Maximise Next Season’s Yield: Post-Harvest Nutrition with Kendon High K
As the harvest season comes to an end, it’s tempting to focus on the fruits you’ve just gathered, but don’t overlook the crucial steps that set the stage for next season’s crop. The post-harvest period is one of the most vital times to ensure strong, healthy fruit and trees for the upcoming season. While many […]
Kendon Plant Care Success: Early Grape Harvest at Rose Creek Estate
At Kendon Plant Care, we take great pride in the trust our products have earned over the years. Tony Siciliano, the viticulturist at Rose Creek Estate, Keilor East has been relying on Kendon products for decades, achieving outstanding results year after year. Application Method: Following last year’s harvest, Tony applied Kendon High K as foliar […]
Protect Potato Crops from Tuber Moth | Kendon Pest Solutions
Potato growers often deal with the Potato Tuber Moth (Phthorimaea operculella), one of the most common and damaging pests. This pest can cause significant damage to both potato plants and tubers, particularly during the peak activity period. Effective management of this pest is essential to protect your crop and reduce losses in both yield and […]
Veraison Vine Health: Boosting Potential with High K
Veraison: The Critical Stage in Grape Ripening Veraison marks the onset of ripening in grapes, a pivotal transition in the lifecycle of the grapevine. During this stage, a series of chemical and physiological changes prepare the fruit for harvest, shifting the vine’s energy focus from energy creation (photosynthesis) to energy consumption. The fruit begins to […]
Ignore the moment! Ignore the harvest!
Every growing season presents pivotal moments that can make or break your harvest. If you overlook the importance of nutrient management during these critical points, you risk stunting growth, reducing yields, and ultimately jeopardising your entire crop. Timing is everything — don’t let the opportunity slip away.Optimise your nutrient strategies now, or face the consequences […]
Mitigating Frost Damage Through Leaf Brix Enhancement
As spring unfolds in Australia, the threat of frost damage to grapevines is a pressing concern that can have significant economic repercussions. Frost events can lead to substantial losses in yield and fruit quality, affecting long-term market viability. Economic Impact of Frost Damage Lime Sulphur is primarily used as a fungicide and insecticide. It appears as […]
A Tale of Two Vineyards Which one is yours?
This weekend on 5 October we took photos of two healthy vineyards, 10km apart. Vineyard 1 we know used Kendon High K and calcium as a foliar fertiliser twice – post-harvest and pre-senescence. Then prior to budding this year, applied Kendon PFF Gold once via fertigation then twice by foliar spray when the leaves appeared. […]
Nutrition Management at Critical Points of Influence: Insights from AEA Webinar
Dear Horticulture Professionals, In the ever-evolving world of horticulture, staying ahead of the curve in nutrition management is crucial for optimising plant health and maximising crop yields. John Kempf from Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) conducted an enlightening webinar titled “Nutrition Management at Critical Points of Influence,” we would like to share. The session was a deep dive into the intricacies of plant nutrition, […]
Have You Prepared Your Crop for the Winter Clean?
Lime Sulphur is a vital resource for Australian horticulturists, seamlessly merging historical effectiveness with modern needs. This tried-and-true product helps alleviate abiotic stress and maximizes a crop’s genetic potential. Created by boiling Lime and Sulphur to produce Calcium Polysulfides, it has been a favored solution among orchardists and gardeners for years. What distinguishes Lime Sulphur? In this […]
Understanding Powdery Mildew: Impact and Management
Powdery Mildew poses a significant threat to a wide array of plants, ranging from fruits and vegetables to ornamentals and cereals. This fungal disease, primarily caused by organisms like Erysiphe cichoracearum and Podosphaera xanthii, thrives under conditions of high humidity and moderate temperatures. Damage Symptoms Powdery mildew is one of the easiest plant diseases to recognize. The first sign […]
Kendon Highlights from the World Potato Congress 2024
Kendon recently participated in the 13th World Potato Congress held in Adelaide in June. This prominent international event provided an exceptional platform for industry professionals to gather, exchange ideas, and explore advancements in potato cultivation. We enjoyed connecting with a diverse range of suppliers, potato growers and industry experts. This led to some farm visits […]
Last Chance to Maximise Next Year’s Genetic Potential!
Please, before the leaves turn yellow, do a full spectrum foliar spray before senescence and the winter hibernation. The embryos that are developing now will be next year’s harvest. By spraying now, your crop will be more able to reach the genetic potential that you have invested in. You have invested in vines and trees […]
Senescence – Post-Harvest Foliar Trace Element Fertilising
Senescence – Post-Harvest Foliar Trace Element Fertilising Spray High K Foliar fertiliser now to maximise the full genetic potential of next season’s crops. All cells, tissues and organs in plants, senesce (grow old). Senescence is actually regarded as an evolutionary acquired process that is CRITICAL for plant fitness. Understanding its detailed molecular nature is not […]
Why Insects Don’t Attack Healthy Plants – Part 2
What Lowers Leaf Brix Sugar Levels and How to Increase Them Story at a Glance Latest thinking suggests insects don’t attack healthy plants with high Brix of over12% sugars. Plant health and Brix levels can be compromised by application of pesticides, high salt NPK fertilisers, GMO, no-till and greenhouse conditions. High Brix pushes about 50% […]
Why Insects Don’t Attack Healthy Plants – Part 1
Story at a Glance If an insect is attacking a plant, there is some indication the plant is not healthy. The fastest way to determine plant health is to test the plant leaf sap with an optical refractometer to measure plant sugars or Brix levels. Plants with Brix leaf sap in the 12-20% range are […]