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Wait to plant until the soil temperature is right. In general, corn should be planted when soil temperatures are near 50 Â°F. Seed will absorb about 30 percent of its weight in water, and temperature does not affect water imbibition much.ait to plant until the soil temperature is right. In general, corn should be planted when soil temperatures are near 50 Â°F. Seed will absorb about 30 percent of its weight in water, and temperature does not affect water imbibition much.
Those equipped can also use the no-till drilling method for their planting. Drilled corn is normally planted at a rate of 5 to 10 lbs./acre. Broadcast rate will be higher, in the range of 10 to 15 lbs./acre. Seeds do best when planted about an inch deep and cultipacked after planting. Corn requires good soil fertility and is a heavy nitrogen user.