Scheduled production
Flower induction and ripening make it possible to plan harvests around market needs.
Growth regulators range
Growth regulators: steering crop development
Flowering, ripening, vegetative growth, rooting: precision tools to schedule production and get the best from every plant.
The basics
What is a growth regulator?
A plant growth regulator is a substance that acts, at very low rates, on the plant's physiological processes: germination, rooting, stem growth, flowering, fruit set or ripening. It does not feed the plant or protect it against pests: it steers its development.
Used correctly, growth regulators can trigger pineapple flowering on the chosen date, stimulate latex production in rubber, keep cotton growth in check or help cuttings to root. Their effectiveness depends closely on the crop stage, the rate and the conditions at application.
Benefits
Why choose our growth regulators
Better-balanced plants
Controlling vegetative growth benefits flowering and fruiting.
Precision rates
Very small quantities are enough, provided the stage and rate are strictly respected.
Catalogue
Our growth regulators in Ghana
BonAgro's range in Ghana does not include growth regulators at the moment. Our advisers will help you choose a suitable solution for your fields.
Talk to an adviserAlways read the label before use. Product information is given for guidance only; the label of the product authorised in your country always prevails.
Good practice
Application tips
Strictly respect the application stage: a regulator applied too early or too late may not work, or may even harm the crop.
Measure the rate precisely: overdosing can cause deformities, flower drop or stunted growth.
Apply to healthy, unstressed plants and in suitable weather.
Do not mix a growth regulator with other products unless the label or our technical team allows it.
Test on a small area first when using a product on a variety for the first time.
Sustainability
Responsible use
Growth regulators are not subject to resistance in the way pest and disease control products are, but their effect depends on precise use. Careful use keeps plants vigorous and protects harvest quality.
- Respect the interval between applications and the maximum number of treatments.
- In rubber, match the stimulation frequency to the tapping system and the condition of the trees to avoid exhausting them.
- In mango, do not repeat paclobutrazol every year without technical advice: the active ingredient persists in the soil.
- Record dates, rates and results to fine-tune your programmes from one season to the next.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about growth regulators
Our advisers will point you to the right solution for your crop.
Talk to an adviserIs a growth regulator a fertiliser?
No. It acts on the plant's physiological processes at very low rates, but supplies no nutrients. Balanced fertilisation remains essential.
How do I get good flower induction in pineapple?
Treat uniform plants that have reached the recommended weight, in good conditions, with the rate and spray volume on the label. Plants that are too small produce small fruit.
When should mepiquat chloride be used on cotton?
When conditions favour excessive vegetative growth (abundant rain, high nitrogen fertilisation), generally at early flowering. It gives more compact plants and better boll retention.
Can stimulation harm rubber trees?
Stimulating too often or at too high a concentration can exhaust the tree and encourage tapping panel dryness. Follow the recommended concentration, frequency and tapping system.
How should growth regulators be stored?
In their closed original packaging, away from heat and light and out of the reach of children. A poorly stored product can lose its effectiveness: respect the expiry date.
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