Seeding delays are cause for concern across the province, as poor weather conditions continue to affect producers' schedules. Courtney Boyachek is an Agronomy Specialist for the Canola Council of Canada and she says while late seeding will likely have a negative effect, there are some positives this year.
Typically we do see lower yields when we are seeding a little bit later, however, we are seeding into really good moisture right now of course, and really anything can happen in a season.
Boyachek said typically canola seeding should be done in early to mid-May, depending on where producers are in the province.
Seeding at that time allows for the crop to utilize early-season moisture effectively, as well as avoid the summer heat during the early stages of flowering.
