Okay, so today I’m messing around with these things called Yetter fertilizer openers. I’ve been meaning to get these things set up for a while now, just haven’t gotten around to it. I saw these advertised as the “10,000 Magnum Opener” and thought I’d give them a shot. Let me tell you, getting started was a bit of a head-scratcher.
First off, I had to figure out which one was the right-hand and which one was the left-hand opener. Yeah, it does make a big difference. Turns out, these things are kind of designed to be used either way. Then, I spent a good chunk of time just trying to find the best spot to mount them. The instructions said to put them behind the gauge wheel, so that’s what I did.
Here’s how I got them installed:
- Figured out the setup: Took a look at the parts and figured out which was which. It seems easy, but just looking at these things, it’s hard to tell.
- Mounted them: Got these babies attached right behind the gauge wheel, just like the instructions suggested. Wasn’t too bad once I knew where they were supposed to go.
- Tested them out: Ran a few tests, spreading some Lesco starter fertilizer just to see how it all worked. You know, had to make sure they were going to work before the real planting started.
Honestly, it took a bit of trial and error, but I finally got them working pretty good. They seem to put the fertilizer down nice and consistently, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I ran them for a bit and checked, and it looked like they were doing a decent job, so I’m feeling pretty good about it. You know how it is, got to try it out and see how it works in practice. I just spread the stuff evenly, and these openers did a pretty good job!
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure with the Yetter fertilizer openers. It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, but I got them figured out. Hopefully, they’ll make a real difference come planting time. It’s always a bit of a process, figuring these things out, but once you get it, it’s worth it.
My thoughts afterward
I’d say these are worth checking out if you’re looking for a way to get your fertilizer placed just right. Just be ready to spend a little time getting them set up. It’s not rocket science, but you do have to pay attention to what you’re doing. And hey, if I can do it, anyone can! It looks like these things are gonna work well, so I’m pretty happy with them so far. You know what they say, nothing worth doing is easy! They were not the easiest things to install, but now that they are in place, I have high hopes for them.
