texasjohn
Super Member
Thanks, Brandon, each of us have various experiences and expertise.... glad some of mine can help you.
By the way.... glad to have you here on TBN.
Now is exactly the time of year to begin preparing the seedbed for spring Klein planting. Your objective is to be planting into DUST, no clods. I recommend 3 passes with the chisel, sufficient to really break up the soil reasonably deep, 10 to 12 inches and then disk once, maybe twice...depends on how the soil responds, moisture content, how your equipment works, etc. If you have perhaps a drag harrow or something to put a final smooth finish on the ground, that is ideal. The seed is extremely fine, kinda like medium ground pepper.
Properly planted, the seed is dropped on the surface of the ground then heavy rollers press it into the soil and assure the seed is in good soil contact. Planting depth should be 1/4 inch, no deeper than 1/2 inch. A Brillion seeder is the preferred seeder. Hope you have located a seeder for Klein... typically the soil conservation service knows where one is..often has one you can rent for a day or two very reasonably.
I should mention how the chisel works... when pulling it there is a speed which you will find by trial and error which works best. At this speed, there is a balance between chisel depth, tractor horsepower, forward speed and ground conditions. What you want is for the tines to be in a constant vibrating action.... meaning that a particular tine will catch a little bit on the ground and bend backwards until sufficient force is exerted to where it springs forward as the ground gives way and thus sends a shock wave thru the immediate soil area and fractures it. It won't take you long in practice to get the hang of it, knowing what to look for.
Enjoy your tool...I think it's a dandy....be prepared to spend something like $50 to $80 for a broken tine, at least that's what I recall mine cost.
By the way.... glad to have you here on TBN.
Now is exactly the time of year to begin preparing the seedbed for spring Klein planting. Your objective is to be planting into DUST, no clods. I recommend 3 passes with the chisel, sufficient to really break up the soil reasonably deep, 10 to 12 inches and then disk once, maybe twice...depends on how the soil responds, moisture content, how your equipment works, etc. If you have perhaps a drag harrow or something to put a final smooth finish on the ground, that is ideal. The seed is extremely fine, kinda like medium ground pepper.
Properly planted, the seed is dropped on the surface of the ground then heavy rollers press it into the soil and assure the seed is in good soil contact. Planting depth should be 1/4 inch, no deeper than 1/2 inch. A Brillion seeder is the preferred seeder. Hope you have located a seeder for Klein... typically the soil conservation service knows where one is..often has one you can rent for a day or two very reasonably.
I should mention how the chisel works... when pulling it there is a speed which you will find by trial and error which works best. At this speed, there is a balance between chisel depth, tractor horsepower, forward speed and ground conditions. What you want is for the tines to be in a constant vibrating action.... meaning that a particular tine will catch a little bit on the ground and bend backwards until sufficient force is exerted to where it springs forward as the ground gives way and thus sends a shock wave thru the immediate soil area and fractures it. It won't take you long in practice to get the hang of it, knowing what to look for.
Enjoy your tool...I think it's a dandy....be prepared to spend something like $50 to $80 for a broken tine, at least that's what I recall mine cost.
