Small seed size, weak stalks, seed shattering and improperly adjusted combines all likely played a role in the excessive volunteer corn growth, says University of Kentucky Extension.
If using a seeding rate of pounds per acre, larger kernels may result in fewer seeds planted per acre and possibly thinner stands, while smaller kernels increases the chances for plant-to-plant competition.
Seed size can have an impact in the final number of seeds actually planted per acre, as larger kernels may result in thinner stands, while smaller kernels may have above-optimal stand establishment.
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