MS Mini-Seed Planters

Monosem MS planters are designed to plant raw, encrusted, and pelleted seeds accurately thus reducing seed cost and thinning labor. The MS metering unit has been specially designed for small seed crops. The meter housing is made of brass and has a cast aluminum cover with an adjustable fiber seal to keep a tight fit. The seed is picked up by vacuum at a low point in the cover allowing the meter to plant even at a very low seed level. A shoe opener creates an extremely low seed drop to maintain proper seed spacing. The front gauge wheel provides consistent seed depth control while the intermediate press wheel and rear press wheel provide proper seed-to-soil contact for optimal emergence. The simplicity of adjustments make planting multiple vegetable crops quick and easy.

Monosem offers a wide range of row unit configurations to accommodate different line spacings and bed widths.

MS Meter

Product Overview

Version A

Single Seed line unit with a minimum row spacing of 8 inches, floating linkage with up pressure

Version B

Single Seed line unit with a minimum row spacing of 5 ½ inches, floating linkage with up pressure

Version C

Twin Seed line unit with a minimum row spacing of 8 inches, uses a split shoe to achieve 2-4 inch spacing between lines, floating linkage with up pressure

Version D

Double row unit, with two metering boxes for single or twin Seed line, floating linkage with up pressure

Version G

Single Seed line unit Single Seed line unit with a minimum row spacing of 8 inches, non-floating linkage with screw adjust. Typically used in the light soils of the Yuma Arizona region

Version M

Multiple line row unit for high population planting as close as 2” between lines.

Mini Seed Options

MS Mini-Seed Product Options and Configurations

Control Window

A large transparent window aids in fine tuning the meter for accurate singulation.

Seed Discs

The Monosem stainless steel seed disc is the heaviest in the industry (1mm thick) and precision made for accurate seed singulation.

Seed Meter Cover

The MS metering box cover is cast aluminum: every cover is laser measured to ensure a precise fit. A fiber gasket provides a seal between the disc & cover.

Meter Housing

The MS metering box has a rigid cast brass housing and sealed bearings making it remarkably durable.

Seed Ejector

The brass ejector block, shown mounted in the meter cover, directs seed release at the same consistent angle for consistent spacing.

Secondary Air Cleanout

A must for planting small light seeds such as carrots and lettuce. It helps clean out plugged disc holes by feeding pressurized air to the backside of the disc.

Seed Singulator

The brass singulator eliminates doubles. A spring on the cover maintains positive contact against the disc for optimal singulation with small seeds.

Selection Adjustment

The selection adjustment is made using a single lever which is easily accessible on the top of the metering boxes. The quality and the precision of the MS metering boxes enables an identical adjustment on all of the units.

Planting Double Line Crops

The MS metering boxes can plant in single line as well as double lines. For this, the single line shoe is simply replaced by a double line shoe, the disc with one line of holes is replaced by a disc with 2 lines of holes and a 2nd selector is added.

To change from Single-line to Double line,

Double-line Singulator
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Double-line Seed Disc
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Split-Shoe

+ One single adjustment for 2 selectors

+ Single line and double line on the same unit

Features

Disengaging Clutch

All MS units except version M comes standard with the ability to disengage each row allow you to.

Row Unit Lockup

MS row unit’s version A, B, C, and D have a lockup feature. Allowing you to configure the planter any way you want. Move the wire tab behind the peg and raise the row unit up until the linkage bar slides down in the slot.
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MS Version A

The MS Version A unit has one meter on each row unit, with a minimum line spacing of 8 inches. It is suitable for single line vegetable planting.

Standard Equipment

Quick adjustable clod remover
Self-cleaning rubber front press wheel
Narrow shoe opener
Intermediate hillers
Stainless steel rear press wheel
Optional intermediate press wheel with scraper
Depth control knob
Up-pressure springs

Inter-Row Spacing

Version A Unit Spacing

Planting Pattern

Single Line

Front Depth Wheels

The front gauge wheel ensures optional planting depth control. Depth is adjusted using a knob and a scale can be used to accurately check planting depth.

Rubber Wheel

The front press wheel comes standard with a self-cleaning rubber press wheel with a flex center. It comes in two different sizes 4” x 12” and 5.5” x 10”.

Stainless Steel Wheel

An optional stainless steel press wheel in three sizes 4” x 8”, 4” x 10”, or 5.5” x 10”, depending on seed line spacing. A spring loaded Greenflex scraper is used to help keep the wheel clean.

Rear Closing Wheels

Stainless Steel Wheel

The rear press wheel comes standard with a stainless-steel press wheel in three sizes 4”x8”, 4”x10”, or 5.5”x10”, for different seed line spacings. A spring loaded Greenflex scraper is used to help keep the wheel clean. Stainless steel is ideal for non-sticky and sandy conditions.

Rubber Wheel

An optional 5.5”x10” self cleaning rubber press wheel with a flex center, can be substituted in place of the stainless-steel wheel. This is best suited for sticky or slightly damp conditions.

Cage Wheel

An optional 4.5”x10” flat cage wheel has designed for sandy soils in wetter conditions. It creates a hatch pattern on top of the bed to greatly reduce compaction. Generally used in sandy soil that tend to crust over after planting.

Shoe Options

Standard Shoe

A 4 1/2-inch-tall shoe is standard equipment on the MS Version A. A wider top allows for an optional seed sensor to be install for seed monitoring. This shoe is generally used for planting 1/2″ or deeper. A similar shoe for planting 1/2″ and shallower is available but a seed sensor does not fit in this shoe.

Low Profile Shoe

An optional low-profile shoe is available on the MS Version A. The short profile reduces the seed drop by 1-inch when compared to the standard shoe, however it does not accommodate a sensor or liquid fertilizer tube.

Optional Equipment

Liquid Tube

The standard shoe can also accommodate a liquid fertilizer placement tube. It places starter fertilizer on top of the seed.

V-Drag Bar

V-Drag bar can be substituted for the hillers. The drag bar is a less aggressive way of covering the seed by dragging soil over the top of the furrow. Usually used in lighter soils.

Double Disc Openers

While the MS planters are designed to be used in well prepared beds, we know there is always the possibility of residue. A double disc opener system, with steel skirt was designed to help cut thru light residue and move it out of the way of the seed line.

Intermediate Press Wheel

An optional double intermediate press wheel, consisting of a 1” wide stainless-steel band wrapped around a cast hub rolls between the seed meter and the rear closing wheel. It is there to firmly place the seed once it has dropped in the trench, before the closing wheels close the trench. The intermediate press wheel is also available in rubber. The intermediate press wheel is compatible with split shoes widths of 2” to 3 ¼ ”. Ideally used when not watering crop up.

Sync-Row Timing

Sync-row timing is a system that is designed to maintain the staggered seed drop and create the diamond pattern. This pattern allows each plant the maximum potential to moisture, sunlight, and nutrients. This works with seed spacing of 4” or wider.