Fruits

Cherry

Comprehensive and efficient nutrition strategy to maximize production quantity and quality

Basic Information

Cherry cultivation has made significant progress in the last 5 years in terms of agronomic management and nutrition. These changes are leading to an increase in the quality of production, both for domestic consumption and for export. This change is also driven by the needs of consumers, who are increasingly attentive to the quality of the products they buy.

This increased attention from consumers is driving growers to be increasingly concerned about the quality of their fruit. It is important to consider that it can take 30 days or more from the time fruit is picked in the field until it is consumed; therefore, it is important to arrive at the destination in optimal condition.

Crop Stage Program

Important instructions for use: If several products are mixed while using our product, unforeseen reciprocal effects may occur. It is not possible to foresee all conditions that can occur in practice (e.g. temperature, kind of water, crop protection agents). Therefore, it is highly recommended to test the compatibility and the application of the intended products on a small scale first. We disclaim any responsibilities for damages which may ensue from interactions based on mixtures – especially – with other products, crop protection agents, plant protection products or fertilizers and/or from unusual conditions (temperature, kind of water, etc.). In case of doubt and for information on application data please get in touch with your local supplier, visit our website: www.compo-expert.com or get in touch by e-mail: info@compo-expert.com.

Detailed Description

Therefore, in order to achieve the quanti-qualitative goals, we must define nutritional strategies consistent with the specific needs of each orchard. Analyses (soil, foliar, water, etc.) take on particular relevance, as they provide us with information that will ultimately help us define our nutritional program for the season. The idea is to have a balanced orchard that allows the accumulation of sugars along with a correct ratio of nutrients in the fruit (dry matter, as well as reducing the damage caused by abiotic stress (cracking). First of all, it is necessary to take care of the nutrients necessary to have a good fruit set, among which boron and zinc stand out, without forgetting that auxins play an important role in the elongation of the pollen tube. COMPO EXPERT recommends the application of microelements in association with Basfoliar^® Spyra SL, a product based on microalgae that not only intervenes in the metabolic processes taking place during flowering but also protects the plant from damages caused by abiotic stresses, which are extremely harmful if they occur during flowering. The combination of products allows to stimulate flowering and fruit set, providing both nutritive elements and biostimulating molecules. The recommended application period is pre-flowering and flowering. Another key nutrient to ensure a better post harvest condition is calcium. Basfoliar^® Ca SL which allows the applied calcium to give firmness and stability to the cell wall. In addition to the calcium contribution, we also recommend the use of Basfoliar^® Si SL, a product whose unique composition based on silicon and glycinbetaine allows a greater skin elasticity and a better water flow in the plant tissues, ensuring a high shelf life and the prevention of the cracking phenomenon. In order to guarantee a high size Basfoliar^® Size O SL, applied during the complete peeling, increases the number of cells in the fruit and guarantees a high and uniform size in the orchard. This application, to be repeated three times every 10-15 days, not only increases the weight of the fruit but also improves its quality, both from the organoleptic point of view (taste) and shelf life. In order to obtain the best result, we suggest to mix Basfoliar^® Size O SL and Basfoliar^® Si SL alternating it with Basfoliar^® Ca SL in order to exploit the transport effect of the seaweed and optimize the contribution of calcium and silicon.