Chemical thinning of citrus
Primefact Number: 788 Edition: First edition Released/reviewed: 01 Aug 2008
Chemical thinning compounds can be used in citrus to reduce heavy crop loads by reducing the number of fruitlets on a tree.
Chemical thinning normally reduces crop loads by 20-30% and should only be considered for trees carrying a heavy crop load.
This Primefact covers the following topics:
- Application timing
- Weather conditions
- Tree and crop condition
- Chemical rates
- Spray application volumes
- Best practice tips
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