Reflective cloth for fruit colour
Using reflective cloth as an orchard mulch in the final weeks leading up to harvest is a well-established practice in certain pipfruit...
Our Pipfruit Knowledge
Our team supports apple and pear growers throughout Hawke's Bay and Tasman. From the early days, Fruitfed Supplies has worked closely with the apple industry and has developed close relationships with some of the largest apple growers, packers and exporters in the country.
Fruitfed Supplies' Research and Development activities have traditionally had a heavy focus on apple production, and we have worked with a number of apple growers to host trials on their orchards to ensure any new products released to the market performs and meet stringent market requirements for this product.
Our Growers | Rockit Apples
Rockit apples are like other apples in that they’re grown on trees but then the team at the Hawke’s Bay company behind the miniature apples have taken their own path.
A little larger than a golf ball, Rockit apples are marketed globally as healthy snacks and sold in recyclable plastic tubes. In some markets, a tube of five perfectly formed Rockit apples sells for $US10...
Our Growers | Birdhurst Ltd
Growing 300 ha of apples and 50 ha of gold kiwifruit in Motueka, Richard Clarkson appreciates the advice and support he receives from the Fruitfed Supplies team. With the company assisting the Birdhurst family for over 35 years, Richard says he appreciates being able to ring his rep and seek advice on product choice, along with having an extra set of eyes on the crops.
Pipfruit Tech-Know Tips For January/February
- Monitor for codling moth. If exporting to codling moth sensitive markets, an insecticide applied at 700 to 780 growing degree days (generally falling in January) to target the second generation is mandatory.
- In dry, humid seasons like we have been experiencing, powdery mildew has become more of an issue. Control over this later season extension growth period is important, particularly for susceptible apple varieties such as Envy. High efficacy powdery mildew fungicides are Property or Talendo, and can each be applied a maximum of two times per season. Pay close attention to PHIs for each market. In blocks where extension growth is continuing, maintain protective covers for powdery mildew. Consider Esteem® for a later season option (check with exporter prior to applying). Esteem contains the novel active ingredient Polyoxin-D which is a “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) compound offering very good control of powdery mildew.
- With summer’s warmer, drier conditions, mite populations can grow quickly. Monitor for European red mite and two-spotted mite from early January and through February, especially if predator numbers are low. If thresholds are exceeded, apply Mit é Mec®, Avid® or Fenamite®. Always check pre-harvest intervals for all products with your exporter or on the NZAP website before using.
- It’s vital to apply a broad-spectrum protectant fungicide, such as Fruitfed Captan® 80WG for summer rot complex and post-harvest rots. Ideally, make Captan applications close to the start of a rain event, while allowing for good drying time. The addition of Bond® Xtra ahead of significant weather events is recommended.
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