Recommended Mixing Rates for PollenAid®
| HAYWARD, AND OTHER DELICIOSA VARIETIES ( from 30 years anecdotal results) | Pollen Rate(g) | De-ionised water (litre) | PollenAid Concentrate (ml) | Marker Dye Concentrate (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For “top-up” to pollination with male flowers and bees- 400 gram per ha | 4 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| For orchard conditions with low male flowers and few bees- 600 gram per ha | 6 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| For orchard conditions with few male flowers and very few bees – 800 gram per ha at 95% bloom | 8 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| NZ SUNGOLD, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL “YELLOW” VARIETIES | Pollen Rate(g) | De-ionised water (litre) | PollenAid Concentrate (ml) | Marker Dye Concentrate (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For “top-up” to pollination with male flowers and bees- 200 gram per ha | 4 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| For orchard conditions with low male flowers and few bees- 300 gram per ha | 4 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| For full pollination with no male flowers and no bees – 400 gram per ha every 2/3 days | 4 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| NZ RUBY RED | Pollen Rate(g) | De-ionised water (litre) | PollenAid Concentrate (ml) | Marker Dye Concentrate (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rates are based on anecdotal evidence from successful growers: apply 150 to 200 grams per ha. Either apply 3 days in a row or 2 applications with 1 day in between. With all varieties we are very interested to hear about grower results. | 3 | 1 | 20 | 5 |