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Soybean Planting Depth

Last Updated: October 02, 2008

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Plant soybeans 1 to 1.5 inches deep, no deeper than 2 inches.

If possible, plant soybeans into moisture, as long as it is not deeper than 2 inches. Soybeans should be covered by soil.

Upper midwest: Where soil conditions are cold, err on the shallow side as long as the seed is covered by soil and there is good seed-to-soil contact.

For more information on this or other topics related to soybean production, contact your state extension specialist or your local extension educator/agent.

The following is the link to the soybean extension specialists: state extension soybean specialist.

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