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Crop Planting - Decisions
Crop failures in late May or early June result in the difficult question of whether or not to replant. Replanting most crops this time of year will result in greatly reduced yields. If the injured crop has a partial stand, it may be best to leave the crop rather than replanting. Most crops can compensate for stand reduction through increased tillering, branching, head, ear or kernel size. When isolated spots have suffered stand loss, inter-planting with a shorter season variety may be best. Stand levels for several North Dakota crops that should be considered as a minimum before replanting are listed below. At late replanting dates the numbers on the lower side of the given range would probably be most appropriate (except sunflowers). Adequate weed control is necessary for thin stands to recover.
| Crop | % of Normal Stand | Minimum Stand |
| Small Grain | 30-40 | 8-14 plants/ft 2 |
| Flax | 20-40 | 20-35 plants/ft2 |
| Confection Sunflower | 50-60 | 8,000-11,000 plants/acre |
| Oil Sunflower | 40-50 | 7500-9000 plants/acre |
| Corn Irrigated | 70-75 | Varies within the state |
| Dryland Corn | 60-70 | Varies within the state |
| Drybeans - Navy | 50-60 | 45,000-60,000 plants/acre |
| Pinto Beans | 40-50 | 28,000-35,000 plants/acre |
| Canola | 40 | 4-5 plants/ft 2 |
| Soybean | 25-50 | 37,500-75,000 plants/acre |
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