Ideally, the seedbed should be at least 65ยบ F at the 4 inch depth, with dry, sunny weather and a warming period (at least 50 DD-60s) expected in the next 5 days. Planting into cold soils increases the likelihood of chilling injury, seedling disease and weak or variable stands that may result in replanting. Replanting is expensive, can complicate herbicide and insecticide programs and delay maturity. Yield potential may decrease if germination and emergence is delayed past 10-12 days after planting.
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