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SUMMARY:ReTain Tailgate Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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! \nKey benefits of ReTain on apples include: \n\nReduced pre-harvest fruit drop\nReduce stem bowl splitting (maturity disorder)\nExtended harvest window and improved labor management (up to 7-10 days)\nEnhanced fruit firmness and storage potential\nImproved fruit size and packout opportunities\n\n  \nSouthern Tailgate – July 22nd \n\nWhere: Jaskaran Gill’s orchard\, 2552 highway 3\, Keremeos.\nParking information: Park along the driveway and by the house.\n\n  \nNorthern Tailgate – July 23rd \n\nWhere: Sam Di Maria orchard\, 102 Mail rd\, Kelowna (Glenmore area).\nParking information: Drive through the gate and park anywhere in the area.\n\n  \nHosted in partnership with Nutrien Evergro\, NuFarm\, and Valent Canada.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/retain-tailgate-meetings/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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