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Soil Temps and Germination vegetables #735429

Asked December 17, 2020, 1:59 PM EST

I am looking for a chart that gives common vegetables, an assortment of SOIL temperature columns, and days to germination at those temps.  Not "best germinated at...." guides, but actual ranges/temps.

The problem is I am looking for approved and vetted resources; preferably university. The 1980's chart shown in most publications (even some university horticulture documents) states clearly that the source and author are unknown.  The chart below is the one I am talking about....I would like the same thing, but authenticated/documented/vetted.  Do you know a source?
Vegetable Seed Germination Length Of Time And Optimal Temperatures  Grow  Great Vegetables

County Oregon

Expert Response

Thank you for your question. The best way to get scientifically reliable information is to go to a website with either "site:edu" or "site"gov" domain. Here is one such chart from Oregon State (site:edu):  Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination | OSU Extension Service (oregonstate.edu)

I hope this is what you are seeking.  Good luck!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied December 17, 2020, 2:16 PM EST
I think the article I previously cited has all that you were asking for, but the following more general OSU Extension publication may help as well:  em9027.pdf (oregonstate.edu)
An Ask Extension Expert Replied December 17, 2020, 2:22 PM EST
Thanks for the quick response, but it isn't what I was looking for.  An "Optimum range" of 55-90 is not helpful at all for determining days to germination.  Something like the chart I provided is more helpful, though the increments could be given in 10 degree differences.  I just don't know if the chart I shared is trustworthy to share with others or not, (even though it is often posted in pop media sites and some university as well) which is why I wanted a better resource that provided incremental differences showing days to germination at various soil temperatures.  I do not have the resources to conduct this kind of study myself, and I would imagine someone, somewhere has already done this.  :) 

The Question Asker Replied December 17, 2020, 2:40 PM EST
I am afraid what I provided you is the best I could find, although you might be interested in this interactive device:  Climate Smart Farming CSF Growing Degree Day Calculator
An Ask Extension Expert Replied December 17, 2020, 2:48 PM EST
Using your suggestion for site:edu I found this UC Davis document from the 1950's, updated Aug 2017. The second table provides what I was looking for. Hopefully some researcher will build on this and add more types of vegetable/crops  http://sacmg.ucanr.edu/files/164220.pdf

Thank you for your help!

The Question Asker Replied December 17, 2020, 2:52 PM EST
Welcome!  Happy researching!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied December 17, 2020, 2:55 PM EST

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