Regalis® Xtra
ACVM Registration No.P008734
Active ingredient(s): 100 g/kg prohexadione-calcium
Formulation: Water dispersible granules
Regalis® Xtra is plant growth regulator for the suppression of shoot growth in apples, leading to less pruning. These effects can result in production gains for a more profitable season.
Key benefits
- Less pruning
- Vigour management
- Better spray penetration
- Managing fruit loading
- Manage bi-annual bearing
- Can be tank mixed with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides
How it works
Regalis® Xtra acts within the plant by inhibiting the hormones gibberellin and ethylene to regulate plant growth. It can be tank mixed with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides.
Crop suitability
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Apple
Supression of shoot growth
Questions and Answers from the Field
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How does Regalis Xtra work?
Regalis Xtra reduces shoot growth, leading to less pruning in apples and resulting in production gains.
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What is the application rate and application timing for Regalis Xtra?
The application rate is 50 - 75 g per 100 L of water (1 - 1.5 kg/ha). These rates are suggested for high volume spraying to the point of run-off. Apply 2-3 times at 21-28 day intervals depending on season and tree. For early varieties the maximum spray interval of 21 days should be employed. Use higher rate on vigorous rootstock and/or older crops. Use at least 2 sequential applications, and preferably 3 when in high vigour situations.
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What products is Regalis Xtra compatible with?
Regalis Xtra can be tank mixed with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides. Label instructions of tank mixing partner takes precedence ahead of Regalis Xtra instructions. DO NOT use surfactant if label of partner product recommends not to. DO NOT mix Regalis Xtra with calcium products or Solubor. At least 3 days should separate a Regalis Xtra application from any thinning, gibbberelin, calcium or Solubor applications.
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How does Regalis Xtra work?
BASF’s Regalis Xtra works by inhibiting hormones within the plant and regulating its growth. By suppressing shoot growth in apples, the use of Regalis Xtra leads to benefits like less pruning, vigour management, and better spray penetration, enabling production gains for a more profitable season.
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Which is the best Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) for Apples?
BASF’s Regalis Xtra is one of the best plant growth regulators (PGR) for apples, designed specifically to suppress shoot growth. Regalis Xtra’s effects such as less pruning, vigour management, and managing fruit loading make it a valuable tool for apple cultivation.
