The use of Maxi tablet on Thompson Seedless grapes achieves the following benefits depending on the timing of spraying:
- Cluster elongation: spraying the clusters with the solution leads to cluster elongation, allowing finding a larger space in which the grape berries grow free from crowding and reduces the exposure of the cluster to mold diseases or being affected by them.
- Cluster thinning: spraying the clusters with the solution leads to cluster thinning by spraying at the flowering stage when 50% of the flower petals fall off.
- Increase the size of grape berries: spraying clusters with the solution increases the size of the berries and their weight, and therefore the size of the cluster, which leads to an increase in the total yield, spraying is carried out during the fruit set phase and when berries reach a diameter of 0.5 cm.
Concentrations used in Thompson Seedless:
|
Required concentration in PPM |
Number of tablets to prepare 100 L of solution |
|
10 |
1 tablet |
|
15 |
1.5 tablets |
|
20 |
2 tablets |
|
25 |
2.5 tablets |
Mixability: Can be mixed with many pesticides except alkaline solutions.
Recommendations and application rate:
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Crop |
Effect |
Application time |
Application rate (ppm) |
Number of tablets per 100 L water |
|
Thompson seedless |
Cluster elongation |
When the cluster reaches 10 cm |
10 |
1 |
|
Cluster thinning |
In flowering stage and when flower petals fall by 50% |
20 |
2 |
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Sizing |
In the case of homogeneous clusters, spray once during the fruit set stage and when the size of berries reaches approximately 0.5 cm |
25 – 40 |
2.5 – 4 |
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In case of heterogeneity of clusters, spray twice, the first, when the cluster reaches the fruit set stage, and the second after 15-10 days |
20 – 40 |
2 – 4 |
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Citrus (Navel orange) |
Improve the qualities of the pericarp, delay ripening, overcome the phenomenon of steaming, resist fruit rot, increase tolerance and reduce the percentage of fruit falling |
When the fruit emerges and the falling flower petals percentage reaches 50 – 60% (light spray) |
10 |
1 |
|
Beginning of fruit set (light spray) |
10 – 15 |
1 – 1.5 |
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Mandarins |
Increasing the fruit set and decreasing the number of seeds |
When the falling flower petals percentage reaches 50 – 60% |
10 – 15 |
1 – 1.5 |
|
Beginning of fruit set (light spray) |
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Lemons |
Delaying fruit coloration with yellow color and prolonging the life of fruits are green in color |
When the fruit reaches green color stage with full size |
10 |
1 |
|
Pears |
Increase the fruit set especially in ”le conte” and improving fruit qualities |
When flowering reaches 70% (light spray) |
20 – 30 |
2 – 3 |
|
Artichokes |
Early maturity |
When plant forms 5 – 10 leaves, repeat spraying 2 – 3 times. |
20 – 30 |
2 – 3 |
|
Increase yield |
When first floral head is formed, spraying is repeated every 3 weeks until the completion of crop harvesting |
20 – 30 |
2 – 3 |
|
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Strawberries |
Early maturity |
After two months of planting, there are 3 sprays between each spray and the other 15 days, and the first begins after fruiting |
1st: 20 2nd : 30 3rd: 20 |
2 3 2 |
|
Bananas |
Increase finger size |
When cluster age is from 30 – 40 days and repeats again after 7 –14 days |
40 |
4 |
|
Peppers |
Prolonging the fruiting period and improving the fruit qualities |
Spraying after harvest with repeated spraying every 2 – 3 weeks |
10 |
1 |
|
Tomatoes |
Promote flowering and fruit set in tomatoes infected with leaf roll virus |
Spraying when the viral infection appears and repeat spraying if necessary |
20 |
2 |
Important notes when preparing the spray solution:
The required amount of tablets is dissolved in a little water, usually it takes 3 – 5 minutes to dissolve, and the prepared amount is added to the required amount of water, and the following shall be observed:
- It is recommended to use the prepared spray solution within 24 – 48 hours.
- Strong rainfall within 8 hours after spraying may weaken the effectiveness and in such cases spraying should be repeated.
