Improve Flower Longevity in Regina Sweet Cherries with ReTain
Floral Viability Rating (0–4) Untreated ReTain
Enthylene (nL/flower/day) Untreated ReTain
4
Dead Stage 4
4
3.6
3.3
3.1
2.8
3
2.7
2.1
2.1
2
1.9
2
1.5
1.4
1.4
1.1
1
1
1
0.6
Highly Viable Stage 0
0.4
0.1
0
0
0
0
3
4
5
6
7
2
3
4
5
6
7
Days After Treatment
Days After Treatment
Data shows that ReTain improves fruit set by reducing ethylene evolution in cherry flowers and delaying flower and stigmatic senescence. Due to this effect cherry flowers have a better chance for pollination and fertilization. Source: Racsko, J. and Miller, D.D., The Ohio State University
How To Use Rate
1–2 pouches/A. May be applied as a single application of up to 2 pouches, or as sequential applications of 1 pouch per application.
Timing Method
Apply at early bloom: Popcorn stage to first bloom
Apply by ground with orchard sprayer
Spray Volume
100 gal/A (usually sufficient)
Adjuvant
Not recommended. Some adjuvants may decrease fruit set.
Other Important Information Do not apply after petal fall Re-entry interval: 12 hours Do not apply ReTain if rain is expected within 8 hours after application
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