Frost Protection. A Quick reference.

Effective Frost Protection Elements:

  • Is it a liable system?
  • Is it Efficient?
  • What requirements are needed?
  • What is the cost per year per Ha?
  • Is it an all - in solution or not?

Without liable system no frost protection.

When you have frost - risk, the system should work. Not 1 hour, 2 hours. No. It should work right away and it should be able to work all day, all week, if needed all month.

Last years, so-called cheap 'miracle' frost protection systems suffered from enormous problems such as engine problems, gear box problems, blade problems.

It is advised, before starting with frost protection, to look around for all used systems, with the real time experiences. Do not believe the 'commercials' as everyone is selling the 'best system in the world'. Check check and double check.

Our robust machinery is built to stand in all conditions. 40.000 machines installed all over the world you can only get with satisfactory results.

Efficiency: level of protection / cost / protected surface / year

The cost of frost protection is measured by cost per Ha per year.

Some systems require lots of labour and maintenance and pre-stocking. Other solutions require orchard - treatment after the frost. In your decision, all these elements should be considered. Choices should be made on a long-term basis.
Of course, the level of protection should be considered as well.

Define your requirements

Some factors that should be taken into account when deciding about frost protection.

  • Light frost (1°C) or hard frost (4 - 6 °C) protection ?
  • Environmental restrictions ? Neighbour distance ? Water availability ?
  • Available labour during nights ?
  • Frost statistics. How often there is frost in the region.

Cost of protection by ORCHARD - RITE wind machines

We advise all farmers to use the ORCHARD - RITE wind machines as their frost protection method.

One machine can cover up to 7 Ha (model 2600).
Orchard - Rite wind machines require very limited maintenance, as they can be used over 25 years, and even though we have over 40.000 machines we are proud to say that we have very few failures.

Cost of your frost protection will be around 300 EURO per Ha per year.