After sowing, the distribution of the seeds along the length the
row, sowing depth uniformities, mean emergence times (MET),
and percent emergence (PE) were compared. The distances
between adjacent plants in each furrow were measured. Spacings
between adjacent plants were measured in the field 17 days after
sowing for about 50 maize and soybean plants for each treatment.
The depths of the seeds beneath the soil surface were measured. A
mark was made on the plant at the ground level.