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Cropshader Orchard 

Cropshader Orchard is a starch-based liquid shading coating for growers facing rising heat stress and sunburn risk. Sprayed directly onto the canopy, it forms a fine reflective film that protects fruit and leaves from excessive heat and UV, helping you bring more marketable fruit to harvest.

Made with 93% raw materials of natural origin and readily biodegradable, Cropshader Orchard integrates easily into your existing spray programme. It applies with a backpack sprayer, orchard sprayer or drone, without the cost or complexity of nets or permanent infrastructure.

Starch-Based Formula
Sprayer or Drone Application
93% Natural Origin
Readily Biodegradable
Organic Farming Approved

Reflective Protection that Keeps Crops Growing 

Cropshader Orchard forms a fine, reflective film on leaves and fruit that lowers surface temperature and reduces solar stress, without blocking leaf stomata. This means plants can maintain healthy photosynthesis even during the hottest periods. 

As a result, growers see less sunburn damage, better fruit quality, and healthier crops carrying through to future seasons, even under increasingly extreme weather conditions. If applied later in the growing season, any white traces left on the fruit can generally be removed on standard packing lines equipped with washing and brushing before the crop reaches market.

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70%

Less Sunburn Damage 

French field trials recorded up to 70% less sunburn on treated apples compared with untreated trees, outperforming standard kaolin clay. 

35%

UVB Radiation Reflected

The coating's transmission profile reflects up to 35% of UVB radiation, helping bring down leaf and fruit temperature. 

93%

Natural-Origin Materials 

Made with 93% raw materials of natural origin (ISO 16128) and readily biodegradable, for a lower environmental footprint.

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Application
Cropshader Orchard can be applied by drone for fast, even coverage across large orchard blocks, as well as with a backpack sprayer or orchard sprayer.
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Coverage
The reflective coating forms a fine white film on leaves and fruit, protecting them against heat stress and UV radiation throughout the growing season.
Coverage and Dosage

Cropshader Orchard comes in 20kg buckets and is diluted at a 1:20 ratio. Two buckets typically cover around 1 hectare, depending on crop type and canopy density.

Suitable Crops

Cropshader Orchard has been tested on apples, pears, citrus, walnuts, olives, mandarins and pomegranates, with further crops currently being trialled. 

Timing and Weather Conditions

Apply at early fruit set, before sunburn symptoms appear, and only when no rain is expected within 12 hours and wind speed is below 2 m/s. Avoid spraying in direct, intense midday sun. 

Cleaning Instructions

Any remaining white traces can generally be removed on standard packing lines equipped with washing and brushes, if applied close to harvest. 

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Why Cropshader 

A Specialist in Orchard Protection 

Cropshader Orchard was purpose-built for orchard growers, who face different sunburn and heat stress risks depending on crop, canopy and climate. It is a starch-based coating, designed specifically for open-field growing conditions. 

It reflects a practical, sustainable approach to crop protection, designed around how orchards really operate, from application method to compatibility with existing equipment.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cropshader Orchard block photosynthesis?

No. Trials on apples, olives, walnuts and citrus show it maintains or even increases photosynthetic activity compared with untreated trees. 

How is it different from kaolin clay or calcium carbonate coatings?

Unlike kaolin, which can wash off easily and clog sprayers, Cropshader Orchard's liquid formulation offers better wear resistance and higher reflectivity.

Can I mix it with fertilisers or crop protection products?

Test a small mixture first to check it works well together. We do not recommend mixing it with spray additives, as this can stop the coating from forming properly on the leaf. 

Will it wash off in rain?

Cropshader Orchard has high wear resistance and slowly wears off with weather conditions and crop growth, though extreme rain may require reapplication. Any remaining white traces can be washed off on standard packing lines equipped with brushes. 

Is it approved for organic farming?

Yes. Cropshader Orchard is suitable for use in organic farming under EU Regulations 2018/848 and 2021/1165, controlled by ECOCERT SAS. 

What protective equipment should I wear when applying it?

Wear gloves, protective clothing and a mask to avoid inhaling the fine spray mist. 

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Every farm faces a different heat and sunburn risk, depending on crop, climate and site conditions. Cropshader can help you identify the most suitable solution based on what you grow and where. Get in touch for tailored advice, or to discuss setting up a field trial. 

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