{"id":7626,"date":"2025-11-29T20:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T02:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearagro.com\/pa\/blog\/dia-de-campo-en-papa-experiencia-del-productor-oscar-varela-en-la-palmita-naranjo\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T22:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T04:51:38","slug":"field-day-potato-producer-oscar-varela-experience-in-la-palmita-naranjo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearagro.com\/pa\/en\/blog\/dia-de-campo-en-papa-experiencia-del-productor-oscar-varela-en-la-palmita-naranjo\/","title":{"rendered":"Potato Field Day: Producer \u00d3scar Varela Shares His Experience Using GotaBlanca 500 in La Palmita, Naranjo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Potato production in Costa Rica faces significant challenges during the rainy season, when high humidity creates ideal conditions for bacterial diseases such as Ralstonia<\/em> and Xanthomonas<\/em>. These pathogens can severely affect plant vigor, uniformity, and overall crop health.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, ClearLeaf held a Field Day in La Palmita, Cirr\u00ed Sur de Naranjo<\/strong>, hosted at the farm of producer \u00d3scar Varela Acu\u00f1a<\/strong>, who has been integrating GotaBlanca 500<\/strong> into his management program to sustain crop health under intense disease pressure.<\/p>\n

Background: Limitations of Previous Management<\/strong>
\nFor years, Mr. Varela relied on conventional inputs to address bacterial challenges. However, these products often caused:
\n1. Plant stress<\/strong>, resulting in reduced vigor.
\n2. Temporary growth slowdown<\/strong> after application.
\n3. Tissue damage<\/strong>, complicating crop development and uniformity.<\/p>\n

These issues led him to seek a solution that protected the crop without compromising plant physiology.<\/p>\n

Adopting GotaBlanca 500<\/strong>
\nMr. Varela transitioned to GotaBlanca 500<\/strong>, purchased from Colono Agropecuario Zarcero<\/strong>, replacing the inputs that previously stressed his plants. He emphasized several advantages of GotaBlanca:
\n1. It is gentle on the plant<\/strong>, without causing burns or growth interruptions.
\n2. It provides consistent protection<\/strong> against the bacterial problems present in his fields.
\n3. It helps maintain a uniform crop<\/strong>, even under high-humidity conditions.<\/p>\n

The management practices implemented by the producer consist of:
\n\ud83d\udc49 1 liter of GotaBlanca 500 for every 200 liters of water<\/strong>,
\n\ud83d\udc49 with applications every 4 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Field Observations During the Event<\/strong>
\nDuring the Field Day, participants were able to examine the treated plot and observe several notable characteristics:
\n1. Strong vigor and uniformity<\/strong>
\nPlants showed consistent growth, firm structure, and good vegetative development.
\n2. Healthy, resilient tissues<\/strong>
\nTissues appeared firm and intact\u2014an important trait in humid environments that can accelerate pathogen entry.
\n3. Reduced bacterial impact<\/strong>
\nThe plot showed visibly lower symptoms associated with Ralstonia<\/em> and Xanthomonas<\/em>, two of the most aggressive bacterial threats in potato crops during rainy periods.
\n4. No stress after application<\/strong>
\nUnlike previous inputs, GotaBlanca 500 did not cause stress or adverse effects on the plants following application.<\/p>\n

Closing Remarks<\/strong>
\nAt the end of the visit, Mr. Varela expressed his satisfaction with the performance of GotaBlanca 500, noting: \u201cThe plant does not get stressed and stays uniform from start to finish.\u201d<\/em>

\nHis experience demonstrates how a more gentle and effective approach can help maintain crop health under high disease pressure. GotaBlanca 500 continues to position itself as a reliable tool for potato growers seeking stable performance and protection against the main bacterial challenges in the field.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Use GotaBlanca 500 in your next planting.
\n\ud83d\udccd Find your nearest authorized distributor.<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

Field day photos:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n