Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Optimizing Seed Saturation Boosts Crop Yield and Fights Weed Infestation.

North Dakota farm research
Kernels Per Pound of Various Crops and Varieties and its Effect on Seeding Rate
Ben K. Hoag, Kent McKay, Anthony Thilmony

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The article discusses how using the right amount of seeds per acre can improve crop yield by avoiding over seeding. Different crops and varieties have varying seed sizes, so it's important to calculate the seeding rate accurately. Over seeding can lead to weed growth and weaker plants, resulting in lower yields. The researchers provide a 6-step method to calculate the optimal seed rate in pounds per acre, assuming a population of one million live seeds per acre.