YIELD PLUS RESULTS ON VEGETABLES

FACTORY TOMATOES

General observations:

• Higher yield

• Greater percentage large tomatoes

• More uniform sized tomatoes

• Better grading / quality

• Healthier plants

• Greater percentage at first picking (up to 95%)

References:

• Tommie Frick, Robertson - 105t/ha vs. 76t/ha - 38% increase
• Dirk Swanepoel, Robertson - 110t/ha vs. 85t/ha in area
• Michau Viljoen, Robertson - 117t/ha vs. 85t/ha in area
• Laurie van Zyl, Ashton - 80t/ha in new mountain soil against control 60t/ha

MARKET TOMATOES

General observations:

• Higher yield

• More uniform size

• Greater percentage large tomatoes

• Better grading / quality

• Healthier plants

• Earlier harvest

• More foliage (80%)

• More regular production over a longer period

References:

• Jacques Marais, Robertson - 41.6% increase
• Gerrit Lategan, Calitzdorp - Earlier flowering, better growth, still to harvest
• Smuts Broers, Robertson - 80% more foliage, 70% more fruit, 161% more flowers
• Pierre Viljoen, Warmbad - Better yield, better quality in shade net tunnels

GREEN BEANS

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality
• More uniform growth

References:

• Noël Nel, Marble Hall - 13.9t/ha vs. 6.9t/ha - 101% increase
• Driaan Vlok, Riebeek Kasteel - 14.4t/ha vs. 8t/ha - 80% increase

PEAS

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• Hendri Pieterse, Groblersdal - 28% Higher yield (4.8t/ha), Buyer confirms excellent quality

BABY MARROWS

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• Pierre Viljoen, Warmbad - Higher production: harvest 7 days per week, improved colour, better shelf life
  

STRAWBERRIES

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Longer harvesting period

References:

• At Willers, Sinoville - Better taste (sweeter), better colour, Higher yield, longer harvesting period
  

SWEET MELON

General observations:

• More uniform growth
• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• Pierre Viljoen, Warmbad - Higher yield, better taste, better quality
• Gerrit Lategan, Calitzdorp - Higher yield: 7350 cases/ha vs. 1700 cases/ha (Rough Sweet Melon), longer harvesting period: 20 Nov-20 Feb
• Gerrit Lategan, Calitzdorp - Higher yield: 2800 cases vs. 1600 cases (Honey Dew)
• More uniform size: count 5 to 7
  

POTATOES

General observations:

• Higher yield

• More large sizes

• Better shelf life

References:

• Koot Claasen, Loskop - 27% higher yield, more large size potatoes, better shelf life
• Willem Carsten, Sandveld - Better growth, thicker stems, more tubers

CABBAGE

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• Willem Kruger, Marble Hall - Larger heads, better quality, more uniform sizes, single harvest

CARROTS

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• Casper Breedt, Marble Hall - Baby carrots: above average yield on poor soil in spite of plant diseases and excessive rain. Good quality

CHILLI

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

Mien Botha, Tzaneen - Higher yield: 12t/ha vs. average 6-8t/ha for area, better quality

Coenie Sutherland, Vioolsdrif - Higher percentage (25%) of large chillies, better yield

BRINJAL

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• Coenie Sutherland, Vioolsdrif - Higher flowering percentage/more flowers, higher yield, firmer fruit, more uniform fruit size

PATTY PANS

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• Pierre Viljoen, Warmbad - Faster, earlier development and growth, better colour, better taste, improved shelf life, produces continuously:- have to harvest 7 days a week

CAULIFLOWER

General observations:

• Higher yield

• Beter kwaliteit

References:

• Gawie Krewets, Marble Hall - Higher yield: 25t/ha vs. 12-18t/ha for the area, heads more compact, good colour, better quality

GARLIC

General observations:

• Higher yield
• Better quality

References:

• J.J. Boerdery, Pietersburg - Greater percentage large sizes, better quality, higher yield, improved shelf life