Royal MH-30 Xtra, marketed by Chemtura AgroSolutions, is a plant growth regulator that provides harvest and storage quality benefits for potatoes and onions.

“We’re confident that growers will appreciate the convenience and versatility of Royal MH-30 Xtra,” said Kevin Brost, Canadian business manager with Chemtura AgroSolutions. “This new product is easy to use and has a wide range of tank-mix options. Royal MH-30 Xtra is proven to reduce shrinkage and improve grade quality in potatoes, as well as preventing sprouting in storage.”

Royal MH-30 Xtra is available in a liquid formulation and is packed in 2 x 10 litre jugs. Royal MH-30 Xtra is reported to decrease potato shrinkage by up to 15 per cent, and improve grade by reducing the roughness of potatoes. With timely application, the number of undersized potatoes at harvest can also be substantially reduced, states the company.

Potatoes properly treated with Royal MH-30 Xtra can reportedly be held between 7 to 10 Celsius without sprouting, saving growers the cost of low-temperature storage and reconditioning. One application will protect potatoes from sprouting in storage by prolonging the naturally occurring dormant state and stopping internal sprouting in the tuber of the potato or onion. Additional treatments after storage are allegedly not necessary.

“Royal MH-30 Xtra is a substantial step forward for potato and onion growers who want to add value and quality to their harvest,” said Brost. “Growers now have more flexibility in marketing decisions and storage convenience without additional postharvest costs, while controlling volunteer potatoes in subsequent cropping.”

For more information on the use of Royal-MH 30 Xtra, visit www.ChemturaAgroSolutions.com.