| Researcher(s) |
Ken Motley (CWFS) Andrew Rice (CWFS) |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 1999 |
| Contributor | Central West Farming Systems |
| Trial location(s) |
Gunning Gap, NSW
Wirrinya, NSW |
To investigate the effects of sowing date on the yield of Lupins.
The early May sowing gave the highest yield for the broadleaf Albus Lupins, whilst early May and early June gave highest yield for narrow leaf Angustifolius Lupins. No yield advantage from April sowing at Gunning Gap.
| Lead research organisation |
Central West Farming Systems |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
Cooperators: Matt Dwyer and Kim Muffet Technical assistance: Greg Gibson, Trevor Russel, James Deeves and Neil Duming Forbes TAFE for lending the John Shearer combine |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Grain Legume: Lupins |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated,Blocked |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
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.
| Event | Date | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Windstorm - severe Severe windstorm passed over trial site flatting early sown plots. |
Storm damage | N/A |
