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Greenhouse Tomato

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:01:06 +0000

Effect of Spray-N-Grow Micronutrient Complex on Yield and Quality of Hydroponic Greenhouse Tomato Crops

Lynette Morgan, Ph.D. & Simon Lennard, M.Hort.Sc.
SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
Location: New Zealand
Date: 2000-2001
Variety: Taupo

TRIAL SUMMARY:

1. Spray-N-Grow increased yield 16.8%

2. Spray-N-Grow increased shelf life by six days or 27%

3. Spray-N-Grow fruit was larger

4. Spray-N-Grow plants had fruit set 3-4 days before control

5. Spray-N-Grow plants were stronger and had noticeably thicker stem diameter

6. Spray-N-Grow plants produced a significantly higher number of fruit in the desirable size grades of 80-180 grams

7. Spray-N-Grow increased brix 8.1%

8. Spray-N-Grow tomatoes did not experience softening tissue, and end of shelf period was determined by “water loss” whereas untreated fruit often developed soft brown areas and overall softening

9. Taste panel (30 members)…76% claimed the Spray-N-Grow tomatoes tasted sweeter than the control

Comments by Dr. Morgan

It appears that Spray-N-Grow affects many plant processes, which in turn influence fruit yield and quality in a positive manner.”

“Foliar fertilisation with Spray-N-Grow can result in not only improved fruit quality, but also an increase in yields within the same crop – an important consideration for any commercial hydroponic producer.”

Snow Pea

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:00:21 +0000

Effect of Spray-N-Grow Foliar Micronutrient Complex on the Growth, Yield and Quality of a Hydroponic Snow Pea Crop

Dr. Lynette Morgan PhD & Simon Lennard M.Hort.Sc.
SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
Location: New Zealand
Date: 2001

TRIAL SUMMARY

1. Spray-N-Grow increased yield on harvests 1-7 62.46%

2. Spray-N-Grow increased yield on harvests 8-10 21.83%

3. Spray-N-Grow increased number of pods 43.08%

4. Spray-N-Grow increased root mass 74.07%

5. Spray-N-Grow advanced flowering over the control by several days, hence there was a significant increase in both early and later harvests

Comments by Dr. Morgan

“Foliar fertilization with the Spray-N-Grow micronutrient complex can result in not only advanced flowering and greater flower and hence pod numbers, but also an increase in yields within the crop – an important consideration for any commercial hydroponic producer.”

Butterhead Lettuce

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:59:41 +0000

Effect of Spray-N-Grow Foliar Micronutrient Complex on the Growth, Yield and Quality of a Hydroponic Butterhead Lettuce Crop

Dr. Lynette Morgan PhD & Simon Lennard M.Hort.Sc.
SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
Location: New Zealand
Date: 2002

TRIAL SUMMARY

1. Spray-N-Grow increased yield by weight 121.0%

2. Spray-N-Grow increased average head weight 51.7%

3. Spray-N-Grow increased marketable heads 30.0%

4. Spray-N-Grow treated crop had earlier crop establishment and earlier head development

5. Spray-N-Grow treated heads were of better marketable quality after 10 day storage period

Comments by Dr. Morgan

“Foliar fertilization with Spray-N-Grow can result in not only more rapid plant establishment and earlier growth with greater final head weight (yield), but improved shelf life – an important consideration for any hydroponic producer.”