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Riley County

Crop Planting Dates

Typical Planting Dates for Riley County, Kansas

  • Winter Wheat 
    September 25 - October 20 (Hessian Fly Free date is October 4)
  • Triticale 
    September 1-25
  • Spring Oats 
    February 25 - March 15
  • Corn 
    April 1 - May 10
  • Sorghum 
    May 15 - June 20
  • Sudangrass 
    May 20 - July 10
  • Soybeans 
    May 10 - June 15
  • Sunflowers 
    May 10 - July 10
  • Alfalfa 
    Fall (preferred) - August 15 till September 10, Spring - April 10 - May 10
  • Cool Season Grasses (Brome and Fescue)
    Fall (preferred) - August 20 - September 20  Spring (not recommended, but might work) February 15 - March 15
  • Warm Season Grasses (Native Grasses)
    March 15 - April 30

Suggested Planting Dates for Kansas Crops

Specialty & Non-Traditional Crops