Combined Implement for Soil Preparation and Sowing Сucurbits

Abstract

The design of an energy-saving combined implement capable of performing basic and pre-sowing tillage, applying mineral fertilizers, forming irrigation furrows and sowing melons and gourds in one pass is substantiated. The use of a combined tillage unit allows to reduce labor costs by up to 39%, energy consumption for soil preparation – up to 45%, reduce the duration of work, reduce soil compaction by reducing the unit’s passes across the field and retain moisture in the soil layer.