Example
Desired Plant Density (plants / sq. ft.)
35 Plant Density ranges in the 15 to 50 plants per sq. ft.
1,000 Kernel Weight (g)
35 TKW ranges between 25 to 50
Germination Rate (%)
95% Germination ranges between 75% - 100%
Emergence Mortality (%)
5% Emergency mortality ranges between 0% - 30%
Optimal Seeding Rate (lbs/ac)
130.9
Glossary
| Definition | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Plant Densities | Generally higher in areas with above average moisture, lower in areas of limited rainfall. Studies indicate higher plant density combined with a maximum agronomic package, increases yields. |
| 1,000 Kernel Weight | Measurement of one thousand kernels of that specific seed seed lot. |
| Germination | Viable seeds out of 100 on a % basis. |
| Emergence Mortality | Can be caused by disease, insects, excessive fertilizer in seedrow, improper seeding depth, frost etc. |
More information about Optimal Seeding Rates:
- Decisive Farming: decisivefarming.com
- Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development: agric.gov.ab.ca
- Wheat School: wheatschool.com
Optimal Seeding Rate (lbs/ac)
0.0
| 1,000 Kernel Weight Guide | |
|---|---|
| Hard Red | 31 - 38g |
| CPS | 39 - 50g |
| Durum | 41 - 45g |
| Extra Strong | 40 - 44g |
| Soft White | 34 - 36g |
| Barley 2 row | 40 - 50g |
| Barley 6 row | 30 - 45g |
| Oats | 30 - 45g |