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REBOUNDER® SEED COVER

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Uneven seed spacing and inconsistent depth placement are two of the top contributors to decreased yields. Inconsistent depth placement occurs with seeds landing 3/4″ to 1-3/4″ deep. Shallow planted seeds can cause poor root structure and reduced yields.

As the double discs on a planter open a seed V in wetter, heavier soils, they tend to “orange peel” the side wall. Seeds can lodge on the side wall and not get all the way to the bottom of the seed V.

The Rebounder is a simple yet reliable and sophisticated tool that addresses the issues of seed placement and spacing. It is a small investment that pays large dividends at harvest time.

About the Rebounder

This simple yet effective planting attachment improves the accuracy and uniformity of in-furrow seed placement by funneling all seeds to the bottom of the seed V.

The Rebounder has a unique, spoon shape design that forms to the V shape of the furrow. This works in conjunction with the furrow’s V shape rather than against it. Many of the firming products on the market today work against this theory, especially in tougher clay type soils. They create additional sidewall compaction as they press through the seed V applying pressure.

The Rebounder’s spoon shape design flows gently down the furrow, not disturbing the soil or creating any additional compaction around the seed. The spoon shape design gradually narrows as it drops below the top soil surface to follow the V shape that is created by the double disc openers.

The distinct half moon notch on the bottom tip of the Rebounder allows it to run 3/8″ off the bottom of the furrow. Because the Rebounder does not drag the bottom of the seed bed, it will not drag seeds or build up with mud.

Installing the Rebounder is quick and easy. We have a Rebounder for most models of planters and drills.

On most planters the Rebounder attaches to the seed tube. It is designed to serve as an extension of the seed tube, and works with the seed tube rather than against it. The Rebounder functions as a stabilizer that keeps the seed tube in the center of the furrow.

When mounted to the seed tube, the Rebounder puts less than 1 pound of pressure on the seed tube while planting. This small amount of pressure in the seed furrow eliminates mud from building up when planting in heavy, wet textured soils. Other attachments on the market place approximately 1.5 pounds of pressure on the seed. This pressure on the seed pushes it deeper in softer soils and leaves it shallower in firmer soils, creating a wave effect in the depth placement which causes uneven emergence.

The Rebounder funnels seeds to the bottom of the seed V, eliminating seed bounce, seeds flipped on top of the soil, and uneven spacing. It produces uniform seed placement and accurate depth control. This leads to improved germination and consistent emergence, generating higher yields through healthier plants.

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Benefits of the Rebounder

Patented Concave Design

  • Smooth concave design keeps the seed covered in the furrow and prevents seed bounce
  • Built-in “neck flex technology” allows for flexibility of the Rebounder in all soils
  • Enters the seed trench right behind the discs
  • Upside down spoon shaped design forms to the seed V
  • Guides seeds to the bottom of the furrow
  • Unique half moon tip prevents seed drag
  • Rebounder improves germination and consistent emergence

Eliminates Common Problems

  • Rebounder will not build up with mud
  • Will not bunch seeds
  • Will not leave seeds lodged on sidewalls
  • Does not press the seed in the ground
  • Does not drag seeds
  • Funnels all seeds to the bottom of the seed V

Ease of Installation

  • Designed to fit planters and drills
  • Can be used with optional fittings and liquid fertilizer attachments
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See The Difference

The row on the left was planted with a firming attachment. As you can see, it suffers from:

  • Seeds not all centered in the bottom of the furrow
  • Bunching of seeds
  • Inconsistent seed spacing
  • Inconsistent seed depth: Some seeds are pressed into the side wall up 1/2″-3/4″ while some are pressed deeper than the seed V
  • Uneven emergence

The row on the right was planted with Rebounders. This row shows:

  • Consistent seed depth & spacing
  • Uniform emergence

This photo was taken on a farm in southern Illinois.

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(L) Planted with firming attachments (R) Planted with Rebounders
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Each Rebounder has the option of allowing liquid fertilizer or chemical application.

This can be accomplished directly in the furrow with the Straight Shot or Hose Holder kit, or off to each side with our Y-Not Split-It kit. We also have different styles of stainless steel tubes for planters and drills, and special options for John Deere drills.

The following animation shows the Rebounder and liquid fertilizer attachments in action.

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History of the Rebounder

Over a decade ago Paul Schaffert CEO of Schaffert Mfg. and 3rd generation farmer in Red Willow County Nebraska was confronted with an issue. As one of the largest Buffalo and Tye dealers in the nation, he along with many other farmers was having difficulties with seeds bouncing in the seed trench and completely effecting seed spacing.

Paul, after many years of farming, knew the importance of seed spacing and seed depth control management and fully understood that it was one of the most contributing factors to yield performance. As one of the leading No-Till innovators in the state of Nebraska he made it his goal to engineer a product that would address this issue.

Paul recognized the importance of creating a product that would work in conjunction with the V shape of the furrow and not against it. The Rebounder’s unique, spoon shape design forms to this V shape. Even his early prototypes had the same distinguishing features you see in today’s internationally distributed Rebounder.

After years of testing prototypes on his own farm and thousands of hours of testing in the field, Paul invented a solution that he knew would address this issue, and this was the inauguration of the Rebounder Seed Cover solution. The Rebounder quickly became the next generation of innovative products designed and manufactured in the USA.

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 […]

  • Michael, Matthew and Mike Hajda. Scott & Hajda farms, Granger Texas.

    My family farms in the central Texas Blackland’s, we have been running the rebounders for about 12 years now. Before we put them on you would be walking behind the planter and find seeds on top of the ground. After we installed the rebounders, that was eliminated, keeping the seed in the bottom of the trench properly placed. We have tried other firmers before, none have done the job that the rebounders have produced. Would highly recommend them to any fellow farmer.

  • R.S., Minnesota (Dealer)

    In 2006, 2 neighboring farmers in our area each own John Deere planters, one with Rebounders and one without Rebounders. The only thing that divides them is the county road. They planted their soybeans at the same time in the same soil type and conditions. We had a dry season and the farmer with the Rebounders on his planter had a good uniform stand of soybeans and the other farmer without Rebounders didn’t get all his seeds covered and had a stand of various heights due to the dryness and having to wait for a rain to get the rest of the seeds to emerge. The season continued dry. During early September with the fields drying down across the hills and valleys and maturing at the same time the farmer with the Rebounders will be able to harvest sooner because of uniformity. The farmer who didn’t use Rebounders still has green soybeans in the valleys and will be waiting for his later soybeans to mature.

  • C.R., Oklahoma

    I run a John Deere 7300 8 row 30 and I wouldn’t run without Rebounders. I really like the Rebounders in cotton planting. Better seed depth and all in the bottom of the furrow. I had one missing last year during cotton planting. The seed spacing was not as good and the depth was better on the other rows. I saw seed close to the top on the row that was missing the Rebounder and it didn’t come up til it rained.

  • K.R., Iowa

    I have a White Planter 8180, 16 Row and this is my 2nd Set of Rebounders. I had white Rebounders first and went to orange and they last a lot longer. I am very happy with their performance and helped the germination. On soybeans we got an unbelievable stand. Any seed that hit the ground grew. We had better seed to soil control than without Rebounders.

  • K.F., Illinois

    With the competitor’s brand on I would find seeds pressed into the side walls of the furrow. Then I switched to the Rebounders and now I find all seeds in the bottom of the furrow.

  • G.B., Ohio

    Very satisfied with the Rebounders. We had a great stand with the Rebounders. They are very easy to install.

  • M.D., Kentucky

    This past winter, I installed Rebounders and Mohawks on half my planter. Once spring came, I put them to the test. Intially, the Rebounders would ride on top of the ground. I called Paul and he told me to check my seed tube guards and disc openers and replace if needed. My guards were a little worn, but not to the point they needed to be replaced. However, a new Rebounder needs to have a new seed tube guard to perform correctly. My disc openners measured 14 7/8″ across and kept them on the planter. I trimmed the Rebounders just a hair on a bench grinder and installed new seed tube guards. Reassembled the planter and off to the field I went again with much better results. What I like most about the Rebounders over a seed firmer is the ability to find your seed and none of the seeds are pushed into the sidewall. The Rebounder gently pushes the seed down to the bottom of the trench where it should be.

  • R.L.R, Texas

    To those of ya’ll looking at purchasing Rebounders and Y-Nots for your planter I can honestly say there are worth every penny. We put them on our planter when it was new to be able to apply liquid fertilizer. We apply 7 gallons of fertilizer with the Rebounder Y-Not set up. We have not had a problem with the fertilizer getting on the seed. If I had a planter that was not set up for liquid I would still want the Rebounders on my planter. What I love about Rebounders is that the seeds are in a straight line in the seed trench and are in the ground. When I say in the ground I mean they are buried in the bottom of the trench. There is great soil to seed contact. We farm in the black land of central Texas. One concern we had at first was if the Rebounders would pick up the wet black soil. They never have. We have balled our planter up and the Rebounders were clean of mud. We are replacing our Rebounders and Y-Nots after 6 planting seasons. We did not look at anything else.

  • P.A., Indiana

    The Rebounders really work well on the Tye 15′ Drill. You don’t see any beans uncovered like I used to before I put the Rebounder on. There’s more uniform depth placement also.