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

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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