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Gulf Coast Research Center; University of Florida, USA 2013
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Key Conclusions
- Return of investment of 7X per acre in energy savings from 40% less irrigation
- Yield maintained with 40% water saving; 351,188 Gal/ Acre water saved
- Plots treated with H2Flo at the 100% and 60% ETo level significantly increased yield over non H2Flo treatments
Objective
Evaluate the performance of H2Flo® and irrigation programs on tomato production and yield.
Trial Details
Trial station
Gulf Coast Research Center; University of Florida, USA
Crop
Tomato
Product
H2Flo
Treatments
H2Flo treated and H2Flo untreated and irrigation applied at 100% and 60% ETo. H2Flo was applied at 16 fl. oz./acre at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 weeks after trial initiation. H2Flo has the highest concentration of active ingredients (88%) and is comprised of a blend of surfactants designed to move water and fertilizers quickly and efficiently through soil.
Application Method
- Tomato plants in single rows.
- One drip tape per plot.
- Split Plot, 5 replications, 21 ft-plots with 4ft alleys (14 plants/ plot).
Crop: Tomato, variety “Security 28“, 12 weeks growing season
Timing: September 2013
Soil Type: Florida Sandy central ridge
Measurements: Early and total marketable fruit yield (t/acre)
Location/Researcher: Gulf Coast Research Center; University of Florida, USA
Treatments
H2Flo treated and H2Flo untreated and irrigation applied at 100% and 60% ETo. H2Flo was applied at 16 fl. oz./acre at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 weeks after trial initiation. H2Flo has the highest concentration of active ingredients (88%) and is comprised of a blend of surfactants designed to move water and fertilizers quickly and efficiently through soil.
Application Method
- Tomato plants in single rows.
- One drip tape per plot.
- Split Plot, 5 replications, 21 ft-plots with 4ft alleys (14 plants/ plot).
Crop: Tomato, variety “Security 28“, 12 weeks growing season
Timing: September 2013
Soil Type: Florida Sandy central ridge
Measurements: Early and total marketable fruit yield (t/acre)
Location/Researcher: Gulf Coast Research Center; University of Florida, USA
Results
H2Flo achieved a 7X return on investment per acre in energy savings and maintained yields with 40% less irrigation (351,188 gallons of water per acre). H2Flo treated plots at 100% and 60% ETo level significantly increased yields compared to non-H2Flo treatments.
Why H2Flo performs better:
- Significantly reduces irrigation volumes
- Can be used in conjunction with fertilizers
- Works quickly with all substrates including hydrophobic soils
- Impacts the entire root zone not just the soil surface
- Excellent spreading and penetration characteristics
- Flexible application programs and flexible water rates
- High strength product, contains 88% surfactant for superior performance
Attention: Recommendations in this trial info sheet are based on local soil and/ or water analyses. Please contact your local ICL Growing Solutions adviser for your personalized fertilizer recommendation.
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