Posted by J.ReinkeFarms on June 06, 2009 at 08:56:23 from (209.40.214.110):
In Reply to: soybeans how to ? posted by gtx1967jewison on June 06, 2009 at 08:25:38:
With soybeans your planting depth isn't too critical. From the National Soybean Institute
Seeds should be planted deep enough to meet the moisture and temperature requirements for germination. Planting depth may be determined by variety, and some varieties can emerge from greater depths than others (usually the larger seeded varieties). Typical planting depths are 1-1.5 inches, but if soil is low in moisture or sandy, plant 2 inches deep. In cool, moist soil, seed can be planted 1 inch deep. Seldom should soybeans be planted deeper than 2.5 inches.
Back in the day I remember in the tire tracks our old CaseIH drill wouldn't even put the seeds in the ground, just set them in a groove. Usually half those would still come up... then we ran down those same rows to spray and killed most of them anyway.
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