A breeding planter for sowing of oil flax seeds on the experimental plots
As a result of researches in the department of mechanization of VNIIMK, an experimental sample of a breeding planter for sowing of experimental plots of oil flax is developed and made. The construction of the breeding planter and the conical sowing device are described. The results of laboratory trails of the sowing device operation are shown. The results of field tests at sowing of 10 m long plot are presented. It is established that the breeding planter provides uniform distribution of seeds on a row length. Depth of seed sowing on all coulters changes slightly and varies from 3.75 to 4.15 sm. The planter can be also used for sowing of small-seeded crops (rapeseed, turnip rape, mustard, etc.).