First off Florida farmers because of the high pesticidal activity the standard program is 100 gallons per acre weekly unlike the rest of the USA that is once or twice per crop season at more like 10 to 20 gallons. USA, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Squash, Watermelon and Peppers!
The following crops were all grown in the USA with a plant nutrient that could not be classified as a fertilizer or claimed to be a pesticide. This product usage was solely, in alternation or mixed with existing agri-chem products! What was reported was there was an increase in production and no yield losses.
Tomatoes (Round,Roma) 5000+ Acres: The types of tomatoes were regular round and Roma's., From transplanting to 70 days, nothing was used except the Adjuvant every 7 days, except after dew or rain. 70 days in the crop we started alternating with the regular spray program. Also Used in the last 1/3 of the crop life. Used the product solely, rotation or mixed with regular program of every 7 days. The results for both tomatoe types was excellent with increased product size and wegiht and no use of copper sulfate. Farmer was very concerned about copper sulfate toxicity, and damage to soils and future farming.
Potatoes (Red, White, Yukon Gold): 1000+ Acres The production were trials conducted on about 1000 acres. Only Adjuvant (Plant Nutrient) was used for the entire life of the crop. There were no pesticides used and there was excellent production with no yield loss! The peppers were sprayed every 5 to 7 days.
Peppers (Bell, Jalapeno, Habaneras, Poblano): 400+ Acres The production were trials conducted on about 400 acres. Only Adjuvant (Plant Nutrient) was used for the entire life of the crop. There were no pesticides used and there was great production with yield loss! The peppers were sprayed every 5 to 7 days.
Squash (Zucchinis, Buttercup, Butternut, Acorn, Spaghetti) 1200+ Acres The production were trials conducted on about 1200 acres. Adjuvant (Plant Nutrient) was used for the entire life of the crop in rotation with normal spray program.
Watermelons (Seeded, Seedless): 1000+ Acres The production trials were conducted at several locations on about 1000 acres. Only Adjuvant (Plant Nutrient) was used for the entire life of the crop. There were no pesticides used, and there was better production and no yield loss, Adjuvant was sprayed every 5 to 7 days.