“In the spring of 2022 two rows of nylon 6 Germinator closing wheels were compared with Copperhead FurrowCruisers. In the initial 20 acres the nylon six wheels were experiencing a slight soil buildup which had no effect on their performance. This may be the result of semi marginal planting conditions and the manufacture suggested that they may have just needed a little polishing. When I dug behind both systems it was easy to see that the Germinators were providing better seed-to-soil contact when compared to the Copperheads. With excellent early-season growing conditions providing around a 99% emergence with both systems it was difficult for either product to gain an advantage. With the excellent seed-to-soil contact Germinator closing wheels generated (a trait they are known for), Germinators would be one of my top picks out of the closing wheels and systems I have tested over the years.“
– Clayton Stufflebeam, PFR Agronomist
The Germinator Closing wheel is an innovative and modern closing wheel that has replaced the traditional and outdated rubber wheels. The Germinator closing wheel is useful in promoting the successful and consistent germination as well as the emergence of the seed. It is made out of premium-grade steel which is helpful in reducing the risk of sidewall compaction. Utilize down-pressure as you have in the past. You may be able to lighten it slightly (monitor results if making changes). It is suitable in all types of soil and tillage conditions including heavy soil with no-till conditions.
Recently a Midwest company conducting high-quality practical agricultural research reported that using a superior performing closing wheels such as Germinator® closing wheels was the most cost-effective solution with the quickest most immediate rate of return, for enhancing corn or soybean production and profitability. Their research showed, closing wheels such as Germinator® could increase corn production as much as 5.1 bushels per acre and soybean production 2.5 bushels per acre.
Over the last two years multiple on-farm tests have been conducted comparing the Germinator® closing wheel with its patent pending “inner-rim-shoulder-firmer” to competitors such as Furrow Cruiser and Twister. In every challenge, Germinator® showed the best success at closing the furrow, providing high quality seed-to-soil contact, even emergence; closing down the competition. Germinator® creates a vein of firm soil encasing the seed in perfect soil contact and enhancing the soil’s ability to wick moisture to nourish and germinate the seed.
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The wheels of the Germinator closing wheel are engineered in such a way that they are highly effective in all tillage and soil conditions.
The closing wheel for planters is suitable for planting soy, corn, sun flowers, sugar beats, dry beans , and other “row” crops. Due to the innovative and unique design, the Germinator closing wheel prevents air pockets and covers the seed ‘V’ properly in order to create better seed-to-soil contact.
The closing wheels for planters can be used with almost all types of planters. Since the Germinator closing wheels are one of the best planter closing wheels, the traditional closing wheels can be replaced with these modern germinator closing wheels.
Apart from this, when you are using a planter closing wheel there is no need to use the rubber ring insert options that are used in the outdated factory issued closing wheels.
