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CROP PROTECTION

ARRIGONI ARRICOVER: CROP PROTECTION

FROM SPRING FROSTS

Frost-sensitive crops, especially affect bulb production. For optimal bulb In addition, its breathability allows
bulbs and tubers, are now safe. Opti- growth, production of these crops - like the light to pass, creating the ideal con-
mal leaf and product growth are unim- many others - therefore requires high- ditions for photosynthesis. On the other
paired even in case of frost, because er temperatures and optimal humidity hand, the fabric’s good permeability
Arrigoni, the international leader in levels.
the production of technical textiles for Arrigoni’s ground-breaking Arricov-
agriculture, has developed Arricover, er, developed specifically to protect
the bioclimatic screen that provides crops from the cold, is a strong, trans-
effective protection against adverse parent, breathable textile that provides
high quality, lightweight, durability,
and effective protection on cabbage,
turnip, salad leaves, carrot, leek, garlic,
chicory, beetroot, parsley, strawber-
ry, tomato, cucumber, and melon. For
potato growing, it can be used both to
protect the crop against late frosts and
to bring forward the production cycle. prevents the formation of condensate
and dampness, which would favor the
Numerous field tests have proven its
efficacy on a variety of crops. In par- development of fungal and other dis-
ticular, it has been tested on onion and eases. Last but not least, this bioclimatic
screen also protects against wind and
leek in the Netherlands and on pota-
weather conditions. toes in Slovenia and Italy (Apulia re- insects, and birds, which could damage
Onions, leeks, and potatoes are vul- gion). The tests have revealed that this the crop.
nerable to low temperatures. Frost agrotextile’s transparency, combined Easily installed, Arricover can be
causes major damage to young stems with the breathability typical of knotted placed directly on the crop, on sup-
and bulbs and may jeopardize the mesh fabrics, enables the optimal gas ports or tunnels, or to close the ends
growing cycle of tubers. Onions and exchange to create a dry, more frost-re- of greenhouses. In extreme weather
leeks are especially at risk from spring sistant habitat. Moreover, the barrier conditions, it can be used on top of Ar-
frosts, excessively dry conditions, effect generated by Arricover holds rigoni Agrivelo non-woven fabric for
insufficient warmth, and hail, which the water on its surface and not on the an even higher degree of protection.
may slow down leaf growth and thus crop, reducing frost damage.

Circle 9 on enquiry card
SUPPORT YOUR BLUEBERRY FLOWERS

Flowering is a critical period in the better is to combine Vidi Parva with
growth cycle of a blueberry plant. The Trianum; the Trichoderma strain T22
flowers on the blueberry bush will pol- will colonize the roots and enhance the
linate and set fruit in a 2-3-week time uptake of minerals.
period, during which the plant expe- • Make one or two foliar applications
riences a tremendous hormonal shift of seaweed extracts and a calcium foliar
to support its ‘pregnancy’. Besides the fertilizer during the crucial flowering
standard nutrition, the crop requires and pollination. Seaweeds like Vidi
high concentrations of trace minerals Fortum contain high amounts of plant
and calcium. If it doesn’t get what it available trace element that efficient-
needs to support this hormonal shift, ly support the high plant demand. Be-
the plant will start to sabotage itself. cause the trace elements are already
This makes the plant an attractive food in a plant-based form, the response is
source for insects and diseases. very high. Calcium is very important
There are a few basic and easy in the first development stage after These applications will have a great
measures to support the extra min- pollination. Veni Calcium is easily impact on the plant performance. Once
eral demand of the plant: absorbed by the plant, because of its we have optimized the number of gen-
Use a root enhancer in the spring to unique composition. By applying it as erative buds in the fall, ensured active
enhance the root mass and root qual- a foliar, it is directly available where nutrition and balance in flowering and
ity of the plant. Koppert recommends and when the plant needs it. pollination, everything is ready for a
the product Vidi Parva for this. Even good harvest. Circle 10 on enquiry card
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