This year’s cherry season has been deeply affected by extreme weather events, in particular, the intense rainfall caused by the “El Niño” phenomenon. In central Chile, exceptional rainfall has been recorded, leaving soils oversaturated and presenting significant challenges for farmers.
For example, in mid-August, an atmospheric river hit the central region, resulting in considerable rainfall, with accumulations of 51.0, 20.6 and 110.0 millimeters in the first three days, and an astonishing total of 139.5 millimeters in 24 hours in the case of the commune of Licantén.
Given this situation, the main concern of cherry producers is focused on the critical processes of flowering, fertilization and fruit set of cherry trees, aspects that are essential to achieve the projected production goals. In addition, the question arises of how to implement nutritional programs in case irrigation is not necessary due to soil saturation and continuous rains. With hydraulic works still pending completion after the floods, it is imperative to define soil nutrition and foliar nutrition strategies to mitigate the effects of these exceptional weather conditions.
The adverse weather scenario is not in favour of cherry producers. The weather phenomenon complicated the conditions prior to the end of dormancy and once again challenged the crops in the early phenological stages. To make matters worse, above-normal rainfall is forecast for the spring we are experiencing.
According to experts, this season will be very difficult to manage in some aspects, so strategies must be prioritized and adjusted, especially with regard to fertilization. Some pre-established plans may not be feasible in this context.
Greenhas Group's Foliacon: The answer to the challenges
In this context, Greenhas Group presents Foliacon, a fertilizer specifically designed to address the challenges posed by adverse spring weather conditions.
With its high concentration of calcium and magnesium, stability and acidic pH, this product is considered highly effective and compatible with phytosanitary products, even in poor quality water.
Foliacon becomes an invaluable tool for applying foliar calcium necessary to obtain high-quality fruits and magnesium essential to guarantee efficient photosynthesis, especially in cherry trees on the Maxma 14 rootstock, which has a low efficiency in magnesium absorption.
Greenhas recommends applying Foliacon from the fruit set stage to the straw-coloured stage, when the demand for calcium and magnesium is highest. The recommended dose is 4 litres per hectare (or 300 cc per hectolitre), with applications scheduled 2-3 times every 5-7 days.
The company is committed to providing farmers with effective solutions to optimize the quality and yield of their crops and considers Foliacon to be the answer to the challenging weather conditions this spring and is available for immediate purchase.
For more information about Foliacon and how to obtain it, please contact the Greenhas Group team of experts.
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