Soybeans
What are some steps that can help ensure adequate soybean emergence?
- Start with good seed:
- at least 80 percent germination
- seed pure and free from contamination - Plant to achieve 75,000 to 125,000 plants per acre (125,000 to 175,000 drilled).
- Adjust planter according to seed per foot of row, not pounds per acre. Remember: we tend to overplant most crops.
- Plant into a good
seedbed:
- moist
- warm (68º to 86º F)
- firm - Plant 1 to 2 inches deep, taking moisture into consideration.
For additional information, see Mississippi State University Extension Service P 1194, Soybeans: Plant and Populations and Seeding Rates and Publication 1289 Soybean Planting Guidelines.
