The seeds of crested wheatgrass are not particularly adapted for germination under cold seedbed conditions. Germination in the early spring would be an advantage for successful seedling establishment before soil moisture is exhausted in seedbeds. The development of new plant material with the potential for germination at lower seedbed temperatures should greatly aid in the establishment of adapted grasses on rangelands. Until such grasses are developed, the only alternative is to modify environmental parameters of seedbeds through such practices as seeding in deep furrows. Drilling crested wheatgrass seeds into seedbeds with good soil coverage leads to optimum chances for germination and establishment.
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