An evaluation of pulse variety, time of sowing and fit for the HRZ cropping region of SW Victoria

2007
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Cameron Conboy (PlantTech)
Wayne Hawthorne (Pulse Australia)
Rohan Wardle (SFS)
Year(s) 2007
Contributor Southern Farming Systems
Trial location(s) Mininera, VIC
An evaluation of pulse variety, time of sowing and fit for the HRZ cropping region of SW Victoria locations
Aims
Not specified
Key messages

The reduced yield output from the pulse trials reflects the drier spring and late rains, but also appears to fit with what would have been expected from experiences elsewhere over time. Lupins and beans respond to early sowing, with yields and growth showing a drop off with the delayed sowing. Nura beans yielded significantly more when sown early (2.88t/ha vs 1.57t/ha), whilst the Farah in this trial did
not show a significant response to sowing date. Peas and chickpeas need to be sown later, and in 2007 the time of sowing differences between June and July was relatively small. Bundi peas sown at both timings yield highest at 3.44t/ha and 3.19t/ha respectively, while Kaspas did not show a significant difference in yield. The trials have therefore adequately demonstrated that pulses can be grown in the district if variety choice, best management practices and optimum sowing dates for the crop are used.

Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

Thanks to the SFS Streatham‐Lake Bolac pulse group who formed three years ago to assist SFS growers in growing pulses and to ensure adequate trials and demonstrations of best management practices for the district were sown.


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Method

Crop types Grain Legume: Faba beans Grain Legume: Chickpeas Grain Legume: Field peas Grain Legume: Lupins
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Type
  • Crop: Variety
  • Sowing: Timing
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Mininera 2007 Faba beans

Sow date 27 April 2007 2nd: 14-6-07, 3rd: 23-27-07
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Mininera 2007 Chickpeas

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Mininera 2007 Field peas

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Mininera 2007 Lupins

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial results Table 1

# Variety
Treatment 1
Grain yield (t/ha)
1 Kaspa Peas sown 23 July 2.81
2 Bundi Peas sown 23 July 3.19
3 Kaspa Peas sown 14 June 3.14
4 Bundi Peas sown 14 June 3.43
5 Mandelup Lupin sown 27 April 2.3
6 Jindalee Lupin sown 27 April 3.03
7 Mandelup Lupin sown 14 June 1.71
8 Jindalee Lupin sown 14 June 1.49
9 Nura Faba bean sown 27 April 2.88
10 Farah Faba bean sown 27 April 2.38
11 Nura Faba bean sown 14 June 1.57
12 Farah Faba bean sown 14 June 2.05
13 Almaz Chickpeas sown 23 July 1.9
14 Genesis 090 Chickpeas sown 23 July 2.89
15 Almaz Chickpeas sown 14 June 1.57
16 Genesis 090 Chickpeas sown 14 June 2.55

Grain yield t/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Mininera, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Mininera, VIC Sodosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year Mininera VIC
2007 302.8mm
2006 300.7mm
2005 316.0mm
2004 320.6mm
2003 373.9mm
2002 397.3mm
2001 407.9mm
2000 432.6mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Mininera VIC

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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.



Trial last modified: 20-11-2019 15:23pm AEST