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Cropping phase 6 Final production
Crop
During this phase the crop's performance will gradually decline. This is often caused by the age of the plants and/or the length of their stems. But outside conditions may also contribute negatively to the declining performance. Under these conditions the crop's susceptibility to diseases may increase. However, you will continue aiming at the highest possible production and quality. Timely investment in re-growth or reserves for the final production may help. The vitality and vigour during this phase often determine the overall result.
Roots
The crop's declining performance decreases root activity. The consequence is root necrosis and increasing susceptibility to root diseases. Healthy roots taking up enough nutrition remain important to product quality. By adjusted water management you can preserve root quality during this phase and also replace the nutrition in the substrate optimally, even when less water is to be applied. A point of special interest is that the substrate should continue draining out well at the end of the cultivation, so that you can achieve the required result with the advised water management.
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