Pistachios Result
Merced, CA, USA | 2024 Kerman Trial
Measurement Display
Trial Information
Trial Type
CRO
Location
Merced, CA, USA
Soil Type
Silty Clay Loam
Organic Matter
1.5%
Variety
Kerman
Planting/Harvest Info
Harvested September 2024
Moisture Index
Normal
Agricultural Practices
UNK
Other Information
n/a
Products Featured in Trial
PhycoTerra Soil Amendment and Residue Management
PhycoTerra soil microbial food improves soil quality, soil structure, water productivity, nutrient availability, and crop yield by waking up the starving, dormant beneficial soil microbes on your pistachios farm.
PhycoTerra Foliar Treatment
PhycoTerra FX strengthens the microbial community, providing stress relief throughout the dynamic growing season. This unique mode of action promotes higher yield potential.
Trial Results
Grower Standard
Agricultural Practices:
UNK
Average Yield
5471 lb/acre
PhycoTerra
3 qt/acre
Monthly 4 times in total
Average Yield
7235 lb/acre
Yield Change
ROI
+32%
29:1
PhycoTerra®
3 qt/acre
Bimonthly 2 times
PhycoTerra® FX
1 pt/acre
Bimonthly 2 times
Average Yield
Yield Change
ROI
5796 lb/acre
+6%
4:1
*Error bars represent one standard deviation from the mean. Significance tested using Fisher's t-test (α=0.1).
ROI calculated based on local market price, at time of harvest.
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