Valent U.S.A. Sustainability Product Guide Book

| Stone Fruit (except Cherries) |

ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator for California Improves Stone Fruit Quality and Extends Harvest Improve stone fruit quality and harvest management with ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator for California. ReTain improves fruit quality by reducing gel breakdown in plums and preventing soft tips in peaches and nectarines. ReTain also maintains fruit firmness allowing fruit to hang on the tree longer, increasing fruit size and improving packout. ReTain extends harvest by allowing growers more time to pick higher-quality fruit, increasing their return on investment.  Increases fruit size and quality  Promotes uniform crop maturity; reduces number of picks

 Reduces pre-harvest fruit drop  Extends the harvest window  Enhances storage potential ReTain Increases Fruit Size

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Untreated ReTain

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Box Size (No. Fruit/Box)

ReTain delays fruit maturation resulting in larger fruit and increased packout, which increases a grower’s return. Crop: Peaches. ReTain rate: 1 pouch/A. Application timing: 2 weeks before harvest. Source: Valent U.S.A.

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