Brassica seed got wet...o.k. to plant?

[Mike Bolin]

Tried to take advantage of the weather forecast yesterday. The forecast called for light showers in the late afternoon/early evening, so I figure it is a good time to get the dwarf Essex rape and groundhog radish in the ground. It is around 3/4 of mile to the plot and since it is a small area, I grabbed the bag seeder and walked in. I had the radish seed spread and had just loaded the seeder with the rapeseed when a light shower started. No problem, perfect actually, except that it turned into a 45 minute downpour. Water started to puddle up so I packed up and got out to the truck. Bag seeder got soaked (as did I) and seed bag got pretty damp too.
I was going to go back this morning and broadcast the seed, but the access hill is too muddy to walk up. Probably be a couple of days before I can get up there. Is it worth my time and effort to plant this seed or should I just get new seed? I wonder if the radish got beat into the soil or floated out. I know this has happened to others before with a lot more experience that I have so I am looking for some guidance from anyone that wants to reply.
Thanks, Mike

 

[John B]

Sounds like you're better off than me. We got 6 inches the day I planted and it's still coming down. Any chance a turnip seed survives that If it hadn't sprouted yet?


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[broom_JM]

Sorry to hear about the brassica seed getting wet, Mike. Having walked up that access road when it was a little wet, I can't imagine trying it after a good soaking rain.

If the seed got soaked, I'd be inclined to get it on some dirt ASAP. If you have to wait multiple days or a week to spread it, you'll probably be better served to buy new seed. :-/

At least you didn't get flooded out, like John B did...that would be a real bummer!

 

[Mike Bolin]

Best I can hope for is tomorrow at the earliest, assuming we get no more rain. Amazing how wet this summer has been!

 

[browndog]

If the seed isn't cracked or sprouting, I think it would still be ok.

 

[wiscwhip]

If the seed isn't cracked or sprouting, I think it would still be ok.

Unless it starts to mold..............;)

 

[Mike Bolin]

I'm going to try to get it planted tomorrow. Thanks for the input gentlemen!

 

[D Hunter]

Tomorrow will likely still b OK. If you realize it will not happen tomorrow get it in the freezer today and you can seed it then at your leisure.

 

[Mike Bolin]

Thank you for the replies. I actually got it broadcast on Thursday afternoon so I will just keep my fingers crossed at this point. Clover is looking great the milo plot is doing well for the most part.

 

[H20fwler]

Glad you were able to get it out...I'm jealous of your rain!!!!!!!

It has been a flat out drought here with almost no rain, we have gotten just a little here and there in the past two months.