Business Details
Innovative Plant Cuticle Care Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture
At Cultiva, we revolutionize crop protection through innovative cuticle care solutions. Founded on a partnership with Oregon State University, our proprietary SureSeal technology powers products like Parka and Kallur, designed to enhance plant health and maximize marketable yields. Since launching Parka in 2013, we've focused on addressing environmental stressors that impact high-value crops such as cherries, grapes, apples, and blueberries. Our team combines scientific expertise with practical agronomic insights to deliver residue-free, sustainable solutions that improve fruit quality and grower profitability.With operations spanning North America, Brazil, Chile, Europe, and Oceania, we provide technical support and research-driven products tailored to diverse agricultural challenges. Our commitment to advancing cuticle science ensures growers receive season-long protection against sunburn, cracking, and pathogens while maintaining worker safety and environmental stewardship.
Services
Parka Application
Kallur Treatment
Cuticle Analysis
Crop Protection
Agronomic Consulting
Technical Support
Product Training
Research Partnerships
Tank Mix Solutions
Harvest Optimization
Highlights and features
- We pioneered cuticle care solutions with proprietary SureSeal technology since 2013
- Our products reduce rain split damage by up to 55% in cherry crops
- Formulations meet global safety standards with no MRLs or re-entry intervals
- Technical team includes agronomists with regional expertise across six continents
- Proven results improving color development and shelf life in multiple fruit varieties
What people say
45-50% rain split reduction
Exceeded expectations for firmness
Improved color development
Excellent worker safety profile
Increased first-pick harvest potential
Services
Parka Application
Parka enhances fruit and leaf cuticles using three modes of action to create a protective barrier. This residue-free solution reduces damage from sunburn, cracking, and pathogens while improving photosynthesis. Growers benefit from increased marketable yields and better pack-out consistency across crops like cherries, apples, and grapes.
Kallur Treatment
Kallur improves fruit coloration through potassium-based formulations that boost anthocyanin production. This harvest aid increases early color development without compromising firmness or shelf life. Applicable to apples, cherries, and citrus crops, it enhances first-pick yields and reduces multiple harvest passes while maintaining quality standards.
Agronomic Consulting
Our technical team provides region-specific recommendations for cuticle care applications. Services include stressor assessment, tank-mix compatibility testing, and application timing optimization. Growers receive data-driven strategies to maximize product effectiveness across different fruit varieties and growing conditions.
People
Thiago Moraes
Sales Manager
Agricultural expert with extensive experience in plant health solutions across North America and Brazil. Focuses on delivering tailored cuticle care strategies to maximize grower returns through technical education and product implementation.
Chris Hargraves
Technical Sales
Specializes in Pacific Northwest crop protection with deep knowledge of Parka applications. Provides on-the-ground support for growers implementing cuticle care programs to improve fruit quality and reduce environmental stress damage.
Brian Tipton
Director of New Business
Leads global market expansion for Cultiva's innovative plant health solutions. Brings technical expertise in addressing heat stress and environmental challenges through cuticle enhancement technologies across diverse agricultural regions.
Questions
How does Parka protect crops from environmental stress?
Parka forms a protective barrier on fruit and leaves, reduces sunburn damage, prevents cracking from moisture changes, and enhances natural antioxidant production to improve plant resilience.
What crops benefit most from Kallur applications?
Kallur works best on color-dependent crops like apples, cherries, citrus, and table grapes, improving anthocyanin production for better market appearance and higher first-pick yields.
Are Cultiva products safe for workers and the environment?
Both Parka and Kallur use food-grade ingredients with no re-entry interval, leaving no residue while maintaining excellent safety profiles for agricultural workers and ecosystems.
Can Cultiva products be mixed with other agricultural inputs?
Our formulations have high tank-mix compatibility without requiring surfactants, allowing efficient application alongside fertilizers and pesticides to reduce field passes.
How do I get technical support for product application?
Contact our regional specialists in North America, Brazil, Chile, Europe, or Oceania for customized application timing, rates, and integration with existing crop management programs.
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