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Root Development

Mid Row Banding Promotes Root Development

Once the plant detects the source of nitrate, the root system will be encouraged to extend out to that source, promoting a strong root base. Research has shown that nitrate will reach the seed row from the mid row band in as little as 2 days.
The plant will concentrate its root development towards the source of usable nitrate. At the same time the nitrate continues to radiate from the band core.
The plant now is developing an extensive root system that not only draws in the nitrate, but moisture and micronutrients in the soil. If a dry spell was to set in after the initial growth, these plants are much better suited to survive.

Mid Row Banded Seedbed Profile - Two Weeks after Seeding

Mid Row Banding Compared to Dual Knife

The Belle Plaine Colony of Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, is highly regarded as being a leader in cropping practices. Mr. Sam B. Tschetter is always searching for better farming techniques for his Colony. In the spring of 2005, Mr. Tschetter tested a dual knife, side-bander seeding system and compared it to a 5710 with Mid Row Banders.

Side Banded Field

Total Acres - 145	Total fertilizer used - 258 lbs./ac.
Banner canola @ 4.7 lbs.	Applied by fertilizer knife - 258 lbs./ac.
Seeding date - May 06, 2005	Dry fertilizer - 80N, 30P, 15S

Samples from side-bander side of field of field.

Note the very localized root development that would have trouble supporting a plant in less than ideal conditions.

Mid Row Banded Field

Total Acres - 140	Total fertilizer used - 258 lbs./ac.
Banner canola @ 4.7 lbs.	Fertilizer placed with the seed - 60 lbs./ac.
Seeding date - May 06, 2005	Fertilizer placed with the MRBs - 198 lbs./ac.
	Dry Fertilizer - 80N, 30P, 15S

Samples from Bourgault MRB side.

Note the well developed root system that supports excellent plant growth. This root system will give the plant a better chance of producing if rain becomes scarce during the growing year.

“The real surprise was at harvest, the yield across the yard scale and the combine monitor was 7 bushels an acre more with the Bourgault.”

Sam B. Tschetter Belle Plaine Colony, Belle Plaine, Sk. Read the Complete Testimonial from the Belle Plaine Colony

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