Cropshader Orchard is a starch-based, bio-based, and biodegradable liquid shading coating developed for orchards. When sprayed on leaves and fruits, it forms a thin, micro-droplet reflective layer that reduces solar radiation, lowers surface temperature, and protects crops from sunburn and heat stress — all while allowing photosynthesis to continue.

It reflects harmful UVA, UVB, and infrared light, preventing fruit surface temperatures from exceeding damage thresholds (often after 35 °C). This helps avoid peel browning, tissue necrosis, and quality loss while reducing plant heat stress.

Cropshader Orchard has been successfully tested on walnuts, apples, olives, mandarins, oranges, and pomegranates, proving its ability to lower fruit surface temperature and sustain photosynthesis under heat stress. As the product may leave a temporary white residue, it is especially suited for crops that are washed post-harvest or where cosmetic appearance is not affected.

It uses Lumiforte’s starch-based formulation with multiple natural reflective pigments, creating a wear resistant protective micro film.

It is 93% from natural origin (ISO 16128), biodegradable according to OECD 301F, and bio-based.

Yes. It is CE-marked as a PFC 6(B) non-microbial plant biostimulant under EU Regulation 2019/1009, valid across the EU and accepted in certain export markets.

Unlike kaolin powders that can wash off easily or clog sprayers, Cropshader Orchard’s liquid formulation ensures better wear resistance thanks to the biobased binding system. This eliminates the risk of creating microplastics unlike products using synthetic acrylic binders in the formulation. Cropshader’s reflectivity is higher than kaolin clays and its extra white formulation reflects more UVA – UVB compared to kaolin particles. 

No. Trials on apples, olives, walnuts, and citrus show that it maintains or even increases photosynthetic activity compared to the uncoated trees, avoiding stomatal blockage.

Field trials show reductions of up to 6 degrees Celsius compared to untreated fruit, significantly lowering the risk of sunburn damage.

Apply Cropshader during the fruit set period, before sunburn symptoms appear, and reapply every 2–3 weeks (if necessary) during peak heat periods.

Dilute 1 kg product in 20 kg water (1:20). Two 20 kg buckets cover ~1 hectare.

Yes. It can be applied via backpack sprayer, tractor-mounted sprayer, or drone using 1.2–1.5 mm nozzles or agricultural drones.

Typically 2–4 applications depending on crop, climate, and sun intensity.

Pre-mixture tests are recommended for compatibility before mixing with other agrochemicals. Mixing with adjuvants is not recommended since it will prevent droplet formations by spreading the droplets on the surface.

It has excellent rainfastness and remains effective after moderate rainfall or irrigation, though extreme rain may require reapplication.

Yes, Cropshader is an excellent way to protect young trees from sun damage and heat stress, not necessarily the fruits only.

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.

If there are still some white Cropshader particles on the surface after the harvest, it can generally be washed off in standard packing lines with water-filled tanks and brushes.

Use 1.2–1.5 mm diameter nozzles, maintain agitation during spraying, and apply at low wind (<2 m/s).

Multiple trials in Spain, Turkey, and the Netherlands show up to 30% temperature reduction and higher photosynthetic rates compared to untreated controls.

Trials recorded sustained or improved electron transport rates (ETR), indicating that treated trees maintained photosynthesis under heat stress. Compared to untreated trees where photosynthesis stopped because of heat stress.

By reducing culls from sunburn, it increases marketable yield and revenue. For example, pecan trials showed a benefit-cost ratio increase from 1.20 to 1.31.

Yes — tested in Mediterranean, subtropical, and temperate climates on apples, walnuts, olives, citrus, mandarins, and pomegranates.

It offers a lower-cost, flexible alternative without reducing light levels that contribute to fruit color and quality, and without the infrastructure investment .

It is EU-certified and accepted in EU-recognizing markets; check with your distributor for local approvals.

Yes, certified under this regulation as a PFC 6(B) biostimulant.

Wear gloves, protective clothing, and a mask to avoid inhalation of fine mist.

It is non-toxic, but direct inhalation of spray mist should be avoided.

In 20 kg recyclable buckets; 44 buckets per pallet.

Two years unopened when stored at 5–35 °C in a cool, ventilated place.

Store in original packaging, away from frost and excessive heat.

Yes. It is non-hazardous for transport.

Possibly — contact Cropshader sales for distributor terms.

Cropshader Orchard offers up to 30% temperature reduction in apple trials, protecting fruit without impacting photosynthesis.

Use a bio-based reflective spray like Cropshader Orchard to shield rind surfaces and maintain juice quality.

Cropshader Orchard is 93% from natural origin (ISO 16128) and readily biodegradable status (OECD 301F)

Its liquid formulation is compatible with drone spraying, enabling fast, uniform coverage.

Registered under Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, PFC 6(B) Non-Microbial Plant Biostimulant.

Cropshader Orchard combines high reflectance with better adhesion and rainfastness than kaolin or standard CaCO₃ powders.

Cropshader Orchard shields avocado fruit and bark from heat stress and sunburn, improving appearance and internal quality .

A sprayable reflective coating like Cropshader Orchard offers seasonal protection without the capital costs of netting.