Environmental & other issues

Poor Stand Establishment

Description

First problem growers might encounter after planting. Take time to examine the evidence. Look for field patterns. Closer examination of the situation will help determine the causes of poor stands. 

Symptoms

Spotty emergence

Potential causes

Dry Soil, Plugged Drill, Poor Seed Quality, Deep Planting, Soil Crusting, Disease, Insect

Photo credits

Wheat Productions Problems, KSU Extension