Tomato Field Trial
Demonstrating Measurable Yield & Quality Improvements with WaterSOLV™
HCT conducted a large-scale commercial tomato field trial to evaluate the impact of WaterSOLV™ compared to conventional growing programs. The trial measured yield, fruit quality, and defect rates across multiple treatment groups.
Trial Overview
Four treatment groups were evaluated:
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Control
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Sulfuric + BioFlora
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ClearWater + ProMaxx
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WaterSOLV™ + Bactor Boost
Each group was assessed on total yield, paid yield, fruit quality (Brix, color, pH), and defect categories.
Improved Fruit Quality
WaterSOLV™ also enhanced important grading metrics:
Higher Brix (Sugar Content)
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Control: 4.85
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WaterSOLV™: 5.11
Higher Brix values indicate improved sugar concentration and processing value.
Enhanced Color
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Control: 22.78
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WaterSOLV™: 24.75
Stronger color scores contribute to better grading and market value.
Lower Defects
WaterSOLV™ reduced several key defect categories:
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Lower green fruit percentage
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Lower mold incidence
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Reduced off-grade fruit compared to other treatments
What This Means for Growers
The WaterSOLV™ treatment:
✔ Increased total harvestable yield
✔ Improved paid yield
✔ Enhanced fruit quality metrics
✔ Reduced defect percentages
✔ Delivered superior overall economic return potential
By improving soil chemistry and optimizing water functionality, WaterSOLV™ helped convert more biomass into marketable, high-quality tomatoes.
Conclusion
This commercial tomato trial demonstrates that WaterSOLV™ can significantly increase yield while simultaneously improving crop quality and grade performance. Compared to conventional programs, growers achieved measurable agronomic and economic gains.