Factors to Consider Before Planting Corn
1. Soil temperature of at least 50º F at 2-inch depth and preferably a warming trend in the 3-5 day forecast
Prolonged exposure to soil temperatures below 50º F promotes seed deterioration and seedling disease.
Soil temperature at planting is a key environmental component of stand establishment; however, soil conditions after planting are also critical.
2. Minimum of 24-hours of rain-free following planting.
Coleoptile injury from freezing temperatures.
3. Avoid planting right before a period of large temperature swings.
Cold-temperature induced “corkscrew” damage symptoms.
The foregoing is provided for informational use only. Please contact your Pioneer sales professional for information and suggestions specific to your operation. Product performance is variable and depends on many factors such as moisture and heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress as well as disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary.