Using Turquoise Wood Vinegar and Turquoise Bat Power Liquid Bat Guano on Strawberries:

Turquoise Wood Vinegar Foliar Application Details

Foliar applications increase the resistance of strawberry plants to external factors while directly affecting fruit quality.

• Application Amount and Ratio: For general use, a dilution ratio of 1/500 is the safest limit. This means adding 200 ml (or 2 ml per liter) of wood vinegar to 100 liters of water. If the plants are under high disease pressure or have very weak resistance, this ratio can be increased to 1/300 (approximately 3.3 ml per liter); however, starting with 1/500 for the first application is more appropriate to avoid stressing the plant.

• Timing: Application can begin as soon as the first leaves appear. Continue at intervals of 10 to 15 days until harvest.

• Important Considerations: Spraying should be done as a fine mist, covering both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves. Since strawberry blossoms are very delicate, avoid getting too much water inside the flowers during full bloom; apply the spray primarily to the foliage. Because there is a risk of scorching during midday when the sun is at its strongest, application should be done very early in the morning or near sunset.

Drip Irrigation and Soil Application Details

Soil application accelerates the activity of beneficial microorganisms in the strawberry root zone and optimizes the soil pH balance around the roots, facilitating nutrient uptake.

• Area-Based Dosage: In commercial production, it is recommended to apply 1 to 1.5 liters of wood vinegar per decare (1,000 m²) with each application via drip irrigation system.

• Individual/Small-Scale Use: If watering in pots or a small garden, mix 4-5 ml of wood vinegar into 1 liter of watering water and pour it around the root zone.

• Application Frequency: It can be included in the drip irrigation system every 15-20 days throughout the season, starting from planting. This period should not be interrupted, especially during the initial stages of intense root development and the fruit swelling stage.

• Soil Advantage: Wood vinegar helps dissolve bound elements (especially phosphorus and microelements) in the soil. Therefore, when used in coordination with a fertilization program, it increases fertilizer effectiveness.

• Fruit Shelf Life and Aroma: The organic components in wood vinegar strengthen the cell walls of strawberries, making the fruit firmer and allowing it to last longer after harvesting. It also increases the sugar content (Brix), helping to produce more aromatic fruits.

• Natural Protection: With regular use, the acidic film layer on the leaf surface makes it difficult for pests and fungal spores to settle on the plant.

• Acidity Warning: Wood vinegar is highly acidic when concentrated. Instruct your customers never to use the product undiluted with water and never to mix it with calcium-based or highly alkaline chemicals.

Details of Turkuvaz Bat Power Liquid Bat Guano Foliar Application

Foliar application allows the plant to access the elements it needs most quickly. It particularly supports the plant during the pre-flowering and fruit-setting stages.

• Application Amount and Rate: Mix 200-250 ml of Bat Power into 100 liters of water . For smaller-scale uses, approximately 2.5 ml (half a teaspoon) per liter of water is sufficient.

• Timing: Application begins when the plant has 4-5 leaves. It is recommended to make 3-4 applications at 15-day intervals: before flowering, during fruit setting, and during the fruit color change stage.

• Application Instructions: Application should be done in the cool morning or late afternoon hours when the plant's pores (stomata) are open. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves must be completely wetted.

Drip Irrigation and Soil Application Details

Applying bat guano to the soil maximizes root development and enriches the soil's biological structure.

• Area-Based Dosage: For drip irrigation systems, it is recommended to apply 1.5 - 2 liters per decare ( 1,000 m² ) per application .

• For individual use: If applying with irrigation water, mix 5 ml per 1 liter of water and apply to the root zone.

• Timing: It can be applied with the initial watering. Throughout the season, it should be introduced into the system every 20 days during the periods when the plant needs the most energy: "rooting, first flowering, and fruit development."

Important Points to Consider

• Shaking: Because the product is organic and has a concentrated formula, the container should be shaken well before use.

• Compatibility: Bat Power is generally compatible with other fertilizers, but it is recommended to test in a small container before mixing with very highly acidic or very highly alkaline products. (Note: Using wood vinegar at different times or in controlled doses creates synergy).

• Filter Cleaning: Checking the filter after installing the drip irrigation system is a good habit to prevent the accumulation of organic sediment.

Benefits of Bat Power Use in Strawberries

• Earliness and Yield: Thanks to its natural phosphorus content, it accelerates root development and promotes earlier flowering. This means an earlier start to the harvest season.

• Flavor and Aroma: By facilitating the uptake of trace elements from the soil, it enhances the strawberries' unique intense aroma and sugar content.

• Rapid Fruit Growth: Ensures that after fruit set, the fruits grow fuller, larger, and more homogeneously (regularly shaped).

• Soil Improvement: Unlike chemical fertilizers, it does not deplete the soil; on the contrary, it helps to aerate the soil by increasing the activity of beneficial bacteria in the soil.

The effect of turquoise wood vinegar on pests such as thrips (usually referring to leafhoppers or soil fleas) and sunn pests on strawberries and other plants is based on a repellent and protective mechanism rather than a direct "poison" (insecticide) effect.

1. Repellent Effect

Wood vinegar has a strong, characteristic "soot/smoke" odor that emerges during its production. This smell is perceived as a "fire" or "danger" signal by many harmful insects in nature.

On Fleas and Sunn Pests: These pests prefer not to come to areas where wood vinegar has been applied or lay eggs on these plants. Its smell deters the pest from choosing the plant as a host.

2. Protective Layer on the Leaf Surface

Wood vinegar has an acidic nature and forms a microscopic, low-pH film layer on the leaf surface.

Feeding Inhibitor: When sucking insects like leafhoppers and stink bugs try to damage plant tissue, this acidic layer and the organic components (phenols, etc.) in vinegar reduce their appetite for feeding. They find the plant "unappealing" and "unsuitable".

3. Effect on the Shell and Tissue

Wood vinegar can disrupt the life cycle of some soft-bodied pests (such as the larval stages of fleas) by negatively affecting their outer shell structure. However, in adult insects with harder shells, such as stink bugs, this effect is more often manifested as "forcing them to leave the area".

4. Triggering the Immune System

When wood vinegar is absorbed by a plant, it triggers the plant's own defense mechanisms (the production of secondary metabolites). The plant becomes more resistant to pest attack and its tissues harden. This makes it more difficult for sucking insects to feed on the plant.

Implementation Strategy (Against Pests)

It would be more effective to suggest the following method to your customer for combating these pests:

Establishing a Regular Barrier: Before pest pressure begins or at the first sign of infestation, apply a foliar spray at a dilution of 1/300 (330 ml per 100 liters of water).

Repetition: Instead of just spraying once and stopping, repeating the application every 7 days, especially during peak flight and transmission periods, will help keep the scent and protective layer fresh.

Combination: Wood vinegar can reduce the use of chemical pesticides by up to 50%. If there is a severe infestation, reducing the dose of the pesticide and adding wood vinegar can increase its adhesion and spreading power on the leaves (adjuvant effect).

In summary: Instead of directly killing these pests, wood vinegar makes the field "uninhabitable" for them and protects the plant with a natural shield. Because it leaves no chemical residue, it can be safely used even during harvest time.