Table grape producers have always been attentive to the demands of consumers, which place an increasing importance on grape quality parameters such as high brightness, color intensity, high brix degrees, ripening uniformity and a long shelf-life.
Achieving all these objectives directly determines the commercial value of the product and therefore its profitability as well.
Cet 46 Green promotes the optimal degree coloration and maturation because it stimulates the synthesis of anthocyanins, carotenoids, and soluble solids in the berries, increasing the sugar content of the grapes without altering its shelf-life.
Cet 46 Green is a bio-promoter of fruit coloring, obtained from plant extracts that naturally stimulate the main physiological processes involved in ripening.
In particular, it is rich in methionine, the natural amino acid precursor of ethylene, the fruit ripening hormone.
Cet 46 Green also contains the precursor (phenylalanine) and the activator of anthocyanin synthesis (oxylipins), the pigments responsible for the development of color.
Besides, Cet 46 Green minimizes the required picking times, this allows to optimize the time and the use of labor which leads to less expense for the farmer and increasing the number of fruits at the first picking.
This advanced ripening also gives a way to open the markets with a qualitatively flawless product and in higher quantities, obtaining higher prices and increasing the Gross Salable Production of the vineyards.
Cet 46 Green also increases the sugar content (° Brix) of the fruits that result in a sweeter fruit that is appreciated by the final consumer thanks to having monosaccharides.
Furthermore, it does not alter the fruit firmness, thus ensuring a long shelf life.
The effectiveness of the product by foliar application could be achieved when the verasion has already started. In fact, applying Cet 46 Green on totally green cluster has little or no efficacy.
The effects of Cet 46 Green can be optimized using with Cifo KS 64, a foliar fertilizer with a potassium content that acts synergistically.
The following timing and dosage of applications are recommended:
| Product | TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION |
|---|---|
| Cifo KS 64 | 2-3 applications over the fruit growth stage with 7-10 days interval |
| Cet 46 Green | 2 applications at 8-10 days apart, from 30% of veraison |
NOTES:
- In high production zones, or in areas with a known manganese deficiency, it is advised to use Magnesium Fast together with Cet 46 Green.
- Distribute Cet 46 Green in the morning, preferably on sunny days and dry plants.
- Apply evenly and avoid dripping