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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State/Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR USE
IMPORTANT: Before application, read all use directions thoroughly. Use ReTain only as directed. For specific information on the best use practices for your location, consult with your Valent Agricultural Specialist (1-800-6-VALENT). ReTain contains 15% (wt/wt) [S]-trans-2-amino-4-(2- aminoethoxy)-3-butenoic acid hydrochloride, commonly known as aminoethoxyvinylglycine, aviglycine HCI, or AVG HCI. AVG HCI is a potent plant growth regulator produced by fermentation. AVG HCI inhibits the production of ethylene in plant tissues. Ethylene affects plant processes such as flower development, fruit set, fruit maturation, fruit ripening, and fruit abscission.

GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
• ReTain is packaged in a water-soluble bag sealed inside a metallized polyester pouch. Each water-soluble bag contains 11.7 oz (333 grams) of ReTain. Once the outer pouch is opened, the entire water-soluble bag must be used.
• Because the proper timing of ReTain application is particularly important to product performance, serious consideration is to be given, on a block-by-block basis, to any site conditions (e.g., elevation, sun exposure, soil texture), growing condition(s) (e.g., prevailing or anticipated weather patterns such as high temperature, chilling, drought or flood conditions, nutrient levels) or production practices (e.g., crop load, pruning severity) that could impact flowering, fruit set, or fruit maturation during the course of the season.

• On tree crops and cucumbers, apply ReTain in a sufficient amount of water to ensure that flowers, fruits, and foliage receive thorough spray coverage using calibrated spray equipment. Adjust water volumes based on plant size and spacing. However, excessive spray application volumes resulting in spray runoff will reduce product efficacy.
• Prepare spray solution by mixing the required amount of product with water in a clean, empty spray tank. Dispose of any unused spray material at the end of each day.
• Avoid applications during the heat of the day. For best results, apply ReTain under slow drying conditions, e.g. early in the morning or at night, in order to maximize adequate absorption.
• Maintain solution pH between 6 and 8.
• For apple, pear, stone fruit, walnut, pecan and cucumber, do not apply ReTain to plants or fruit under stress (e.g., heat, water, disease, insect). Injured or stressed plants or fruits may not respond to ReTain.
• Do not use overhead cooling or irrigation equipment for at least 8 hours following ReTain application.
• Do not apply ReTain if rain is expected within 8 hours of application.