The invention relates to a sowing unit (10) for a seeder, comprising a coulter (18) for delivering seed, one or more depth guide elements (24a, 24b) for adjusting the seed placement depth of the coulter (18) and a roller (26) Intercepting and / or embedding the seed discharged from the coulter (18), wherein the one or more depth guide elements (24a, 24b) and the roller (26) are movable relative to each other so that the lower contact area of the one or more depth guide elements (16) 24a, 24b) is positionable above and below the lower contact area of the roller (26).