Table 1. Suggested sunflower seeding dates in
|
Approximate seeding dates by region |
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|
Suggested seeding dates* |
Historical acres seeded, 1970 – 94** |
Region |
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|
Earliest |
Latest |
Desired range |
10% |
50% |
90% |
|
|
May 5
1
1 |
Jun 18
23
23 |
May 20 - Jun 15 May 15 - Jun 10 May 15 - Jun 10 |
May 24
19
19 |
Jun 12 4 4 |
Jun 29
23
24 |
NW NC NE |
|
----- May 1
1 |
----- May 1
1 |
----- May 15 - Jun10 May 17 - Jun 7 |
----- May 19
24 |
----- Jun 3
6 |
----- Jun 21
29 |
WC C EC |
|
----- May 1
1 |
----- May 1
1 |
----- May 15 - Jun 7 May 15 - Jun 10 |
----- May 24
19 |
----- Jun 9 2 |
----- Jun 21
20 |
SW SC SE |
* Dates are best
estimates obtained from historical and research data within a region.
Insufficient or missing data is indicated by
“-----“.
** SD Agricultural
Statistical Reporting Service.
Compiled by: R. G. Hall, Extension Crops,