What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series?

Industrial Seeds, Aromatic Plant Seeds, Onion Seeds
What Can You Plant with the SECA SC1 Series?
What Can You Plant with the SECA SC1 Series?The SC1 Series precision seeders are engineered to handle a surprisingly wide range of seed types—from delicate bulbils to industrial oil-crops—without sacrificing singulation accuracy or depth control. Below you will find a handy crop guide that shows exactly which seeds our belt-and-scoop metering system can deliver and why thousands of growers rely on SECA for consistent emergence.
1 | Bulbous CropsOur original specialty. The wide, open scoops and adjustable row-spacing ensure gentle handling of large, irregular bulbs.

Crop

Why SC1 Works

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Six-row layout matches commercial densities; cover-shovels close the furrow for faster rooting. (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

Onion & Shallot (Allium cepa)

Gear-driven spacing lets you shift from table onions to shallots in minutes. (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

Saffron Corms (Crocus sativus)

Shallow-depth wheels keep fragile corms at the ideal 5–7 cm zone for rapid sprouting. (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

Ornamental Tulip Bulbs (Tulipa spp.)

High-capacity hopper minimises refill stops during landscape or nursery work. (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

2 | Industrial Field SeedsNeed row accuracy on broad-acre crops? Swap to the medium scoop belt and dial-in population from the side gearbox.
3 | Aromatic & Spice SeedsSmall, high-value seeds demand accuracy; the SC1’s gentle belt motion prevents cracking and split kernels.

Crop

Typical Use

Coriander / Cilantro

Fresh-cut herb or dried spice production (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

Fennel

Bulb and seed harvest for culinary & pharma markets (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

Cardamom

Plantation gaps or nursery expansion plots (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

Juniper

Reforestation & essential-oil plantations (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)

4 | Medicinal Herbs — Coming SoonOur R & D team is validating metering kits for a new roster of medicinal plants. Subscribe to our newsletter to be first in line for updates.
  • Why Choose SECA for Diverse Crops?Single Machine, Multi-Crop – Belt change-over and row-gear swap take under 15 minutes.
  • Slope-Ready Hopper – Hydraulic tilt keeps seed flow constant on hilly ground.
  • Depth Consistency – Parallelogram units ride over ridges, holding target depth for uniform emergence.
  • Low HP Requirement – Any 50–70 HP tractor can run the six-row model, cutting diesel costs.
Ready to Optimise Your Planting Window?Call +90 553 465 40 90, email exportsc@secaagri.com or click Get a Quote and our agronomy team will tailor an SC1 package for your exact seed list. (What seeds can be planted with the SECA SC1 Series)
BULBOUS SEEDS
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Garlic (Allium sativum) or garlic
It is a species of bulbous plant in the genus Allium in the family Amaryllidaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran, but is a common spice worldwide due to its history of human consumption and use spanning several thousand years.
Onion (Allium cepa L., from Latin cepa "onion")
It is the most widely cultivated vegetable species of the genus Allium, also known as the onion or spring onion. Shallot is a botanical variety of onion. Until 2010, shallot was classified as a separate species. Onion is a word derived from the Pahlavi word (sōḥtan), for which the ancient Turks said kuçgundı.
Saffron (Crocus sativus)
A bulbous cultivated plant from the Iridaceae family, blooming in autumn, 20–30 cm tall, from the Crocus genus, and the spice obtained from this plant. The leaves of the plant are ribbon-like, and its purple flowers have three stigmas. The male organs, including the petiole that connects the flower and stigmas to the plant, are dried and used especially as a food coloring and flavoring. The saffron plant is mostly grown in Spain, France, Italy and Iran.
Tulip (Tulipa)
The common name of the bulbous, perennial herbaceous plant species that form the Tulipa genus of the Liliaceae family and are grown as ornamental plants for their beautiful flowers.

Industrial Plant Seeds

Machine planting of industrial plant seeds is an important practice that increases the efficiency, sustainability and economic returns of modern agriculture.

Soybean Soy (Glycine max)

It is a 1-1.5 m tall, partially twining, branched, annual plant of East Asian origin from the legume family (Fabaceae). The plant is cultivated for its edible beans.

Flax (Latin Linum usitatissimum)

It is the most common species of the flax genus from the flax family. It is a plant that blooms silky, bluish or yellow flowers between June and August. It can grow to 15–60 cm in length. The plant, which is grown for its seeds and fiber, has natural and cultivated forms. Its leaves are stemless, grayish-green in color, arranged on an upright or decumbent stem. The chemical structure of flax consists of 80% cellulose, 3% pectin, and 10% water.

AROMATIC HERB SEEDS

Our SC1 Series Machines also serve in this branch of agriculture.

Coriander, coriander or cilantro[1] (Coriandrum sativum)

It is a hairless, annual, herbaceous plant from the Apiaceae family, with leaves resembling parsley, 20-60 centimeters high. The dried fruit or seed of this plant, used as a spice, is also called coriander. The word coriander came to Turkish from Persian.[2] It is native to the Mediterranean countries. It grows in Southwest Asia and North Africa.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

It is a biennial, fragrant, herbaceous plant species from the parsley family (Apiaceae), growing up to two meters tall. Its homeland is the Mediterranean basin and the Near East.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Cardamom is the general name for plants that include the Elettaria and Amomum genera from the ginger family. It is a large-leaved perennial plant genus that grows in the warm regions of Western and Southern India and Southeast Asia, growing 4–5 m tall. It grows wild especially in the swamp forests of Southern India. Cardamom fruits are 1–2 cm long, yellowish green and off-white in color. Its seeds are lentil-shaped and large, reddish brown in color and have a strong odor. Cardamom is named according to where it grows. Such as Ceylon cardamom, Malabar cardamom, Siamese cardamom.

Juniper Seed

It is a type of plant that grows in mountainous regions and looks like a bush. It has a longer lifespan compared to other tree species. It is also consumed as oil, and is used to lighten heavy meals and especially to use its healing properties for the treatment of some diseases.
MEDICINAL PLANTS
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