Which unit cuts shallow grooves and sows grass seed at recommended rates?

• A. Power Tiller
• B. Power Seeder (Slit Seeder)
• C. Vertical Mower
• D. Block Plane

Answer: (B)

The unit being tested is designed to create a narrow, shallow furrow and place seeds at a controlled rate, all in one pass. A Power Seeder (Slit Seeder) does exactly that: it opens shallow grooves in the soil and meters the grass seed into those slits at the recommended rate, ensuring consistent depth and spacing for good germination. This combination of furrow creation and precise seed placement is what makes it the best choice for sowing grass.

A power tiller, while effective at breaking and mixing soil to prepare a seedbed, doesn’t handle precise seed placement at recommended rates. A vertical mower is intended for cutting or trimming vegetation, not for seeding. A block plane is a woodworking tool and irrelevant to field seeding.