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