{"id":11080,"date":"2024-05-14T12:14:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T11:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lainco.com\/importance-of-flowering-treatments-keys-to-successful-fruit-set\/"},"modified":"2024-05-14T12:16:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T11:16:16","slug":"importance-of-flowering-treatments-keys-to-successful-fruit-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lainco.com\/en\/importance-of-flowering-treatments-keys-to-successful-fruit-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of flowering treatments: keys to successful fruit set"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The arrival of spring marks the beginning of the agricultural cycle, with crops emerging from their winter dormancy and preparing for the crucial flowering process. Pome, stone and nut fruit trees are the first to awaken, while crops such as olives – characteristic of the Mediterranean climate – show a later flowering, generally in April and May. In contrast, species such as citrus or avocado, adapted to warm climates, do not require an accumulation of cold hours to initiate their cycle. <\/p>\n\n

Factors influencing flowering<\/h2>\n\n

Several factors are involved in the flowering process, some of which can be mitigated by appropriate nutrition and biostimulation strategies. The accumulation of chilling hours is essential for the regulation of the biological cycle and flower development. In addition, the previous year’s load and flowering level may affect current production due to energy and nutritional depletion. Frost, heat stress and rainfall during flowering can also have a significant impact on production by causing flower abortion or premature fruit drop. <\/p>\n

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Essential aspects of nutrition<\/h2>\n\n

Maintaining a good sanitary and nutritional status of the crop is essential for successful flowering and good fruit development. Both post-harvest fertilization and flowering treatments are equally important. <\/p>\n\n

The first of these should be considered a mandatory practice, as it contributes to restore the necessary nutritional levels during the winter period. As well as in the activation of the crop at the beginning of spring. The second aspect, which is the focus of this article, highlights the importance of macronutrients such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Calcium. As well as micronutrients such as Boron, Molybdenum and Zinc. <\/p>\n\n

Focusing on this aspect, a correct fertilization plan before and during flowering, as well as during fruit set and fruit fattening is essential to guarantee the harvest per tree. <\/p>\n\n