Soil Temperature Tool
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- Data is updated daily.
- Optimum drill timing depends on soil conditions, temperature and seedbed moisture.
- Germination of sugar beet seed begins at 5 - 6°C, but consistent temperatures of 10 - 12°C are required for rapid and uniform emergence.
- Please be cautious in areas which are prone to the risk of late frosts! Beets are especially sensitive to the effects of frost in the early cotyledon stage.
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Source: DTN Clear Ag