Agronomic

Apple trees

How can I improve and standardize fruit size in apples?

Use products containing cytokinins or with cytokinin-like activity to promote cell division, which determines fruit size (Crisco).

How can I improve and even out the coloration of apple fruits?

Use products containing amino acids that act as precursors to coloration and ripening (Glycos Plus), which help achieve 100% fruit coloration without compromising storability.

How can I reduce cracking and prevent bitter pit in apples?

Pay close attention to nitrogen levels and prefer products rich in phosphorus and calcium (Leaf P-Ca, Magnetical, Focus Ca). Osmoregulators such as glycine betaine, betaine, and proline are useful for improving skin elasticity (Leaf K, Giove Bio Gold).

Apricot trees

How can I improve and standardize fruit size in apricots (especially in early varieties)?

Use products containing cytokinins or with cytokinin-like activity to promote cell division, which is responsible for fruit size (e.g., Crisco).

How can I improve and even out apricot fruit coloration (especially in early varieties)?

Use products containing amino acids that act as precursors of coloration and ripening (e.g., Glycos Plus). These allow the fruits to achieve full coloration without compromising their storability.

How can I prevent cracking in apricots (especially in early varieties)?

Pay close attention to nitrogen levels and prefer products rich in phosphorus and calcium (such as Leaf P-Ca, Magnetical, Focus Ca). Osmoregulators like glycine betaine, betaine, and proline are useful for improving skin elasticity (e.g., Leaf K, Giove Bio Gold).

ARTICHOKE

How can I promote the formation of secondary artichoke heads?

After harvesting the main (central) head, it is important to stimulate the plant to produce as many quality secondary heads (side shoots) as possible. The use of stimulating products (natural or synthetic) can help, but they should always be used carefully. Products rich in free amino acids (Giove Bio Gold), humic and fulvic acids (Naturblack), and cytokinine-like products (Crisco) support this process while also providing anti-stress effects, especially under less-than-ideal temperatures or temperature fluctuations.

Why is the post-transplant phase important for artichokes?

The post-transplant phase is critical because it ensures a strong foundation for the plant. A well-developed and receptive root system allows the crop to be pushed and managed later without problems such as “stretching” of plants and heads. Therefore, during the first month after transplanting, it is best to focus exclusively on the root system using products that promote root establishment and capillary development (Hydrostar, Supremo, Naturblack, Giove Bio Gold).

How can I prevent artichoke atrophy?

Artichoke atrophy is caused by excessively high temperatures (artichokes prefer cold), sudden temperature swings, and—most importantly—excessive or overly frequent doses of plant hormones (gibberellic acid). Calcium also plays a fundamental role in thickening and strengthening the stem. It is recommended to combine calcium with plant hormones and use products that reinforce cell walls (Leaf P-Ca, Magnetical, Focus Ca).

ASPARAGUS

How can I improve spear color?

Bright, well-colored asparagus enhances market value. To obtain intensely green spears, ensure plants have sufficient iron and magnesium. Summer fertigation (June–September) should include products rich in these nutrients, applied fractionally throughout the season (e.g., Nano.T Fe, Nano.T Fe Bio, Febo Mix).

Which basal fertilizers are recommended for asparagus?

Asparagus is nutrient-demanding and appreciates organic matter. Granular organo-mineral fertilizers rich in quality organic matter and humic acids are recommended to ensure full assimilation and availability of nutrients (e.g., Jolly, Vinfrutto Star).

How can I improve spear size in asparagus?

Asparagus should be cared for immediately after harvest to prepare for the next season and replenish root nutrient reserves. Well-nourished plants produce larger spears. Begin fertigation immediately and continue until September, applying nutrients fractionally (“small but frequent”).

BROCCOLI

How can broccoli flowering (premature bolting) be prevented?

Premature flowering in broccoli is caused by high temperatures and unbalanced nitrogen nutrition, which accelerate the plant’s development. To prevent this, it is essential to carefully manage nitrogen fertilization (note that calcium nitrate also provides nitrogen) and use products that, depending on the dosage, can slow or maintain vegetative vigor, keeping the heads compact and delaying flowering (Leaf P-Ca).

How can I improve the color of broccoli heads?

To achieve bright green and well-colored heads, it is important to stimulate photosynthesis without over-promoting vegetative growth. Magnesium and Iron help in this regard (Febo Mix).

How can I strengthen broccoli plants to make them more resistant to stress?

It is important to use products that thicken and reinforce cell walls and membranes. Additionally, stimulating the plant to produce its own elicitor substances (self-defense mechanisms) is crucial. Nano.T Cu and Nano.T Cu Bio help the plant produce phytoalexins, ensuring uniform and complete coverage of the vegetative system.

Cherry trees

How can I improve and standardize cherry fruit size (especially in early varieties)?

Use products containing cytokinins or with cytokinin-like activity to promote cell division, which determines fruit size (e.g., Crisco).

How can I improve and even out cherry fruit coloration (especially in early varieties)?

Use products containing amino acids that act as precursors for coloration and ripening (e.g., Glycos Plus). These help achieve fully colored fruits without compromising their storability.

How can I prevent cracking in cherry trees?

Pay close attention to nitrogen levels and prefer products rich in phosphorus and calcium (e.g., Leaf P-Ca, Magnetical, Focus Ca). Osmoregulators such as glycine betaine, betaine, and proline are useful for improving skin elasticity (Leaf K, Giove Bio Gold).

CORN

What is the best base fertilization for corn?

In soils rich in organic matter and nutrients, or where corn follows an improving or renewal crop, localized fertilization at sowing can be carried out using NP fertilizers containing humic acids (such as Universal Up) or slow-release NPK fertilizers (such as BluRain).
In nutrient-poor soils, or where corn follows depleting crops, it is recommended to perform base fertilization across the entire field with a complex granular NPK fertilizer (Cerea Blu or BluRain), supplemented at sowing with a microgranular NP fertilizer (such as Super Power) to ensure an excellent start for the crop.

How can I prevent corn stress caused by herbicide applications?

Using biostimulant products containing humic acids and amino acids helps prevent stress due to possible phytotoxicity and promotes photosynthesis in the plant. Some of these products also enhance herbicide efficacy by acidifying the solution and improving the absorption of active ingredients (e.g., NaturBlack and B-Power).

How can I ensure constant nutrition for corn throughout the entire growth cycle?

Through the use of mineral fertilizers containing an organic matrix, such as humic acids (e.g., Universal Up). For top dressing, nitrogen fertilizers with inhibited nitrogen and sulfur (such as Cerea Slow 46) are recommended, as they provide a steady nutrient supply throughout the crop’s entire cycle.

CUCUMBER

How can I avoid post-transplant stress in cucumber cultivation?

The post-transplant phase is delicate, and it is important to minimize stress while promoting seedling establishment. Products rich in amino acids (Supremo, Giove Bio Gold), humic and fulvic acids (Naturblack), seaweed extracts (Vigor Green), and phosphorus (Hydrostar, Leaf P-Ca) are useful. Beneficial microorganisms (Mycovix) also play a key role by improving the “good” soil microbiome, stimulating root growth, and producing healthy, stress-resistant roots.

How can I improve fruit set in cucumber?

Balanced nutrition is the starting point for plants predisposed to optimal flowering and fruit set. Excess nitrogen during these stages is not recommended. It is also important to provide a proper and balanced supply of microelements (Febo Bio, Febo Mix) and to support the plant under environmental stress using fruit-set–promoting products (Naturblack, Giove Bio Gold). Phosphorus also plays an important role during this delicate phenological stage (Leaf P-Ca).

DURUM WHEAT

Is pre-sowing fertilization necessary for wheat?

Yes, pre-sowing fertilization is essential for increasing crop yield. During the first weeks after germination, the plant relies on the seed’s stored nutrients, but without pre-sowing fertilization, it remains undernourished throughout the long winter period. The use of an organo-mineral NP fertilizer such as Granoro offers several advantages: it improves soil structure, increases microbiological fertility, and provides long-lasting phosphorus and nitrogen availability, supporting tillering and overall crop vigor.

How can I improve the grain quality of durum wheat (test weight and protein content)?

Nitrogen and sulfur are the key elements for improving wheat quality. Nitrogen not only increases yield but also enhances test weight. Split applications are essential, as nitrogen should be supplied following the crop’s uptake curve to achieve the best results. Sulfur is crucial for increasing grain protein content; therefore, top dressings containing sulfur (such as Cerea Slow) are recommended.
To further improve grain quality, specific foliar products can be applied alongside crop protection treatments. Leaf N Fast enhances photosynthesis and plant activity, while Leaf S Quality, applied during heading, promotes protein synthesis while also nourishing the plant.

At what stages should I fertilize durum wheat to maximize yields?

Split fertilization is essential for achieving good yields in durum wheat. Pre-sowing fertilization is important to support the plant throughout the long winter period. An organo-mineral NP fertilizer such as Granoro ensures the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus during this time. For top dressing, it is advisable to intervene during the stem elongation and booting stages. In particularly poor soils, an additional application at tillering (late winter) is recommended to avoid growth limitations. Cerea Slow 33, based on nitrogen and sulfur, provides steady nutrition and is ideal for the first top dressings. Cereas 38 offers the right N-to-S ratio to nourish the ear during the later stages (booting stage).

EGGPLANT

How can I prevent fruit drop in eggplant?

During the pre-flowering and flowering stages, it is important to ensure an adequate supply of microelements (Febo Mix, Febo Bio) and to use substances that promote fruit set, such as specific carboxylic acids and L-amino acids that are precursors of fruit-setting compounds (Naturblack), as well as seaweed-based biostimulants (VigorGreen).

How can I improve eggplant fruit size?

During the cell division phase (post-flowering), it is recommended to use products with cytokinin-like action (Crisco) to promote mitosis while maintaining fruit storability. These products also enhance peduncle thickness, improving nutrient flow and indirectly contributing to larger fruit size.

FENNEL

How can I strengthen fennel to make it more resistant to stress?

It is important to use products that thicken and reinforce cell walls and membranes. Additionally, stimulating the plant to produce elicitor substances (self-defense compounds) is beneficial. Nano.T Cu and Nano.T Cu Bio help stimulate the plant to produce phytoalexins, ensuring uniform and complete coverage of the vegetative apparatus.

How can I improve and increase fennel bulb size?

It is important not to overwater, as this can lead to rot and reduced field storability. Products containing calcium, magnesium, and nitrogen (CalcioMagno), or calcium and magnesium only (Magnetical), or just calcium (Focus Ca) are useful for this purpose. Excess nitrogen fertilization should also be avoided.

What is a good base fertilization for fennel?

Fennel requires balanced nutrition, especially regarding macronutrients. Applying high-quality granular fertilizers at transplant (or pre-transplant) is fundamental. Phosphorus must be soluble and readily available to ensure a strong start and sustained nutrient release during the cycle. Recommended formulations include NPK (BluRain) or NP (Universal Up).

FRESH MARKET TOMATO

How can I stimulate rachis thickening in fresh market tomato?

How can I stimulate rachis thickening in fresh market tomato?
To thicken the rachis, use products that stimulate cell division in the tissues. Crisco promotes mitosis, resulting in thicker rachises and better nutrient transport.

How can I achieve closer fruit clusters in fresh market tomato?

Avoid excessive nitrogen and growth stimulants, which can elongate the plant and increase the spacing between flower clusters. Use products containing phosphorus, potassium, and calcium (Leaf P-Ca and monopotassium phosphate PK 52.34) to maintain vegetative vigor and produce closer, more compact clusters.

How can I ensure uniform flowering in fresh market tomato?

Uniform flowering is important for consistent fruit maturation within the cluster. Microelements are essential: boron promotes flowering, while zinc and manganese stimulate plant metabolism. Febo Mix provides a complete micronutrient supply plus magnesium to stimulate photosynthesis. Naturblack promotes flowering and supports fruit set due to its high content of fulvic and humic acids and biologically active carboxylic acids with anti-stress and activating effects.

Hazelnut

Why is post-harvest fertilization important for hazelnut trees?

In hazelnuts, the post-harvest phase is especially important because, in addition to replenishing nutrients depleted by the season’s production, it is necessary to supply the right elements to support the upcoming flowering period in January–February. Organo-mineral granular fertilizers ensure complete and gradual nutrition (Vinfrutto, Master Plus).

How can I reduce fruit drop in hazelnut trees?

Fruit drop is mainly caused by unfavorable environmental conditions; however, it can be mitigated or buffered by using products containing amino acids, carboxylic acids, and compounds with fruit-set–stimulating and binding-like effects (Naturblack, Proser Mn-Zn, Giove Bio Gold). These products help support the plant under environmental stress conditions.

Lemon trees

How can I help lemon trees recover from water and environmental stress?

It is important to reactivate the root system to restore optimal nutrient uptake (Leaf P-Ca + Supremo) while simultaneously supporting the vegetative system with stimulating/biostimulant products rich in free amino acids with activating effects (Giove Bio, Giove Bio Gold, Naturblack).

How can I prevent iron chlorosis in lemon trees?

How can I prevent iron chlorosis in lemon trees?
It is recommended to use iron-based products with high bioavailability, especially in calcareous, sodic, alkaline, or saline soils and waters. Nano.T Fe and Nano.T Fe Bio provide plants with a fully available iron supply even under “difficult” soil and water conditions. These products are also non-leachable and photostable, ensuring a constant and prolonged release of iron.

How can I help prevent fruit drop in lemon trees?

The use of products that strengthen the abscission zones (peduncle) is ideal for reducing fruit drop. Nano.T CaPO contributes to increasing calcium pectates in the peduncle, helping to counteract fruit drop and improving the transfer of nutrients to the fruit.

LETTUCE

How can I improve and uniform the color of lettuce leaves?

Being a leafy vegetable, to obtain vibrant green leaves it is important to plan an adequate supply of microelements. Iron is the key microelement for photosynthesis, and magnesium (a mesoelement) is also very important. A proper balance of meso- and microelements allows this issue to be solved effectively (Febo Mix).

How can I prevent leaf tip burn in lettuce?

It is crucial to start calcium supplementation from the early post-transplant stages using products that supply calcium and magnesium along with nitrogen to ensure balanced growth in the first half of the cycle (CalcioMagno). Later, switch to products with calcium and/or calcium+magnesium without nitrogen (Magnetical, Focus Ca) during the second half of the cycle until about 7–8 days before harvest. Foliar calcium applications are also very effective.

How can I obtain thick and fleshy lettuce leaves?

To improve leaf quality and obtain thicker, fleshier, heavier leaves (which also maintain better post-harvest shelf life), it is essential to manage calcium and phosphorus supply (which harden the leaves and improve storability and thickness, Magnetical – Focus Ca) and potassium (which makes leaves more fleshy and heavier, Leaf K).

Mandarin trees

How can I improve the coloration of mandarin fruits?

The color development of citrus fruits mainly depends on temperature fluctuations. However, using highly assimilable potassium-based products helps achieve a more intense and uniform coloration. The use of K-Fast (for root application) and Leaf K (for foliar application) is ideal in this regard, as they supply highly available potassium — K-Fast combined with humic extracts, and Leaf K containing acid-reacting potassium with betaines.

How can I prevent iron chlorosis in mandarin trees?

It is recommended to use highly available iron-based products, especially in calcareous, sodic, alkaline, or saline soils and water conditions. Nano.T Fe and Nano.T Fe Bio provide iron that remains fully available to plants even in “difficult” soil and water conditions. These products are also non-leachable and non-photolabile, ensuring a steady and prolonged release of iron.

How can I help prevent fruit drop in mandarin trees?

The use of products that strengthen the abscission zones (the fruit stem) is ideal for reducing fruit drop. Nano.T CaPO helps increase calcium pectates in the peduncle, counteracting fruit drop and improving the transfer of nutrients to the fruit.

Melon

How can I prevent melon fruit cracking?

Irrigation management is fundamental to preventing fruit cracking. Nutrients such as phosphorus and calcium (Leaf P-Ca) strengthen cell tissues and help fortify the fruit. Products containing glycine betaine, betaine, and proline also help maintain water balance within the fruit (Leaf K).

Which nutrients are most important to increase the sugar content of melons?

Sugar content is a key indicator of high-quality melon production. Proper potassium nutrition is essential: excess potassium can lead to poor storability and overripening, while deficiency results in bland fruits. Products like Leaf K and K-Fast, composed of highly assimilable potassium, support sugar accumulation in the fruit.

Olive tree

How can I strengthen oil olive trees to make them more resistant to stress?

It is important to use products that help thicken and reinforce cell walls and membranes. Additionally, stimulating the plant’s natural defense mechanisms by promoting the production of elicitor substances (its self-defense compounds) is key. Nano.T Cu and Nano.T Cu Bio support and stimulate the plant to produce phytoalexins, ensuring uniform and comprehensive protection of the vegetative apparatus.

How can I improve fruit set in oil olives?

It is essential to provide a balanced supply of micronutrients (Febo Bio, Febo Mix) and to help the plant cope with environmental stress by using products with fruit-set–stimulating activity (Naturblack, Giove Bio Gold). Phosphorus also plays an important role during this delicate phenological stage (Leaf P-Ca).

How can I increase oil yield in oil olives?
From the veraison stage up to pre-harvest, it is important to use products based on fully assimilable potassium that enhance dry matter content and promote a higher oil yield (Leaf K).

Orange trees

How can I improve fruit coloration in orange trees?

Fruit coloration in citrus crops primarily depends on temperature fluctuations. However, the use of highly assimilable potassium-based products helps achieve a more intense and uniform color. The combined use of K-Fast (for root application) and Leaf K (for foliar application) is ideal in this context, as they provide highly available potassium—K-Fast enriched with humic extracts and Leaf K with acid-reacting potassium and betaines.

How can I prevent iron chlorosis in orange trees?

It is recommended to use iron-based products with high bioavailability, especially in calcareous, sodic, alkaline, or saline soils and waters. Nano.T Fe and Nano.T Fe Bio provide plants with fully available iron even under “difficult” soil and water conditions. These products are also non-leachable and photostable, ensuring a constant and prolonged release of iron.

How can I help prevent fruit drop in orange trees?

The use of products that strengthen the abscission zones (peduncle) is ideal for reducing fruit drop. Nano.T CaPO contributes to increasing calcium pectates in the peduncle, helping to prevent fruit drop and improving the transfer of nutrients to the fruit.

Peach tree

How can I improve the storability of peaches?

Storability depends on:

  • Proper irrigation management (excess water reduces shelf life);
  • Balanced nitrogen supply (too much nitrogen softens the fruit);
  • Adequate calcium input (Magnetical, Focus Ca) and products that strengthen cell membranes (Nano.T CaPO).

It is crucial to emphasize that calcium and strengthening products should be applied after each harvest to maintain firmness and improve storability.

How can I improve the fruit size of peaches?

To achieve larger fruit size, it is essential to perform balanced fruit thinning. Additionally, the use of products that stimulate cell division during the post-flowering (fruit set) stage is very beneficial for obtaining large and uniform fruit.

Why is post-harvest fertilization important for peach trees?

In peach cultivation, the post-harvest phase is particularly important to replenish the nutrients removed during fruit production, to support the plant after the stress of harvest, and to ensure an optimal vegetative recovery.
Granular organo-mineral fertilizers provide complete and gradual nutrition (Vinfrutto, Granoro, and/or Flex, depending on soil characteristics and nutrient levels).

Pear tree

How can I improve the shelf life of pears?

The storability of pear fruits is one of the key factors that enhances production quality. It is crucial to achieve fruits that last longer both on the tree and after harvest. Therefore, ensuring an adequate calcium supply (Magnetical, Focus Ca, CalcioMagno) and using products that promote the formation of calcium pectates in the fruit (Nano.T CaPO) are highly recommended.

How can I prevent iron chlorosis in pear trees?

It is recommended to use highly available iron-based products, especially in the presence of calcareous, sodic, alkaline, or saline soils and water. Nano.T Fe and Nano.T Fe Bio ensure a fully available iron supply for plants, even under “difficult” soil and water conditions. These products are non-leachable and non-photolabile, providing a steady and prolonged release of iron.

How can I improve fruit set in pear trees?

It is essential to provide a balanced supply of micronutrients (Febo Bio, Febo Mix) and to help the plant cope with environmental stress by using products with fruit-set–stimulating properties (Naturblack, Giove Bio Gold). Phosphorus also plays a key role during this delicate phenological phase (Leaf P-Ca).

PEPPER

How can I prevent blossom-end rot in pepper?

Water and calcium management are fundamental to preventing blossom-end rot. Using calcium-based products with the highest systemic action possible (Focus Ca) allows complete translocation of the element from the roots to the fruit. Products that increase calcium pectates in both the fruit and the peduncle (Nano.T CaPO) are also essential for obtaining healthy fruits.

How can I regenerate tired soils and improve plant resistance to biotic stress?

Products containing microbial pools (Mycovix) help restore the beneficial soil microfauna, especially in overexploited soils, creating an environment favorable to root development and unfavorable to biotic stress agents. These microbial pools also improve and enhance nutrient assimilation by the root hairs.

Plum tree

How can I improve the fruit quality of plums?

To enhance flavor, color, and storability, it is important to act from the post-flowering/fruit set stage, supplying key nutrients such as calcium (Magnetical, Focus Ca, CalcioMagno), phosphorus (Leaf P-Ca), and potassium (K-Fast, Leaf K), which directly influence the organoleptic quality and appearance of the fruits.

Why is post-harvest fertilization important for plum trees?

The post-harvest phase is essential to replenish nutrients removed during production, support the plant after harvest stress, and ensure a healthy vegetative restart.
Granular organo-mineral fertilizers provide complete and gradual nutrition (Vinfrutto, Granoro, and/or Flex, depending on soil characteristics and nutrient levels).

Pomegranate

What is fruit cracking and how can I limit it?

This non-parasitic physiologic disorder is caused by water and nutritional imbalances in the fruit, manifesting as cracks in the skin.

Products that can help reduce this problem include: Glycos Plus, Focus Ca, Nano.T CaPO, Leaf P-Ca, and Magnetical.

POTATO

How can I achieve uniform tuber size in potatoes?

It is important to act during tuber formation and enlargement using highly active products, mainly based on short-chain humic substances (Stim Up) and humic and fulvic acids with a stimulating effect (Naturablack).

How can I promote uniform emergence of potato seedlings?

In addition to balanced and appropriate base fertilization with organo-mineral granular sulfates (Jolly), it is recommended to use a microgranular starter fertilizer at planting (Super Power Plus, Super Power Humic) to promote uniform emergence.

How can I obtain tubers with skin more resistant to mechanical handling (harvest)?

During maturation, careful management of potassium nutrition is recommended (critical for potato cultivation), using highly assimilable and transportable products (K-Fast, Leaf K). Calcium-containing products are also useful at this stage, as they improve storability and strengthen the skin (CalcioMagno, Magnetical, Focus Ca)

PROCESSING TOMATO

How can I improve fruit set in processing tomato?

One of the main causes of flower or fruit drop is excessive heat during the fruit set period. To minimize this, it is essential to manage the plant properly, ensuring balanced growth. Nutritional management should be carefully programmed to avoid excess nitrogen, while using products that strengthen the plant (Leaf P-Ca, Focus Ca, Magnetical, CalcioMagno) and promote good fruit set (Naturblack, Vigor Green, Febo Mix, Febo Bio). Proper water management is also crucial—avoid over-irrigation.

How can I increase the yield of processing tomato?

First, provide a balanced nutrition plan to avoid excessive vegetative growth, which would reduce flowering. Attention to fruit quality is also important to obtain heavier fruits with higher Brix and better storability. Products such as Supremo improve nutrient assimilation (reducing the need for excess fertilizers and minimizing the risk of overgrowth). Focus Ca and CalcioMagno enhance fruit quality by thickening the skin and improving resistance. K-Fast and Leaf K help improve fruit coloration and dry matter content.

How can I minimize harvest waste in processing tomato?

To minimize harvest waste, manage nutrition carefully, especially for the first and last fruit clusters. For the first clusters, use products that increase calcium pectates both in the abscission zones (to prevent fruit drop) and in the fruit itself (to extend shelf life), such as Nano.T CaPO. For the last clusters, stimulate fruit coloration using calcium and potassium-based products (Leaf K, K-Fast, Focus Ca, Magnetical) and products that enhance pigment synthesis (Glycos Plus).

RICE

What should I combine with fungicide treatments to improve yield and grain quality (protein content)?

It is recommended to use foliar fertilizers containing slow-release nitrogen and sulfur to ensure continuous nutrition and improve photosynthetic activity in rice plants (e.g., Leaf N).

How can I ensure constant nutrition for rice throughout the entire cycle?

By using granular organo-mineral fertilizers before sowing that supply slow-release organic nitrogen (such as Master Plus) or mineral fertilizers containing humic acids (such as Land Plus). During the crop cycle, top dressings with nitrogen fertilizers containing inhibited nitrogen and sulfur help maintain steady nutrition and enhance plant performance.

Is pre-sowing fertilization important for rice?

Yes. Base fertilization before flooding is essential to ensure nutrient availability throughout the crop cycle. In soils poor in organic matter, organo-mineral fertilizers are preferable, while in well-supplied soils, mineral fertilizers can also be used effectively. Rice requires nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) for strong early growth, as well as potassium (K), which is absorbed in large quantities. Master Plus (organo-mineral) and Land Plus (mineral) provide the right nutrient balance for rice.

SOFT WHEAT

Is pre-sowing fertilization necessary for soft wheat?

Yes, pre-sowing fertilization is essential for improving crop yield. During the first weeks after germination, the plant relies on seed reserves, but without pre-sowing fertilization it remains undernourished through the long winter. Using an organo-mineral NP fertilizer such as Granoro offers several advantages: it improves soil structure, increases microbiological fertility, and provides phosphorus and nitrogen available over the long term—nourishing the wheat and supporting better tillering.

How can I improve soft wheat quality?

Sulfur enhances nitrogen assimilation, improves grain quality, and helps produce bread with greater loaf volume and better technological properties. The presence of sulfur in fertilizers is therefore a key factor for optimal plant nutrition.
To further improve wheat quality, specific foliar products can be applied along with crop protection treatments. Giove Bio Gold, containing organic nitrogen and a high concentration of amino acids, promotes wheat growth and helps prevent stress. Leaf N, applied at the heading stage, supports grain filling and increases test weight.

When should I fertilize soft wheat to maximize yields?

Pre-sowing fertilization is essential to support the plant during the long winter period. An organo-mineral NP fertilizer such as Granoro ensures the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus throughout this time. For top dressing, applications are recommended during the tillering and stem elongation stages, depending on crop development. Cerea Slow 33, based on nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S), provides steady nutrition and is ideal for the first top dressing. Cereas 38 is recommended for the second application during stem elongation. The presence of sulfur enhances nitrogen uptake and efficiency.

STRAWBERRY

How can I improve strawberry fruit size?

To stimulate fruit enlargement, action must focus during the cell division phase (after petal fall) using products with cytokinin-like activity (Crisco), which promote mitosis while maintaining fruit storability. Applications should be targeted at fruits that are growing more slowly or less optimally, rather than all flowers on the plant.

If I have saline, sodic, or alkaline water/soil, how can I manage this problem for strawberries?

Saline soils and water are a significant problem and often a limiting factor for production. Early signs include leaf margins first yellowing and then drying out. In these cases, it is necessary to use products that buffer salinity and allow proper nutrient and water uptake (Calcito, Proser MnZn). These should be applied throughout the entire growing cycle.

How can I improve and uniform the color of strawberries?

To obtain strawberries with bright, vivid color, it is essential to supply the plant and fruit with a key microelement: iron (Nano.T Fe, Nano.T Fe Bio). Iron contributes especially to the fruit’s shine. Additionally, products that promote coloration and are rich in amino acid precursors of pigmentation (Glycos Plus) are highly useful and recommended.

SUNFLOWER

What is the best base fertilization for sunflowers?

In soils rich in organic matter and nutrients, or where sunflowers follow an improving or renewal crop, a starter-effect fertilization at sowing can be used, employing microgranular NP products such as Super Power. In nutrient-poor soils (especially low in phosphorus and potassium) or where sunflowers follow depleting crops, it is recommended to perform base fertilization with a complex granular NPK fertilizer. Cerea Blu provides an optimal ratio of the three key elements for sunflower cultivation.

How can I increase sunflower yield per hectare?

Sunflowers have a high demand for boron, which is essential for flowering and achene (seed) formation. In many soils, boron levels are insufficient, so supplementation is recommended to improve yields. B-Power is a product based on boron ethanolamine and humic acids, which enhance its absorption and effectiveness. Applied as a foliar treatment at the 5–6 true leaf stage, it helps reduce flower abortion and consequently increases yield.

When should I fertilize sunflowers?

Before sowing, either broadcast or localized, depending on the soil’s nutrient availability, to ensure rapid emergence (starter effect) and optimal plant development. Cerea Blu is a balanced granular compound fertilizer containing highly soluble phosphorus and a high level of potassium—an element absorbed in large quantities by sunflowers. On irrigated or nutrient-poor soils, it is also advisable to apply a top dressing during hoeing or tilling. Cerea Slow 33 provides nitrogen and sulfur available over a long period, ensuring consistent plant nutrition.

TABLE GRAPE VINE

How can I improve the coloration of red-skinned table grapes?

A uniform and intense coloration is a crucial quality parameter for table grapes.
To achieve this, the use of products rich in amino acids that act as precursors of color and ripening is recommended, as they do not stress the plant, have no negative side effects (no risk of over-ripening), and also provide nutritional support (Glycos Plus).
Their application should follow a specific protocol, beginning from the veraison stage.

How can iron chlorosis be prevented in table grapes?

It is recommended to use iron-based products with high availability, especially in calcareous, sodic, alkaline, or saline soils and waters.
Nano.T Fe and Nano.T Fe Bio ensure a fully available iron supply, even under “difficult” soil and water conditions.
These products are non-leachable and photostable, releasing iron gradually and consistently over time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Table Grape Fertilization How can I promote uniform bud break in table grapes?

A key factor in achieving homogeneous and synchronized flowering is ensuring a regular and uniform bud break along the entire cane.
It is therefore important to stimulate the plant with free plant-based amino acids (Giove Bio Gold), fulvic and humic acids, specific carboxylic acids (Naturblack), and seaweed extracts (VigorGreen).
These substances promote even and vigorous shoot growth without causing stress or weakening the plant.

Table olive

How can I improve the fruit size of table olives?

To achieve larger fruits, it is important to apply products that stimulate cell division during the post-flowering/fruit-set stage. Products containing cytokinins and/or with cytokinin-like activity are effective for this purpose (Crisco).

How can I strengthen olive trees to make them more resistant to stress?

It is important to use products that help thicken and reinforce cell walls and membranes. Additionally, stimulating the plant’s natural defense mechanisms by promoting the production of elicitor substances (the plant’s self-defense compounds) is essential. Nano.T Cu and Nano.T Cu Bio support and stimulate the plant to produce phytoalexins, ensuring uniform and complete coverage of the vegetative system.

WATERMELON

How can watermelon sunburn be prevented?

Sunburn on the watermelon rind is mainly caused by excessive direct sunlight. Prevention can include:

  • Products that strengthen the rind (Leaf P-Ca, Magnetical, Focus Ca)
  • Reflective products, mainly zinc-based
  • Protective coating products (kaolin)

Which nutrients are most important to increase watermelon sugar content?

Sugar content is important in watermelon because, besides ensuring higher fruit weight, it is an indicator of production quality. Potassium nutrition must be well balanced: excess can cause poor storage and overripening, while deficiency results in less flavorful fruits with too much white (rather than red) flesh. Leaf K supports the accumulation of sugars as it contains highly assimilable potassium with acidic reaction.

How can fruit cracking in watermelon be prevented?

Irrigation management is essential to prevent fruit cracking. Nutrients such as phosphorus and calcium (Leaf P-Ca) strengthen cell tissues and contribute to fruit robustness. Products containing glycine betaine, betaines, and proline also help maintain water balance inside the fruit (Leaf K).

WINE GRAPE VINE

How can we improve the Brix level (sugar content) of wine grapes?

A higher Brix level can be achieved through rational management of irrigation and nitrogen fertilization.
Additional support can be provided by using amino acid-based products, particularly those rich in methionine, a precursor of ripening that enhances sugar accumulation without causing over-ripening (Glycos Plus).
Potassium also plays a key role in this process, especially when applied in combination with the aforementioned products (Leaf K).

Why is post-harvest fertilization important for wine grapes?

The post-harvest phase is crucial because it replenishes the nutrient reserves that were depleted during the production season and supports the maturation of canes and buds.
It also helps the vine recover from the stress of harvest.
The use of organo-mineral granular fertilizers is ideal for this purpose (Vinfrutto).

How can I strengthen the grapevine to make it more resistant to stress?

It is important to use products that thicken and reinforce the plant’s cell walls and membranes.
Equally important is to stimulate the vine to produce its own elicitor substances, which trigger the plant’s natural self-defense mechanisms.
Nano.T Cu and Nano.T Cu Bio help the plant synthesize phytoalexins, ensuring uniform and complete coverage of the vegetative apparatus.

Zucchini

How can I improve zucchini production?

To improve zucchini plant production, it is important to avoid excessive vegetative growth and promote the development of fruits as closely spaced as possible (shorter but more productive plants). For this reason, alternating Leaf P-Ca and monopotassium phosphate is recommended to obtain more compact plants with enhanced flowering and fruiting.

How can I accelerate zucchini fruit growth?

During certain periods (when market demand is particularly high), it may be necessary to speed up fruit development. In these cases, Crisco is recommended, as it promotes cell division and accelerates fruit growth in a relatively short time.

How can I regenerate tired soils and improve plant resistance to biotic stress?

Products containing microbial pools (such as Mycovix) help restore beneficial soil microfauna, especially in overexploited soils, creating an environment favorable for root development and unfavorable for biotic stress. These microbial pools also enhance nutrient uptake by the fine root system.