Post-Harvest Program

For most perennial crops, the buds for next year are initiated while the fruit is still on the tree or after harvest. By applying mineral nutrition during the post-harvest season, you can dramatically influence the success of next year’s crop.

The post-harvest season typically happens four to six weeks before dormancy. For some crops, such as nuts, this phase may occur when there’s still fruit on the tree. Post-harvest is an important part of the perennial growth cycle, but unfortunately, many growers cease nutritional applications at this stage. A nutrient imbalance at bud initiation leads to fewer buds that are smaller and weaker, fruit abortion, a lack of uniformity in buds, and buds that remain vegetative instead of productive. Our agronomy experts recommend foliar applications before dormancy to help plants navigate winter stress and give them the energy needed to start in spring.