Like To Know How To Increase Capsicum Yield?
Thinking of growing capsicum this year? Whether you’re a backyard green thumb or a seasoned grower, BioFlora® can show you how to increase capsicum yield with our tailored program of organic and sustainable ag products.
We recently conducted a field trial in partnership with a grower of the capsicum variety of Warlock. The capsicums were planted during winter on the 25th August.
The BioFlora® Program
Our team devised a program of BioFlora products which included Go Isolates® and Fulvex®.
Go Isolates® is our is our microbial soil inoculant which enhances plant defense to soil-borne pathogens. Benefits of using this organic agricultural product include:
- builds plant defenses against stress
- out-competes pathogens for nutrients
- builds systemic acquired resistance
- improves enzymatic activity
- encourages microbial growth
- improves soil structure and aggregation
Fulvex® is our organic solution in a patented liquid extract form. As a nutrient enhancer, it assists with a variety of biological processes to help encourage cell growth, cell and tissue repair and the conversion of nutrients into usable forms. Some benefits for plants include:
- releasing minerals into soil
- high chelating power
- restores oxygen deficiencies
- reduces wilting
- encourages protein production
Foliar solutions BioFlora 4-9-4® and BioFlora 0-0-25® were also included in the capsicum trials. BioFlora 4-9-4® is packed with nutrients and designed for steady nutrient release, while BioFlora 0-0-25® assists with the activation of metabolic enzymes and the translocation of nutrients during times of stress. A pre-plant base fertilizer was applied as per soil test recommendations, with plants also receiving 1ml of BioFlora 5-17-4® in the water wheel.
Capsicum Trial Details
Five applications of the BioFlora program (100lts/ha Go Isolates®, 20lts/ha Fulvex®)
were applied to the capsicum crops between the dates of 14 October to 19 November.
Foliar sprays were also applied six times at a rate of:
BioFlora 4-9-4® @ 4lts/ha
Fulvex® @ 2 lts/ha
BioFlora 0-0-25® @ 4lts/ha the last 2 applications
Moisture Levels
The crops received a total of 500mm rainfall from 23 August to 30 December.
Water soil moisture and EC meters were installed in October/November and indicated that there was an increase in EC levels of 37% over the 26 day period.
Increase In Calcium, Magnesium & Potassium
Leaf tests also showed an increase in calcium, magnesium and potassium in the leaf, and organic carbon increased .2 in treated soil.
<h2> Boosting Capsicum Yield
The results from the growers + BioFlora® program showed a marked increase in yield.
Growers program Packed 5580 boxes/ha
Growers + BioFlora products Packed 5896 boxes/ha
= 5 ½ % increase in boxes packed
= 215% return on the dollar cost of Bioflora® products that were applied
Growing Capsicum? Nature Knows Best®
Our program was able to provide a range of benefits for the capsicum grower including increased yield, increased return to grower, increased nutrient levels in the plant and increased organic carbon and EC levels in the soil. If you’re interested in the many benefits of using our organic and sustainable ag products for your fruit or vegetables, contact our Brisbane team today on 0413 839 878.