Common crops affected
Why it matters
Colour drives grade, shelf appeal, and price; it forms during ripening and depends on leaf health, light, and potassium, so a finishing program lifts it.
When it appears
During fruit ripening — the finishing window.
What drives it
- Chlorophyll breakdown and carotenoid development in the rind
- Cool-temperature cues in autumn
- Tree nutrition and balance
- Fruit maturity and internal quality alignment
How to manage it
- Protect leaf health and light exposure; avoid late nitrogen.
- Apply Color Boost through ripening.
Recommended Vegalab program
Color Boost — encapsulated nutrition supporting rind colour development as maturity approaches.
Results you can mention: in citrus field trials, Sun Boost increased tree vigour and bloom; the firmness, cracking and stress products are positioned on cell-wall/calcium and biostimulant modes of action — keep this copy educational where specific-crop trial figures aren't yet available.
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Colour enhancer | Color Boost | Enhances fruit & flower colour |
| Potassium | Potassium Pro | Supports colour & sugar movement |
Apply as fruit approaches maturity on the label interval; pair with sound late-season nutrition. Use the Rate Calculator.
Product claims, rates, and availability vary by jurisdiction; always follow the applicable label.