You may notice weather station changes for one location, this is to ensure that the weather data being used is the most accurate available for the area, and can be influenced by BOM locations. The location that has changed is Lake King which now is Lake Camm.
Sowing time can depend on a range of factors and it is recommended to consult an agronomist to determine the optimal sowing window for your situation.
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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
Rainfall to date: 139.9 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 39
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 29% 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 |
Boyup Brook
Rainfall to date: 36.7 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 12% spores released - blackspot risk high | 23% spores released - blackspot risk high | 38% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Cunderdin
Rainfall to date: 83.7 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 10% 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 |
Dalwallinu
Rainfall to date: 65.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 32
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 15% 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 |
Darkan
Rainfall to date: 56 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 33
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 17% 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 |
Dowerin
Rainfall to date: 56.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 34
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 19% 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 |
Gairdner
Rainfall to date: 140 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 77
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 95% spores released - blackspot risk low | 98% spores released - blackspot risk low | 99% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Too early to sow before the 18th May | Too early to sow before the 18th May | Sow - do not sow dry |
Grass Patch
Rainfall to date: 167.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 52
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 59% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 72% spores released - blackspot risk low | 83% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Do not sow | Sow - do not sow dry | Sow - do not sow dry |
Jacup
Rainfall to date: 183.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 63
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 80% spores released - blackspot risk low | 88% spores released - blackspot risk low | 94% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Too early to sow before the 10th May | Sow - do not sow dry | Sow - do not sow dry |
Katanning
Rainfall to date: 77.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 38
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 27% spores released - blackspot risk high | 41% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 57% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Kojonup
Rainfall to date: 75.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 36
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 23% spores released - blackspot risk high | 36% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 53% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Kondinin
Rainfall to date: 69.5 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 3% 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 |
Kulin
Rainfall to date: 57.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 3% 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 |
Lake Camm
Rainfall to date: 123.1 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 46
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 46% 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 |
Merredin
Rainfall to date: 126.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 47
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 48% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 62% spores released - blackspot risk low | 75% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Do not sow | Sow - do not sow dry | Sow - do not sow dry |
Mingenew
Rainfall to date: 61.5 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 9% 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 |
Moora North West
Rainfall to date: 180.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 34
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 19% 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 |
Mount Howick
Rainfall to date: 131.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 46
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 46% 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 |
Mount Madden East
Rainfall to date: 133.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 37
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 25% 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 |
Mt Barker
Rainfall to date: 164.5 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 76
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 94% spores released - blackspot risk low | 98% spores released - blackspot risk low | 99% 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
Rainfall to date: 97.7 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 34
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 19% 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 |
Narrogin
Rainfall to date: 29.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 15
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 0% spores released - blackspot risk high | 2% spores released - blackspot risk high | 9% spores released - blackspot risk high |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Newdegate
Rainfall to date: 81.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 10% 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 |
Northam
Rainfall to date: 49.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 12% spores released - blackspot risk high | 23% spores released - blackspot risk high | 38% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Pingrup
Rainfall to date: 65.7 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 35
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 21% spores released - blackspot risk high | 34% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 50% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Ravensthorpe
Rainfall to date: 196.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 43
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 38% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 53% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 68% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Sow - do not sow dry |
Salmon Gums
Rainfall to date: 120.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 44
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 41% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 55% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 70% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Sow - do not sow dry |
Scaddan
Rainfall to date: 160.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 55
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 66% spores released - blackspot risk low | 77% spores released - blackspot risk low | 87% spores released - blackspot risk low |
| Too early to sow before the 10th May | Sow - do not sow dry | Sow - do not sow dry |
Tammin
Rainfall to date: 82.3 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 36
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 23% spores released - blackspot risk high | 36% spores released - blackspot risk medium | 53% spores released - blackspot risk medium |
| Do not sow | Do not sow | Do not sow |
Toodyay
Rainfall to date: 44.9 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| 8 May | 15 May | 22 May |
| 7% 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 |
