In dry soil conditions, growers may be tempted to seed deep enough to reach moisture. This is not necessary from April to mid-May. The common recommendation to seed no deeper than 1” still applies in dry conditions. Please read the updated version of this article.
Aim for a seeding depth of less than 1″. Credit: Justine Cornelsen
Dry soil and wind — May 2016 from Canola Council of Canada on Vimeo.