| Almonds—California |
Extend Almond Bloom. Boost Nut Set. There’s never been a way to keep the almond flower viable longer; until now. ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator for California extends the viability of almond blooms by giving more opportunity for flowers to be pollinated, which improves nut set potential. Now approved for aerial application.
Extends pollination period Improves crop load potential Contains a naturally occurring active ingredient Proven technology for fruit/nut set in cherries and walnuts
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ReTain Extends the Pollination Period for Increased Nut Set ReTain effectively delayed bloom senescence in almonds, thus improving the chances for pollination by 43%.
Untreated
ReTain
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ReTain E ect
Normal Pollination Period
1.5
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43% Longer Pollination Period
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Source: Valent
Days After Open Bloom
How To Use Rate
1 water-soluble pouch/A (333 grams)
Application Method
Air (fixed wing or helicopter), Ground (air blast sprayer)
Timing
From 10% bloom to petal fall (recommended timing: 30–60% bloom)
REI / PHI
12 hours / 0 hours
Rainfastness
8 hours after application
MRLs
No residue restrictions for export markets
Formulation
0.11 lb AI/0.73 lb water-soluble pouch (15% active ingredient)
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