Smart Depth Precision Planting Systems

Adjusting planting depth is time-consuming. SmartDepth allows you to quickly and easily adjust from the cab as conditions change. This saves time and gives you the confidence that every row is planted exactly where it needs to be.

Many farmers believe that the correct way to plant is to sow seeds deep enough so that each seed is in a moist environment. While moisture is important, there are also disadvantages to planting too deep or too shallow. With planting that is too shallow, seeds may not be in moist soil and will not germinate uniformly. But what happens when there is more moisture, even in shallow areas?

In this scenario, planting deeper than necessary will cost you germination speed and uniformity, due to the lack of warmth in deeper soil that is essential for initiating germination.

Even when the same depth setting is selected, the actual planting depth can vary by up to ½ inch due to manufacturing deviations and/or wear. You can check this variation on your planter by performing a depth check on each row unit. SmartDepth eliminates variability between rows through a calibration process to ensure that the same depth setting truly means the same depth.

When trying to precisely plant crops like cotton below the soil surface, it is crucial to set the correct depth.

Being off by ¼ or ½ inch can be the difference between getting a great stand or needing to replant. SmartDepth allows you to make depth adjustments in 1/10-inch increments from the cab, so you can achieve the desired seed depth exactly where it's needed.

Pulling a few seeds from the field cannot tell you if your depth setting is correct. SmartFirmer is a sensor that measures available seed moisture, so you can properly adjust depth and be confident you'll have dense stands in your crop. Plant at the perfect depth for your conditions by using the information from SmartFirmer displayed on your 20|20 monitor for seamless adjustment with SmartDepth.