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ETHREL

PCP #11580 · Bayer Cropscience Inc. · Growth Regulator

Liquid plant growth regulator containing ethephon at 240 g/L for use on non-bearing apples, highbush and lowbush blueberries, sour and sweet cherries, field tomatoes, flue-cured tobacco, spring wheat, and winter wheat to promote flowering, fruit maturity, ripening, and reduce lodging.

Registered uses (9)

Crop × pest × application rate combinations from the official label. Rates converted to per-acre. Always confirm against the official label PDF before applying.

CropTargetRatePHI
AppleIncrease flowering of young non-bearing apple trees2.83–5.67 L/acre
BlueberryBlack barrenberry control2.23–3.44 L/acre
BlueberryConcentration of maturity and earlier fruit colouring2.23–3.44 L/acre
CherryLoosen fruit for easy removal by hand or machine; promote early uniform fruit maturity1.11 L/acre7 d
CherryLoosen fruit for easy removal by hand or machine; promote early uniform fruit maturity2.23 L/acre7 d
TobaccoPromote colour development and reduce curing time of upper 6-7 leaves (tips and undertips)1.11–1.52 L/acre
TomatoPromote earlier uniform and concentrated ripening1.52–2.59 L/acre
WheatReduce lodging0.405–0.607 L/acre35 d
WheatReduce lodging0.506–1.01 L/acre35 d

About this content. This page presents the official PMRA label as published by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency, the source of record. Always read the official label and consult your provincial pesticide- application authority before use. Report an error.