Delayed Emergence Effects

Critical Condition

Seed bed conditions at planting is the final factor of the soil environment that affects crop yield. Managing seed bed conditions means ensuring that the soil is in the best possible state prior toplanting. Even the best seed will not do as well in cold, wet soil.

Plants that get off to a fast, uniform start are more vigorous throughout their life cycle and are more able to withstand in-season, uncontrollable stress, such as drought or too much rain.