Seeding methods for small-seeded legumes

Ideally, small seeded legumes should be planted using a cultipacker-seeder (prepared seedbeds only) or the smallseed box on a no-till or conventional drill. This provides the most accurate control of the seeding rate. However, the use of a no-till or conventional drill often results in small-seeded legumes being planted too deep (i.e., deeper than 1⁄2 inch). Some drills cannot be adequately adjusted to maintain a consistently shallow planting depth. Planting depth is harder to control when planting into wet soil, a soft seedbed, or rough ground.