Allison Lund
April 15, 2024
4 Min Read
FINAL STAND MATTERS: You can have soybean seedling emergence issues in any row width. These 15-inch rows were no-tilled into cornstalks with a planter. What matters is having an adequate final stand once all seedlings emerge. Tom J. Bechman
Row spacing in soybeans is an easy decision for some, but others might wonder if their current spacing is reaching its full potential. While 15-inch rows remain the most popular, there are pros and cons across the board.
Shaun Casteel, Purdue Extension soybean agronomist, says there has been a move toward narrower rows over the decades, but too narrow isn’t necessarily a good thing. He says 15-inch spacing is the sweet spot.