Apple Trials
Dr. Joseph Cosante
Location: Minnesota
Variety: Connell Red
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
Redder
Ripened 7-10 days earlier
Larger
Better finish and shape
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
Redder
Ripened 7-10 days earlier
Larger
Better finish and shape
Variety: Honey Gold
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
40% more yield
Better size
Better finish
Ripened earlier
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
40% more yield
Better size
Better finish
Ripened earlier
Variety: Cortland
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
Good size
Ripened 10-14 days earlier
Great color
Good yield
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
Good size
Ripened 10-14 days earlier
Great color
Good yield
Variety: Haralson
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
Very good color
Higher yield
Better size
Ripened slightly earlier
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
Very good color
Higher yield
Better size
Ripened slightly earlier
Location: Vermont (Site #1)
Variety: Macspur(Greenlslade)
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
53% yield increas on size 80′s and 100′s
14.4% yield increase in total packed apples
34.4% increase in Fancy/Extra Fancy packout
Shrinkage in storage – 12% better than control
Spray-N-Grow Results vs. Control Results
53% yield increas on size 80′s and 100′s
14.4% yield increase in total packed apples
34.4% increase in Fancy/Extra Fancy packout
Shrinkage in storage – 12% better than control
Location: Vermont (Site #2)
**Entire orchard damaged by frost. Very little between treated and control.
CONCLUSION:
Yield benefits from all three sites are worth persuing, especially in terms of measuring fruit quality packout. Recommendation to continue studies.
