Effect
No effect on produce quality
SeaMelPure treated Surfinia, cv. Surfinia White, grown in a peat-based substrate in optimal conditions had 6 % less branches, 4 % shorter branches, 28 % more flowers, 6 % less fresh weight, 7 % less dry weight, 13 % less root development and a 4.1 % lower chlorophyll-index compared to the untreated control grown in the same conditions. No significant effects.
Trial details
Indoor, greenhouse, peat-based substrate, optimal conditions
Belgium
Crop
Surfinia, Petunia x hydrida
Trial application
Method
Foliar spray
Timing
1 application 2 weeks after planting
Rate
2 L/ha
2019
Bio4safe trial report Surfinia 2019
Crop group
