Combines Fodder Radish

[tbran]

uh, I'm a dummy here. What is fodder radishIJ Maybe seeds from a radish topIJ Please explain or describe seed size and weight. (our local church has a fodder O'Riely is that closeIJ)

 

[Herb]

Well, its a radish Jim , but not as we know it.

 

[tbran]

Well its kind of like the big old hunk who showed up for practice to make the Tn football team. Coach took one look at the huge , not so intelligent looking lad and tossed him a football and ask "think you can pass this thingIJ" kid took a look at the football and said " Sure coach, if I can swallow it I can pass it!" Weeeelll if others can thresh this stuff so can we. I would suggest a small seeds kit, and a finishing sieve to start with. Quite a few sizes are available so select one to fit. I am sure someone else here could probably take it from here. let us know of your progresssss _ problems.

 

[John_W]

Radish is a member of the same family of plants as rape, cabbage, canola, ect. which can all be a hassle to harvest. I think the radish seed is larger that most of the others in the list. Problem is always getting the plant to dry down before the seed shatters out on its own. Swathing before harvest would probably be a good idea if it doen't shatter too bad. Getting it to feed is a major problem because the stuff wants to hang together and not feed, until a big slug comes in and bang your plugged up. If it is like rape it will be threshed out by the time it gets to the cylinder then you just need to get through the combine and separated. Small seed seive would probably help. You might try contacting Terry at St. John Welding because he has experience with setting up combines for various minor seed crops. http:__www.stjohnwelding.com_St_John_Weldin_Homex.h