Herbicide Demonstration Trial
Following strong interest at the Southern Interior Horticulture Show (SIHS), please join Pearl Agricultural Consulting for an on‑farm herbicide demonstration trial in Summerland. The boom design, first introduced to growers during the SIHS Boom Sprayer Calibration Workshops will be showcased again during this in‑orchard trial.
Details:
- When: May 19, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Where: 17614 Matsu Drive, Summerland
- Who: Pearl Agricultural Consulting
The demonstration is being conducted in a high‑density apple orchard with established weed pressure and active root sucker growth. The trial aims to compare the efficacy of Glyphosate (Roundup Transorb) applied at a 1% rate under different water volumes, as well as pre‑emergent herbicides Prism and Chateau tank‑mixed with Glyphosate. In addition, post‑emergent options for root sucker control, including Aim, Ignite, and Phoenix (non‑commercial demonstration product), are being evaluated.
Pre‑emergent treatments were applied using a hand boom on April 17, 2026 (Timing A), with post‑emergent sucker control applications planned for mid‑May (Timing B). The May 19, 2026 field day will provide attendees with a side‑by‑side view of the treatments, allowing growers and industry to visually compare product performance and water volume effects under real orchard conditions.
