| Researcher(s) | N/A |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2003 |
| Contributor | Birchip Cropping Group |
| Trial location(s) |
Murtoa, Vic
|
To investigate the best time for rolling lentils. This it to ensure that the paddock surface is in a state suitable for harvest whilst miniising the imnpact of rolling operation on the crop.
Lentil rolling is a relatively common practice in Wimmera/Mallee districts. Although several management techniques are advised when rolling lentils, after 2 years (2001 and 2003) of BCG trial work there seems to be no adverse affect on lentil growth or no yield reduction when rolling lentils at any stage of growth.
| Lead research organisation |
Birchip Cropping Group |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments | N/A |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Grain Legume: Lentils |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
|
| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated,Blocked |
| Sow date | 30 May 2003 |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
A guide in understanding lentil plant growth stages is available through the BCG office. |
| # |
Treatment 1
|
Lentil yield (t/ha) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | █ Control (no rolling) | 1.3 |
| 2 | █ Rolled PSPE | 1.5 |
| 3 | █ Rolled at 3 node stage | 1.3 |
| 4 | █ Rolled at 6 node stage | 1.6 |
| 5 | █ Rolled at 9 node stage | 1.5 |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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