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Horticulture: How to Increase and Standardize Production

Biostimulants and Fertilizers in a Nutrition Plan to Increase and Standardize the Size of Fruit Vegetables

In a highly dynamic and competitive agricultural context, it is essential to achieve fruits of excellent size without compromising quality and consistency.

This is crucial not only to meet the demands of an increasingly discerning market but also to reduce waste and promote the profitability of yields.

In addition to traditional agronomic practices, integrating biostimulants and fertilizers into a targeted nutrition plan can lead to significant improvements in the size and quality of fruit vegetables.

The Importance of Quality in the Fresh Produce Market

The fresh produce market is influenced by various factors, including consumer preferences and distribution needs.

Today’s consumers are increasingly attentive to quality, seeking fresh, healthy products of appropriate sizes that offer a superior taste experience.

On the other hand, the logistical requirements imposed by organized distribution, such as transport resistance and cold storage, necessitate particular attention to the organoleptic quality and consistency of products.

Biostimulants: An Innovative Approach

Traditional fertilization alone is not sufficient to fully exploit the productive potential of crops. It is now evident that the use of specific biostimulants derived from plant extracts and other natural sources can activate specific metabolic signals in plants, promoting the development of larger and more uniform fruits.

Biostimulants not only help to promote growth but also enhance plants’ resistance to abiotic stress conditions, such as drought, salinity, and high production loads.

Biolchim’s Nutritional Strategy

Foliar Program for Fruit Enlargement

During the early stages of fruit development, particularly immediately after fruit set, it is crucial to promote cell multiplication and calcium accumulation in cell walls. This approach can increase fruit size while preserving quality.

Biolchim recommends the use of three key products:

KRISS^®: a biopromoter that stimulates cell division, facilitating fruit enlargement. This product is particularly effective in the post-fruit set phase, when cellular activity is intense.
FOLICIST^®: a metabolism biostimulant that helps reduce stress and promotes size uniformity. Its action is based on the activation of key metabolic pathways that improve the plant’s well-being.
NITROCAM^® (or LIGOPLEX^® Ca): a calcium-based fertilizer that strengthens cell walls, contributing to optimal shelf-life.

Fertigation for Fruit Growth

Fertigation allows for the precise and balanced supply of nutrients through the root system. This method is crucial during phases of intense metabolic activity when nutrient demand is high.

Advantages of the Strategy

Integrating biostimulants and specific fertilizers from Biolchim’s program may offer numerous benefits:

Increased Size and Uniformity: High-quality fruits with significant commercial value, facilitating sales and increasing customer satisfaction.
Improved Consistency and Shelf-life: Enhanced quality leads to longer shelf-life, facilitating the marketing and consumption of products.
Balanced Nutrition: Intelligent nutritional input increases productive yield and encourages resource waste reduction.
Stress Reduction: The use of biostimulants helps produce more stable and predictable plants, allowing for better production planning.

Conclusion

Adopting an integrated approach that combines biostimulants and specific fertilizers not only promotes optimal crop growth but also helps maintain high-quality standards for the final product.

Choosing innovative and residue-free solutions, such as those offered by Biolchim, allows farmers to respond to market challenges, maximizing economic returns and promoting sustainable production.