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Our Avocado Knowledge
Our Technical Horticultural Representatives and stores are present in the main avocado growing regions in the North Island.
Fruitfed Supplies also launched its avocado monitoring programme in 1997 and is now the largest certified Avogreen monitoring operator, a programme administered by New Zealand Avocados. AvoGreen monitoring is based on integrated pest management principles to help growers use suitable crop protection products and improve pack-out.
Avocado Tech-Know Tips For April
- Early satsumas are near harvest maturity in April, so check for Brix and acid levels. Navel oranges start colour break. This is also a good time to prune shelterbelts.
- Monitor for mites at harvest and, if required, control with Excel Organic Oil.
- Where needed, control thrips this month with Fyfanon® (except on Meyer lemons) or Excel Organic Oil. Be aware of the pre-harvest interval of up to 28 days for Fyfanon in some markets if growing early season satsumas, or up to 42 days for other citrus varieties.
- Brown rot caused by phytophthora can lead to fruit drop. Manage this by applying copper such as Tri-Base Blue® or a fungicide such as Dithane® Rainshield™ NeoTec or Captan® 600 Flo; however, do not use oil products 14 days either side of an application of Captan.
*ACVM registration numbers apply. Read registered label before use.
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Our Citrus Knowledge
The Fruitfed Supplies team in Hawke's Bay, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, and Northland offer product knowledge and support to orange, mandarin, grapefruit, and lime growers.
Crop monitoring is also an important part of Fruitfed Supplies' offering to the citrus industry. Timely pests and disease monitoring goes hand in hand with our Technical Horticultural Representatives' crop management recommendations and accurate reporting for accurate decision making and auditing purposes.
Citrus Tech-Know Tips For April
- March brings the autumn growth flush in citrus trees and limes just come into season. The final hand thin of satsumas should be done prior to the start of harvest in April.
- During the pre-harvest period, it is important to monitor for thrips and mites and control, when needed. Both can be controlled with Excel Organic Oil. Fyfanon® is another option for thrips, bearing in mind its pre-harvest interval for some markets is up to 42 days so check with your exporter if required.
- Where needed, control thrips this month with Fyfanon® (except on Meyer lemons) or Excel Organic Oil. Be aware of the pre-harvest interval of up to 28 days for Fyfanon in some markets if growing early season satsumas, or up to 42 days for other citrus varieties.
Brown rot caused by phytophthora can lead to fruit drop. Manage this by applying copper such as Tri-Base Blue® or a fungicide such as Dithane® Rainshield™ NeoTec or Captan® 600 Flo; however, do not use oil products 14 days either side of an application of Captan.Brown rot can be managed by applying protective chemistry such as Dithane® Rainshield™ Neo Tec, Fruitfed Captan 80WG, or Tri-Base Blue. If also controlling thrips, do not use mineral oils 14 days either side of a Captan application. - *ACVM registration numbers apply. Read registered label before use.
Here's The Latest Citrus News From Our Knowledge Hub
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