Bushel Weights/Seed Per Pound
Average bushel weights and seed per pound for the major crops grown in Pennsylvania. This is presented as a guide for determining the amount of seed required to obtain a desired plant population. Seed per pound will vary from year to year depending on growing conditions.
| Crop | Bushel weight (lbs) | Average seed (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Crops | ||
| Barley | 48 | 13,600 |
| Corn | 56 | 1,450 |
| Oat | 32 | 12,700 |
| Rye | 56 | 18,080 |
| Sorghum | 56 | 14,000 |
| Soybean | 60 | 2,500 |
| Sunflower, oilseed | 27 | 6,000 |
| Wheat | 60 | 12,000 |
| Forage Crops | ||
| Alfalfa | 60 | 220,000 |
| Birdsfoot trefoil |
60 | 1,000,000 |
| Bromegrass | 14 | 137,000 |
| Fescue, tall |
20 |
226,800 |
| Ladino clover |
60 | 860,000 |
| Orchardgrass | 14 | 590,000 |
| Red clover |
60 | 270,000 |
| Reed canarygrass |
46 | 550,000 |
| Sudan grass |
40 | 50,000 |
| Timothy | 45 | 1,230,000 |
| Vetch, hairy |
60 | 20,000 |
