two proximate rows. This increased lateral distance separating each pair of parallel, adjacent rows from the next pair of rows secures the optimum conditions of light and air for each individual plant, which in turn promotes the development of the plants. In particular, this improves the formation of - the stalks, since the plants are able to develop more lateral sprouts than is the case in known processes. The stalks are highe~
and stronger, thus having increased resistance to wind and rain, and also yield much larger ears of grain. This leads to an ove~a~
improvement in the yield of grain and straw per unit area.
The process of the invention does not entail additio~a~
work or the application of additional fertilizer in compariso~
to the processes of prior art. Exploitation of the soil keeps within normal limits. The process of the invention is particularly suitable for the sowing of granular seed such as corn, rye, wheat, barley and oats.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, ~ -the distance separating adjacent row pairs of seed grain is 1.4 to 2.4 times greater than the spacing between the proximate rows L
of each row pair, preferably, the distance separating the row pairs is 1.7 to 2.0 times greater than the spacing between the ~.
rA
: ' , . ' . ' ~' ' :
~049849 proximate rows. Teats have shown that these distances and spacings secure optimum yields. Moreover, considerable amounts of seed can be saved this way. This particularly applies in comparison to those conventional processes according to which the individual E
grains of seed are staggered in relation to one another in the rows.
The apparatus for carrying out the process according to the invention ln general comprises a casing supporting a r container for the seed grain and a plurality of sowing means 10 or shares being connected to said container and being spaced from one another along the working width of the apparatus, by alternatingly.different distances so that each pair of proximate sowing means is separated from the next or adjacent pair of sowing means by a spacing which is greater than the spacing between said two proximate sowing means. This ensures the sowing in the desired distances between the rows. It should be mentione~ 3 in this context that it has long been known to provide sowing apparatus with means for changing the distance between the ;
furrows. These means allow changing of the distances between the rows step by step or infinitely variably, while the distances of the rows in relation to one another always remain the same (c.f. Austrian Patent Specification No. 92602).
A preferred embodiment of the apparatus according ~
the invention provides for at least one plow share or accumulatir,g means to be arranged in the respective larger distances between the adjacent pairs of sowing shares, the accumulating means being arranged in the driving directionbehind the sowing shares. This ensures each row of seeds getting covered or slightly heaped with dirt about 0.8 inches high.
The invention is explained in detail with reference to F
the accompanying drawing showing an embodiment of an apparatus according to the invention, in which A
` ` 109~9849 Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic section of an apparatus according to the invention and Fig. 2 the seed configuration to be achieved by means of this apparatus.
The apparatus shown is a row-sowing apparatus and comprises a casinq 3 supported on the ground by running wheels 1, 2, the casing 3 being provided with connections for attaching it to the three-point hoisting unit of a tractor. These connections are known and therefore not shown in the drawing.
The casing 3 is provided with a plurality of sowing means in the form of sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc., spatially arranged across the working width of the apparatus. In order to adapt them to uneven terrain, the sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc. can be spring-loaded. Spaced above the sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc., a container 8 for seed grain is arranged. Seed grain rollers 9 are rotatably mounted in the seed grain container 3 8 and connected to a power means not shwon in the drawing.
The container 8 is provided with sight openings 10 for controlling the amount of seed. From the container 8, the seed grain is ~;
conveyed by means of the seed grain rollers 9 through openings in the bottom of the container 8 to the sowing shares 4, 5, 6 7, etc., in the required quantities. Eor this purpose, the speed of the seed grain rollers can be adjusted by means of a step gear. The seed grain rollers could be replaced by a centrifugal sowing device to be connected to the individual sowing shares via seed lines. These embodiments are known per se.
Essential for the apparatus shown is the fact that the distances between the individual sowing shares arranged sequential~y are mutually different. The spacing B between the proximate sowing shares 4 and 5 alternates with a distance A which is larger than spacing B. The same applies to the following sowing shares 4 .`
-:
~A
.
O and 7; the subsequent distance Al is aqain greater than the spacing B1 between the sowing 6 and 7. However, the distances A, Al and the spacings B, Bl are equal. For the sowing of grain, these distances were chosen,for example, as follows:
A = 9.0 inches, B = 4.3 inches. An apparatus with a working width of about 100 inches is thus provided with 16 sowing shares.
The distances of the seeds within the row can be changed depending upon the type of seed. In another example, it was found that - distances A = 7.9 inches and B = 4.7 inches are particularly favourable.
For accumulating soil on the rows of seeds, the apparatus is provided with plow shares 11, which are respectively arranged within (as viewed in the driving direction of movement of the apparatus through the field) the larger lateral distances A, Al. These plow shares 11 are arranged in the driving direction of the apparatus behind the sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc. It $
is of advantage, however, to provide two each accumulating means, 12, for instance accumulating bars, instead of the plow share.
For sowing,it is practical to break up the clods in the soil to make it crumbly.
When sowing according to the process of the inventio~, the lateral spacing between each two proximate rows of seeds ca thus be chosen equal to or narrower than these spacings in the conventional processes. The alternatingly occurring greater distance allows for a considerable saving in seed as compare~ L
to the known processes. The improveddevelopment and better growth of the plants make possible an increase in yield of about 25~ as comapred to the conventional processes at equal growing area and otherwise unchanged conditions, with a 30~ saving in seed.
A
In the conventional processes, the seed grain is sown in rows spaced at equal distances from another. This equal E
distance between the rows is at present about 4.7 inches for grain.
10 The conventional processes have the disadvantage that the young plants do not get enough light and air due to the comparatively narrow distance between the rows, while a simple widening of the distance between the rows would decrease the yield.
In order to overcome these disadvantages, it has been suggested to stagger the individual seed grains in each row in relation to one another and to leave correspondingly wider distances between the individual rows. But this solution is also r unsatisfactory, since the plants themselves are spaced relatively close to one another. Similar disadvantages are inherent to the 20 conventional process in which changes of the distance between the rows are used to achieve any given configuration of seeds, such as squares and serpentines, with individual grains as well as with dibbling. (C.f. Australian Patent Specification No.
169,486).
The present inventïon provides a process which secures optimum conditions of air and light for the germinating and growing plants and thus a better yield per area unit.
The present invention also provides an apparatus for the sowing of seed grain which secures an improved arrangement 30 of the seeds.
According to the present invention there is provided a process for the sowing of grain, comprising the step of sowing ., ~ .
.
.. . . .
.
.. ..
~49849 ~- the individual grains in parallel rows so that individual grains are in general alignment with one another, -the improvement comprising the steps of alternating the distances between the parallel rows of grain by sowing the grains in pairs of proximate, parallel rows, and separating each pair of proximate rows from an adjacent pair of proximate rows by a distance which is greater than a spacing between the proximate pair of rows, and covering the rows of grain with earth.
In accordance with the present invention the distances between said parallel rows of seed grain are alternated to such an extent that each two rows (which form a proximate row pair) are separated by a distance which is greater than the spacing between said two proximate rows. This increased lateral distance separating each pair of parallel, adjacent rows from the next pair of rows secures the optimum conditions of light and air for each individual plant, which in turn promotes the development of the plants. In particular, this improves the formation of - the stalks, since the plants are able to develop more lateral sprouts than is the case in known processes. The stalks are highe~
and stronger, thus having increased resistance to wind and rain, and also yield much larger ears of grain. This leads to an ove~a~
improvement in the yield of grain and straw per unit area.
The process of the invention does not entail additio~a~
work or the application of additional fertilizer in compariso~
to the processes of prior art. Exploitation of the soil keeps within normal limits. The process of the invention is particularly suitable for the sowing of granular seed such as corn, rye, wheat, barley and oats.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, ~ -the distance separating adjacent row pairs of seed grain is 1.4 to 2.4 times greater than the spacing between the proximate rows L
of each row pair, preferably, the distance separating the row pairs is 1.7 to 2.0 times greater than the spacing between the ~.
rA
: ' , . ' . ' ~' ' :
~049849 proximate rows. Teats have shown that these distances and spacings secure optimum yields. Moreover, considerable amounts of seed can be saved this way. This particularly applies in comparison to those conventional processes according to which the individual E
grains of seed are staggered in relation to one another in the rows.
The apparatus for carrying out the process according to the invention ln general comprises a casing supporting a r container for the seed grain and a plurality of sowing means 10 or shares being connected to said container and being spaced from one another along the working width of the apparatus, by alternatingly.different distances so that each pair of proximate sowing means is separated from the next or adjacent pair of sowing means by a spacing which is greater than the spacing between said two proximate sowing means. This ensures the sowing in the desired distances between the rows. It should be mentione~ 3 in this context that it has long been known to provide sowing apparatus with means for changing the distance between the ;
furrows. These means allow changing of the distances between the rows step by step or infinitely variably, while the distances of the rows in relation to one another always remain the same (c.f. Austrian Patent Specification No. 92602).
A preferred embodiment of the apparatus according ~
the invention provides for at least one plow share or accumulatir,g means to be arranged in the respective larger distances between the adjacent pairs of sowing shares, the accumulating means being arranged in the driving directionbehind the sowing shares. This ensures each row of seeds getting covered or slightly heaped with dirt about 0.8 inches high.
The invention is explained in detail with reference to F
the accompanying drawing showing an embodiment of an apparatus according to the invention, in which A
` ` 109~9849 Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic section of an apparatus according to the invention and Fig. 2 the seed configuration to be achieved by means of this apparatus.
The apparatus shown is a row-sowing apparatus and comprises a casinq 3 supported on the ground by running wheels 1, 2, the casing 3 being provided with connections for attaching it to the three-point hoisting unit of a tractor. These connections are known and therefore not shown in the drawing.
The casing 3 is provided with a plurality of sowing means in the form of sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc., spatially arranged across the working width of the apparatus. In order to adapt them to uneven terrain, the sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc. can be spring-loaded. Spaced above the sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc., a container 8 for seed grain is arranged. Seed grain rollers 9 are rotatably mounted in the seed grain container 3 8 and connected to a power means not shwon in the drawing.
The container 8 is provided with sight openings 10 for controlling the amount of seed. From the container 8, the seed grain is ~;
conveyed by means of the seed grain rollers 9 through openings in the bottom of the container 8 to the sowing shares 4, 5, 6 7, etc., in the required quantities. Eor this purpose, the speed of the seed grain rollers can be adjusted by means of a step gear. The seed grain rollers could be replaced by a centrifugal sowing device to be connected to the individual sowing shares via seed lines. These embodiments are known per se.
Essential for the apparatus shown is the fact that the distances between the individual sowing shares arranged sequential~y are mutually different. The spacing B between the proximate sowing shares 4 and 5 alternates with a distance A which is larger than spacing B. The same applies to the following sowing shares 4 .`
-:
~A
.
O and 7; the subsequent distance Al is aqain greater than the spacing B1 between the sowing 6 and 7. However, the distances A, Al and the spacings B, Bl are equal. For the sowing of grain, these distances were chosen,for example, as follows:
A = 9.0 inches, B = 4.3 inches. An apparatus with a working width of about 100 inches is thus provided with 16 sowing shares.
The distances of the seeds within the row can be changed depending upon the type of seed. In another example, it was found that - distances A = 7.9 inches and B = 4.7 inches are particularly favourable.
For accumulating soil on the rows of seeds, the apparatus is provided with plow shares 11, which are respectively arranged within (as viewed in the driving direction of movement of the apparatus through the field) the larger lateral distances A, Al. These plow shares 11 are arranged in the driving direction of the apparatus behind the sowing shares 4, 5, 6, 7, etc. It $
is of advantage, however, to provide two each accumulating means, 12, for instance accumulating bars, instead of the plow share.
For sowing,it is practical to break up the clods in the soil to make it crumbly.
When sowing according to the process of the inventio~, the lateral spacing between each two proximate rows of seeds ca thus be chosen equal to or narrower than these spacings in the conventional processes. The alternatingly occurring greater distance allows for a considerable saving in seed as compare~ L
to the known processes. The improveddevelopment and better growth of the plants make possible an increase in yield of about 25~ as comapred to the conventional processes at equal growing area and otherwise unchanged conditions, with a 30~ saving in seed.
A
Claims (4)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. In a process for the sowing of grain, comprising the step of sowing the individual grains in parallel rows so that individual grains are in general alignment with one another, the improvement comprising the steps of alternating the distances between the parallel rows of grain by sowing the grains in pairs of proximate, parallel rows, and separating each pair of proximate rows from an adjacent pair of proximate rows by a distance which is greater than a spacing between the proximate pair of rows, and covering the rows of grain by heaping a layer of earth over the grain.
2. A process as claimed in claim 1, in which the grain are sown in pairs of proximate parallel rows having a spacing between them of between about 4.3 to about 4.7 inches, each pair of proximate rows being separated from an adjacent pair of proximate rows by a distance of between about 7.9 inches to about 9.0 inches and the rows of grain covered by heaping a layer of each over the rows of grain substantially at the same time as the grain is sown.
3. An apparatus for the sowing of grain, comprising a casing supporting a container for the grain, the container including a bottom and openings therein, a plurality of sowing shares carried by the casing, disposed under the openings, and arranged over a working width of the apparatus in pairs of proximate shares, a distance between adjacent pairs of sowing shares being greater than a spacing between the sowing shares of a pair of proximate sowing shares, and at least one accumulating means carried by the casing and for depositing a layer of earth over grain deposited by the sowing shares, the accumulating means being positioned in the driving direction of the apparatus, within the distance and behind the sowing shares.
4. A process as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which the grain is selected from wheat, barley, oats or rye.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT878074A AT331065B (en) | 1974-10-31 | 1974-10-31 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SOWING SEEDS |
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| CA1049849A true CA1049849A (en) | 1979-03-06 |
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| AT (1) | AT331065B (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1049849A (en) |
| DE (1) | DE2547848A1 (en) |
| DK (1) | DK148642C (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2289101A1 (en) |
| NL (1) | NL168684C (en) |
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| CN113170633A (en) * | 2021-05-19 | 2021-07-27 | 中国计量大学 | Peanut planting equipment |
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