Plant population count

1 Materials Required:

Each team should have a set of:

• Measuring tape
• Clipboard
  
• Pen
  
• Printed stand count sheet (link here)

2 In-field measurements:

We will take measurements 2 times per plot.
If plot has 8 rows, take measurement from rows 3 and 6 (start counting at the plot stake).

1. Once row is identified, walk to the middle of the plot.

2. Extend the measuring tape to exact 3 meters (9.8 ft) next to the row and count the number of plant in that much distance.

Warning

Do the count on an area that is representative of the plot, avoid patches with large skips.

3. Our stand count sheet should include:
   

   • Study year and name
     

   • Length measured

   • Date
     

   • Plot number
     

   • Plant count

3 Sheet Example

Study	Date	Length_ft	Plot	Plants
2023 Corn Split	March 15	9.8	101	28