MaxCel® PGR delivers precision thinning, enhanced fruit size and return bloom for top quality apples.
MaxCel® PGR delivers precision thinning, enhanced fruit size and return bloom for top quality apples.
Technical information
Chemical class: Plant Growth Regulator
Active ingredient: 6-Benzyladenine (6-BA) 1.9%
Packaging: 10 x 1 L case. 2 x 5 L case
Rainfast: 6 hours
PCP #: 28851
Registered crops
- Apple
- Pear
Benefits
- Reduces hand thinning costs
- Promotes cell division and fruit growth beyond the thinning effect producing larger apples
- Improves return bloom
- Improves packout and marketable yield
- Does not stress the tree or cause stunting of fruit, even with multiple year use
General usage information
- Maximum rate of 22.5 L/ha (9.1 L/ac.) per season
- Adequate spray volume is required for thorough coverage (1,000 L/ha or 400 L/ac.)
- The optimum thinning application timing is between 8-14 mm fruit size
- The water spray solution pH should be as close to neutral as possible, and should not exceed pH 8.5
- Allow 7-10 days to observe the effects of application
- For more information on use pattern information or rates based on ppm please refer to the MaxCel label or contact the Nufarm Horticulture Specialist