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Seed trench crusting and baking, or seed trench opening back up
Normally associated with using common rubber closing wheels in wet soil. This is by far the biggest problem we have heard of with traditional closing wheels. Posi-Close Planter Wheels will leave a soft mulch on top of the seedbed to prevent crusting and baking. There is no smearing and extreme compaction like you will have with rubber closing wheels. And no need to worry about the seed trench opening back up with our wheels because there will be no seed trench. With the patented "horizontal rod" design, and with a wide ground path, Posi-Close Wheels will literally destroy the seed trench. You will have trouble finding the seed using our Posi-close wheels mainly because there is no seed trench to look through.

Poor seed-to-soil contact or air pockets around seed(Note that other aftermarket "spiked" wheels are likely to create this problem for you. They don't firm the soil around the seed at all and are known to lift the seed out of the trench!!!) Posi-Close Planter Wheels will effectively firm the soil around the seed, creating excellent seed-to-soil contact. Good soil contact with the seed kernel is one of the most important aspects of obtaining uniform emergence.

Not being able to fully close the seed trench
A couple reasons for this problem could be planting on hilly terrain, or planting in hard soil conditions, or in some cases, no-till practices. Our answer is that Posi-Close Planter Wheels are adjustable for width to give greater ability to close stubborn seed trenches. Most people run Posi-Close Planter Wheels at their normal operating setting, which is with 3-8" - 1/2" between rods. This is the best setting for most conditions and for hilly terrain where the planter unit can side-shift off the row. For those difficult-to-close trenches, Posi-Close Wheels can be set in so the rods actually mesh together - like two gears. This concentrates the wheel's force on a smaller area. Also, there is no need for drag chains.

Different soil types causes problems
Posi-Close Wheels will work well in practically any planting situation, from no-till to conventional till and any soil type, from sandy soils to silty soils to sticky, heavy clays.

Engineered for your convenience
All Schlagel MFG closing wheels come with the same bearings in them that are currently in use on your planter.  Getting parts is easy, just go to your dealer and order the same bearings as always.

For more information or to place an order for our Posi Close Wheels please call toll free 1-888-889-1504

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