Planting small grains

Planting date

When to plant small grains in Minnesota

• Optimal seeding dates.
• Last planting dates.
• Risks and rewards of early planting.

Spring seeding rate and depth

Recommended seeding rate for small grains

• Guidance based on your desired plant population.
• How to calculate your seeding rate, including a formula.

Optimal seeding depth for small grains

• The best conditions for planting.
• What not to do when seeding.
• How variety affects planting depth.

Winter-hardy varieties

Guide to planting winter-hardy wheat varieties in Minnesota

• When and why to plant winter-hardy varieties.
• How long plants can survive extreme cold.
• How hardiness changes throughout the year.

Winter wheat seeding date and depth

When to plant winter wheat in Minnesota

• Optimal seeding dates.
• Temperature data.
• Guidance on survivability.
• The risks of early and late planting.

Recommended seeding rate and depth for planting winter wheat in Minnesota

• Guidelines on optimal stand, pounds of seeds per acre and planting depth.
• How to handle winter kill.
• When you should and shouldn’t replant.

Spring small grains: Late planting guide for Minnesota

• How late planting affects spring small grains.
• Optimal and last planting dates.
• Research: Temperature’s effect on plant growth
• Strategies to maximize yield potential.

How to decide whether to replant small grains

• When replanting is and isn’t worth it.
• How to evaluate the plant stand and take stand counts.
• Guidelines for making the best decision.

How to calibrate grain drills and air seeders

• Step-by-step guide to calibrating your equipment.
• How to determine seeding rate.
• Tips for operating your equipment to get the best stands.