Want to know the optimal time for a budbreak treatment?
The Hazel Trex™ test will tell you.
 

Hazel Trex™ test

Budbreak enhancers are used to stimulate early and uniform budbreak. Timing is crucial to achieving optimal results. In close collaboration with Zespri, the HazelTrex™ test for kiwifruit has been developed to monitor the physiological status of your vines accurately.

This easy-to-use test enables you to determine the optimal moment for your budbreak treatment, thus optimising king flowers, fruit set, fruit quality and maturity. HazelTrex™ contributes to an optimal yield with test results provided within 72 hours.

Easy-to-use molecular test

• Available for both Hayward kiwifruit and G3
• Practical sampling kit provided
• Requires a few drops of juice from 25 buds
• Analysis performed at Hill Laboratories

Pre-register with Hazel Trex™ now to ensure this season there are no delays in receiving your Hazel Trex™ test kit results.

How to pre-register your sample online
 

To order your sampling kit or for more information, talk to your Technical Advisor or the team at your local Farmlands store.

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Listen to the Genes

Higher efficiency with gene expression tests

Technology behind the test

• There are numerous changes in gene activity during late winter/early spring
• These changes are correlated to the effect of differently timed budbreak treatments
• Monitoring the relevant genes will provide you with the physiological status of your vines
• The test has been developed in different regions across New Zealand

View the Hazel Trex™ Brochure