TRAPEAZE is a plant growth promotant formulated in fermented seaweed concentrate and complex plant extracts. It supplies plants with essential trace elements, including nitrogen, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, boron, molybdenum, and cobalt, combined with natural biostimulants such as auxins, cytokinins, and betains. This combination stimulates strong vegetative growth, enhances flowering, improves stress tolerance, and promotes high crop yields.
Nitrogen (as Urea) | 3% w/v (2.4% w/w) |
Zinc (as Sulphate) | 2.5% w/v (2.0% w/w) |
Iron (as Sulphate) | 1.2% w/v (1.0% w/w) |
Manganese (as Sulphate) | 2.3% w/v (1.8% w/w) |
Copper (as Sulphate) | 0.5% w/v (0.4% w/w) |
Boron (as Boronic Acid) | 0.6% w/v (0.5% w/w) |
Molybdenum (as Sulphate) | 0.2% w/v (0.16% w/w) |
Cobalt (as Sulphate) | 0.15% w/v (0.12% w/w) |
Biostimulant (as Seaweed Ferment) | 40% w/v (32% w/w) |
Colour | Dark Brown |
S.G. | 1.23 - 1.27 |
pH | 1.8 - 2.2 |
Available Sizes | 20L, 200L, 1000L non-returnable IBCs |
Crop | Rate/Ha | Dilution | Application Timing |
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Citrus | 6 L | 1:100 | Apply at pre-flowering and again post-flowering |
Curcurbits | 2 - 5 L | 1:80 | Apply early runner and at fortnightly intervals |
Grape Vines | 3 - 5 L | 1:80 | Two pre-flowering sprays |
Pineapples | 3 - 5 L | 1:100 | Apply with foliar fertilisers, weekly or monthly as required |
Sub-Tropicals | 3 - 5 L | 1:100 | Apply early flush and bud development |
Stonefruit, Pome | 3 - 5 L | 1:100 | Apply 14 days after leaf emergence |
Tomatoes | 2 - 4 L | 1:100 | Apply 4 weeks after transplant and fortnightly |
Vegetables | 2 - 4 L | 1:50 | Apply 4 weeks after planting and fortnightly as required |
Turf | 200 mL / 100 m² | 1:100 | Apply as required to correct deficiencies |
General Volume Rate | 700 mL / 100 L | - | - |
TRAPEAZE goes beyond standard fertilisers by combining seaweed-based biostimulants with essential trace minerals. Its unique fermentation process increases assimilation efficiency and mobilises nutrients throughout plant tissues. The result is improved root growth, stress tolerance, and higher yields, making TRAPEAZE an ideal choice for both broadacre and horticultural production.
How does TRAPEAZE improve nutrient uptake and crop performance compared to standard fertilisers?
TRAPEAZE is formulated in a fermented seaweed base, which contains proteins, amino acids, and carbohydrates that assist translocation across leaf membranes. This, combined with natural chelating acids from the fermentation process, enhances assimilation of trace minerals like zinc, iron, and manganese. These elements play critical roles in photosynthesis, enzyme regulation, and flowering. At the same time, auxins, cytokinins, and betains act as plant growth promotants, boosting vigour and tolerance to stress.
Key advantages include:
This makes TRAPEAZE a highly effective biostimulant for maximising crop health, yield, and profitability.
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A soil analysis program specific to the needs of olive trees will provide important and essential information on the soils nutritional status, which enables decisions of fertiliser and micro-nutrient applications to maximise the quantity and quality of crop yields (and not waste money on applying too much or not enough). A comprehensive measurement of available levels of macro and micro-nutrients such as nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, sulphur, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, boron, molybdenum and chloride in addition to pH, conductivity etc are available to assess the nutritional status of the soil and tree. It is recommended that a comprehensive soil test regime be performed at least once every 2 years to determine your soils nutritional status. Leaf tests should be performed every year in January. If possible in one year take samples every month to establish a Nutrient usage pattern. How this works? We send you the laboratory bags, information on taking the sample and a delivery satchel. All you need to do is take the sample and call the freighter for pickup. As the pickup is done by Star Track Express, their network extends Australia-wide to most areas*. IMPORTANT NOTE: The importance of plant and soil sampling should never be underestimated. The analysis and interpretation information you will receive is highly dependant on the sampling strategy used. The following information will assist you in collecting appropriate samples prior to submitting them for laboratory analysis. |
Contact The Olive Centre to identify your groves areas of need today... Ph: 07 4696 9845 Fax: 07 4696 9914 Email: amanda@theolivecentre.com.au www.theolivecentre.com* depending on freighter... call 132345 for your local delivery area. |
At the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Biosystems, researchers in Iran presented findings on why fruit and flower drop occurs in fruit trees and what growers can do to reduce losses. Drawing on their work, we explore the phenomenon of fruit and flower drop, the underlying causes, and practical remedies for orchard managers.
Fruit trees contribute significantly to agricultural economies across the world. Their production supports farm income, provides employment for skilled horticulturists, and underpins industries ranging from fresh produce to processing and food manufacturing. Cultivation involves a complex mix of practices: careful irrigation management, balanced fertilisation, pruning, pest control, and the application of modern technologies. Beyond economics, fruit trees are valued for their nutritional contributions, supplying sugars, oils, proteins, vitamins, and essential minerals through both fresh consumption and processed goods.
Fruit and flower drop is a natural occurrence in many tree species. Its extent varies according to cultivar, climate, soil type, and orchard practices. In some cases, drop is beneficial, helping the tree regulate excessive fruit load through “natural thinning.” But when drop is excessive or occurs at the wrong stage, it becomes detrimental, reducing yields and profitability.
Researchers typically divide drop into three categories:
Environmental Factors
The underlying mechanism of drop is closely linked to plant hormones. As fruits grow, the concentration of auxins (growth-promoting hormones) declines, while ethylene levels rise. This shift lowers the fruit detachment force (FDF), weakening the connection between fruit and tree. The abscission zone (the separation layer) becomes increasingly sensitive to ethylene, causing fruit drop. Environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity interact with these hormonal signals to intensify drop.
Growers can apply several strategies to reduce drop and improve fruit set:
While some degree of fruit and flower drop is unavoidable, excessive losses can usually be mitigated through careful orchard management. Attention to fertilisation, irrigation, pest control, and pollination provides the best defence against unnecessary drop.
Al-Dulaimy, A.F.Z., Alalaf, A.H., Al-Hayali, R.E.Y., & ALTaey, D.K.A. (2023). Flowers and Fruits Drop in Fruit Trees … Causes and Solutions: A review. Practical Advice
Presented at the 5th International Conference for Agricultural and Environment Sciences. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1158 042010. Read Full Article
Photo credit: “Landscape view of the flowers of an olive tree (Olea europaea)” by Zsolyomi, available on Shutterstock (Asset ID: 2470400251). Licensed via Shutterstock Royalty-Free License.