Why is the Till-Ease Model 2148 Cultipacker better than a smooth lawn roller?
The Till-Ease Model 2148 Cultipacker is made up of 21 individual cast iron packer wheels. These packer wheels have knobs positioned around the circumference of the wheel. When rolled across the ground the knobs on the packer wheels leave dimples in the soil. The dimples in the soil conserve moisture and provide an excellent location for rapid seed germination. Also the Till-Ease Model 2148 Cultipacker uses packer wheels that have been designed to provide a particular pressure on the ground. A smooth lawn roller provides a smooth uniform surface with no dimples or grooves in the soil. A uniform surface has a disadvantage because it will dry out at the same rate. It is always an advantage to place a seed in a moisture rich environment. The other problem with a lawn roller is that it was never designed for achieving a particular pressure to firm the soil. There is a fine line between firming and compacting. A heavy roller can easily create a compaction situation.
