Used to manage harvest timing, fruit firmness, and quality.
- Location
- Outdoor
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ReTain is a plant growth regulator (PGR) containing 15% w/w (wt/w) (S)-trans-2-amino-(4-ethoxyoxy)-3-butenoic acid hydrochloride. It is designed to manage fruit and vegetable growth, specifically targeting harvest timing and fruit quality. It is used on a variety of crops including apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, stone fruits, pecans, walnuts, cucumbers, and certain cucurbits. For many crops, it helps delay fruit maturity, increase time for color development, maintain fruit firmness, and improve fruit quality. It can also be used on cucumbers to increase the likelihood of yellowing in cucurbit seedlings for seed production. Application methods include spray applications using calibrated equipment like air blast sprayers. Users should note that ReTain is a soluble powder that must be mixed in a water-soluble bag. Handling requires personal protective equipment (PPE) including long sleeved shirts, long pants, shoe covers, and waterproof gloves. Always perform a compatibility test before mixing with other products and follow specific dilution rates for each crop to avoid injury or ineffective results.
Used to manage harvest timing, fruit firmness, and quality.
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| Mix in a water-soluble bag. Use calibrated equipment like air blast sprayers. |