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.
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Agri Weave Ground Cover
Agri Weave Ground Cover
Our Agri Weave ground cover (also known as synthetic mulch, weed mat, or weed stop fabric) has been developed to prevent weeds, encourage water distribution and last longer under higher levels of southern hemisphere UV exposure. We’ve also developed a super reflective ground cover designed to enhance light reflectivity from the ground up.
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Benefits include: Weed Control, Water Distribution, Higher ROI, Durability, Proprietary UV Protection.
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Apple Farming Case Study
Overview
- Location – Ficksburg, Free State
- Scale Of Operations – 30 hectares
- Growing System – Apple tree nursery
Challenges
- Water Savings
- Preventing Weeds
ROI
- 20% water saving.
- Installing does require labour but there is a reduction inn cost of weed control.
- Acts as a mulch, improving root development.
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)
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