Optional In-Furrow Fertilizer Fittings

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IN-FURROW OPTIONAL FERTILIZER FITTINGS

for Rebounder Seed Covers

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Fittings — Brochure
Optional Fittings for John Deere Drills — Brochure
Optional Fittings & Stainless Steel Tubes — Parts List

Plants require 14 essential nutrients for healthy growth. The absence of any one nutrient in the soil can limit plant growth, even when all other plant nutrients are present in adequate amounts. The three micro-nutrients that are most essential for food production and quality are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

 

Fertilizer placement in relation to the seed is the key to successful plant growth. Soil types play a large role in what method of fertilizer application should be used (direct or split), so we recommend you consult with your agronomist on which fitting will work best for your agricultural program.

About Our In-Furrow Fittings

Each Rebounder has the option of allowing liquid fertilizer or chemical to be applied in various locations to accommodate your specific needs. Whether you want to split the fertilizer or place it directly on the seed, we have many options for you to choose from.

Ear size and bushels are determined early on in the developmental cycle. Adding fertilizer in-furrow is a simple way to give the crop an added boost in its earliest stage of development.

Even soybean yields can be increased with in-furrow fertilizer application. As much as five bushels per acre have been reported from farmers using in-furrow fertilizer fittings with the Rebounder.

In-Furrow Options

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Y-NOT SPLIT-IT™

  • Fertilizes sidewalls of seed V
  • Ensures that the seeds won’t be drenched
  • Apply up to 10 gallons per acre in furrow
  • Less than 5 minutes to install
  • Optional Bullet Check Valve – stops the flow of liquid at end of Y when pump is shut off
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STRAIGHT SHOT™

  • Places liquid directly on the seed from under the Rebounder
  • Lower profile design
  • Keeps liquid off wheels and discs
  • Secured with metal plate
  • Works with planters and drills
  • Optional Bullet Check Valve – stops the flow of liquid at end of Y when pump is shut off
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HOSE HOLDER™

  • Places liquids above and on the seed
  • Keeps liquid off discs and planter
  • Hose is secured with molded-in tab
  • Distributes liquids evenly in furrow
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Chad's Tube (left); stainless steel tube over the press wheel (right)

FITTINGS FOR JOHN DEERE 750-1990 DRILLS

Multiple options made specifically for John Deere 750-1990 drills include:

  • Chad’s Tube
  • Stainless steel tube that runs over the 9″ press wheel
  • The Fin
  • JD Drill Rebounder
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Stainless steel tube for Case IH planters

STAINLESS STEEL TUBES

  • Easy installation
  • Effective liquid placement
  • Durable, rust free stainless steel
  • Works with planters and drills
  • Great for starter application
  • Works with Rebounders

GRANULAR APPLICATION

  • Applies granular in-furrow

Testimonials

  • Mike Ellis, Mt. Hope Seed Co.

    Schaffert Seed Rebounder Review: Context: I’m part of a small family farm located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. We primarily grow seed crops (Annual and Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Red Clover, Crimson Clover, and Radish). All of these crops have a relatively shallow planting depth, typically around ½”. Some of our production is grown under contract and these contracts often stipulate that the crop must be certified. This certification typically requires several crop inspections and there are rigorous standards for how much crop can be outside of the drill row (often times no more than 1%). The reason for this is it’ s impossible to tell if crop outside of the drill row is from seed bounce or volunteer from a previous year potentially from a different variety. If you fail certification in the best case, you will have your sale price docked and in the worst case it may void the contract and leave you without a home for your crop (in a poor market this will mean a significant price reduction and possibly not being able to find a sale for that crop for several years). Needless to say, seed bounce is not acceptable for us. Which leads me to the intended benefit and why we installed our first set of Seed Rebounders. Intended Benefit: The first time I took apart one of our openers on our drill I was appalled. The seed tube ended at the hub where the double discs bolt on. From there we had been relying on gravity to guide seed to the bottom of the furrow, which is not ideal for the small seeded crops that we grow. There was absolutely nothing behind the seed tube to keep the seed in or direct it down. As I installed the Seed Rebounders, I immediately saw that wide-open gap to the back of the double discs get filled. Between the bracket and the Rebounder, the only place left for the seed to go was to the bottom of the furrow. After using them in field we saw a significant reduction in seed bounce, if not an elimination of it. Unintended Benefits: With our shallow planting depth (typically ½”) we tend not to use much to close our furrows because of the risk of moving seed out of them. These Seed Rebounders have acted as a closing system for us. They gently pull loose soil […]

  • D.R., Illinois

    I have a DB 60 high speed 36 row 20 inch planter. It has about every option on it including tracks, hydraulic down force, hydraulic row cleaners and air down force on closing wheels. I put on the Schaffert Rebounders with Y-Not Splitters to apply 10 gal. of 10/34/00 in-furrow. I use the Y-Nots as it applies the fertilizer beside the seed, not on it. I say this set-up is the real deal! When I check stands there is never a double, never a skip. If a plant is missing, dig down and the seed is there. Happens very seldom, though. I apply fertilizer for two reasons: 1) a carrier for insecticide; 2) the corn moisture in the fall will be 2 to 3 points less and the yield slightly more. As far as cost goes, the only cost is setting up the planter. Whatever units I put on with the planter, I subtract off the spread fertilizer. I believe high yields are obtained by a lot of little things working together. My APH is 239 per acre on rolling ground near the Mississippi.

  • T.B., Nebraska

    The Rebounder with the Straight Shot puts the fertilizer down under the Rebounder with very little splatter. It also puts a little dirt on the seed before the fertilizer goes in-furrow. We apply 10 GPA of 10-34-0 and 5 GPA of 32-0-0 + zinc for a total of 15 GPA when we plant wheat and it does a great job. When planting milo and sunflowers with the same machine we apply 7.5 GPA 10-34-0 + zinc. We get great stands. The Rebounder does not press the seed into the hard trench, but places a little loose dirt over it. This keeps keep the seed from bouncing all over the seed slot. We have had all the way from the original Rebounder up the recent one with the Straight Shot incorporated into it. The Rebounder wears really well. We just put our 3rd set on and each set probably went over 7500-1000 acres. They do what Paul says they will do!!