An application of a specific Multicote™ Agri formula for asparagus increased yield and boosted profitability.
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Description
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Crop/Cultivar & Growing method
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Asparagus Variety GROLIM and CUMULUS
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Area
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South west France
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Objectives
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Comparison of fertilization plans. MC Vs farmer practice
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Haifa product + formula
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MULTIGRO 10-10-25+3 with 60% N coated
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Accomplish objectives
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Full
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Report date:
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December 2012
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Trial partner (name):
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MAÏSADOUR
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Type of partner’s business:
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Private grower
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Methods and Materials
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Experimental plan
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Comparison in band
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Repetitions
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2 repetitions in different fields
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Treatments
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Treatment 1 : Base 800 Kg/ha 11-9-25 after harvest
30 days after planting 250 Kg/ha Calcium nitrate / top dressing
60 days after planting 250 Kg/ha Calcium nitrate / top dressing
Treatment 2: Base 800 Kg/ha MULTIGRO 10-10-25+3 after harvest
30 days after planting 250 Kg/ha Calcium nitrate / top dressing
60 days after planting 250 Kg/ha Calcium nitrate / top dressing
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Application methods
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Base dressing
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Harvest date
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March and April 2012
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Soil characteristics
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Grower's current fertilization practice
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Classic NPK apply in base dressing after harvest, and 2 applications of Calcium nitrate during the summer season. Total nutrients appl. rate: N=150 kg/ha; P2O5= 75 kg/ha; K2O= 200 kg/ha
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Irrigation method
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Dripper line
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Results
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General results
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Best treatment results and costs
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Conclusions
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Summary
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The trial result was same as in other regions (South East, West and Alsace(: fertilization with Multigro increases the field yields (more green shoots and bigger diameter) In all repetitions the profitability was higher for the Multigro treatment and the income improved per hectare)
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