Tackling late spring frosts - Fruit & Vine

Tackling late spring frosts

Despite a decrease in frost days in recent decades, late spring frosts are increasingly erratic and risks need to be considered.

CropAid International Ltd, recognising the growing challenges faced by our farmers at home, is now prioritising the domestic market with its award-winning biostimulant product, AntiFrost.
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CropAid International Ltd, recognising the growing challenges faced by our farmers at home, is now prioritising the domestic market with its award-winning biostimulant product, AntiFrost.

Having demonstrated success in key agricultural regions worldwide for nearly two decades, AntiFrost is a proven natural biostimulant that strengthens plants’ resistance to cold stress and frost damage. It contains cultivated bacteria that stimulate the production of antifreeze proteins within the plant, preventing ice nucleation and subsequent frost damage.

According to one customer, who grows nectarines and peaches: “We applied AntiFrost four times, eliminating the need for additional strengthening products. The foliage was beautiful and the fruits during cell multiplication had good development.”

CropAid recommends 4–5 litres per hectare per application for most fruit trees and vine. Each litre of product is diluted with 200 litres of water.

The application of AntiFrost is straightforward, involving a foliar spray that can be used across various crop types. This method offers a sustainable and affordable alternative to traditional frost protection measures. AntiFrost also boosts crop health and quality as surplus antifreeze proteins are converted by the plant into essential nutrients.

With effects lasting up to 14 days per application, it is easy to apply AntiFrost in anticipation of cold and frosty weather.

Benefits of AntiFrost

  • Increases cold resistance by up to -7°C beyond the plant’s natural tolerance
  • Approved for organic use by the Soil Association
  • Proven efficacy with independent trials, including ADAS UK
  • Manufactured in the UK and distributed globally for almost 20 years
  • Contains beneficial bacteria that are nitrogen-fixing and soil conditioning
  • Competitive pricing, maximising your return on investment while minimising costs.

Contact CropAid for a free trial consultation today.

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