Sysstem®-Cal and Apogee®/Kudos® Perfect Tank Mix Partners Sysstem-CAL Effect on Apogee and Shoot Growth in Cortland 2010- Univ. of MA- Duane W. Greene 40 30 Two of the most important early season tasks a grower must to accomplish to set the tree up for superior fruit quality at harvest are: * Controling terminal growth to help manage fireblight and trauma-blight * Maximizing calcium uptake into the developing fruit during cell division 20 10 @ harvest ■ UTC ■ Apogee ■ Apg + Sysstem-CAL Sysstem-CAL Effect on Apogee and Shoot Growth in York 2009- Penn State Univ.- James R. Schupp 40 Sysstem-CAL is a low pH systemic calcium phosphite solution that rapidly penetrates fruit and leaf tissue making it the best choice to deliver calcium faster and more completely than other foliar calcium formulations. When tank mixed, the low pH formulation also aids in the uptake of larger molecule chemistries that can be very difficult to get into the tree and fruit. 30 20 One complication to applying regular foliar calcium is that mixing it with Apogee® or Kudos® negates the effect of this chemistry. Because key application timings for Apogee® or Kudos® and calcium overlap, growers are often forced to drop calcium nutrient sprays out of their tank mixes. Sysstem-CAL's unique formulation does NOT affect Apogee® or Kudos® performance. Replicated trial data by WSU, Penn State and UMass as well as private research demonstrate Sysstem-CAL can safely be sprayed with Apogee® or Kudos®. 10 0 wks 1 wk 3 wks 5 wks 7 wks 9 wks ■ UTC ■ Apg + Sysstem-CAL ■ Apogee 11 wks Sysstem-CAL Effect on Apogee and Shoot Growth in Fuji 2010- WSU- Don C. Elving 70 The unique formulation of Sysstem-CAL links calcium to a highly systemic phosphite. This patented mix technology provides apple growers with the tools necessary to accomplish two key orchard management goals - control terminal growth and maximize fruit cell calcium levels. The patented tank mix of Sysstem-CAL and Apogee®/Kudos® allows growers the ability to maintain their PGR/growth management program without sacrificing critical foliar calcium sprays that will ensure superior quality fruit in the fall. For more information on howAgro-Kcan help inyour apple orchard - Call 800-328-2418 or visit www.agro-k.com. 52.5 35 In Michigan product available at 17.5 4/19/10 5/10/10 5/31/10 6/21/10 7/12/10 8/2/10 8/23/10 9/13/10 10/4/10 ■ UTC ■ Apg + Sysstem-CAL ■ Apogee AGRO-K CORPORATION 8030 Main Street, NE * Minneapolis, MN 55432 800-328-2418 * www.agro-k.com Science-Driven NutritionSM In New York product available at Large, firm apples, free from bitter pit generate the highest per acre return. Getting calcium into the fruit cell when it is dividing is " the " key factor to improving fruit firmness and reducing bitter pit. Meeting the " peak-demand " timing for calcium during the cell division window sets the stage for firmer apples that store better. Independent third party and university research has demonstrated Sysstem-CAL's positive effects on fruit quality and compatibility with Apogee/Kudos. © 2021 Agro-K Corporation. Sysstem-Cal is a trademark of Agro-K Corporation. Apogee is registered trademark of BASF. Kudos® is a registered trademark of Fine Agrochemicals Ltd mean shoot length (cm) mean shoot length (cm) mean shoot length (cm)http://www.agro-k.com http://www.agro-k.com