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Our Kiwifruit Knowledge
Fruitfed Supplies has worked with kiwifruit growers from the very early days, focusing a good portion of their research and development on this important crop to the New Zealand economy.
Our Fruitfed Supplies team also works with Kiwifruit Vine Health and postharvest facilities. These relationships ensure our Technical Specialists are up to date on issues and topics affecting the kiwifruit sector, allowing them to work collaboratively and share this information to the wider industry, including growers.
Our Growers | KW Kiwi Ltd
Katikati kiwifruit growers Stephen Kenna and Phillipa Wright aren’t spouting a mere catchphrase when they talk about ‘continual improvement’. It’s a philosophy they have embraced for more than 30 years as the custodians of their land who implement sustainable management practices which enhance both the environment and crop quality.
Our Growers | Kiwicare Horticulture
Father and son, Steve and Cody Law grow kiwifruit in the Bay of Plenty. With Cody the third generation of growers, the family has long sought the advice and knowledge of the Fruitfed Supplies team. Both Steve and Cody appreciate the up-to-date and succinct information they receive from their rep which Cody says they use to maximise their productivity on-orchard.
Kiwifruit Tech-Know Tips For March/April
- If monitoring shows the four percent scale threshold is exceeded in Hayward, control with an application of one percent Excel® Organic Oil. Do not apply mineral oils to Gold3 or Red19 during March as it can cause fruit marking or premature fruit drop.
- Look for signs of sooty mould on fruit and vines. Passionvine hoppers are a major source of it. Control with ZetaPy®, which also controls greenhouse thrips. Multiple applications of TripleX® may help prevent sooty mould development..
- Leafroller can be controlled with Delfin® WG or Proclaim Opti®, the latter having a 42-day pre-harvest interval, so consider timing if harvest is anticipated within the next six weeks.
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Psa can be managed with coppers such as Kocide® Opti™, Tri-Base Blue®, or Nordox™. Application of Psa control products is important around wet weather events. If harvest has been completed, Actigard can be applied, but avoid spray drift toward unharvested blocks.
- Prior to harvest, fruit stain removal can be achieved through applications of Kiwilustre® LF or citric acid.
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