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06-25-1999 21:30:04

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I recently purchased a two row planter manufactured by Powell/Cole. I planted two plots of sweet corn this year and none came up from either planting.

Both plantings were in areas that had not been plowed in many years. Even after using the disc and harrow, the soil was not really smooth and even. I believe the first planting was too deep and this may have kept the corn from germinating. The second plot I worked longer with the disc and seemed to have a good seed bed. After many adjustments, the planter seemed to be functioning properly, but still not corn.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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Jerry in Al

06-27-1999 15:32:38

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Re: Powell/Cole Planter Problems in reply to Al, 06-25-1999 21:30:04

I had the same thing happen to me. We had about three weeks of dry weather during this period of time. I likewise plowed up an area of a hayfield which hadn't been plowed in several years. I had a few clods in the first go round so I worked it up good the second time. Still no corn. I think I had a few stalks come up at the very end of the rows where the seed was extremely shallow? I have basically written it of as lack of moisture. I also read on a farmer's site today where the fertilizer should not be in contact with the seed or it can hurt germination.

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06-27-1999 18:23:23

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Re: Re: Powell/Cole Planter Problems in reply to Jerry in Al, 06-27-1999 15:32:38

Thanks for your input. It's been very dry here this summer. Maybe that explains it, but why does the field corn grow so well around here and not my sweet corn? Does sweet corn require more ideal conditions to germinate?

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paul

06-28-1999 09:51:13

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Re: Re: Re: Powell/Cole Planter Problems in reply to Al, 06-27-1999 18:23:23

It's best to do the heavy tillage in fall, and light shallow tillage in spring. Otherwise you dry out the soil too much, esp. in dry conditions.

Corn should be planted 1.5 to 2 inches deep. If it is very dry, plant deeper, 4 inches or so will work.

Corn needs moisture & warmth to sprout - ground needs to be 55 degrees or better.

--->Paul

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06-28-1999 20:03:46

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Powell/Cole Planter Problems in reply to paul, 06-28-1999 09:51:13

After talking with some neighboring farmers, I believe the problem is more moisture/soil temperature related than the planter. My second attempt should have put the seed at the right depth, based upon your comments, but it has been extremely hot and dry since it was planted. For the first plot, the soil was probably too moist and cool immediately after planting. It seems that everyone is having problems in this area with sweet corn. Field corn appears to be doing much better. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Jerry in Al

06-28-1999 12:00:45

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Powell/Cole Planter Problems in reply to paul, 06-28-1999 09:51:13

My problem was exactly as you said. I didn't own the land in the fall so I plowed it a little too deep in April.

After some heavy rains the last week, the corn I had given up on is now emerging after laying there for 4 weeks.

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l spegal

06-10-2002 07:04:24

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Powell/Cole Planter Problems in reply to Jerry in Al, 06-28-1999 12:00:45

Where can you get parts for the Powell/Cole corn planter? I need a bearing and cap.

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Jerry in Al

06-27-1999 15:32:03

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Re: Powell/Cole Planter Problems in reply to Al, 06-25-1999 21:30:04

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