Valent U.S.A. Sustainability Product Guide Book

| 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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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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