Interpreting the Planting Forecast
The planting forecast guide provides an indication of the potential day degree accumulation based upon the proceeding 7 day forecast.
< 30 DD |
Very Poor |
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< 60 DD |
Poor / Caution |
Warrants caution as a delay in emergence is likely and may impact upon germination percentages and/or exacerbate seedling disease or soil insect attack. Management intervention is encouraged. |
61 - 80 DD |
Adequate |
Considered adequate however ensure other planting parameters and conditions are ideal. Cotton will likely take greater than 7 days to emerge. |
> 81 DD |
Good |
In excess of 81 DD is considered as the requirement for ideal germination and emergence. |
This is a guide only to assist growers and consultants of conditions and enable adjustments to planting rates to compensate if the need requires, it is not intended as a accurate tool as it is based on third party temperature forecast and should be utilised solely as a guide to refine the decision making process.