planting depth

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planting
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈplɑːn.tɪŋ/us
/ˈplæn.t̬ɪŋ/
the activity of putting plants into the ground or into a container of soil so that they ...
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depth
noun
uk
/depθ/us
/depθ/
the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface ...
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(Definition ofplantinganddepthfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Plantingdepthis generally determined by the amount of soil moisture during seeding.
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The system is expensive of time and energy but produces fine soil aggregates toplantingdepthwith serious risks of compaction deeper in the profile.
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A wide range of equipment is now available that can regulateplantingdepthand enable good seed-soil contact even in fields with heavy residue.
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In practice, the effect will be more serious as the unevenplantingdepthin compacted or cloddy seedbeds is always a contributory factor in lengthening the period of emergence.
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Consequently, there is a great risk of compacting the soil at the depth of the leading share, which will become closer toplantingdepthas a result of the operation.
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Less hardy than even se types, requiring higher germination temperatures, preciseplantingdepthand isolation from all other corn pollen for optimum results.
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Large lumps and uneven surface would tend to make theplantingdepthrandom.
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A typical seedplantingdepthis 2.55 cm.
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Plantingdepthshould be about 18 inches (45 cm).
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Sources differ aboutplantingdepth, some saying shallow planting is appropriate and others calling for deeper planting.
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Tends to be heartier in respect toplantingdepth, germination and growth than other types.
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Plantingdepthof this rootstock is critical.
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