Valent U.S.A. East Specialty Product Guide Book

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Promalin® Plant Growth Regulator Increases Fruit Set After a Frost Event Promalin® Plant Growth Regulator applied just prior to or after a frost event can improve fruit set and crop value in apples.

Fruit Set in Rome Apples

Fruit Set After Frost Events Rome Apples

Untreated Promalin

Untreated

0

5

10

15

20

% Fruit Set

Crop: Rome/M.7 trees Full bloom: April 10–12 Frost events: • April 12 low 24.8ºF • April 13 low 29.3ºF • April 24 low 30.2ºF

Promalin applications: • 1 pint April 12, 11:30 AM • 1 pint April 13, 11 AM

Source: Dr. Steve McArtney, NC State University Location: Henderson County, NC

Promalin Treated

How To Use* Rate

1–2 pints (16–32 ounces). Use higher rate for greater fruit set.

Apply within 24 hours prior to or after a frost event when the majority of the crop is between early bloom and full bloom

Timing

75–150 gal/A

Spray Volume

Not recommended

Adjuvant

*Not for use in California

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