The chemical rate per hectare remains the same, but the water rate per hectare should be adjusted depending on the tree size.
Possible Scenarios for Adjusting Application Rates
Separate Fields for New and Established Trees
If you have fields where some are fully planted with new trees and others with established trees, you should:
Create different equipment profiles for these fields.
Adjust the water rate per hectare based on canopy height.
Enter the correct water rate for each equipment setup in Farmable.
Example:
Older trees: Higher water rate per hectare (e.g., 1000 L/ha).
Younger trees: Lower water rate per hectare (e.g., 500 L/ha).
Solution: Create separate equipment profiles to ensure the correct application is used for each.
Newly Planted Trees Scattered Among Established Trees
If you have a few newly planted trees within an existing orchard, consider:
If the number of new trees is small, no changes are needed—the difference is minimal in overall application.
If a large percentage of the orchard consists of young trees, you may need to slightly adjust your equipment application rate.
Example:
If only 5% of your orchard consists of new trees, no changes are needed.
If 30% of your orchard consists of new trees, you may need to slightly lower the water rate per hectare.
Expanding a Field by Adding More Rows
If you have expanded your field by adding new rows of trees, we recommend:
Creating a separate field in Farmable for the new rows.
Setting up a new equipment profile with an adjusted application rate for the expanded section.
This ensures the correct water and chemical distribution for both the original and new plantings.
By following these steps, you can set your application rate in Farmable and ensure close as possible record keeping for both young and established trees.