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Running out of time to plant wheat

Pierce Paul, Extension plant pathologist at the Ohio State University says for those planning to plant wheat in the Eastern Corn Belt, the late harvest and wet weather is becoming an issue.

“We are pretty much running out of time,” Paul said. “We typically like to see wheat planted by the second week of October and probably up and out of the ground by the second week of October, so I’d say the next week, week and a half is critical in terms of getting wheat in so we can get some good tiller development.”

The OSU Extension specialist says if it is necessary to go beyond that optimal time, seeding rate adjustments are recommended.

“The later you go then tiller development is going to be reduced so we ask that the seeding rate be increased to, in some regards, compensate for less tiller development.”

AUDIO: Pierce Paul, Extension plant pathologist, OSU (2:20 MP3)