Jul 28, 2016New AgroFresh technology reduces transplant shock
AgroFresh Solutions has introduced its new LandSpring product, a 1-Methylcyclopropene technology for use on transplanted vegetable seedlings. LandSpring reduces transplant shock resulting in lower seedling mortality and faster crop establishment, according to the company. LandSpring is currently registered for use on tomato and pepper crops.
LandSpring trials were conducted with roughly a dozen major U.S. growers in the Southeastern USA, including several in Florida. In addition, several trials are in progress in California, which, together with Florida, accounts for two-thirds of the U.S. tomato acreage.
LandSpring is applied by seedling nurseries using an automated overhead watering system that moves back and forth across the planthouse to irrigate the crop and apply crop protection such as LandSpring.
LandSpring is currently being shipped for application in the U.S. beginning in August. While AgroFresh’s current registration for LandSpring is only for use on tomatoes and peppers, the technology has potential benefits for all transplanted vegetables, according to the company. Additional U.S. registrations on melons, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are expected over the next few years.
For more information, visit the AgroFresh website or contact your local AgroFresh representative.