Planting Dates

Planting dates have large affects on small grain performance.   Earlier plantings promote more tillering and increase the number of heads per unit area, one of the primary components of yield.  Earlier plantings also allow grain heads to fill under more optimum temperature conditions that also promote higher yields and test weight.  A variety of studies have been conducted to examine planting date effects on small grains in the Treasure Valley.  Some of the reports from these studies are available below for your viewing. 

Planting Date Effects on Winter and Spring Wheat Performance

    This report describes results from a three year study (1990-92) evaluating winter and spring wheat performance at Parma from plantings ranging from fall to late winter.

Late Season N Enhanced Wheat Protein as Affected by Planting Dates and Varieties,

    These progress reports and PowerPoint Poster describe the response to late season N applied for protein enhancement as affected by planting dates at Parma.