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Prepare to Plant: 8 Things You Need to Do Now

Complete these tasks to prepare for your ideal planting window and set corn and soybeans crops up for success.

March 2024 | By Syngenta Thrive

Are you ready for planting? To start the season off right, you need to consider planting depth and rate, soil moisture, weather conditions and historical pest pressure—to name a few factors!

Before you dust off the planter, go through our planting checklist to learn how to recognize the ideal conditions so you’re ready to take advantage of best-case timing. Read on for more corn and soybean planting tips, including the ideal planting depth and temperature.

An infographic with illustrations of corn seedlings, common weeds, and informative image examples with tips for planting tips to prepare to plant throughout.

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March 2024 | By Syngenta Thrive

HIGHLIGHTS

- Clean and inspect equipment before planting to prevent spreading weed seeds and to address necessary repairs.
- Evaluate historical weed pressure and soil conditions to make informed planting decisions.
- Ensure optimal planting depth and rate to maximize your ROI.