Review article

Applying Frostbuster in protecting orchards from frost

Stjepan Sito ; Agronomski fakultet, Zavod za mehanizaciju poljoprivrede
Martina Skendrović Babojelić ; Agronomski fakultet, Zavod za voćarstvo
Branko Šket ; Šolski center Šentjur
Janez Vodopivc ; Šolski center Šentjur
Martin Šket ; Šolski center Šentjur
V Kušec
Mirej Milodanović

Abstract

In the last years there has been a relatively high incidence of late spring frost in permanent plantations. The intensity of frost appearance during flowering of fruit trees was such that fruit growers lost their complete yield and the consequences were felt for a longer period of time. The system of sprinkler irrigation can to a great extent be an effective way of protection against frost, but it also has a lot of disadvantages due to the fact that many branches break because of a large quantity of ice, plantation soil is completely leached so passability for tractors is difficult, and diseases often appear in a plantation. The application of a modern machine Frostbuster during flowering of fruit trees (apples, pears, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, etc.) ensures a reliable and effective protection against frost at the area of 8 to 10 hectares.

Keywords

Frostbuster; frost; flowering of fruit trees

Hrčak ID:

162717

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/162717

Publication date:

2.5.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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