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CitoCalcium after emergence in potatoes

30 April 2021

During the emergence of the potatoes, it is important that the plant immediately starts investing its energy in a balanced manner in the further development of the new potatoes and a productive above-ground leaf mass.

A good hormone balance is crucial here. Before emergence, the plant, with or without the support of Vigor Seed, energy has been invested in the formation of a solid root system. The first steps towards the production of tubers have also been taken through the formation of stolons. A balanced hormone balance from this point on in the plant is necessary to lay a solid foundation for a successful harvest.

Good auxin/cytokinin ratio
A good auxin/cytokinin ratio is important from emergence (2:1). A high ratio promotes the formation of (hair) roots and above-ground leaf mass. Auxin is mainly produced in the young growing tips of leaves and stems, so relatively much auxin is produced by the plant itself during emergence. A low ratio promotes the formation of new stolons and tubers (shoots). It is difficult for a fully grown potato plant to restore this desired ratio itself, so that a helping hand is gratefully accepted during emergence. Due to our CitoCalcium we support the plant in its auxin/cytokinin balance for a longer period of time. Over the course of growth, the concentration of cytokinin will naturally increase because it is produced in both the roots and the leaves. This returns the necessary balance to the plant. In short, a higher cytokinin concentration in the plant will stop the formation of roots, stimulate the development of the leaf mass and stimulate the formation and filling of tubers. In this way we support the plant to get as close as possible to its maximum genetic production potential.

Application in potatoes:
At 100% emergence of the potatoes: 1 L/ha CitoCalcium, repeat after 7 days. The end result can be: a larger quantity of tubers in the important sizes with an improved quality.

Stimulant Plus after the emergence in onion cultivation
In view of the developments in the field of chemical weed control in onion cultivation, a rapidly developed but also uniform onion crop is required immediately from emergence.

Did circumstances create an uneven plot (which can be partially prevented by Vigor Seed during sowing) then you have the option to add to these stragglers by carrying out 1 or 2 sprays with Stimulant Plus.

Those left behind have a disturbed hormone balance and need a helping hand in this. Stimulant Plus stimulates the return of the hormone balance of the plant. The plant can then invest its energy as quickly as possible in the growth of roots and leaves and not get stuck in a possible stress situation from its germination phase.

Application in onions:
From the first real pipe: 1 L/ha Stimulant Plus, repeat after 7 days.
The result is that in the short term there will be an even plot that will be less sensitive to possible later weed control measures.

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