Valent U.S.A. Southeast Region Product Guide Book

ReTain Reduces Stem-End Flesh Browning, Stem Bowl Cracking, Watercore and More Disorders

Stem-End Flesh Browning

Stem Bowl Cracking

Watercore

How To Use Rate

1–2 pouches/A in a single application or split applications • Packaging: water soluble pouch (50 grams AI/333 grams water soluble bag) To maximize benefits to reduce stem-end flesh browning and maintaining fruit firmness during storage: • 1/2 a pouch 21 days before harvest followed by 1/2 a pouch 7 days before harvest (equals a full rate split for maximum quality benefit) • Water volume: 100 gal/A or enough volume for adequate coverage without excessive runoff • Apply to healthy orchards. Do not apply to trees that may be nutrient, drought or pest stressed. • For optimal response, use an organosilicone surfactant at a concentration of 0.05–0.1% (v/v) to improve uptake • The use of an organosilicone surfactant is especially critical for drop-prone varieties

Application Timing

Method

Surfactant

PHI / REI

7 days / 12 hours

ReTain Use Considerations and Best Practices  Avoid anything that contains zinc, iron or copper, as well as any +3 cations  Apply under slow drying conditions and cool fruit temperatures (early morning, late evening)  Maintain solution pH between 6 and 8  Do not apply if rain is expected within 8 hours of application  Do not tank mix ReTain with sunburn products. If sunburn products are used, apply at least 3 days before or after ReTain application.

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