Apple Farming
Farming Challenges
Apple farming is entering a new era with the development of nascent technologies and growing systems. At Spilo, we are at the forefront of this growth and are proud to offer you our world class proprietary apple farming solution that helps you grow more, grow better, grow greener.
Recommended Spilo Solutions
Agri Weave Ground Cover
Agri Weave White Reflecta
Our polypropylene proprietary woven Agri Weave White Reflecta ground cover has strong reflective qualities that improve light utilisation in the orchard which ultimately improves orchard colour and quality.
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Proud Supplier To
 |
DuToit Agri Nursery |
Apple Farming Case Study
Overview
- Location – Ceres, Western Cape
- Scale Of Operations – 200K tons of fruit packaged per year
- Growing System – Apple tree nursery
Challenges
- Apple Colouration
- Even sunlight distribution
ROI
- 20% increase of pack out of specific varieties
- 3 Month payback on costs
Our Solutions
- Above soil / product level: Sun (heat and UV), rain and traffic.
- At soil / product level: Prevention of weed growth, durability under heavy traffic, reflectivity
for reduced heat around the berries, drainage of the water in the pot to prevent ‘wet feet’,
percolation of the Agri Weave to prevent water build up and to ensure drainage from the pot,
substrate optimising growth. - Below soil level: Drainage of water.
Boost Pots
(25L round grey pot)
Agri Weave
Ground Cover
(5.3m wide, strong fabric)
BVB Substrate
(BVB HC6 Extra Coarse)
Have an Enquiry?
