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    canola seeded too light

    Help. Screwed up on my drill settings and sw arrow was seeded at 2.65 lbs/ac. It is just starting to emerge and it is thin. I was pushing rotation on this piece anyway so I could reseed to barley if I have to. I am in central alberta and the seedbed was excellant. I have to decide fast. Thanks for all input
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    YOu are probably fine with the rate as long as there is an even spread of plants. Plan to spray the 1/2 liter rate at least twice, and you may have to talk to your monsanto rep and spray a 3rd time if weeds are a problem. The two problems with a light seeding rate are later maturity and reduced yields from weed competion. I have seen crop with as low as 5 plants per square yard yield over 40 bushels per acre. But it was about 1 week later in maturity.

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      YOu are probably fine with the rate as long as there is an even spread of plants. Plan to spray the 1/2 liter rate at least twice, and you may have to talk to your monsanto rep and spray a 3rd time if weeds are a problem. The two problems with a light seeding rate are later maturity and reduced yields from weed competion. I have seen crop with as low as 5 plants per square yard yield over 40 bushels per acre. But it was about 1 week later in maturity.

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        2.65 lbs is light but as long as seeding depth, growing conditions, and seedbed conditions (moisture, packing, proper fertility) are reasonably good, I would give the crop a chance. Maturity will be delayed by a thinner stand. Optimium weed control is essential for the crop to have a chance. RR canola should cover this well.

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          I agree with the previous replies that the low seeding rate doesn't necessarily mean a disaster. There are many cases where low seeding rates have yielded equal to standard rates. Given this late date, if you have 1 or 2 healthy plants per square foot and keep the weeds in check, your yield will still be equal or better than reseeding.

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            #6
            the stand is up and looks thin but consistent. between 4 and 6 plants per foot. heres hoping for the best. thanks everybody for your input.

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