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Jochum Wiersma

Jochum Wiersma is a professor and small grains specialist for the Univ. of Minnesota Extension.

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How Deep Can You Seed Cereal Rye & Winter Wheat?

By Jochum Wiersma posted on September 24, 2026 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

"Do not be afraid to seed winter wheat to a depth of 2.5 inches and winter rye to a depth of 3-plus inches," says Jochum Wiersma in this Univ. of Minnesota Extension blog.

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