Development of a crop scheduling model for cos and iceberg lettuce in Australia
This project developed a robust, climate-based scheduling model to help growers determine how many seedlings to plant; the variety / lettuce type to plant; and when to plant.
Why study this?
Because of the large seasonal variations in the time it takes for a lettuce crop to mature, a model will help growers obtain maximum benefit from their crops.
What was done
A climate-based scheduling model was tested in key growing regions to help growers determine how many seedlings to plant, the variety / lettuce type to plant, and when to plant.
Where to next?
The crop scheduling model will be tested with growers in key regions and once developed the system will be delivered to lettuce growers in a series of workshops in the key lettuce growing regions.
For more information contact
Dr Gordon Rogers, Applied Horticultural Research Pty Ltd
