A practical checklist

  1. Use the crop field for a recognizable crop name.
  2. Write the variety and exact lot reference in notes from the label or source record.
  3. Identify the section covered before the lot or variety changed.
Illustrative recordA worked example

Seeding · Lake South · Crop: wheat. Notes: “Variety recorded on bag label: Example A; lot L-041. Used from west boundary to center lane; next lot starts east of lane.” Names here are illustrative.

What to avoid

Do not guess a lot code from memory or treat an illustrative variety name as a recommendation. Retain the original label if it is needed for traceability.

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