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Key to blackspot severity scores
The aim is to delay sowing of field pea crops, where agronomically possible, until the majority of blackspot spores (approximately 60%) have been released prior to the crop emergence. This strategy reduces yield losses from blackspot.
| Blackspot risk | Spores released (%) | Yield loss for different levels of blackspot risk scenarios (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 60 – 100 | 2 - 15 |
| Medium | 30 - 59 | 20 - 35 |
| High | 0 - 29 | 25 - 50 |
Bencubbin
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 85.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 20
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 2% spores released - blackspot risk high | 7% spores released - blackspot risk high | 19% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Cunderdin
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 87.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 6% spores released - blackspot risk high | 17% spores released - blackspot risk high | 31% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Dalwallinu
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 53 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 4% spores released - blackspot risk high | 13% spores released - blackspot risk high | 27% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Darkan
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 62.5 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 35
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 31% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 48% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 64% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Sow - do not sow dry |
Dinninup (Boyup Brook)
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 55.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 35
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 23% spores released - blackspot risk high | 38% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 55% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Ejanding (Dowerin)
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 77.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 25
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 5% spores released - blackspot risk high | 15% spores released - blackspot risk high | 29% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Gairdner
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 54.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 9% spores released - blackspot risk high | 21% spores released - blackspot risk high | 36% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Grass Patch
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 53.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 33
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 17% spores released - blackspot risk high | 31% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 48% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Jacup
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 86.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 7% spores released - blackspot risk high | 19% spores released - blackspot risk high | 34% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Katanning
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 54.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 40
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 31% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 48% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 64% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Sow - do not sow dry |
Kojonup
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 47.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 17
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 3% spores released - blackspot risk high | 10% spores released - blackspot risk high | 23% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Kondinin
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 105.1 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 3% spores released - blackspot risk high | 12% spores released - blackspot risk high | 25% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Kulin
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 109 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 26
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 6% spores released - blackspot risk high | 17% spores released - blackspot risk high | 31% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Lake King
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 101 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 1% spores released - blackspot risk high | 6% spores released - blackspot risk high | 17% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Merredin
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 55.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 21
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 2% spores released - blackspot risk high | 9% spores released - blackspot risk high | 21% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Mingenew
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 31.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 12
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 0% spores released - blackspot risk high | 1% spores released - blackspot risk high | 6% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Moora North West
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 34 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 25
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 5% spores released - blackspot risk high | 15% spores released - blackspot risk high | 29% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Mount Howick
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 108.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 54
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 66% spores released - blackspot risk low | 79% spores released - blackspot risk low | 88% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Too early to sow before the 10th May | Too early to sow before the 10th May | Sow - do not sow dry |
Mount Madden East
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 66.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 18
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 1% spores released - blackspot risk high | 5% spores released - blackspot risk high | 15% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Mt Barker WA
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 112.3 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 50
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 66% spores released - blackspot risk low | 79% spores released - blackspot risk low | 88% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Too early to sow before the 25th May | Too early to sow before the 25th May | Too early to sow before the 25th May |
Mullewa
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 88.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 32
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 15% spores released - blackspot risk high | 29% spores released - blackspot risk high | 46% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Narrogin
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 116.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 17% spores released - blackspot risk high | 31% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 48% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Newdegate
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 93.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 26
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 6% spores released - blackspot risk high | 17% spores released - blackspot risk high | 31% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Northam
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 84 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 3% spores released - blackspot risk high | 10% spores released - blackspot risk high | 23% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Pingaring
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 151.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 7% spores released - blackspot risk high | 19% spores released - blackspot risk high | 34% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Pingrup
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 77.5 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 38
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 27% spores released - blackspot risk high | 43% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 59% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Ravensthorpe
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 88.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 31
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 13% spores released - blackspot risk high | 27% spores released - blackspot risk high | 43% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Salmon Gums
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 84.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 45
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 43% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 59% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 74% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Sow - do not sow dry |
Scaddan
Last date used for prediction: 1 May 2023
Rainfall to date: 49.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 9% spores released - blackspot risk high | 21% spores released - blackspot risk high | 36% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Tammin
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 95.1 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 9% spores released - blackspot risk high | 21% spores released - blackspot risk high | 36% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Wattening (Bolgart & Toodyay)
Last date used for prediction: 27 April 2023
Rainfall to date: 60.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| 2 May | 9 May | 16 May |
| 1% spores released - blackspot risk high | 6% spores released - blackspot risk high | 17% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
