Kiwis get the five star treatment
There is much published research demonstrating that fruit calcium content is positively correlated with fruit quality of kiwi fruit. Independent research carried out in the 2001/2002 growing in New Zealand involved the application of one of Phosyn´s newest formulations - Pentaflo.
Pentaflo contains calcium, boron, zinc, magnesium and nitrogen and was applied throughout the season. Fruitlet and fruit samples were taken and analysed.
Pentaflo increased fruitlet and fruit calcium levels compared to the control. The treatment also raised the levels of both boron and zinc in the fruitlets and fruits.
*Calcium measured in mg/100g fresh weight´
Author: John Brooks, New Zealand
Published: July 2002