growing winter wheat

Stubble is necessary to trap snow and insulate your winter wheat crop from winterkill. Year old stubble will break apart much easier than freshly harvested stubble.

• If conducting multiple spraying operations, try to stay in the same tracks to minimize tire stubble knock-down
• Let weeds bolt before spraying. Tall weed carcasses trap snow effectively
• Use wide equipment (spraying and seeding) to minimize tire stubble knock-down
• Use narrow openers when seeding
• Avoid harrowing and cultivating if possible