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Wait to plant until the soil temperature is right. In general, corn should be planted when soil temperatures are near 50 Â°F. Seed will absorb about 30 percent of its weight in water, and temperature does not affect water imbibition much.ait to plant until the soil temperature is right. In general, corn should be planted when soil temperatures are near 50 Â°F. Seed will absorb about 30 percent of its weight in water, and temperature does not affect water imbibition much.
The germination process requires the accumulation of heat units known as growing degree days. In general the accumulation of approximately 100 to 125 GDD are required for corn seedlings to emerge. If soil is cold at the time of planting, additional GDDs may be required to warm the soil around the seed to approximately 50 degrees F, sufficient to facilitate germination. Corn needs a minimum temperature of approximately 50 degrees F, soil moisture, and light for germination. While a minimum temperature of approximately 50 degrees F is required for germination, it is not advisable to base planting decisions on soil temperature alone.