Are you looking to plant high-density vegetables on your farm?

In the past, many vegetable growers were limited in the equipment available to accomplish the planting job required and still be able to fit within their planting budget. These were the options you had from which to choose: plant with a “pounds per acre” planter, resulting in inconsistent spacing, germination, and yield; or move to vacuum planters to accomplish this but at a substantial increase in cost?

There is another option. With the Seed Spider seeding system, you can bridge this gap. As a controlled metering system, you can achieve a high-density population without the high cost of moving to vacuum planters for growers on a budget. You gain more uniform spacing, germination, and yield than the previously mentioned “pounds per acre” planters.

Over the past three decades, Seed Spider has firmly established itself as the most accurate high-density seeder in the US and the world.

The range of Seed Spider seeding equipment is rapidly expanding. At the heart of every Seed Spider machine lies the Seed Metering System – the first of its kind in the world.

Seed Metering System

Every piece of Seed Spider equipment has a patented rotating sponge pad that separates and meters the seeds gently and without ever damaging them. The variable-speed electric motor does the job of controlling the seed rate, making adjustments simple. Metering units are available with up to six outlets and have quick-release handles for quicker and more efficient seed changes.

First introduced in the late 1990s, the Seed Spider Metering System has since grown as the top seeder for high-density crops such as spinach, baby carrots, spring mix, and others. Since then, more high-density crops have been planted in the US and over 20 countries using the Seed Spider seeding system more than any other seeder or planter. 

The Seed Spider Metering System’s popularity is attributed to its precision, reliability, and value. It can plant crops accurately, with seed counts ranging from 20,000 to 80,000 seeds per pound. 

The Seed Spider Metering System is the world’s first electronic seed metering system. This revolutionary patented device meters seeds from a bulk hopper to multiple outlets – in neat precision. The Seed Spider Metering System is significantly more accurate over a broader range of seed types than any other seeder or planter.

The Seed Spider seeding equipment includes the following:

• Roller Seeder – Its electronic seed metering is controlled by a microprocessor, delivering tremendous seed placement accuracy over a broad range of seed types. The Roller Seeder sows relatively fast – up to 6kph. It is constructed with stainless steel and durable plastic to ensure long life.
• Self-Propelled Model – Perfect for glasshouse applications, it features hydraulically-driven front and rear rollers, making this machine ideal even for the lightest of soils. The operator mounts on a trailed sulky, leaving the placed seed undamaged. It is available in petrol and diesel options. 
• 2-Outlet Metering Unit (available with 5/8” or 1” hose) – It features an electric-encoded motor-driven sponge that meters raw and coated seed uniformly. Each metering unit dispenses one to six lines. It adapts easily to existing planting sleds during its seed rate controller and driver feature GPS speed sensing. Each operator accepts up to eight metering units, and the controller will accept up to eight drivers. An economy controller/driver (that will accept up to four metering units) is also available for smaller growers.

All Seed Spider equipment is manufactured to the highest standards, using only the best quality materials. The result is durable products you can rely on for all your seeding needs. 

Contact Solex Corporation today if you want to discuss your planting needs by email at Sales@solexcorp.com or calling (707)678-5533. We look forward to speaking with you.