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Minimum Germination Temperature for Crops

 

CROP

MIN. TEMP. (F)

CROP

MIN. TEMP. (F)

Wheat
Barley
Oat
Corn
Alfalfa
Potatoes
Sugarbeet

40
40
40
50
50
45
40

Flax
Safflower
Sunflower
Crambe
Canola/Mustard
Dry beans
Peas/Lentils

48
40
44
40
40
55
40 

Soybeans 50


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