In the cultivation of small fruit, a number of planting processes play a crucial role that determine the final yield and sorting. These important processes are: the sprouting and development of the leaves, flowering, fruit setting and the ripening of the fruit. A grower can positively influence these processes by applying the right fertilisers and biostimulants at the right time.
The products below are options for use in small fruit crops. Discuss with your advisor what is the best application for you.
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Stage 1
Rooting and spring pruning
Stage 1
Rooting and spring pruning
Advice:
| Optima Root | 1-4 applications of 7 - 10 L/ha after planting and every other week as required |
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Stage 2
Leaf development
Stage 2
Leaf development
Possible products:
| Optima Root | 1-4 applications of 7 - 10 L/ha after planting and every other week as required |
| Optima Leaf-MnZn+ | 4-6 applications of 1,5 L/ha from leaf development |
| Optima Leaf-NPK+ | 2-6 applications of 3 - 5 L/ha during leaf development |
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Stage 3
Blossom
Stage 3
Blossom
Possible products:
| Optima Leaf-MnZn+ | 4-6 applications of 1,5 L/ha from leaf development |
| Optima Leaf-NPK+ | 2-6 applications of 3 - 5 L/ha during leaf development |
Foliar application in case of specific nutrient deficiency - 4 to 6 times product of the Optima Leaf range: 1.5 liter/ha (the products: Optima Leaf-Trace, Optima Leaf-Cu+, Optima Leaf-Fe+, Optima Leaf-Ca, Optima Leaf-Mg+ , Optima Leaf-Mn+, Optima Leaf-Zn+) (from leaf development).
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Stage 4
Fruit set
Stage 4
Fruit set
Possible products:
| Optima Leaf-K | 3-6 applications of 3 - 5 L/ha from fruit set to harvest |
| Optima Leaf-MnZn+ | 4-6 applications of 1,5 L/ha from leaf development |
| Optima Leaf-NPK+ | 2-6 applications of 3 - 5 L/ha during leaf development |
| Optima Leaf-KS | 3-6 applications of 3 - 5 L/ha from fruit set to harvest |
Foliar application in case of specific nutrient deficiency - 4 to 6 times product of the Optima Leaf range: 1.5 liter/ha (the products: Optima Leaf-Trace, Optima Leaf-Cu+, Optima Leaf-Fe+, Optima Leaf-Ca, Optima Leaf-Mg+ , Optima Leaf-Mn+, Optima Leaf-Zn+) (from leaf development).
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Stage 5
Ripening
Stage 5
Ripening
Possible products:
| Optima Leaf-K | 3-6 applications of 3 - 5 L/ha from fruit set to harvest |
| Optima Leaf-KS | 3-6 applications of 3 - 5 L/ha from fruit set to harvest |
Relevant products
Stage 6
Harden off
Stage 6
Harden off
Soiltech has no products for this stage.
