growing winter wheat
- Have the first fields seeded in spring be the crops to precede winter wheat
- Choose early maturing varieties for the spring crop
- Direct seed into standing stubble
- Be aware of post-seeding STP
- Book seed and fertilizer early and have it on-farm
- Have equipment serviced and ready to seed
- Seed during the optimal window for your area
- Capitalize on opportunities to seed during harvest delays
- Don’t wait for rain
- Wait to assess winter wheat until all spring seeding is complete
- Look for new root growth and healthy crown tissue
- Experienced winter wheat growers manage the crop intensively to maximize profit