Distributor Plates

A full range for unequalled versatility in spreading small and large seeds

Distributor plates

This is a key component for the accuracy of your seeding. At EBRA, instead of the plastic used on cheaper brands, we’ve chosen aluminium plates. This way, even the thinnest plates (those used for small seeds) don’t warp or deform – even the smallest seeds cannot get in behind the plate.

Perhaps the most versatile seed-drill in the world

We have distributor plates for an absolutely unbelievable range of seeds. From the smallest of seeds (parsley, carrot), to the biggest (large beans and even small bulbs), from the most regular (peas or round beans) to the most difficult to sow (parsnip, scorzonera/black salsify or broad beans), EBRA seeders can sow almost any seed, uncoated or coated. In addition, you can also choose a plate that can take several seeds together, for pocket sowing.

Code defining the type of seed-plate

Number on the left: Number of notches, holes or teeth on the plate E.g. 40 notches around the edge of the plate.
Middle letter: Code that defines the type of plate
P: notches – A: large notches – R: teeth – T: long holes - B: round holes – M: star-shaped – F: broad-bean plates –OC: plates for little bulbs (lengths 8-14 mm)
Number on the right: Depending on the plate, this is the thickness of the plate, the diameter of the hole or the size of the notch.

How to choose your plates

The table below gives you the specifications for the type of plate that you may require. An important factor here is that for certain crops, you have the choice between a specific plate (which is very efficient for that seed) but not necessarily versatile (because it’s been designed specifically for the seed in question). So, you may prefer to choose a more versatile plate, but which will be a little less accurate for a given seed variety.

EBRA at your service

There are really several parameters to be taken into account when you’re choosing your plate and it’s difficult to summarize everything in a table. The best thing to do is to make a list of the crops you’d like to sow, then prepare your selection of plates using the table below, and finally contact us to finalize your choice. We will do everything we can to satisfy you, taking your interests into account, not simply advising you to buy as many plates as possible. That’s the EBRA spirit!

Sowing density		LOW DENSITY	MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY	PIT SOWING
ACORN		10 OC 16
BARLEY		32 P 6	24 B 10
BASIL			40 P 1E
BEAN		See table below
very small and round		24 B 9	24 P 6	8 R 10
small and round		24 B 12	24 P 8	8 R 10
small and medium long		10 M 8		8 R 12
big and long		8 R 10 or 8 R 12	8 R 12 or 8 R 14	8 R 19
BEETROOT		24 B 6	33 B 8,5
BEETROOT to feed animals			33 B 8,5
BLACKBERRY			40 P 1 E
BROAD BEAN		8 F 8 or 8 F 10
CABBAGE		8 B 2.5 – 2	40 P 1
CARROT		40 P1E	40 P 1
CHICORY		8 B 2.5 – 2	40 P 1
CLOVER		40 P 1 E	40 P 1
COATED SEEDS		See table below
Diameter 2,25/2,75 – 2,5/3		24 B 4	40 B 4
Diameter 2,75/3,25 – 3/3,5		24 B 4,5	40 B 4,5
Diameter 3,25/3,75		24 B 5	40 B 5
Diameter 4/5		24 B 6	40 B 6
Diameter 4,75/5,25		24 B 6,5	40 B 6,5
COLZA		8 B 2.5 – 2	40 P 1
CORN SALAD		40 P 1E	40 P 4
COURGETTE		10 M 3	24 P 3
CUCUMBER small		10 M 3
	medium	10 M 4
	big	10 M 5
ESCAROLE		40 P 1	40 P 2
FENNEL		40 P 4	32 P 6
FLAX		24 B 5,5	40 B 5,5
GOURD			24 P 3
HEMP		40 B 4,5	80 B 4,5
LAITUCE (not coated)		8 P 1E	40 P 1E
LEEK		40 P 1	40 P 2
LENTIL		32 P 6	24 P 4	10 M 4
LUCERNE		40 P 1E	40 P 1
LUPIN		24 B 4	40 B 6
MAIZE not calibrated		10 M 5	10 M 6
	very small	16 B 6
	small	16 B 12,5
	big	16 B 15,5
MAIZE to feed animals		16 B 14,7
MEADOW-GRASS		24 P 3	24 P 4
MELON	small	10 M 3
	medium	10 M 4
OATS		24 P 4	24 P 6
OIGNON		40 P 1	40 P 2
OIGNON small bulbs		10 OC 16 (under reserves : caliper 8-14 mm)
OYSTER PLANT		24 P 3	24 P 4
PARSLEY		40 P 1 E	40 P 1 or 40 P 2
PARSNIP		40 P 4	32 P 6
PEA	small	24 B 8		8 R 10
	medium	24 B 10		8 R 12
	big	24 B 11		8 R 14
PINE			40 P 4	10 M 6
PINE (sea side)			24 B 3	10 M 8
RADISH		40 B 4,5	40 P 4
RICE		24 P 3	24 P 4	10 M 4
RUTABAGA		8 P 1 E	40 P 1 E	8 P 2
RYE		32 P 6	24 P 8
RYE-MARGUERITE			40 P 1
SALSIFY		24 P 3	24 P 4
SORGHUM		40 B 5,5	80 B 5,5	24 B 8
SOYA				24 B 8
SPINACH		40 P 4	32 P 6
SUGAR BEET		24 B 6	33 B 8,5
SUNFLOWER		Choose depending on size
small		10.11.5.2,5	10.12.6,3	10.12.6,4
medium		10.13.5,3	10.13.7,3	10.13.7,4
not calibrated			10 M 5
TURNIP		40 P 1 E	40 P 1	8 P 2
VESCE		40 P 4	24 P 8
WATERMELON	small			10 M 3
	medium			10 M 4
	big			10 M 5
WHEAT		32 P 6	24 P 4