Soil Temperature Tool

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  • Data is updated daily.
  • Optimum drill timing depends on soil conditions, temperature and seedbed moisture.
  • Germination of sugar beet seed begins at 5 - 6°C, but consistent temperatures of 10 - 12°C are required for rapid and uniform emergence.
  • Please be cautious in areas which are prone to the risk of late frosts! Beets are especially sensitive to the effects of frost in the early cotyledon stage.

Soil temperatures for your region

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    Soil Temperature Trend

    • Current soil temperature
    • Previous years (10-year average)
    • Minimum temperature
    • Today

    Source: DTN Clear Ag

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