Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
- Active Ingredient: Prohydrojasmonpropyl-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclo-pentylacetate - 10%
- Other Ingredients - 90%
- Total: - 100%
Features & Benefits
- Agrochemicals Features
- General Information
- Depending on cultivar, growing orchard conditions, and application timing, BLUSH 2X can be used to promote fruit color change in red apples and dark colored varieties of grapes.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Crop
- Application Technique
- Directions For Use
- It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
- Agricultural Use Requirements
- Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms,forests, nurseries and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted entry intervals (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
- Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval of 4 hours unless wearing appropriate PPE.
- PPE requirement for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is:
- Coveralls
- Waterproof gloves
- Shoes plus socks
- Application Directions
SHAKE BEFORE USING
APPLES :
- Apply BLUSH 2X in a sufficient amount of water to ensure thorough coverage of the tree canopy. Use properly calibrated spray equipment to ensure uniform coverage of fruit and foliage. Adjust water volumes based on plant size and spacing. For best results applications should be made in no more than 100 gal/A of water. A surfactant to improve coverage of the fruit and uptake may be used. Rates of surfactant used 3 must follow the label for the product. If the grower/applicator does not have experience with a surfactant in a tank mix with BLUSH 2X on apples, then a small test area should be sprayed and evaluated before applying the tank mix to a larger group of trees.
- Make 1-2 applications of 13-52 fluid ounces per acre per year (see BLUSH 2X Dilution Guide). When environmental conditions are favorable for coloring and the apple variety is not one that has problems coloring, a rate range of 13-26 fluid ounces per acre may be used. If environmental conditions are less than favorable for coloring and/or the apple variety to be treated does not color well, apply the higher rate range of 26-52 fluid ounces per acre.
- Make the first application of BLUSH 2X when maturation and coloring of the fruit have begun. To help determine the proper timing for this first application, a DA meter (differences of absorbance meter, a device that reads chlorophyll levels in apple skin which can be used to determine fruit maturation for harvesting) may be used. The chlorophyll levels measured in the fruit skin by the DA meter may be used to monitor decreasing chlorophyll levels in apple fruit skin and thus assess the appropriate timing of applications of BLUSH 2X. DA meter readings will need to be taken throughout the block of apple trees to be treated so that the readings collected are representative of those trees. Monitoring of the fruit on those trees should begin approximately 4-6 weeks before harvest and continue until the values from those trees decrease to the levels stated for that variety in Table 1 below. Through research it has been determined that the DA meter reading appropriate for the first application of BLUSH 2X can vary by variety and seasonal weather patterns including rainfall, temperature and limitations of light (density of canopy and/or extended overcast conditions). Varieties listed in Table 1 have been tested and representative DA meter values indicating the timing of the first application for each variety are listed.
- Table 1 below provides target DA meter values at which the first application of BLUSH 2X is to be made for individual fruit varieties which have been tested. As all climatic conditions and growing practice combinations were not tested for each variety, the speed of the color response and the amount of color added following the application may vary.
Variety DA Meter Reading Honeycrisp 1.25* Gala (Brookfield, Buckeye) <1.40 Fuji, Pink Lady, Ambrosia <1.30 DA meter readings for Honeycrisp do not have to be exactly 1.25 but must be below 1.3 and more consistent results observed when application is at or close to 1.25. - If the DA meter is not available, the timing of the first application may be estimated by using days prior to anticipated harvest. The timing of this first application should be approximately 14-21 days and no more than 28 days prior to the initial fruit harvest with the second application timing at 7-10 days before the initial fruit harvest. This method for determining the timing of the first application may result in more variability in the amount of coloring observed as determination of the initial fruit harvest by growers may be based on factors other than the stage of fruit maturation.
- The effectiveness of BLUSH 2X depends on crop variety, stage of fruit maturation and environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, light exposure, etc.). BLUSH 2X enhances the red color on apple varieties that have difficulty developing color. Under conditions where red color development is acceptable (e.g., cultivars or strains that develop good red color, orchards that typically produce apples with sufficient red color development, environmental conditions in which red color development is satisfactory), use of BLUSH 2X may not result in significant additional red color.
To maximize effectiveness of BLUSH 2X, applications are to be made:
- Under slow-drying conditions, e.g., early morning, late afternoon, or night, avoiding applications during the hottest part of the day.
- After fruit have entered the maturation stage and natural coloring of the apples has begun.
Applications will not be as effective if applications are made before fruit have entered the maturation stage and natural coloring of the apples has begun
Do not apply BLUSH 2X to trees that are injured or under stress (e.g., heat, water, disease, nutrient, etc.).
Parts Per Million of Prohydrojasmon 120ppm 180ppm 240ppm 360ppm 480ppm Fluid Ounces of BLUSH 2XPer 100 Gallons of Water 13 19.5 26 39.5 52 GRAPES :
BLUSH 2X will accelerate and enhance the color development of grape berries in darker colored varieties. The degree of enhanced berry coloration will depend on cultivar, vineyard conditions, and growing region. One or more of the following benefits is often associated with treatments of BLUSH 2X
- Improved fruit quality as a result of enhanced fruit color
- Earlier harvest
- Improved harvest management
- Improved pack-out yield.
In most cases color development resulting from BLUSH 2X application will be visible seven to ten days after application. Reduced or undesirable effects can result from any deviations from the label directions in the rates, timings, water volumes, or the adoption of untested spray mixes, when applying BLUSH 2X.
Apply BLUSH 2X in a sufficient amount of water to ensure uniform, thorough coverage, but not to the point of excessive run-off of the grape bunches. Product efficacy requires that all bunches, and berries within bunches, receive thorough and complete coverage. Adjust spray volumes to achieve thorough coverage based on vine size, spacing, trellis system, vine canopy, and spray equipment. For best results applications should be made in no more than 100 gal/A of water
Best results will be achieved from applications during the cooler parts of the day or night, avoiding the hottest period of the day. To maximize product effectiveness, apply BLUSH 2X under slow drying conditions, e.g. early in the morning, in the evening or night. Do not make applications during the day or early evening when the fruit is still hot.
BLUSH 2X can enhance the color of dark colored grape cultivars that have difficulty developing color and helps increase red color of grapes grown in poor coloring areas. However, under very poor color development conditions (e.g. excessively hot day and night temperatures, heavy crop load, poor growing conditions) application of BLUSH 2X may not result in improved red color development.
Do not apply BLUSH 2X to plants or fruit under stress (e.g. heat, water, disease, insect and nutrient). Injured or stressed plants or fruit will show a reduced response to BLUSH 2X. Do not overhead irrigate treated plants for at least 6 hours following application of BLUSH 2X. Do not apply BLUSH 2X if rain is expected within 6 hours of application. The proper application timing of BLUSH 2X is important to product performance. When applying BLUSH 2X, deviations from the label directions in the rates, timings, water volumes, or the use of untested spray mixes, may produce undesired results.
BLUSH 2X can be applied as either single application 4 weeks before anticipated harvest or a split application starting 3 weeks before anticipated harvest. The recommended rate for single application is 66-99 fl.oz./acre at 3-4 weeks prior to harvest (~16 brix). The rate for split applications is 33-66 fl.oz./acre beginning at 3-4 weeks before expected harvest (approximate brix level of 16.5-18) and again 7-10 days later (approximate brix level of >18 brix). Spray solution should be a sufficient volume to achieve uniform and complete coverage of the grape bunches. Multiple applications closer to harvest are expected to improve color on cultivars which have an extended period between veraison and harvest. In situations where greater color development is desired, use the highest labeled rate. To achieve best results from applications of FAL-1820 do not make applications closer than 7 days prior to harvest BLUSH 2X. The use of a NIS can enhance the effects of BLUSH 2X but consult your local PCA for recommend rates.
Parts Per Million of Prohydrojasmon 300ppm 450ppm 600ppm 750ppm 900ppm Fluid Ounces of BLUSH 2XPer 100 Gallons of Water 33 49 66 82 99 BLUSH 2X contains 117 grams of prohydrojasmon (propyl-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclo-pentylacetate) per liter.
Safety & Health
- Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals : CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear protective eyewear. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear
- long-sleeved shirt and long pants
- waterproof gloves
- shoes plus socks
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
- User Safety Recommendations
- Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
- Environmental Hazards
- For terrestrial use: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate.
- Physical or Chemical Hazards
- Combustible. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident, call CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Disposal
- Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
- PESTICIDE STORAGE: Avoid freezing. Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, use absorbent materials to contain liquids and dispose of as waste.
- PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
- CONTAINER HANDLING: Non-refillable container. Do not reuse this container to hold materials other than pesticides or dilute pesticides (rinsate). After emptying and cleaning, it may be allowable to temporarily hold rinsate or other pesticide-related materials in the container. Contact your state regulatory agency to determine allowable practices in your state. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke