Abstract: This invention relates to an attachment for conventional planters that will convert them to ridge-till planters at reasonable costs. It consists of a pair of laterally spaced vertical mounting bars, fastened suitably at their upper end to the parallel linkage of a planter, extending downward to connect pivotally to the rearward end of a horizontal L-shaped parallel linkage, whose forward ends connect pivotally to the horizontal frame of this invention called the ridgemate. At the forward end of the horizontal frame is a drum wheel that runs on top of a ridge and gives constant height to the horizontal support frame. To the rear of the drum wheel is a pair of disk openers, adjusted in depth by a tubular screw arrangement. Following closely and to the rear of the disk openers is a sweep to widen and further clean off the ridge. The sweep also is adjusted in its operating depth by a tubular screw arrangement.

Abstract: A deep shield for cultivating is disclosed, comprised of an elongated horizontal bar, fastened at its forward end by adaptors to any make of cultivator, whose rearward end supports a vertical parallel linkage, extending downward to another horizontal bar supporting a pair of panels approximately 16 inches in depth, having a large outward flair on their forward end. Pivotal points on parallel linkage are positioned and formed for maximum stability, flexible enough to allow backward movement if an obstruction is encountered, backward and upward movement of flex arms allows for easy height adjustment by solidly attaching two irons to lower support so they extend vertically past the upper support bar. By using a pin member through aligned holes in vertical irons, height changes may be easily established.