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Wet Application

Sprayer

A comprehensive application system that can be used in all weather conditions with proven results.

  • Blocks with inadequate male vines or flower numbers
  • Known problem areas within the orchard
  • Orchards with surrounding strong floral competition
  • Conditions where cold, rain or wind limits bee activity

The Cambrian sprayer is a one-man handheld sprayer. The nozzle system delivers even droplets, using a low pollen rate. The Cambrian pollen sprayer provides excellent results in all weather conditions. PollenPlus™ Male kiwifruit pollen must be agitated with Pollen Assist, Pollen Assist Marker Dye, deionised water and applied within one hour.

Application

Approximate application rate per hectare:

Hayward

  • 250 to 350 grams of pollen per hectare per pass
  • 4 grams of pollen per litre of mix
  • 20mls Pollen Assist per litre (Approximately 1.2 litres per Ha per pass)
  • 5mls of Pollen Assist Marker Dye per litre (Approximately 300mls per Ha per pass)
  • 1 litre of deionised water (Approximately 60 litres per Ha per pass)
  • Pollen must be applied within one hour of mixing with Pollen Assist and deionised water
  • 1 person will cover 1/8th to 1/6th of a Ha per day

Apply at 60% and then again at 95% - 100% flowering or,

Apply 500 to700 grams of pollen once at 95% flowering.

Pollen Assist

PollenAssist suspension medium maintains pollen viability while in a liquid state, and ensures PollenPlus™ Male Kiwifruit Pollen is in optimum condition during transfer to the flower by the sprayer. Pollen Assist has been scientifically tested for efficacy by Plant & Food Research.

Use Pollen Assist at 20mls per 1 litre of deionised water

Pollen Assist Marker Dye
Use Pollen Assist Marker Dye as a vibrant indicator to show that your female kiwifruit flowers have been spray pollinated. Pollen Assist Marker Dye will remain on sprayed flowers for a number of days as an indicator that the flower has been sprayed, and allows monitoring to ensure satisfactory pollen application.

Use Pollen Assist Marker Dye at 5mls per 1 litre of deionised water

PollenPlus™ Accessories
PollenPlus™ has a full range of wet application accessories;

  • Cambrian Sprayers
  • Cambrian Parts
  • Full range of Deionising Cartridges - Deionising Resin refill packs

Zespri Gold
Scientific research carried out by Plant & Food Research showed that Zespri Gold pollination is optimal on day two of flower opening therefore applications should be carried out every second or third day.
 

THE SOLUTION

A comprehensive application system that can be used in all weather conditions with proven results. The Cambrian sprayer is a one-man handheld sprayer. The nozzle system delivers even droplets, using a low pollen rate. The Cambrian pollen sprayer provides excellent results in all weather conditions. PollenPlus™ Male kiwifruit pollen must be agitated with Pollen Assist, Pollen Assist Marker Dye, deionised water and applied within one hour.

IDEAL FOR

  • Blocks with inadequate male vines or flower numbers
  • Known problem areas within the orchard
  • Orchards with surrounding strong floral competition
  • Conditions where cold, rain or wind limits bee activity