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Method and apparatus for seeding agricultural crops

  • US 5,140,917 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1990
  • Issued: 08/25/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of seeding agricultural crops with branching root systems comprising the steps of:

  • (a) placing seed in a plurality of elongated furrows forming a plurality of substantially parallel seed rows;

    (b) placing fertilizer in a plurality of bands parallel with, adjacent to, and generally directly below each of the seed rows;

    (c) covering the seed with soil and closing the fertilizer band openings;

    the seed rows and fertilizer bands arranged such that the seminal roots from each seed row will share access to multiple bands of fertilizer whereby efficiency of fertilizer utilization, plant growth and productivity are improved.

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