ReTain Tailgate Meetings

Join the BCFGA for a discussion on ReTain® PGR and how it can help maximize apple quality and harvest efficiency. ReTain works by inhibiting ethylene production, which results in slower fruit maturation, reduced fruit drop and improved fruit quality attributes and storage potential. This provides growers with greater flexibility at harvest, allowing fruits to remain on the tree longer while maintaining quality. Come learn about application timing based on your goals, best management practices, and how ReTain can help protect yield and improve fruit quality!

Key benefits of ReTain on apples include:

• Reduced pre-harvest fruit drop
• Reduce stem bowl splitting (maturity disorder)
• Extended harvest window and improved labor management (up to 7-10 days)
• Enhanced fruit firmness and storage potential
• Improved fruit size and packout opportunities

Southern Tailgate – July 22nd

• Where: Jaskaran Gill’s orchard, 2552 highway 3, Keremeos.
• Parking information: Park along the driveway and by the house.

Northern Tailgate – July 23rd

• Where: Sam Di Maria orchard, 102 Mail rd, Kelowna (Glenmore area).
• Parking information: Drive through the gate and park anywhere in the area.

Hosted in partnership with Nutrien Evergro, NuFarm, and Valent Canada.