Many food plot failures come down to poor seed-to-soil contact. An ATV cultipacker fixes that by pressing broadcast seed into a firm seed bed. The Impact Implements Cultipacker with Weight Tray breaks down dirt clumps, compresses soil and helps small seed germinate evenly.
What the Impact Implements cultipacker does
A cultipacker is a roller that firms the soil. The Impact Implements cultipacker breaks down clods and compresses soil to form an even seed bed. After seed has been broadcast, the rollers gently compress the soil around the seeds, ensuring shallow seed placement and seed-to-soil contact for good germination. It includes an integrated weight tray, so you can add weight for difficult projects and terrain.
Broadcast seed that sits loose on top of the ground is exposed to drying out, washing away and being eaten by birds. Seed that is pressed into firm soil stays in contact with moisture and can root quickly. That is why many food plotters consider cultipacking one of the most important steps in planting, especially for small seeds like clover, chicory and brassicas.
Key features of the ATV cultipacker
- Breaks down dirt clumps and compresses soil for shallow seed placement and seed-to-soil contact
- Integrated weight tray for adding weight on tough ground
- Hollow plastic disks
- Easy one-pin mounting with the included pin
- For use with the Impact Implements One-Point Lift System, CAT-0 3-point hitch and sleeve hitch (sold separately)
Specs and fit
- Length: 50 inches
- Weight: 82 lbs
- Uses: ATV, UTV, SxS, garden tractor, lawn tractor
On an ATV or UTV, the Impact Implements cultipacker pins to the Impact Implements manual One-Point Lift System or the Impact Implements HD hydraulic One-Point Lift System. Garden tractors can use a CAT-0 3-point hitch or sleeve hitch.
How to use a cultipacker in your food plot
- Prep the ground. Break the soil with the Impact Implements disc harrow and smooth it out. Apply lime and fertilizer based on a soil test.
- Pack before seeding. A pass before broadcasting firms loose soil so seed doesn't sink too deep.
- Broadcast seed. Spread at the rate on the seed bag or product page.
- Pack after seeding. Roll the plot again to press seed into the surface.
- Add weight if needed. Load the weight tray when the ground is rough or cloddy.
Avoid packing soil that is soaking wet, since it can crust over. Slightly moist soil packs best. Packing right before an expected rain is a common approach, since moisture after planting helps germination.
Seeds that benefit from cultipacking
Small seeds that are planted shallow benefit most. Tecomate King Ladino White Clover and Max-Attract both list a planting depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch, which is the kind of shallow placement a cultipacker helps achieve. For a full fall plot, Tecomate Greenfield is another option with the same planting depth. Browse every blend in our food plot seed collection.
Pairs well with
A cultipacker is usually the last implement in a planting sequence. The Impact Implements 62" landscape rake clears debris and smooths the surface first, and the Impact Implements cultivator loosens the top layer before seeding.
Frequently asked questions
Why use an ATV cultipacker after broadcasting seed?
The rollers gently compress soil around the seeds, ensuring shallow seed placement and seed-to-soil contact for better germination.
Can I add weight to the cultipacker?
Yes. It has an integrated weight tray for adding weight on difficult projects and terrain.
What are the disks made of?
The disks are hollow plastic. The cultipacker is 50 inches long and weighs 82 lbs.
Give your seed the best start. See full details on the Impact Implements ATV cultipacker with weight tray and the rest of the Impact Implements collection. Questions? Contact us.