Why Potato Growers Should Consider Belt Planters 

Innovation drives everything we do. The Belt Planter is one of our latest solutions, designed to help growers plant faster and more efficiently. It’s all about giving the grower the flexibility to hit crucial planting windows while improving productivity and potential yield. Whether you’re a large-scale producer or a specialized grower, the Belt Planter offers the speed and adaptability needed to make the most out of every acre. 

WHY Was This Innovation Necessary? 

All growers are after the ability to hit the planting window that is most conducive to plant growth. Furthermore, plant population and the accurate number of seeds per acre are critical. The Belt Planter was developed to meet these exact needs, allowing growers to plant quickly and precisely within that crucial window. 

Is the Belt Planter Replacing Cup Planters? 

The Belt Planter is NOT here to replace Cup Planters; it was designed to offer another option that allows growers to be more productive in both planting speed and seed placement. Therefore, the ability to cover more acres in a shorter period of time. With a cup planter, seed sizing is more critical whereas, with a Belt Planter, seed sizing is more forgiving.  

WHO Should Consider Having Belt Planters and WHY? 

Initially, this machine was manufactured with process contract growers and seed growers in mind. But most potato farmers may find it very beneficial to use the Belt Planter because it gives the flexibility that every grower is looking for. However, in rocky areas, you won’t be able to take full advantage of the speed feature of the Belt Planter. That said, the Belt Planter’s adaptability makes it an ideal option for those who desire increased productivity and efficiency, regardless of their acreage. From large operations to specialized growers, it offers a valuable solution for improving planting outcomes in most environments. 

What do customers say about the Belt Planter? 

A grower from Alberta, Canada, said, “The concept of belt planting makes the system of planting way easier. And when you ask questions to growers in Europe about belt planting, they never want to go back to cup planter anymore; and that’s because yield increased, and the simplicity of planting, the seed size.”  

Speaking about the Belt Planter, Ryan from Manitoba, Canada, stated, “Last year I planted about 6 miles an hour. It seems like the faster it went, the better it worked.”  

Listen to the podcast episode about the Belt Planter