Systems and methods for applying fluid to groups of seeds dispensed from a planter

A method for planting seeds and dispensing a fluid, the method comprising:

• dispensing groups of seeds at intervals through a seed tube using a seed meter, wherein each group includes a first seed and a last seed;
• detecting each seed in a group of the groups of seeds passing through the seed tube;
• transmitting a detection signal to a control system upon detection of each seed passing through the seed tube;
• transmitting a control signal to a nozzle assembly based on a number of seeds in the group and at least one of a detection time of the first seed, a detection time of the last seed, and a time between the detection time of the first seed and the detection time of the last seed;
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• dispensing the fluid from the nozzle assembly on or adjacent to the group of seeds when the nozzle assembly receives the control signal.

A control system for a planter system for planting seeds and dispensing a fluid, the control system comprising at least one processor and memory having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon, which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the control system to:

• receive a detection signal from a sensor upon detection of a first seed in a group passing through a seed tube;
• receive another detection signal from the sensor upon detection of a last seed in the group passing through the seed tube;
• identify a trigger time based on at least one of a detection time of the first seed, a detection time of the last seed, and a time between the detection time of the first seed and the detection time of the last seed;
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• transmit a control signal to a nozzle assembly based on a number of seeds in the group and the trigger time to apply the fluid on or adjacent the group of seeds, wherein the nozzle assembly is configured to dispense the fluid in response to receiving the control signal.