Carrot, parsnip and other root vegetables
Cropping Programme
Increased Yields
The EcoCulture crop programme seeks to increase yields through a greater understanding of growth and how it is affected by various environmental factors.
Higher Quality, Higher Profitability
Our programme improves both the production and quality of the fruit, obtaining higher profitability rates for the farmer.
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| Application method | Rate of use | Number/timing of applications | Germination | Leaf development | Beginning of root development | Root development | Pre-harvest | Harvest | ||
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Apply to soil | 1 – 2 l/ha | 1 or 2 depending on soil condition | |||||||
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FOLIAR | 2,5 – 5 l/ha | Every 10 – 14 days | |||||||
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FOLIAR | 1 – 2 l/ha | 2 – 3 | |||||||
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FOLIAR | 2 – 3 l/ha | 2 – 3 | |||||||
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FOLIAR | 1 – 2 l/ha | Every 10 – 14 days with NHDelta | |||||||
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FOLIAR | 2 – 5 l/ha | 2 – 3 | |||||||
* Foliar applications must be diluted in at least 200 litres of water / ha. Cover the entire leaf.
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1 application at pre planting or plant establishment to improve plant rooting, better absorption of soil micro-nutrients, less water stress and improved soil quality. |
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Regular applications at 2.5 – 5 l/ha. Better balanced plant growth between leaf and root. Higher quality root production. Use NHDelta Ca for improved calcium and boron uptake. |
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Apply at 1-2 l/ha. For improvement of skin finish and internal quality, as well as better colour and shape. Use during periods of stress to protect carrot quality. Can be used 3-5 days pre-harvest to improve shelf life. |
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Use at 2-3 litres / ha to decrease excessive vegetative growth, redirecting sugars and other photosynthetic compounds to the carrot to improve quality. |
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To be applied in combination with NHDelta Ca at 1.0 l/ha or as necessary up to 2.0 l/ha during periods of stress (environmental or disease). Removal of micro-nutrient deficiencies for optimal growth. Improvement in plant health for greater disease resistance. |
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NPK with micronutrients for improved growth and plant health to increase yield and quality. Can be used instead of NH Delta plus XStress in later season if stress not a problem or to enhance yield. |
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Considerations
Normally, both the establishment of nitrogen fertilizer doses and the application date constitute a complex problem that arises differently for the farmer in each crop cycle. When making this decision, a series of factors must be considered, such as:
- Crop needs
- Soil reserves
- Climatic factors
- Residues from the previous crop
The difference between the absorption of nitrogen by the crop and its availability in the soil theoretically determines the quantities to be applied. However, it is important to introduce a corrective index, which refers to the real effectiveness of fertilization. It is considered that under field conditions it varies between 40 to 80%, although when there is a water deficit or fertilization is carried out at sowing, the N efficiency may be lower.
* For any questions or clarification about this crop programme or our range of products, consult an Ecoculture technician.
