There are numerous challenges in vineyards and orchards throughout the season that affect yield and the long-term health of the plants. Late in the season is an essential time to ensure healthy, productive perennial crops for the following year. At post-harvest, trees and vines are often at their weakest and are recovering from a variety of stresses.
Post-harvest applications of Ascophyllum nodosum derived biostimulant Stella Maris ® are proven to be beneficial to trees to help with new season results and help maximize future plant yields. Multiple bioactive compounds found within Stella Maris help plants improve post-harvest quality, which has a positive impact in next season’s production. Many different biotic and abiotic stresses have the potential to impact a plant’s growth and development, which reduces yield and profitability. The use of Stella Maris gives your crop that advantage to reduce the negative impact of the abiotic stresses.
Post-harvest applications of Stella Maris will help improve:
- Fall root flush and increasing carbohydrate reserves.
- Natural plant resistance to stress.
- Supporting bud development.
- Avoiding early defoliation, which can decrease flowering, bud development, fruit size, and fruit set the following year.
Stella Maris is an easy-to-use water-soluble liquid formulation ready to be used in tank mixes or nutritional blends. Superior blending properties allow it to mix well with other ingredients. Stella Maris can be applied post-harvest via foliar spray or soil application for 2-4 weeks following harvest.
Preparing for next season starts with Stella Maris. For more information, visit AcadianPlantHealth-NA.com to find your crop application program. |
