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Key Conclusions
Using H2Flo reduces required irrigation water by 25%, while also increasing average yield by 4%, and increasing fruit size. This can save apple growers an average of €1,100/ha/year.
Objective
To investigate the benefits of applying H2Flo on required irrigation volume and apple crop yield.
Trial Details
Treatments
Grower practice treatment: 100% irrigation regime + rainfall
The water was supplied via irrigation system without any water conservation agents.
H2Flo treatment: 75% irrigation regime + rainfall
H2Flo was applied 3 times during the crop cycle in both years:
- 1st application: 1.2 L/ha in May
- 2nd application: 0.6 L/ha in June
- 3rd application: 0.6 L/ha in August
Total: 2.4 L/ha/year
Treatments
Grower practice treatment: 100% irrigation regime + rainfall
The water was supplied via irrigation system without any water conservation agents.
H2Flo treatment: 75% irrigation regime + rainfall
H2Flo was applied 3 times during the crop cycle in both years:
- 1st application: 1.2 L/ha in May
- 2nd application: 0.6 L/ha in June
- 3rd application: 0.6 L/ha in August
Total: 2.4 L/ha/year
Results
- By using H2Flo, water regime was reduced by 25% without any detrimental effect of yield, which actually increased by an average of 4%.
- Despite 25% water reduction when using H2Flo, fruit size tends to increase, especially in classes greater than 75 mm.
- H2Flo could save apple growers an average of €1100/ha/year.
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