# A Guide to Increasing Apple Yield Quality with Bio-Available Nutrients

- Link: https://rd2.co.nz/a-guide-to-increasing-apple-yield-quality-with-bio-available-nutrients/
- Published: 2023-11-15T22:53:58+00:00
- Author: RSF Admin

As Apple growers prepare for the next harvest season, it’s important to ensure your
trees have the appropriate bioavailable nutrients to correct any deficiencies and
grow the highest possible volume of quality fruit. 

After a long period of extreme weather, orchards have experienced topsoil depletion,
nutrient depletion, and increased pathogens, negatively impacting their plants and
their soil. 

Flowers that are formed in the spurs and on terminal shoots of apple trees are initiated
soon after fruit set and beyond in the previous year, so it is imperative to correct
any deficiencies now, as not doing so will impact on this year’s and the following
season’s crop. Simply, take a tissue sample to identify deficiencies, requesting
that the lab send it through to [rsf@rd2.co.nz](https://rd2.co.nz/a-guide-to-increasing-apple-yield-quality-with-bio-available-nutrients/rsf@rd2.co.nz)
for a Balanced Analysis report. 

One very common and important mineral for a healthy apple crop is bio-available 
foliar Calcium. We’d like to dive a little deeper into why Calcium is so important.

# Why is Calcium application crucial to fruit development?

Roots, Shoots & Fruits, BIOMIN Calcium, is a true Glycine amino acid-chelated mineral.

Completely bio-available and non-phytotoxic for plants, it is designed to prevent
and correct Calcium deficiencies to boost crops during critical or fast-growing 
periods, from fruitset through to pre-harvest. 

Calcium is vital for cell wall structures, cell communication, and overall fruit
development. A lack of calcium can lead to issues like bitter pit and poor fruit
firmness, which means reduced shelf life and reduced profitability. The type of 
Calcium you apply can also have an impact.

The certified organic BIOMIN Calcium we supply at Roots, Shoots & Fruits has undergone
numerous trials and has been utilised by both organic and conventional apple growers
for the last twenty years in New Zealand and abroad with the following proven benefits:

More Vibrant Fruit Colour: 

 * Results show a more vivid fruit colour, making your apples not just visually 
   appealing but also indicating their overall health and higher nutritional value.

Prolonged Shelf Life: 

 * Calcium is essential for maintaining fruit firmness as it increases the rigidity
   of the cell walls. With Biomin Calcium, your apples stay crisp and fresh for 
   longer.
 * An extended shelf life means reduced risk of spoilage, translating to higher 
   yields of A-grade apples.

Fewer Applications:

 * Biomin Calcium is highly bio-available and systemically absorbed through all 
   plant parts, meaning lower rates and fewer applications, saving time and resources.
 * Less applications reduces your environmental footprint, aligning with sustainable
   and organic farming practices.
    - Lighter footprint, less soil compaction. 
    - Decreased freight . 
    - Lower diesel application costs.
    - Reduced man hours.
    - Greater rain window options.
    - Less risk, Safe. 

Export-Ready A-Grade Apples:

 * Meeting international export standards is crucial for commercial apple growers.
 * Biomin Calcium helps you consistently produce A-grade apples that meet those 
   standards. 

# Review this BIOMIN Calcium Trial for Apples

A trial was conducted to compare and evaluate the BIOMIN Calcium (Glycine-chelated
Calcium) foliar program by Roots, Shoots & Fruits Ltd. against the standard generic
Calcium program on 12-year-old Braeburn apple trees. 

Not only did the areas treated with Biomin Calcium show increased earnings per hectare
of $5,962.16, it was observed that the apples treated with Biomin Calcium had significantly
higher fruit calcium levels. Notably, this was achieved with just five applications,
as opposed to the thirteen applications required by the standard program. Click 
here to [read](https://rd2.co.nz/trial/biomin-calcium-vs-calcium-chloride-on-apple-yield-and-nutrition/)
more.  

 * ![Biomin Calcium-Glycine Chelated Mineral Fertiliser-Organic](https://rd2.co.
   nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Calcium-Image-327.4-KB-300x300.png "A Guide to 
   Increasing Apple Yield Quality with Bio-Available Nutrients 1")
 * Biomin Calcium-Glycine Chelated Mineral Fertiliser-Organic
 * Rated **5.00** out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings
 * [View Product](https://rd2.co.nz/product/biomin-calcium-organic-mineral-fertiliser/)

# See the information fact sheet for BIOMIN Calcium.

Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D8A9UccYmijteJ6Kswl1W45xFqLdSPfi/view)
to review the product information sheet.

Please contact our team or your nearest ag-retailer for more information or to purchase
BIOMIN Calcium.