Pome fruit
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 | Flower bud emergence | Flower bud opening | Flowering | Petal fall | Fruit setting | Fruit development | Fruit expansion | Fruit ripening | |
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FOLIAR IRRIGATION |
3 – 5 cc/l 5 l/ha |
6 – 8 | ||||||||
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DRIP IRRIGATION | 2 – 3 cc/l 2,5 – 5 l/ha |
3 – 6 | ||||||||
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FOLIAR | 1 – 2 cc/l 2 – 3 l/ha |
2 – 3 | ||||||||
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FOLIAR IRRIGATION |
0,8 – 1,5 cc/l 1 – 2 l/ha |
2 – 3 | ||||||||
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FOLIAR IRRIGATION |
1 – 2 cc/l 1 – 2 l/ha |
6 – 7 | ||||||||
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FOLIAR IRRIGATION |
1 – 2 g/l 1 – 2 Kg/ha |
4 – 5 | ||||||||
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FOLIAR IRRIGATION | 1 – 2 cc/l | 2 – 3 | ||||||||
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DRIP IRRIGATION | 2 – 3 cc/l 3 l/ha |
2 – 3 | ||||||||
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After pruning, foliar application with NHDeltaCa to obtain better rooting and foliar development. From development stage, applications with NHDeltaCa and NHDeltaK via irrigation to improve growth and secondary root development (increasing absorption of micro elements and regulating pH in the rhizosphere). It is recommended to decrease nitrate applications between 20 – 25% if using a full spray programme to prevent excessive vegetative growth and reduce the effects of alternation in the following crop. Tank mix with XStress to improve plant health and stress tolerance. |
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Apply when the crop requires additional iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn), especially during budding and flowering to avoid deficiencies of these elements. Use as required and when symptoms of Fe deficiency are observed. |
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Apply at the end of flowering stage and beginning of fruit set (size fruit between 2-3 mm) to prevent fruit drop and reduce bitter pit. Further applications will increase fruit firmness, fruit size, give better skin finish, increased red colouration and increased postharvest shelf life. Will also decrease bitter pit after any periods of cold storage. |
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Use to decrease excessive vegetative growth in favour of flowering and pollination. Latter applications will help to reduce excessive apical growth redirecting sugars and other photosynthetic substances to the fruit, improving size and fruit quality. |
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For correction of potential deficiencies of zinc and manganese. Apply preventively and repeat if necessary depending on deficiency symptoms. |
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Apply Blush to accelerate and improve fruit colour without effecting fruit quality. Ensure thorough spray coverage of the fruit. Repeat application every 5 days depending on the situation. |
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Make regular applications every 10 to 14 days to reduce the effects of environmental plant stress and to remove any micronutrient deficiencies, resulting in better plant health and increased yield. Use in tank mix with NH Delta applications. Use preharvest to increase fruit quality and increase post-harvest shelf life. |
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Full nutrient package designed for optimal root uptake in crops fed with drip irrigation or hydroponic systems. Apply during periods of rapid vegetative growth and fruit development, as well as post-harvest to maintain plant strength |
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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.
