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Article: Seeking seeding success? Why slit seeders/ overseeders make sense.(Landscape Construction)

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March 1, 2007
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It is tough to beat slit-type seeders/overseeders for their overall effectiveness at achieving a consistently high of seed-to-soil contact for successful germination. And although a slit seeder alone is no guarantee of seed-success, they are well-respected among landscape professionals for the quality results they can deliver.

What is a slit seeder?

There are slit seeders available for primary seeding, or seeding into bare dirt, but overseeding--seeding over established turf--is the most common type of slit seeding operation for landscape professionals. As such, slit overseeders will be the primary locus for this article.

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