This difference can impact the actual seeding rate if a grower seeds wheat in bushels per acre. Seeding based on seeds per acre is much more accurate than seeding based on weight per acre. Generally, a seeding rate of 35 seeds per square foot is desirable. Information in Table 10 provides appropriate seeds per row foot for various row widths. When planting on 7.5 inch row widths each linear foot of row should contain 20-25 seeds depending on germination.
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It is important that any seed you plant is tested for germination. Thorough seed cleaning will often increase the germination of a seed lot because it eliminates some non-viable seed. Information in Table 11, illustrates the differences in pounds per acre between two lots of seed planted at various row widths and seeds per row foot. Yield potential is maintained when wheat is planted as accurately as possible. Therefore calibrate grain drills each time you change cultivar or seed lots.