The seed drill combination for regenerative mulch systems in vegetable production
The MulchTec-RotoSeeder is the logical addition to the planting machine, enabling the establishment of cover crops in the presence of heavy crop and mulch residues, with minimal soil disturbance. A shallow full-surface undercut of residues and any weeds that have emerged is made with overlapping angle blades working in reverse, guiding the residues upwards inside the machine, creating a space free from the flow of material. Cover crop seeds are introduced into this space with a seeder bar using an air blower, before the residues are deposited once again onto the soil surface, covering the cover crop seeds - allowing for a continuous ground cover.
Role of the machine in the mulching system
Two operations in one
A simultaneous shallow full-surface undercut of crop residues and weeds while sowing cover crops in one pass.
Sowing under mulch
Cover or catch crop seeds are placed directly on the tillage horizon, with connection to capillary water.
Use of residual mulch and crop residues
Allows for continuous ground cover.
Enables permanent rooting
Protecting against erosion and other environmental influences and increasing soil fertility.
Functions and Features of the MulchTec-RotoSeeder
Solid reversing rototiller that doesn’t create a compacted pan
Precise height control using front and rear rollers
Self-cleaning ‘Farmflex’ rollers
Seeder bar for uniform broadcasting across the bed
Air seeder unit from either APV or LEHNER, with powerful electric or hydraulic fans
Option of dual seed hopper with LEHNER, allowing different cover crops to be sown in zones on the seed bed
Seeding shaft for fine or coarse seeds
Rotation speed of the shaft adapted to the driving speed of the tractor