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

| Cherries |

ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator Enhances Cherry Fruit Set ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator Soluble Powder extends flower viability in cherries. This increases the opportunity for fruit to set. For best results, use

ReTain at early bloom in advance of poor pollinating conditions (cool, wet weather, desiccating winds and/or low bee activity) or on varieties with low natural fruit set.  Extends flower viability by reducing early senescence  Increases potential for fruit set under low bee activity  Effective on low set varieties such as Chelan, Regina and more ReTain Increases Yield on Bing and Regina Cherries Untreated

ReTain Treated

Regina Cherries Casnova, MI

Bing Cherries Wenatchee, WA

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Untreated

ReTain

Untreated

ReTain

Source: Valent

Source: Michigan State University

Field trials conducted in Washington and Michigan demonstrated that ReTain at 1 pouch/A in 100 gallons of water per acre significantly increased fruit set and resulting yield on both Bing and Regina cherries.

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