TriCal New Zealand Ground preparation is the foundation of every successful crop. From soil structure to uniform bed formation, getting this stage right ensures better water management, stronger root development, and consistent crop establishment.
In New Zealand, every pass across the field is about precision—creating the conditions needed for crops to perform at their best from day one. Because great harvests start long before planting.
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TriCal New Zealand is addressing apple replant disease starts from the ground up.
In this New Zealand orchard, Pic-Plus was applied as part of a pre-plant soil fumigation strategy to target soil-borne pathogens associated with apple replant disease. By reducing pathogen pressure before planting, we help create a cleaner, more favorable soil environment for young trees to establish and thrive.
Replant scenarios demand precision and proactive management—because early root development directly impacts long-term orchard performance.
At TriCal New Zealand, our focus is on delivering solutions that support healthier soils, stronger establishment, and more consistent productivity over the life of the orchard.
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Sunrise over the rows, and the work that sets the season in motion.
In strawberry plasticulture, what happens before planting makes all the difference. Soil fumigation helps reset the field—reducing pressure from soil-borne pests and creating the conditions for uniform growth and strong early development.
Across New Zealand, these moments mark the beginning of a crop built on consistency, care, and precision. Because great yields start long before the first plant goes in the ground.
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TriCal New Zealand Berry production demands consistency, and that consistency begins long before planting.
Proper preparation and soil fumigation help reduce soilborne disease pressure, protect young root systems, and create the uniform growing conditions berries depend on. Each bed prepared today is an investment in plant health, yield stability, and fruit quality tomorrow.
At TriCal New Zealand, prevention isn’t reactive — it’s strategic. Because strong berry seasons are built from the ground up.
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TriCal New Zealand “What happens beneath the soil determines what thrives above it — prevention is the quiet work behind every strong harvest.” - By Multiple Individuals
Most people measure a season by what they can see: the canopy, the uniformity, the yield. But long before that first leaf breaks through the surface, critical decisions have already been made.
In New Zealand agriculture, soilborne disease pressure doesn’t wait. That’s why proactive soil fumigation and prevention strategies play such a vital role before planting even begins. Reducing pathogen load early protects vulnerable root systems, supports uniform crop establishment, and sets the tone for the entire season.
As we partner with growers across New Zealand, we’re reminded that success isn’t accidental, it’s strategic. Strong foundations. Strong crops. Stronger seasons.
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The contrast between these two blocks tells a powerful story. The block on the left was not treated. The block on the right received Pic-Plus prior to planting.
In the untreated block, Fusarium pressure has led to crop collapse and severe wilting, a clear example of how soilborne disease can compromise plant health and yield potential.
On the treated block, the difference is unmistakable. A uniform, flourishing canopy reflects stronger root development, improved establishment, and reduced pathogen pressure.
When disease is mitigated proactively before planting, crops have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Prevention at the soil level directly impacts performance above ground. Strategic soil management isn’t just preparation: it’s protection.
TriCal New Zealand Grown in New Zealand’s unique conditions, every melon reflects the care invested long before harvest.
From soil preparation to canopy development, successful melon production depends on consistency — consistent soil health, balanced nutrition, and proactive disease mitigation. When the foundation is right, the crop responds with uniform growth, strong vines, and high-quality fruit.
New Zealand growers understand that premium produce begins with smart decisions early in the season.
Strong soil. Strong vines. Exceptional melons.
TriCal Group Companies are committed to the safe and responsible use of soil fumigation. We strive to protect you, your community and the environment. Our Companies rely on decades of experience, thousands of in-field application trials, and hundreds of university research studies to find the perfect formulation that is healthy for your crops, profitable for your farm, and safe for your community.
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Preparing the soil for a stronger strawberry season.
Pic-Plus soil fumigant plays a critical role in mitigating soil-borne pathogens that threaten early plant establishment and long-term productivity. By reducing disease pressure before planting, growers create a safer soil environment where young strawberry plants can develop strong root systems and uniform growth.
Healthy soil conditions at the start of the season translate into improved vigor, better canopy development, and more consistent fruit production. In strawberries, success isn’t left to chance; it begins with proactive soil management.
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In forestry, the earliest stages matter most. Proper soil care and early establishment create the conditions pine trees need to develop strong root systems, uniform growth, and long-term resilience. Every row reflects planning, precision, and a commitment to sustainable forestry practices here in New Zealand.
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TriCal New Zealand Pre-plant soil fumigation helps reduce soilborne pathogens, nematodes, and weed pressure, creating a vigorous, more uniform root zone for crop establishment. By managing challenges before planting, growers set strawberries up for strong root development, consistent growth, and improved yield potential.
Because successful strawberry crops start with proactive soil preparation.
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This image shows Sclerotinia on the left: a soilborne disease that can quickly compromise crop health, yield, and quality.
Once established in the soil, Sclerotinia survives for years through hard resting structures (sclerotia), making it difficult to manage during the growing season.
Soil fumigation is a critical preventative step, and Pic+ is used as an effective solution to manage Sclerotinia pressure before planting. By reducing the soilborne pathogen load early, Pic+ helps protect young plants during their most vulnerable stages, supports healthy root development, and lowers disease pressure throughout the entire crop cycle. Prevention below ground is key to avoiding losses above ground.
TriCal New Zealand Blackcurrant harvest reflects the impact of sound agronomic decisions made early in the season.
Effective soil preparation and targeted soilborne pest management support strong root development, uniform canopy growth, and consistent fruit set, key factors in achieving yield and quality at harvest.
Supporting growers with science-based solutions from soil preparation through harvest.
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