In cherries and other high-value tree crops, nutrition isn’t just about what you apply, it's about what the tree can actually absorb, especially under pressure.

With shifting climate patterns, unpredictable rainfall, and increasing pressure on margins, growers are rethinking their nutrition strategies.

Biologicals – like microbial inoculants and biostimulants – are no longer fringe tools.

Instead they are fast becoming essential components of a modern orchard management system.

New Edge Microbials (NEM) is developing biological products which help trees access more nutrients, grow stronger roots, and stay productive – even in the face of stress.

Two standout products – Lalrise Max WP and Lalstim Osmo SP – are proving to be reliable workhorses for Australian orchardists, particularly in cherries.

Lalrise Max WP helps trees establish faster and more strongly which is critical as tree performance starts with strong establishment – and that begins in the rhizosphere.

Lalrise Max WP is a mycorrhizal inoculant which forms beneficial symbioses with tree roots, dramatically increasing their surface area and access to immobile nutrients.

These nutrients are essential in early tree development and fruit formation but are often locked up in soil complexes.

By improving the efficiency of nutrient acquisition – not just application – Lalrise Max WP helps growers get more from what they’re already applying.

In practice, Lalrise Max WP helps:

• build robust root systems for better anchorage and nutrient flow.
• boost overall early vigour, setting up strong yield potential in later years.
• increased survival rates in replants or new planting.
• improve water absorption, supporting fruit quality and tree health.
  
   

Whether you’re planting new orchards, replanting, or looking to boost young tree performance, Lalrise Max WP offers a simple, science-backed solution.

Even with the right nutrients available, trees under stress can struggle to take them up.

Which is where Lalstim Osmo SP comes in.

This biostimulant contains glycine betaine – a naturally occurring osmoprotectant, and is designed to help crops cope with heat, drought, and salinity.

It supports cellular hydration and function, keeping the plant’s nutrient transport systems active during critical stress periods such as flowering, fruit set, and fruit development.

Why it works in orchard crops:

• keeps nutrients flowing under heat or water stress.
• enhances fruit firmness, colour, and size.
• reduces stress-related quality loss.
• maximises nutrient-use efficiency during high-demand stages.

For cherry growers and orchardists managing variable climate conditions, Lalstim Osmo SP is a timely tool to protect fruit quality and yields during the most sensitive crop phases.

Better nutrition, better roots, better resilience

What sets these products apart isn’t just their biological mode of action, it’s how seamlessly they integrate into existing systems. Rather than replacing fertilisers, they unlock more value from them.

Together, Lalrise Max WP and Lalstim Osmo SP help you:

• increase nutrient availability and uptake.
• build more vigorous, resilient root systems.
• maintain performance through stress events.
• support soil health and sustainability long-term.

Let your nutrition program work smarter – from root to fruit

Explore how NEM biologicals can support your orchard’s performance this season.