Bags of seedcorn

Fudd · Nov 15, 2014

I was reading the earlier posts about seed cost.
How many acres will a bag of seedcorn plant? Do
they still sell so many kernals to a bag? Thanks

donjr · Nov 15, 2014

Every seed company I have dealt with has had 80,000 kernals in a bag for about forty years. At one time, they sold it as 56# in a bushel, regardless of size and it could range from about 50,000 to 120,000 seeds in a bushel, depending on the size and test weight of the seed.

Years ago, we generally got around 3 acres per bag, planting at around 25,000 plants per acre. With the newer hybrids and GMO types, we're pushing toward 30-35,000 ppa. So, we're only getting about 2 1/2 acres per bag.

As a side note, I had one hybrid this past year that weighed 62# for 80,000, and another that was only 47#.

AG in IN · Nov 15, 2014

80,000 kernels per bag is pretty much standard. Should plant somewhere between 2 and 3 acres for most users depending on desired stand count.

AG

Bob Bancroft · Nov 15, 2014

Mine are all 80000, @32000 per/acre = 2.5 acres

Bags of seedcorn

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