Application Guide for Cropshader Orchard
Cropshader Orchard can be applied with manual sprayers, drones, or pulverizators, giving growers the flexibility to match the method to their orchard size, terrain, and labor resources. Regardless of the method, the goal is the same — a fine, even coating that forms a uniform protective film over leaves and fruit.
Weather conditions
- Wind speed of less than 2 m/s (7km/h).
- Relative humidity (RH) < 90%.
- Only apply when rain is not expected in the next approximate 12 hours.
Equipment
Cropshader can be applied with a (motorized) backpack sprayer, puliverizator or drone. Use 1.2 - 1.5 mm diameter nozzles and keep the mixture agitated during application.
- By hand with a spray gun
- By pulverizator
- By drone
- By helicopter
Personal protection
Wear a safety mask, protective gloves, and protective clothing. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Application type/dilution (Per 10.000m2 = 1 ha)
| Application type | Product | Water | Total spraying liquid |
| Machine / Manual | 40 kg ≈ 28 L / 7.38 US gal | 800 L* / 211.3 US gal | 828 L / 218.7 US gal |
| Drone / Aerial | 40 kg ≈ 28 L / 7.38 US gal | 200 L* / 52.8 US gal | 228 L / 60.2 US gal |
* Water amount used per ha can differ, depending on the crop variety, canopy size and density.
Application
• Stir the coating thoroughly before preparing the dilution.
• Fill the tank with clean water; ensure the tank is thoroughly cleaned.
• A 1:20 dilution (1kg product + 20kg water) with water is advised. Typically, 2 buckets (2 × 20kg) cover approximately 1 hectare.
• Adjust the dose based on local conditions and preferences, such as crop variety, canopy size, and density.
• Cropshader can be applied with a (motorized) backpack sprayer, pulverizator or drone. Use 1.2 – 1.5 mm diameter nozzles and keep the mixture agitated during application.
• Cropshader should be applied before the sunburn symptoms appear on the crops.
• The first application should be done when the fruit set starts and repeated after 2–3 weeks depending on the need.
• During application, avoid directly targeting leaves and fruits, prevent product run-off, and create a fine mist to allow particles to settle on the surface.
• It is recommended to conduct pre-mixture trials before mixing Cropshader with agrochemicals & fertilizers.
Key to success
Regardless of method, uniform distribution of white droplets without covering the entire upper leaf or fruit surface is essential. Overlapping passes, proper nozzle size, and continuous agitation in the tank will ensure Cropshader Orchard forms a consistent, long-lasting protective film — keeping fruit surfaces cooler, sustaining photosynthesis, and preserving quality until harvest.
Post-harvest removal
• Washing of fruits is needed, unless only early-season applications were made and the coating is already worn off due to wind, rain, UV, and plant growth. White residue on crops can generally be removed on most commercial packing lines equipped with water-filled tanks and brushes.
Precautions
• Waste disposal according to official state regulations. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It can be applied via backpack sprayer, tractor-mounted sprayer, or drone using 1.2–1.5 mm nozzles or agricultural drones.
It is EU-certified and accepted in EU-recognizing markets; check with your distributor for local approvals.
Wear gloves, protective clothing, and a mask to avoid inhalation of fine mist.