Even flowering on cherry trees can be quite difficult to achieve from year to year. Climatic conditions play a major role in contributing to chill hours.
Colin Campbell (Chemicals) have developed tools named Armobreak and Armogan to help encourage an earlier bud break, even flowering, and to compact the flowering period—which can to lead to a more even maturity of fruit.
Drop in water volumes
One issue with Armobreak in the past was the high water volume needed to get optimum results.
With new surfactants developed, we looked at ways to reduce the overall volume of water and product needed to get results.
Trial work was conducted throughout the 2011–13 seasons in cherries (Lapins) using Armobreak and Armogan in conjunction with Du-Wett.
Results showed conclusively that this was possible.
For more information and contact details, see Tree Fruit July 2015
