Pusa Tractor Operated Okra Planter

Introduction

The Tractor Drawn Okra Planter is useful for sowing of wet okra seeds on top of the ridges. This implement consists of a seed box, a seed control unit, a bund formation unit, a frame and a ground wheel. A three-point control system is used for coupling with tractor.

Technical details:

•  Overall dimensions (l x w x h): 1800 x 1830 x 1130 mm

•  Number of ridges: 3

•  Number of furrow openers: 3

•  Seeding mechanism: Plate type

•  Number of cells on the plate: 8

•  Estimated cost: INR 40,000/-

 

Advantages:

•  Saving of time and water as planting is done on ridges. This also increases the yield of the crop.

•  Normally 2-3 seeds are planted at one place, thus it reduces seed rate.

•  Row to row and plant to plant spacing is maintained.

•  This implement covers one hectare of area in 5 hours, thus it saves 77 man-days and 35% of operational cost as compared to traditional method.

 

For further information please contact :

Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
New Delhi