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Morning everyone. A bit chilly up here this morning. Just had a txt from our next door kiwifruit orchard, it’s Hi-Cane time again. Won’t be going into the garden when that happens.
What's hi-cane?
It’s a spray that encourages the kiwifruit to bud and flower so the harvest is easier as all the vines fruit at about the same time. It has had a lot of hate due to its potential for waterway pollution and harm to animals, birds, and humans.
I can understand why the orchards use it, but it is pretty noxious.
I had no idea. That's... Disturbing
Luckily it’s just a one-off spray, once a year in late winter before the growth starts.