Seed is expensive and every one that doesn’t make it into the ground properly is money lost. While most farmers focus on spacing and depth, there’s another problem quietly costing you: seed meter leaks.
Where Seed Loss Really Happens
Inside your planter, the seed meter is responsible for picking up and releasing seed consistently. But when components wear, or weren’t designed for small seeds, seed can leak out before it ever reaches the row.
That leads to:
- Unaccounted seed loss inside the meter
- Inconsistent population across the field
- Higher seeding rates to compensate
You may not see it happening, but you’re paying for it.
Why Small Seeds Make It Worse
Crops like canola and sesame are especially vulnerable. Standard disks don’t seal or singulate properly with small seed sizes.
The results are leaks, doubles, skips, and uneven emergence.
And once that seed is gone, there’s no getting it back.
How the RRV Seed Disk Fixes the Problem
The RRV Seed Disk is built specifically for small-seeded crops, and its design tackles seed loss directly.
1. Precision 90-Cell Design
With twice the number of cells compared to traditional 45-cell disks, the RRV disk turns slower while maintaining accurate seed delivery, improving control and reducing the chance of seed escaping where it shouldn’t.
2. Integrated Wear Strip
This is key. The included wear strip helps seal the seed meter, preventing seed from leaking out during operation. It also extends the life of the disk and saving money long term.
3. Knock-Out Wheel System
The mechanical knock-out wheel ensures each cell clears properly, pushing seed through and preventing buildup or plugging that can lead to inconsistent drops.
Real Savings You Can See
When leaks are eliminated and placement improves, the numbers start to add up:
- Germination rates of 90% or better
- More uniform stands and stronger emergence
Instead of over-seeding to cover mistakes, you’re placing every seed where it counts.
More Than Just Accuracy
Because the RRV disk turns slower and handles higher populations more efficiently, many operators can increase ground speed up to around 6 mph without sacrificing accuracy. That means more acres covered in less time.
The Bottom Line
If your current setup is leaking seed, you’re paying for it twice: once in wasted input, and again in lost yield potential.
The RRV Seed Disk is built to stop that. With a sealed system, precise singulation, and components designed specifically for small seeds, it ensures every seed you pay for has a chance to perform. Call us at 1-855-612-7006 to learn more.