Warm Season Crop Planting Guide
SpecieS
planting DateS
SeeDing rateS
planting Depth
cowpeas
May 1 - July 15
Broadcast = 45 lbs./acre
Drill = 15 lbs./acre
1 in.
lablab
April 20 - June 30
Broadcast = 20 lbs./acre
Drill = 10 lbs./acre
1 in.
soybeans
April 20 - June 30
Broadcast = 60 lbs./acre
Drill = 30 lbs./acre
1 in.
chufa
May 1 - June 30
Broadcast = 40 lbs./acre
Drill = 25 lbs./acre
1 in.
corn
March 15 - May 1
Broadcast = 15 lbs./acre
Drill = 12 lbs./acre
1 in.
browntop millet
April 1 - August 15
Broadcast = 25 lbs./acre
Drill = 15 lbs./acre
½ in.
proso millet
May 1 - June 15
Broadcast = 30 lbs./acre
Drill = 15 lbs./acre
¼ in.
sunflowers
April 1 - June 30
Broadcast = 15 lbs./acre
Drill = 4 lbs./acre
½ in.
grain sorghum
White-tailed Deer
crop
April 15 - June 30
Broadcast = 15 lbs./acre
Drill = 8 lbs./acre
½ in.
Wild Turkeys
Mourning Doves
if weeds and grasses are still a problem after the crops are established, a
selective herbicide may be needed.
A grass specific herbicide, such as
sethoxydim or clethodim, can eliminate most grasses in non-grass crops,
such as soybeans, lablab and sunflowers. They should never be used on
fields planted with millets, sorghum or
corn. These crops are species of grass
and these herbicides will kill them. For
these crops, several broadleaf specific
herbicides are available to control
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weed competition. When using any The Alabama Department of
herbicide, carefully follow all labeling Conservation and natural resources
instructions.
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several wildlife species. Soil from all Lands, State parks, and Wildlife and
areas to be planted should be test- Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more
ed well before planting. The recom- about ADCnr visit www.outdooralamended levels of lime and fertilizer bama.com.
should be applied according to the
test results. Sites should be well-tilled
prior to planting.
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