Harvest & storage
Pre-harvest care and fruit drop
The last weeks before picking, following the SKUAST guide.
Relevant stages: Pre-Harvest.
At the pre-harvest stage the guide recommends:
- NAA at 10 ppm to control fruit drop.
- A second foliar potassium sulphate spray, 4 to 5 g per litre, and calcium chloride, 3 to 4 g per litre, for storage life.
- Captan 50WP, 300 g per 100 L, 15 to 20 days before harvest for fruit going into long-term storage.
- Cut orchard grass and remove water shoots.
Always check the pre-harvest interval on the label before any late spray.
General guidance. Always read product labels and consult an agronomist for problems specific to your orchard.
