Gibb 3

Manufacturer
GLOBACHEM
Registered until
2025-02-28
Registration number
17013
Active materials

Plant growth regulator to improve the fruit set of pears and yield of celery and rhubarb. A natural plant growth regulator for more profitable crop production. Each tablet contains 1 gram technical gibberellic acid

GENERAL
The biologically active material in GIBB 3 tablets consists of a naturally occurring plant growth regulator manufactured by Globachem NV to high quality standards. The tablets are formulated to enable users to prepare solutions easily and accurately.
Gibberellic acid is a naturally occurring plant growth regulator which increases cell length, resulting in increased yield in many crops and often in the production of seedless fruit.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.
Preparation of spray liquid and spraying: add the required number of GIBB 3 tablets to the spray tank filled with clean water. Agitate before and during application. Ensure the tablet has completely dissolved before spraying; this should take 10 to 15 minutes.
Apply an even and complete cover, using any suitable sprayer.

Notes:
1. Solutions of GIBB 3 are unstable and must be used immediately after preparation.
2. Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed. Temperatures above 32°C (90°F) should be avoided.
3. Consult processor before using on crops for processing.

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
PEARS: to improve fruit set when blossom is spare, setting conditions are poor or where frost has killed the majority of the flowers.

Rate of use: prepare a spray solution using 22 tablets in 1000 litres of water (10 tablets/100 gal). Then apply:
a) Single application: 220 to 560 litres/ha (20-50 gal/ac) OR
b) Split application: 110 to 280 litres/ha (10-25 gal/ac)

Timing
a) Single application: normally at 25 % open flower
b) Split application: at 25 % open flower and repeat at 50% open flower.

Notes
1. The GIBB 3 program to be adopted is a matter of judgement by the grower. Too great fruit set can result in a huge set of small fruit.
2. At 25 % open flower it is usually possible to see what proportion is frosted and to have some idea of the likely pollinating conditions. Only apply GIBB 3 after frost if 80 % of the flowers are frosted. 3. Split application has the advantage that the second spray can be omitted if pollinating conditions become very favourable.
4. Conference usually responds well, Doyenne du Comice has shown variable response.
5. Treated fruit is of good quality and flavour but maybe seedless and slightly different shape.

Cautions
1. GIBB 3 will not work on severely frosted blossom, i.e. when the whole fruitlet is black.
2. Do NOT apply GIBB 3 after petal fall. Treatment at this time can have an adverse effect on next season’s fruit buds.

CELERY: to increase head size and yield
Rate of use: prepare a spray solution using 10 tablets in 100 litres of water and add 50 ml ‘Agral’ (10 tablets/22 gal plus 2 fl oz of ‘Agral’). Then apply 250-300 litres/ha (20-30 gal/ac) to achieve complete wetting.
The interval between application and harvest should never exceed four weeks or there will be a risk of premature seeding and root splitting.
Timing: apply three weeks before the first intended harvest.

RHUBARB (Forced crops):
to reduce cold treatment requirements and increase earliness and yield
Rate of use: prepare a solution using 10 tablets in 100 litres of water (10 tablets/22 gal). Then apply: 250 ml (9 fl oz) per crown as drench (1 tablet treats 40 crowns)
Timing: apply to washed crowns on transfer to forcing shed.

MIXING AND SPRAYING
GIBB 3 should be freshly prepared before use. Add the required number of tablets to the appropriate volume of water. Agitate before and during application. Apply an even and complete cover using any suitable sprayer.

Registered for cultures
Celery
Rhubarbs
Pears