Uneven Plant Stand
Return to physiological, nutritional, and other disorders
Uneven plant stand is often seen in direct-seeded crops. The unevenness can be due to numerous factors, but many times soil compaction is the culprit.
Uneven plant stands due to soil compaction
(Photo: UK Vegetable IPM Team, University of Kentucky)
Management:
- Avoid soil compaction: don’t till wet soil or work in it, and avoid planting in roadways.
- Soil tilth can be improved by increasing organic matter through cover cropping or conservation tillage.
