grapefruit case study

Grapefruit Case Study

Doubling Yield While Lowering Costs with WaterSOLV™

In Hemet, California, a commercial grapefruit orchard trial demonstrated the transformative effect of HCT’s WaterSOLV™ irrigation treatment. By continuously injecting a blend of WaterSOLV™ products directly into the irrigation system, growers achieved significant improvements in tree performance and yield.

Treatment Details

For this trial, the following regimen was applied:

WaterSOLV™ Curative at 3 ppm
WaterSOLV™ BC at 1 ppm
Products prediluted and continuously injected with irrigation water

This targeted treatment was designed to improve water quality, unlock soil nutrients, and support tree health throughout the growing season.

Key Results

Yield Increase:
Grapefruit trees treated with WaterSOLV™ delivered a 50% increase in yield in the first year compared to historical performance.

Side-by-side comparisons of treated trees clearly showed enhanced foliage growth and leaf development at both the 6-month and 9-month stages, indicating stronger plant vigor and sustained performance throughout the season.

We Dont Guess We Test

The gallery below shows the real numbers; the measurable changes that WaterSOLV produces apparent in the water, soil and foliage.

We produce real results that really do change the rules of the game

and get better over time.

Soil pH

Soil Conductivity

Leaf Micronutrients

Soil pH

What This Means for Growers

This case study highlights the practical benefits of applying WaterSOLV™ chemistry in a commercial citrus setting:

Substantial yield gains without increasing input costs
Improved tree health and foliage development visible over time
Efficient water usage with continuous injection delivery
Results driven by measurable changes in water, soil, and plant chemistry rather than guesswork

Real Data. Real Results.

At HCT, we prioritize data-driven treatments that deliver measurable outcomes. The Grapefruit Case Study underscores how WaterSOLV™ technologies can change the rules of traditional crop management — producing stronger, more profitable results season after season.