Durum quality and agronomy fact sheet

Tips for achieving higher durum quality and yields

To produce the highest quality durum, growers need to develop a management plan which considers agronomic and variety selection as well as understanding the requirements of pasta manufacturers and end users.

Key points

• Durum yield potential can be influenced by sowing date and variety choice.
• Aim for a seeding rate of 220 seeds/m² to maximise yield and quality. ––
• Correct nitrogen application timing is essential. Too much applied nitrogen can result in durum setting an unattainable yield potential.
• ––Harvest durum at less than 12.5 percent moisture and aim for protein at 13 percent.
• To reduce chaff and whiteheads make sure harvester settings are correct.

Want to link to this publication?

Use www.grdc.com.au/GRDC-FS-Durum to ensure your link remains current and up-to-date!

GRDC Project Code DGA00001, DAN00163

Region South, North

• 361.27 kb Durum Quality and Agronomy Fact Sheet: Tips for achieving higher durum quality and yields To produce the highest quality durum, growers need to develop a management plan which considers agronomic and variety selection as well as understanding the requirements of pasta manufacturers and end users.