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