Sowing date effect on flowering and grain yield of eight canola varieties – Leeton 2019

Abstract

Key findings • In a season characterised by low frost severity, Nuseed Diamond was the highest yielding variety for all three sowing dates. • In a low frost severity season, earlier sowing on 27 March and 11 April achieved a higher grain yield compared with the later sowing on 30 April. • Triazine tolerant varieties were generally lower yielding compared with other varieties with a similar phenology. • Winter type canola yield and oil performance were comparable with spring types when sown before mid April and could be worth considering as a dual-purpose crop due to the additional value generated from grazing.