Guide to perfect seedbed preparation: Avoid these mistakes
Soil preparation is the most critical stage of the growing cycle. A mistake here affects germination and root development throughout the season. Below, we analyse the mistakes in preparing agricultural land that most compromise profitability and how to avoid them.
Mistake 1: Not analysing the soil before working
Working based on the calendar rather than the actual condition of the soil is a common mistake. Without a compaction analysis, you run the risk of working at an insufficient depth or wasting unnecessary energy in areas that do not require it.
Mistake 2: Choosing unsuitable machinery
Not all soils are the same. Using a light cultivator when a subsoiler is needed to break up a hardpan causes premature wear and tear on the equipment and poorly structured soil that will prevent proper water drainage.
Mistake 3: Working in adverse weather conditions
Working soil that is too wet causes its structure to degrade and promotes the formation of clods that are impossible to break up. Conversely, working in extremely dry conditions dramatically increases fuel consumption.
Mistake 4: Not maintaining machinery (wear parts)
An implement with worn tips or tines will not penetrate properly. Preventive maintenance is the only way to ensure consistent working depth. A poorly adjusted implement is one of the biggest mistakes in preparing agricultural land.
Mistake 5: Over-compacting the soil
Sometimes, making too many passes to leave the surface smooth creates severe compaction just below the surface layer, suffocating the roots. The goal should be porosity.
JYMPA Solutions: The ‘Brava’ Soil Preparer
To avoid these problems and achieve a perfect seedbed in a single pass, the JYMPA Brava soil preparer is the ideal technical solution.
Technical Specifications: ‘Brava’ Soil Preparer
Vibrocultivator arm: High elasticity for fine crumbling without compaction.
Efficient configuration: 4 rows of arms that guarantee a constant flow of soil.
Depth control: Precise adjustment by means of a rear roller (cage spike or smooth roller).
Operating speed: Designed to work between 8 and 12 km/h, optimising time and fuel consumption.
Avoiding these mistakes is the difference between a mediocre harvest and an excellent one. Soil preparation requires knowledge and the right tool for each type of soil.
Is your land ready for the next level? Consult our experts at JYMPA and find the ideal machinery to optimise your soil preparation.