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A growth regulator used to shorten and stiffen the straw of cereal crops. Reduces the risk of lodging and neck break in barley, ryecorn, and triticale.
Mepiquat-chloride 305 g/litre; chlorethephon 155g/litre
Chemical Group: Tertiary amine and phosphoric acid
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Why Use
- Growth regulator used to shorten and stiffen the straw of cereal crops.
- Reduces the risk of lodging and neck break in barley, ryecorn and triticale.
- Always use with Widespread® 1000.
- Mainly used in feed barley and cereal silage crops.
- By stiffening and shortening the straw, cereal crops become less prone to lodging.
- Lodging is one of the most common causes of yield depression in New Zealand.
- Helps overcome neck break in Barley where the seed head (ear) becomes too top heavy and snaps off 2-10 cm below the seed head.
- Overcomes these problems by shortening, strengthening and stiffening the crop straw.
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Safety Information
Product safety cards, labels and information can be found here.
Regulatory Information
- Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No P7071
- EPA approval No HSR000806
- Agrecovery
Application
Can be applied either through ground boom spray units or aerially. Do not apply to crops of low fertility or on crops grown on light soils which would be likely to suffer moisture stress.
Do not apply to crops suffering from physical stress such as frost, hail, water logging, drought or nutrient stress. Do not apply to crops suffering from herbicide damage.Storage
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in accordance with NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals.
- Store in original container tightly closed in a locked, dry, cool, well ventilated area away from foodstuffs, fertilizers and seeds.
- Please refer to the product label for product handling and storage details.
Shelf Life
When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for two years from the date of manufacture. Please contact your Ravensdown Account Manager, or the Customer Centre on 0800 100 123, for further information about the use of any product that is older than this.Mixing
When used in mixture always add Holdup to the spray tank last. Use spray solution immediately. Flush equipment thoroughly with clean water following use. Holdup is compatible with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides. Do not tank mix Holdup with Herbicides.
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Why Use
- Growth regulator used to shorten and stiffen the straw of cereal crops.
- Reduces the risk of lodging and neck break in barley, ryecorn and triticale.
- Always use with Widespread® 1000.
- Mainly used in feed barley and cereal silage crops.
- By stiffening and shortening the straw, cereal crops become less prone to lodging.
- Lodging is one of the most common causes of yield depression in New Zealand.
- Helps overcome neck break in Barley where the seed head (ear) becomes too top heavy and snaps off 2-10 cm below the seed head.
- Overcomes these problems by shortening, strengthening and stiffening the crop straw.
-
Safety Information
Product safety cards, labels and information can be found here.
Regulatory Information
- Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No P7071
- EPA approval No HSR000806
- Agrecovery
Application
Can be applied either through ground boom spray units or aerially. Do not apply to crops of low fertility or on crops grown on light soils which would be likely to suffer moisture stress.
Do not apply to crops suffering from physical stress such as frost, hail, water logging, drought or nutrient stress. Do not apply to crops suffering from herbicide damage.Storage
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in accordance with NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals.
- Store in original container tightly closed in a locked, dry, cool, well ventilated area away from foodstuffs, fertilizers and seeds.
- Please refer to the product label for product handling and storage details.
Shelf Life
When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for two years from the date of manufacture. Please contact your Ravensdown Account Manager, or the Customer Centre on 0800 100 123, for further information about the use of any product that is older than this.Mixing
When used in mixture always add Holdup to the spray tank last. Use spray solution immediately. Flush equipment thoroughly with clean water following use. Holdup is compatible with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides. Do not tank mix Holdup with Herbicides.