Seed Calculator: Benchmarking and SWOT analysis

Links

https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/resources/cover-crop-seeding-rate-calculator

https://www.agrii.co.uk/calculators/seed-rate-calculator/?_gl=1*gn2w3w*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTgwMjk5MTY0My4xNzE2Mzk1MjMw*_ga_16YBBK57N1*MTcxNjM5NTIyOS4xLjAuMTcxNjM5NTIyOS4wLjAuMA..

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/seed-quantity-calculator/

https://uk-horticulture.github.io/covercrop-calc/#page-top

Calculator type

Excel sheet

Web

Web

Web

Product Features

Section 1 ( calculator)

Test strip area( number of rows, row width, test strip length)

Seeding method ( drilled/broadcast)

Cover crop species/mixture

Section 2 ( example)
Section 3 (Input suggestions)

Target Population (plants/m2)
Thousand Grain Weight (g/1000 seeds)
Germination(%)
Field Losses(%)
Crop Area(Ha)

Option 1 ( Choose crop first, then find out the number of seeds)
Choose the Unit of measure
Choose crop
Directly sow or transplant
Number of feet of row

Option 2 ( Using row length and space between seeds or plants, to find the number of seeds)
Unit of measure
Inches between seed and plant
Length of row(feet)
Number of rows

Choose cover crop [Brassica(4), Grass/grain(6)and Legumes(6)]
Area of bed (sq ft)

Product Results

Test strip seeding rate (lb/ts)

Per row total (lbs)

Test strip total (lbs)

Sowing Rate(kg/Ha)

Seed Tonnage needed(tonnes)

Seeds sown (seeds/m2)

Option 1
Number of plants

Plants/100 foot

Option 2
Total seeds
Seeds/100 foot

Results for Low seeding rate and high seeding rate (per pound)

Target audience

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UX Impression

(initial review)

Rating for UX

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Color Palette

Success

• Suggestive inputs and examples are helpful for new users.

• The inputs are segregated well and are not too many, hence less cognitive load.

• The UI of the website is well-divided and segmented.

• The components are consistent and, hence have clarity in prompted actions.

• Clear and concise actions and site map.

• Consistent styling and layout

Limitations

Opportunities

Threats

Color palette

Open

Contrast :

Font