Publication Date
10-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-122
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth
Abstract
Frost occurs on clear nights in early spring when the air temperature drops to 2°C or less. Crop damage from frost may occur at any stage of development but is most damaging at or around flowering.
Frost is difficult to manage, and damage will be unavoidable in some seasons. Risk management options proven to reduce frost risk include paddock zoning, crop and variety selection, time of sowing, stubble management and managing inputs. The greatest gains result from in paddock choice/zoning, crop and variety choice, and manipulating the canopy.
Number of Pages
7
Keywords
Frost, Frost risk, Crop damage, Time of sowing, Stubble management, Crop selection, Winter grain crops, Oilseed crops, Frost prone paddocks, Oats
Disciplines
Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Education | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Atmospheric Sciences | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Meteorology | Plant Biology | Plant Sciences
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Managing frost risk. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-122.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/fc_factsheets/19
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