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42 SPF Sunscreen for Produce
 42 SPF Sunscreen for Produce
Proven
 Eclipse is a calcium carbonate and boron colloidal liquid that has been proven effective in the control of sunburn on produce. Eclipse is sprayed directly on the produce surface throughout the season to build a protective coating that blocks harmful UV light, without decreasing photosynthesis. Using Eclipse, growers have observed higher pack-outs, larger produce, better color and earlier harvest dates.
Ease of Use
Eclipse can be sprayed at the same time with most other chemicals, saving time and orchard trips. The solution quickly tank mixes with minimal agitation, and with its small particle size, Eclipse stays in suspension during spraying to give a uniform coat of protection from the bottom to the top of the tree. With Eclipse’s food grade calcium carbonate structure, it can be applied anytime during the growing season. Application for organic pending.
Highlights
- Submicron particle sizes
- Product stays in suspension during spraying to give a uniform coat of protection from the bottom to the top of the tree.
- Easy to store, mix and spray
- The proprietary liquid formulation will not settle out and provides a consistent
concentration of product through the entire tank.
- Compatible with most other spray applications
- Eclipse is compatible and can be mixed with most chemicals, which will help to improve returns by decreasing orchard trips.
- Easy to remove
- Tests have proven that with standard brushes, Eclipse leaves no residue before waxing.
- Enables natural coloring and photosynthesis
- Specific light wavelengths needed for plant health are not blocked by Eclipse - the harmful spectrum of natural light is blocked
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Recommended Applications
To protect most crops, four to six applications of Eclipse during the growing season are sufficient. Additional applications may be required under conditions of persistent high temperature, increased UV exposure, rain events or other circumstances that may deteriorate the coverage of the crop.
Eclipse should first be applied when the fruit is 3/4” or 20 mm at a rate of 3 gallons/acre in 100 gallons of water or less as long as thorough coverage of the fruit is achieved. The second application should be applied 10 to 14 days later at a rate of 2 gallons/acre in 100 gallons of water or sufficient water to insure thorough coverage. Aerial applications can be made on these commodities.
Subsequent applications of Eclipse should be made at 2-3 week intervals, or as needed to maintain coverage of the fruit, at a rate of 2 gallons/acre in 100 gallons of water or sufficient water to insure thorough coverage. Do not spray until point of run off, as coverage will be inadequate.
Appling Eclipse at a rate of 2-3 gallons/acre in 20-50 gallons of water to the plant is beneficial in limiting sun damage to the exposed portion of the plant. An additional application using 2 gallons/acre should be made 7-10 days after the initial application or immediately after the initial harvest. Use the lowest possible application pressure and/or fan speed to ensure good coverage.
Appling Eclipse at a rate of 5 gallons in 100 gallons of water per acre applied directly to foliage within 7 days after harvest will help to reduce the incidence of doubling in cherries. An additional application should be applied 14-21 days from the initial application at a rate of 5 gallons in 100 gallons of water to the acre.
Eclipse should first be applied when the fruiting bodies are 5/8” or 15 mm. Similar rates and application timing as in pome fruit and citrus should be followed. Aerial applications can be made on these commodities.
Ground Application: Applying Eclipse at a rate of 2-3 gallons/acre in 20-50 gallons of water after the “burn down” of the foliage is beneficial in limiting sun damage to the exposed portion of the plant. Aerial applications can be made on these commodities.
Aerial Application: Applying Eclipse at the prescibed rate in 10 gallons of water is beneficial to protect exposed crops from sun damage. If the crop is dug/dried above the ground surface, Eclipse can be applied to the exposed crop. An additional application of Eclipse can be applied 3-4 days after the initial application at at the subsequent presiribed rate in 10 gallons of water.
Notice: This bulletin is not intended to provide adequate information for use of this product. Before using this product, read and carefully observe the precautionary statements, directions for use, restrictions and all pertinent information on the label.
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