Stress and Adversity

Your plants may suffer due to unfavorable environmental conditions or climatic stress. Discover how to protect and care for your plants by identifying the specific problem.

Sunburn

Affects mainly the fruits, where a whitish/discolored and depressed area is noticeable on the side facing the sun.

High Temperatures

Color changes in the leaves, dehydration, and drying out; slowed growth.

Water Stress

Wilting, drooping, or leaf drop.

Root Asphyxiation

Reduced growth, yellowing leaves, and premature leaf drop.

Excess Salinity

Irregular germination, stunted plants with dried-out shoots.

Transplanting and Repotting

Stress for the plant that needs to reorganize its root system.

Sandy/poor soils

Slowed growth due to difficulty in obtaining nutrients.

Flavorless Fruits

Unsatisfactory production, with few low-quality fruits.

Fruit Drop

Failure to transition from flower to fruit and/or premature drop of small fruits.

Fruit Cracking

Cracks on the skin of the fruits caused by water stress.

Pruning

Cutting of branches or roots, exposing wood portions to pathogens.

Hail

Small scars on twigs or holes in the leaves.

Late Frosts

Sudden drop in temperatures in spring causing drying out.