Adding Crop Types

To access the CROP TYPES screen: Go to the PRODUCT MASTER menu → CROP TYPES screen

Click the Add Crop Type button.

The Crop Type screen will appear where you can enter the details about the new crop type.

Fields appearing in pink are mandatory, and must be entered:

Note: The lbs/bu value cannot be changed after clicking save. Ensure this value is correct before saving the new crop type.

Vegetable Seed: This checkbox specifies if the crop type is a vegetable seed. By default it will be set to inactive.

Note: If this this checkbox is checked off, products created with this crop will have the option to use "M" unit of measure.

Target Plant Density: Enter the targeted number of plant population.
Target Plant Density Units: Select a valid plant density unit from the drop down. (Per.sq.ft or Per.sq.m)
Expected Mortality: Enter the expected mortality percentage rate.

Note: The Plant Density and Expected Mortality will be used in the seeding rate calculator in the absence of lab results on inventory lots.

Active: This checkbox specifies if the crop type is active or not. By default it will be set to active.
Display Color: Select a colour to represent this crop type. This will be used later on in your visual bin inventory.

To complete the crop type creation, click Save.

The crop type will now appear on the CROP TYPES page and will be available for selection when creating seed varieties.

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