Watermelons – University of Tennessee
Research on the effect of Agri-Gro on watermelon production
Key Results:
• 15.63% increase in total tons per acre
• 16% increase in number of fruit
Treatments:
Agri-Gro added to control plot of 500 lbs/acre 15-15-15 plus 40 lb. nitrogen (growers standard
fertilizer and crop protection program)
Application:
1 oz./gallon in transplant water; 3 - 32 oz. foliar applications
Conclusions:
The greatest difference was in total fruit numbers and weight with 243 more fruit and 2.97
tons more yield per acre from the application of Agri-Gro.
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Researcher: University of Tennessee, Jim Wyatt, Associate Professor
Location: West Tennessee Experiment Station
Test Year: 2000
Key Results:
• 22% increase in total tons per acre
• Better size and quality
Treatments:
Agri-Gro & Carbon Booster added to Control; Control: Standard fertilization
Application:
3 - 2.0 liter Agri-Gro applications with 2kg of Carbon Booster/hectare (27.5oz. Agri-Gro +
1.8 lb. Carbon Booster/acre) at 10-30-60 day intervals
Conclusions:
Agri-Gro fields had more tolerance to virosis. Melons had better size and quality for export.
Bring home more with Agri-Gro — Higher Yields. Better Profits.
Researcher: Fertilizantes Tepeyac
Cooperator: Sergio Gamez Valdez
Location: Yaqui Valley B 1209, 28 Hectares (69 acres)
Test Year: 2000/2001
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Complete details on all mentioned test results are available upon request. Timing and rates
of application are important for maximum results. For specific usage and application rates,
ask for Agri-Gro grower information sheets.