Can a "grain seeder" be used to plant corn?

Question

Hello!

I have noticed that many of the multiple "planters" on eBay can adjust their rows to as narrow a width as 24 inches. However, in driving through some of the farning communities nearby, I noticed many of the corn fields planted with rows running about 8" apart, for I guess high density yield.

When they plant their corn with such narrow spacing, do they typically use grain drills, such as those used for wheat and hay?

When they go to harvest such condensed corn fields, what equipment do they use? From what I have seen, I would suspect that neither a single or double row corn picker (such as the New Idea picker) or a crop forager would not be useable, because of the row spacing!

Any and all advice would be appreciated!

Answer 1

How are ya? Well I see you have a good question here... Here's my answer:







Some "grain seeders" can be used to plant corn, but its hard to find them. Usually grain seeders are not used to plant corn.



When they plant their corn 8" apart or narrow like that, they still use a planter (around here and that I know of). I don't believe that they use grain drills, but I'm not sure so I can't answer that. By the way our rows are about 16".



Well here in Northeastern PA, when it's time to harvest in August- we use a combine with a (or the) corn head attached. I'm pretty sure that's what they use also when the rows are narrow like that. See every machine is different and some are more adjustable than others.



Well I hope that this helps answer your question. I wish you luck and have a great day!



=D



-David S.

Answer 2

They use a planter. The crop is harvested with a combine with the corn head on.

Answer 3

well, i live in Ohio and most people in this state spread them out quite a distance. and im a farmer so i should know