floriNEWS Magazine.pdf Jul. 2014 | Page 13

11 CROP APPLICATION RATE RECOMMENDATIONS Flowers and other Ornamental crops 2.5 L/ha applied bi-weekly or 1.25 L/ha applied weekly Apply during the active vegetative crop growth and after cut back. It is compatible with most crop protection products and fertilizers, however it is recommended to do a compatibility test before large scale application. NB: Avoid tank mixes with other adjuvants and or organosilicones Hicure is not classified as a hazardous substance according to EU legislation What are the benefits of Using Hicure®? Several field trials in Kenya and other parts of the world have consistently proven that Hicure® is the top biostimulant for use in cut-flowers and other ornamental crops. The crop treated with Hicure® exhibited uniform growth, better leaf colour and quality and more marketable stems. The table below highlights some of the results achieved on both Roses and Hypericums in Kenya. Trial results on Roses and Hypericums CROP PARAMETERS TESTED RESULTS Roses Bud sizes Increased bud size by more than 12% Shelf life Improved shelf life by more than 3 days Stem length Increased stem length by more than 11 % Crop cycle Shortened crop cycles by more than 5 days Berry numbers Increased berry numbers by more than 12 % Stem length Increased stem length by more than 10% Crop cycle Shortened crop cycles by more than 7 days Effect on Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) Improved CEC compared to untreated plots Hypericum