Canola Planting Information
In Northern North Dakota:
Seed Argentine type May 1-20
Seed Polish type May 5 - June 1
In Southern North Dakota:
Seed Argentine type April 15 - May 5
Seed Polish type April 20 - May 20
Seeding Rate
Argentine - 700,000 seeds per acre. Seed
weight
varies so adjust seeding rate according to weight. Goal is to have 12-14
plants
per square foot established
Polish - 4.5-6 lb/A
Seed 1" to 1 1/2" deep
Canola should be sown early for uniform ripening, better grade and yield.

