4 Applications of Boom Flower® @ 2.5 mL/Litres of water on longan trees increased the yield up to 17.22%.
Salient Findings
- Boom Flower® increased the total number of fruits per inflorescence by 19.54%
- Increased fruit weight by 18.42%
- Increased fruit thickness which helps to increase the keeping quality
- Improved the fruit quality such as fruit pulp, Brix content, fruit colour (light yellow colour)
- Yield increased by 17.22%
Source: Southern Horticultural Research Institute (SOFRI), Viet Nam.
Suggested Spray Schedule for Longan
The application will vary depending on the duration of the crop
Crop | BF Dose | Application | Schedule | Remarks |
Mature Crop | 2.5 ml / lit of water | 1st spray | 1 Week after harvesting | Induces vegetative growth |
2nd spray | 20 Days after 1st spray | Induces flowers | ||
3rd spray | 1 week after fruit set | Increases fruit sizes | ||
4th spray | 4 weeks after fruit set | Improves fruit diameter and fruit quality | ||
5th spray | 7 weeks after fruit set | Increases the yield |