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Fresh Olives

Olives

Olive Spray Programme

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Fruit Weight

Kalamata

Tulbagh

Semi-commercial trial

C4L application, both as a combination of post-harvest and pre-flowering treatment and as a standalone pre-flowering treatment, resulted in increased weight.

C4L application timing:

  • Post-harvest

  • Pre-Flowering

  • + 28 days later

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Evaluation: 4 April 2024

Fruit Size Distribution

Kalamata

Tulbagh

Semi-commercial trial

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C4L spray programmes improved olive size distribution, increasing large fruit by 15%. 

The post-harvest plus pre-flowering programme also reduced small fruit by 11%, demonstrating a positive shift towards more medium to large fruit.

C4L application timing:

  • Post-harvest

  • Pre-flowering

  • + 28 days later

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Evaluation: 4 April 2024

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