Kiwifruit Solutions

June 2011 - PSA - we are aware of some discussion among growers about Wormtech products possibly being a defence against PSA.  We did not initiate this suggestion and our response can be seen here.

This is the crop we know best, having served the industry since 2000, and with the founders of Wormtech now also being growers themselves.  Growers report multiple benefits (we’d call them win-win solutions!) including stronger, healthier leaves, reaching size and dry matter targets earlier, and better yields.

New users of Wormtech products who are looking for a quick catch-up in soil and plant health should look first at Wormtech Kickstart, followed in the first season of use with Wormtech Earlyplan.

Those with soil compaction and drainage problems should consider Wormtech Hi-Plan  - an intensive programme of applications beginning with decompaction of the whole orchard by Ground Probe Aerators, for a substantial discount from the combined cost of aeration and Wormtech products.

Growers looking to target fungal defence or other specific responses in the plant should look at the Pre and Post-Flowering sections of the Wormtech Earlyplan, or contact Greg Walker for a tailored programme.

‘We  can’t judge how our first harvest using Wormtech will go yet.  We have noticed that the leaves feel more rubbery and velvety than in the past, and they are deep green and healthy.  Our fruit size looks good, whereas we have heard some neighbours are disappointed with size this season, so maybe it’s helping there’ – Ethel Purdy, Maketu, February 2006