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 March/April
- Continue monitoring for codling moth and leaf roller. Codling moth trap activity and maintenance records are essential for audit purposes and market access. Apply an appropriate insecticide if thresholds are exceeded. Insecticide choice depends on variety, pre-harvest interval and market destination. Proclaim Opti® has an excellent fit with a short PHI so can be used close to harvest with no residue issues.
- Late harvested varieties are still at risk to black spot and fruit rot infections in March and April. If wet weather is anticipated, apply a protectant fungicide cover such as Captrex or Captan 80 WG, both have a three day pre-harvest interval (PHI). Remember to check PHI with your exporter prior to application.
- On harvested blocks, apply protective fungicide such as Captrex or another
effective option to protect picking scars from European canker. Add Bond Xtra to improve deposition onto scars and retention in case of rain.. - An application of ReTain 28 days prior to harvest on selected blocks can reduce fruit drop and improve storage quality. Refer to label for specific restrictions around Freeway adjuvant rate, depending on variety.
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