Sowing date influence on wheat phenology and grain yield – Wagga Wagga 2018

Abstract

Key findings •• Frost and drought significantly influenced phenology and grain yield responses in 2018. •• Commercial cultivars were not broadly adapted across sowing dates from early April to late May. •• High grain yields were achieved from a range of genotype by sowing date combinations when phenology is considered. •• Whilst flowering time is important in maximising grain yield potential, timing of preflowering phases was also found to significantly influence grain yield.