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Orchard Replant Guide

Orchard replant? Prep the soil for long-term success. Because there's no coming back from a poor start! Orchard growers know that TELONE™ by Teleos tackles two big challenges at once: nematode pressure and Prunus replant disease. Whether you're planting peaches, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or apples, its important to to target nematodes before they have a chance to be a problem. By moving deep into the root zone before planting, TELONE™ targets nematodes where they live—so young trees can establish without early-season setbacks. What growers see:

  • Cleaner start: Reduced pest and disease pressure in the planting zone
  • Stronger roots: A protected zone that lets roots grow better, stronger, faster
  • Momentum that lasts: Healthier early growth supports long-term orchard performance
Pre-plant fumigation is a once-per-orchard window—make it count. In many cases, the growth advantage vs. untreated can help pay back quickly, often by the first crop. Just check out this photo, taken 2.5 years after planting; the apple trees grown in soil prepped with TELONE™ are larger with increased yields, as compared to the trees grown in untreated soil.

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Teleos Ag News
Orchard Replant Guide
Orchard Replant Guide

Orchard replant? Prep the soil for long-term success. Because there's no coming back from a poor start! Orchard growers know that TELONE™ by Teleos tackles two big challenges at once: nematode pressure and Prunus replant disease. Whether you're planting peaches, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or apples, its important to to target nematodes before they have a chance to be a problem. By moving deep into the root zone before planting, TELONE™ targets nematodes where they live—so young trees can establish without early-season setbacks. What growers see:

  • Cleaner start: Reduced pest and disease pressure in the planting zone
  • Stronger roots: A protected zone that lets roots grow better, stronger, faster
  • Momentum that lasts: Healthier early growth supports long-term orchard performance
Pre-plant fumigation is a once-per-orchard window—make it count. In many cases, the growth advantage vs. untreated can help pay back quickly, often by the first crop. Just check out this photo, taken 2.5 years after planting; the apple trees grown in soil prepped with TELONE™ are larger with increased yields, as compared to the trees grown in untreated soil.

10/30/2025
Trical News
TriCal Celebrates National Apple Day
TriCal Celebrates National Apple Day

October 21st is National Apple Day, the companies of TriCal Group recognize the growers who bring healthy, high-quality apples to our tables. TriCal Group is proud to support apple producers with science-based soil and crop solutions that enhance yield, quality, and sustainability.

10/21/2025
TriEst Ag News
Mtn Hort Field Day is Next Week!
Mtn Hort Field Day is Next Week!

TriEst Ag Group and Tri-Hishtil will be at the Mtn Hort Field Day in Mills River, NC next week on Thursday, 8/14/2025. TriEst and Tri-Hishtil are proud Route sponsors and we can't wait to see you there at this great educational event.

8/6/2025
Trident Ag News
Is Your Orchard Powered by Pic?
Is Your Orchard Powered by Pic?

Establishing a new orchard is a major investment—tree removal, soil prep, soil fumigation, irrigation, planting, and trellis systems all add up quickly. That’s why making the right decisions early on is critical to long-term success.

7/28/2025
Trical NZ News
Pic-Plus Soil Fumigation Process is Underway.
Pic-Plus Soil Fumigation Process is Underway.

This New Zealand site has been treated with Pic-Plus to effectively target soil-borne pathogens associated with apple replant disease. Soil fumigation is essential for ensuring optimal growth conditions for the best possible start.

6/30/2025
Trical NZ News
Preparing the Soil for Future Apple Trees
Preparing the Soil for Future Apple Trees

This week, our team has been diligently conducting both broadcast and tarped soil fumigations utilizing Pic-Plus. These treatments are being implemented in preparation for upcoming apple planting, specifically aimed at managing soil-borne pests linked to apple replant disease.

6/9/2025
Trident Ag News
Orchard is Thriving in Salmon, WA
Orchard is Thriving in Salmon, WA

Trident Ag Products is pleased to announce the progress of our recent orchard replant project in Salmon, WA. The trees are thriving and approaching their blooming stage, indicating a promising season ahead.

5/20/2025
Trical NZ News
Boosting Soil Health for Thriving Orchards
Boosting Soil Health for Thriving Orchards

Implementing Pic-Plus plasticulture soil fumigation is a proven strategy to combat the pathogens linked to apple replant disease. By taking proactive measures to treat the soil before planting, orchardists can create ideal conditions for young trees, promoting sustainable orchard health.

5/1/2025
Trical NZ News
Securing the Future of New Zealand Orchards
Securing the Future of New Zealand Orchards

TriCal NZ, is dedicated to helping New Zealand growers tackle soil challenges and maximize crop success. Apple Replant Disease is a soil-borne condition that can hinder the growth and productivity of young trees. Trical takes pride in offering soil fumigation solutions across New Zealand

4/15/2025
Trical NZ News
Pic-Plus: Tackling Apple Replant Disease
Pic-Plus: Tackling Apple Replant Disease

Soil Fumigation plays a crucial role in managing challenges like Apple Replant Disease. For this orchard, the process involved removing the existing plants, performing the soil fumigation, and allowing the soil to settle before replanting the apple trees.

3/20/2025
Trical NZ News
Apple Orchards in New Zealand are Looking Fantastic
Apple Orchards in New Zealand are Looking Fantastic

This apple orchard in New Zealand is looking fantastic and soon it will be ready for harvest. Last season, Pic Plus soil fumigation was used to create a clean, healthy growing environment—helping these trees produce high-quality fruit and ensuring stronger, more productive trees.

2/24/2025
Trical NZ News
Soil Fumigation Faces the Challenges of Apple Replant
Soil Fumigation Faces the Challenges of Apple Replant

Trical New Zealand is showing off this apple orchard which is growing strong and thriving thanks to a soil fumigation treatment completed by TriCal New Zealand using our Pic-Plus product and a careful and precise approach to create the environment for apple trees to flourish.

1/20/2025
Trical NZ News
Trical New Zealand on Tackling Apple Replant Disease
Trical New Zealand on Tackling Apple Replant Disease

Trical New Zealand shows off incredible differences between Pic-Plus and non-treated rows of Apple Trees in Napier, New Zealand. The job involved broadacre tarped soil fumigation. TriCal NZ is committed to excellence in every job, ensuring healthy fields and healthy yields.

12/16/2024
TriEst Ag News
Tree & Vine School Re-Cap
Tree & Vine School Re-Cap

The first annual TriCal Group Tree and Vine School was a success. If you were able to attend the day of the event, Thursday – November 10th, we thank you! If you weren’t able to attend, then you can still check out all of the great speaker presentations.

12/20/2022
Trial
Chloropicrin Shifts Soil Biology in Powerful Ways across Diverse Regions, Crops, and Soil Types
Chloropicrin Shifts Soil Biology in Powerful Ways across Diverse Regions, Crops, and Soil Types

What the studies conclusively show is that in the weeks and months following soil fumigation with chloropicrin, soil microbial communities (bacteria and fungi) shifted in remarkable and quantifiable ways.

11/2/2022