Research on the Effect of Agri-Gro on Watermelon Production:
University of Tennessee

watermelon production

     

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University of Tennessee
Jim Wyatt, Associate Professor
West Tennessee Experiment Station
Jackson, Tennessee
2000

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.
     
     
watermelon production

     

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Fertilizantes Tepeyac
Sergio Gamez Valdez
Yaqui Valley B 1209
28 Hectares (69 acres)
2000/2001

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.
     



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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.

 

  


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