Two table grape cultivars were treated with chemical standard solutions consisting of the following Afrinat program: Standard 1, Standard 2 and Kleur Plus applied in 6, 4 and 2 weeks prior to the harvest date. The colour and size of the berries were assessed prior to treatments.
Trial Results
Kleur Plus Grape Results
Both cultivars showed enhanced colouring after treatment with the Afrinat program: Standard 1, Standard 2 and Kleur Plus. The Afrinat program also contributed to increased grape sizes and weight compared to the chemical and untreated controls. These results were reported by an independent party.
Elicitor Results
Beginning of May 2014 – 1,5 hectares Eureka Lemon block with drip irrigation was identified as a demo site. 1st application that was applied @ 30 litres of Afrisolve per hectare (for alleviation of soil compaction, sodium build up and nutrient fixation) via drench method through the drip irrigation.
1st Harvest April 2015 – yield 90 ton per hectare.
2nd Flush July 2015
Commenced cycle of program repeated as above
2016
Broadlands reverted to cycle 1 above only 4 applications
2017
Broadlands removed the Elicitor from the program (Tree health was excellent
Elicitor Phytophthora Citrus Demo 2020 – 2021 (click for results)
Elicitor Results: Disease Suppression on Grapes
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