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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