SOIL TEMPERATURES FOR CROP GERMINATION
| Crop | Minimum Soil Temp for Crop Germination |
|---|---|
| Spring Wheat | 37 |
| Barley | 40 |
| Rye | 41 |
| Oats | 43 |
| Alfalfa | 45 |
| Canola | 50 |
| Sugar Beets | 50 |
| Field Corn | 55 |
| Soybeans | 59 |
| Sunflowers | 60 |
| Millet | 60 |
| Sorghum | 65 |
| Dry Beans | 70 |
| Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |