Tomatoes and other greenhouse edibles
Tomatoes and other greenhouse edibles, including peppers and aubergine, often suffer from blossom end rot. This is caused by calcium deficiency in distal parts of fruits due to limited water movement. As calcium is required for cell wall and membrane stability, a lack of calcium can cause localised cell death on the bottom of fruits. By applying biostimulant products that optimise the availability and distribution of calcium, such as Plant Impact's FortalisTM and InCaTM, growers have observed a reduction in calcium disorders, leading to improved crop quality.
Benefits of InCa and Fortalis on tomatoes and other greenhouse edibles
- Improved crop quality, storage and shelf life.
- Increased calcium content.
- Reduction of blossom end rot.
- Less crop waste and more marketable yields.
- Compatibility with other AgChem foliar sprays.
Increased calcium content in distal end of red pepper
In a Spanish trial, red peppers were treated with either 1 L/ha of InCa, or 3 L/ha of a competitor calcium product. There were three applications, starting at flowering of the fifth inflorescence, through until ripening. Treatment with InCa helped elevate the calcium concentration at the distal end of the fruit.
Recommended products to be applied to tomatoes and other greenhouse edibles
eNTiton
eNTiton optimises nitrogen delivery to plants to encourage better establishment, rooting and growth.
Literature downloads
Movax horticulture data sheet
eNTiton horticultural data sheet
Fortalis tomatoes and other greenhouse edibles data sheet
InCa tomatoes and other greenhouse edibles data sheet
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