Environmental & other issues

Poor stand emergence is a common problem encountered after planting. Take time to examine the evidence. Look for patterns in the field. Is the stand uniformly poor? Are there skips? Are there stunted or dying plants? What are some of the causes that may lead to poor stands? Consider the overall pattern of injury along with the recent history of the field to understand the actual cause or causes of the problems. Close examination of each particular issue helps to precisely determine the potential causes of poor seedling emergence.