A seed boot assembly (40) for a seeding machine is disclosed. The seed tube assembly (40), comprising: a seed boot (42) having a seed passage extending from an inlet (52) to an outlet (54) a boot liner (44) extending within the seed passage between the inlet (52) and the outlet (54) and a seed tube adapter (46) coupled to at least one of the seed boot (42) and the boot liner (44). Further, a planting unit (10) is disclosed.