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1. INTRODUCTION
PLANTINGMETHODWITHGROASISWATERBOXX
2. TECHNOLOGY
3. PARAMETERSOFANNUALTEMPERATUREAND
PRECIPITATION
3.1Openfieldandradiation...
3.2Annualprecipitation.....
4. THERESULTS
Tamarind(Tamarindusindica).
Cashew(Anacardiumoccidental).
Avocado(Perseaamericana).
Sapodilla(Manilkarazapota).
Tangerine(Citrusnobilis).
Custard(Annonacherimola).
Cherry(Prunusavium)
Guava(Ingaedulis)
Roseapple(Syzygiumjambos)...
Almond(Prunusamigdalus)........
Mango(Mangiferaindica)..
Orange(Citrussinensis).
Lemon(Citruslemon).
Soursop(Annonamuricata).
5. TIMBERTREEPLANTING
Yellow(Tabebuiacahracea).
Guaiac(Tabebuiachrysantha)..........
Saman(Samaneasaman)..
Mahogany(Switeniacandollei).
Melina(Gmelinaarborea).
LignumVitae(Burseragraveolens)
Laurel(Laurusnobilis)..
Ebony(Dyospyrosebenum)...
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6. GRAPES
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7. FAQ
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8. RESULTS
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9. CONCLUSIONS
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FUENTEDEVIDAFOUNDATION
AGUAVIDANATURALEZAPROJECT
ACTIVITIESREPORTOFFRUITTREESANDTIMBERTREES
1.INTRODUCTION
FuentedeVidaFoundationisorganizingtheAguaVidaNaturalezaProjectincooperationwiththe
University of the Peninsula of Santa Elena UPSE), Ecuador. The Project is funded by COmON
FoundationfromTheNetherlands.SinceMarch2012trees,fruits,timber,aswellasvegetableshave
beenplantedusingtheGroasisTechnology,includingtheGroasisWaterboxx.
TheobjectiveoftheAgua,VidayNaturalezaProjectistoresearchifitispossibletogrowtreeswith
over90%lesswateruseandtogrowvegetableswithatleast70%lesswateruse.TheProjectalso
focuses on the development of a greenhouse that is inside colder than the outside temperature,
whileusingnoenergytocoolit.TheissueofwaterscarcityisimportantinEcuador,andalloverthe
world.TheGroasisTechnologymightbeanimportantinstrumenttohelpsolvethisissue.
TheProjectconsistsof3phases:
Phase1:firstyearofresearchinthegreenhousesonthepremisesofUPSEinRioVerde,SantaElena,
Ecuador.
Phase 2: introduce the Groasis Technology in 7 dry areas all over Ecuador if the first phase has
broughtagoodresult.
Phase 3: develop a financial model so that growers can easily finance and use the Groasis
Technology,andcombinethatwithtraining.
TheProjectiscurrentlyinPhase2.
We believe that the research Project we execute is a role model for Santa Elena Province and our
country. It brings many advantages that can be used in the nearby future. The results will be a
national and international reference, thus fulfilling the major objectives of the Waterboxx inventor
Mr.PieterHoff,whichistoreforesttheworldusinglesswater.
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2. PLANTING
METHOD
WITH
GROASIS
WATERBOXX
TECHNOLOGY
Make a hole with a depth of 15 cm deep and 60 cm wide, and do not break the
capillarityofthesoil,asithelpstherootstofindwateratadepthof3meter.
Then put 20 liters of water in clay ground and 40 liters in sandy ground, and let the
waterseepinduring24hours.Thenchecktherootsandcutallthehorizontalpartsoff.
Thenplantit.
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Then we prune all unnecessary shoots and leaves, and cut the main trunk to 20 cm
maximumlength.Wedothistopreventevaporation.
Placetheplantwithoutusingpressuretocompactthesoil.Thecompactingisdonewith
water.
Aftertheplantingprocessthewhiteantievaporationcoverisplaced.Then,theGroasis
Waterboxx is placed over the tree. The opening must be placed in eastwest
orientation,inordertoavoidsunlightdirectlyreachingtheplant.
4litersofwaterisdistributeddirectlytotheplantand16litersinthebox.
See15instructionvideosin11languageshere:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Groasiswaterboxx
Youcanalsofindaprintedmanualat:
http://www.groasis.com/en/technology/groasiswaterboxxmanual
Orusetheplantinginstructionappthatisavailablein10languages
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3. PARAMETERSOFTEMPERATUREANDANNUALPRECIPITATION
3.1OPENFIELDANDRADIATION
Graphic1
Duringthisyear,fromMarch2012toMarch2013,theopenfieldhadmaximumtemperaturesupto
39,5Candminimumtemperaturesof19,2Casshowningraph1.Ecuadorhastheworldshighest
radiationhttp://www.exa.ec/bp21/indexen.html.
Manglaraltoarea(SantaElenaPeninsula),hasdeterminedthatthetotalhoursofannualsunshine
totals1231.1hours,representingamonthlyaverageof102.6hours/month(3.9hoursperday).
Source:http://www.dspace.espol.edu.ec/bitstream/123456789/3744/1/6271.pdf(page161).As
graphic2shows.
Graphic2
GreenRiocommunetosubmitdryclimatethedaylighthoursaremoreintensethanManglaralto,
withapproximateaverageof5hourslight/day.
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3.2ANNUALPRECIPITATION
Table1.AnnualPrecipitationinRioVerde.
Table1,indicatesthatbetweenJanuaryandDecember2012therewasatotalrainfallof211,6mm
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4.THERESULTS
TAMARIND(Tamarindusindica)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun12th2012
MonitoringDate:
Jul30th,2013
Numberofplantings
65plants
Survival%:
64liveplants(1dead),98%
BasedFertilization:
Completefertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
33cm
July15th2013
110cm
Stemdiameter:
3cm
Crowndiameter:
86cm
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CASHEW(Anacardiumoccidental)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun182012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
39plantings
Survival%:
37living(2dead).95%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
July15th2013
35cm
108cm
Stemdiameter:
6cm
Crowndiameter:
70cm
emovingwaterboxx:
July3,2013
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AVOCADO(Perseaamericana)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Currentdate:
Numberofplantings:
Survival%:
BasedFertilization:
Plantheight:
August172012
July30,2013
50plants.
22liveplants(28dead).44%
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Beforetransplantation
33cm
July15th2013
88cm
Stemdiameter:
4cm
Crowndiameter:
22cm
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SAPODILLA(Manilkarazapota)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun27th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
39plants
Survival%:
34liveplants(fivedead).87%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
31cm
July15th2013
57cm
Stemdiameter:
3cm
Crowndiameter:
30cm
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TANGERINE(Citrusnobilis)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun12th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
39plants
Survival%:
38liveplants(1dead).92%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
29cm
July15th2013
102cm
Stemdiameter:
3cm
Crowndiameter:
40cm
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CUSTARD(Annonacherimola)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun13th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
42plants
Survival%:
42plants.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
31cm
July15th2013
113cm
Stemdiameter:
3cm
Crowndiameter:
40cm
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CHERRY(Prunusavium)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun13th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
31plants
Survival%:
30liveplants(1dead).97%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
25cm
July15th2013
192cm
Stemdiameter:
7cm
Crowndiameter:
88cm
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GUAVA(Ingaedulis)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun18th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
46plants
Survival%:
29liveplants(17dead).63%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
31cm
July15th2013
112cm
Stemdiameter:
5cm
Crowndiameter:
60cm
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ROSEAPPLE(Syzygiumjambos)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun25th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
30plants
Survival%:
30plants.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
33cm
July15th2013
123cm
Stemdiameter:
4cm
Crowndiameter:
48cm
RemovingtheWaterboxx:
July3,2013
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ALMOND(Prunusamigdalus)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
May22th2012
MonitoringDate:
30juliodel2013
Numberofplantings:
5plants
Survival%:
5plants100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
30cm
Currentdate:
76cm
Stemdiameter:
10cm
Crowndiameter:
128cm
Removingwaterboxx:
July3,2013
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MANGO(Mangiferaindica)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
March14th2012
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
31cm
July15th2013:
120cm
Stemdiameter:
3cm
Crowndiameter:
60cm
Removingwaterboxx:
January15th2013
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ORANGE(Citrussinensis)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
March14th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
26plants
Survival%:
26plants.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
July15th2013
207cm
Stemdiameter:
9cm
Crowndiameter:
83cm
Waterboxxretirementdate:
January15th2013
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LEMON(Citruslemon)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
March29th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
49plants
Survival%:
49plants.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
32cm
July15th2013
225cm
Stemdiameter:
13cm
Crowndiameter:
160cm
RemovingtheWaterboxx:
January13,2013
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SOURSOP(Annonamuricata)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
March14th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
14plants
Survival%:
14plants.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
33cm
July15th2013
280cm
Stemdiameter:
14cm
Crowndiameter:
132cm
RemovingtheWaterboxx:
January15th2013
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STARAPPLE(Chrysophyllumcainito)
Before
After
Plantingdate:
March14th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
20plants
Survival%:
18liveplants(2dead).90%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
35cm
Currentdate:
85cm
Stemdiameter:
4cm
Crowndiameter:
55cm
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GRAPEFRUIT(citrusparadisi)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
March14th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
40plants
Survival%:
38liveplants(2dead).95%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
30cm
Currentdate:
75cm
Stemdiameter:
4cm
Crowndiameter:
50cm
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5.TIMBERTREEPLANTING
YELLOW(Tabebuiaachracea)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun14th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
5Trees
Survival%:
5Trees.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
35cm
July15th2013
140cm
Stemdiameter:
9cm
Crowndiameter:
120cm
Waterboxxretirementdate:
March22th2013
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GUAIAC(Tabebuiachrysantha)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun14th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
5Trees
Survival%:
5Trees.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
36cm
July15th2013
120cm
Stemdiameter:
9cm
Crowndiameter:
80cm
Waterboxxretirementdate:
March22th2013
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SAMAN(Samaneasaman)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun14th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
3trees
Survival%:
2trees(1dead).67%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
35cm
July15th2013
258cm
Stemdiameter:
14cm
Crowndiameter:
134cm
Waterboxxretirementdate:
March222013
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MAHOGANY(Switeniacandollei)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun19th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
5Trees
Survival%:
5Trees.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
35cm
July15th2013
228cm
Stemdiameter:
13cm
Crowndiameter:
162cm
RemovingtheWaterboxx:
March22th2013
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MELINA(Gmelinaarborea)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun20th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
22trees
Survival%:
22trees.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
33cm
July15th2013
360cm
Stemdiameter:
20cm
Crowndiameter:
140cm
RemovingtheWaterboxx:
December21th2012
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LIGNUMVITAE(BurseraGraveolens)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun22th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
5Trees
Survival%:
3trees(2dead).60%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
27cm
July15th2013
190cm
Stemdiameter:
9cm
Crowndiameter:
148cm
RemovingtheWaterboxx:
March22th2013
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LAUREL(Laurusnobilis)
Before
Now
Plantingdate:
Jun22th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
5Trees
Survival%:
5Trees.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
28cm
July15th2013
95cm
Stemdiameter:
5cm
Crowndiameter:
65cm
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EBONY(Diospyrosebenum)
Before
Plantingdate:
Jun22th2012
MonitoringDate:
July30,2013
Numberofplantings:
5Trees
Survival%:
5Trees.100%
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(103010)
Plantheight:
Now
Beforetransplantation
29cm
July15th2013
270cm
Stemdiameter:
10cm
Crowndiameter:
145cm
RemovingtheWaterboxx:
March22th2013
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6.GRAPES(Vitisvinifera)
Thegrapeisaclimbingwoodenshrub,perennial.Ithasawelldevelopedrootsystemandgrowsvery
fast.Itgrowsintropicalandsubtropicalareas,withtemperaturesfluctuatingbetween2Cto35C,
relativehumidityrangesfrom4080%,developingsuccessfullyinclayandloamsoils.
GRAPE(Vitisvinifera)
Plantingdate:
Jun28th2012
BasedFertilization:
CompleteFertilizer(N10P30K10)
Plantheight:
Beforetransplantation
35cm(stolons)
July15th2013
1,50cm(heighttrellis),abundantfoliage.
Stemdiameter:
7cm
RemovalWaterboxx:
Theentirecropcycle.
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7. FAQ
Whatisthemeaningoftheterminology103010weseeineverysectiondetailsof
timberandfruit?
A: This terminology means that in the basis of fertilization in each timber and fruit tree in our
Agua Vida Naturaleza Project, was used 10% Nitrogen (N), 30% Phosphorous (P) and 10%
Potassium(K).
WhatisthequantityofNPK103010thathasbeenaddedpertree?
A:Thesepercentagesarederivedfrompreviouslyconductedsoilanalysisinordertoknowhow
much fertilizer we have to apply in order to prevent mineral shortages. In this case we have
applied15gramsoffertilizerperplant.
Whatisthebestmethodtofertilize?
A: The recommendation to use fertilizer, is to do it with drench method (fertilizer diluted and
applieddirectlyintotheplantinghole).Lateronyoucanalsousefoliagefertilizer.Theplanting
holeismadeapproximately30cmdeepinsteadof15cm.Thenwemakeamixofcompostand
soil until the depth is 15 cm. Then we add the 20 liters of water together with fertilizers (on
sandysoil)or40litersofwaterwithfertilizers(onclayandloamsoil)onedaybeforeplanting.
WhileusingtheGroasisTechnologywithsmallsaplings,willtheuseoffertilizersburnthe
roots?
A: No, the roots will not bur. Fertilization takes place at least one day before planting. The
mineralswillbeboundtothecompostandthequantityislow.
CanyouputfertilizerintheWaterboxx?
A: No, you cannot put fertilizer in the Waterboxx. Fertilizers are likely to crystallize and
therefore,thiswillcausethewicktoclogthewaterdistribution.
Canyouputmycorrhizaewithfertilizer?
A: Yes, you can mix mycorrhizae in the soil below the Waterboxx. Then there is a symbiosis
wheremycorrhizaewillhelptheplantstobetterabsorbfertilizers.
HaveyouchangedsomewhattheplantingmethodoftheGroasisTechnologyintheAgua
VidaNaturalezaProject?
A: Absolutelynot,theGroasisTechnologywasimplementedstepbystepintheprocedurefor
plantingtimberandfruittreesinAguaVidaNaturalezaProject.
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8.RESULTS
WehaveplantedfruitandtimbertreeswithGroasisWaterboxxTechnology.Theusedtimeofboxes
foreachplantisaround9months,waterissuppliedbyawick.
TheclimateinSantaElenaProvinceistropicaldry,withanannualrainfallof211,6mm(2012).
Adaptability,growthanddevelopmentofeachspeciewasaverageat97%survival.Consideringthat
theMelina(timbertree)wastransplantedwithaheightof33cm,withinayearitmeasurescurrently
3,60m.Thisspeciegrowsnormallyintropicalwetareas,withanannualrainfallof1000mm.
WealsoemphasizethegrowthrateofLignumVitae(Burseragraveolens);atthetimeofplantingit
was27cm.In13months,itmeasures1,90mwithamonthlygrowthof12cm.Thelocalpopulation
emphasizethatthisspecieisnative,sotheycouldrestoresomedestroyedordevastatedareas.
9.CONCLUSIONS
IthasbeenproventhattheRioVerdeclimateissuitableforthesurvivaloftreesandvegetablesthat
havebeenplantedwiththeGroasisTechnology(innovativeirrigation).
Theresultisreflectedinthegrowthrateofthetreesmentionedabove.
IntheMelinascase,theWaterboxxwastakenoffafter6months,becauseitwasafastgrowthof
stemthatdoesntallowtotaketheboxoffifyouwaitlonger.TheLignumVitaewastakenoffafter9
months.
The intensity of the sun in Ecuador is one of the highest in the world during winter season. Until
nowithasbeenimpossibletoplanttreeswithoutdripirrigationinthisregion.Buttheseresultsusing
GroasisTechnologyachievedsuccessfulplantingwithonly40litersofwaterperplant.Dripirrigation
usesabout15lt/day,thismeans that the useinthefirstyearsaves99%ofwater.After oneyear,
GroasisTechnologydoesntuseadditionalwater.Underthisconcept,savingwatercomparedtothe
traditionalsystemis100%.
TheGroasisTechnologyisawaytoplanttreesandbushesinasustainablemanner.
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