Bayer Ethrel – Ethephon 39% SL Plant Growth Regulator for Uniform Ripening & Improved Colouration
Bayer Ethrel is a highly effective plant growth regulator containing Ethephon 39% SL. Widely used in crops like mango, pineapple, tomato, coffee, pomegranate, and rubber, it enhances fruit coloration, promotes uniform ripening, induces flowering, and supports crop management practices such as defoliation and breaking alternate bearing.
Technical Information
| Technical Name | Ethephon 39% SL |
|---|---|
| Formulation | Soluble Liquid (SL) |
| Category | Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) |
| Mode of Action | Ethrel penetrates into plant tissues and decomposes to release ethylene gas, which regulates physiological processes including ripening, flowering, and defoliation. |
| Dosage | 15 ml per 15 L pump or 150 ml per acre (as per crop requirement) |
Key Advantages
- Improves fruit colouration and accelerates uniform ripening.
- Breaks alternate bearing tendency in mango and induces profuse flowering.
- Helps in defoliation of pomegranate for synchronized growth.
- Post-harvest dip treatment ensures even ripening in tomato and mango.
- Used in pineapple for flower induction at the right growth stage.
- Improves berry ripening in coffee for uniform harvesting.
- Promotes latex flow in rubber tapping when applied on bark cuts.
Crop-Wise Recommendations
| Crop | Application Purpose | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Mango | Breaking alternate bearing & flower induction | 5 sprays at 1–2 week intervals starting mid-October to November |
| Mango (Post-harvest) | Uniform fruit ripening | Dip mature fruits once in prepared solution |
| Pineapple | Flower induction | Spray at 30–37 leaf stage (10–12 months crop age), one spray |
| Coffee (Arabica & Robusta) | Uniform ripening of berries | Spray once at fly-picking stage when 10–15% berries are ripened |
| Tomato | Uniform ripening | Dip fruits post-harvest once in solution |
| Pomegranate | Defoliation | Spray for leaf fall management before next crop cycle |
| Rubber | Latex flow enhancement | Brush solution on tapping cut of bark (March, Aug, Sept, Nov) |
Disclaimer
The above details are for reference purposes only. Always follow the official label and product leaflet for correct dosage, timing, and safety instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayer Ethrel Ethephon 39% SL Fertilizer
What is the price of Bayer Ethrel Ethephon 39% SL Fertilizer?
The price of Bayer Ethrel Ethephon 39% SL Fertilizer starts at Rs. 299 (100 ml) at KisanShop. Final price depends on the pack size you choose.
Which pack sizes of Bayer Ethrel Ethephon 39% SL Fertilizer are available?
100 ml, 500 ML x 1, 1 Ltr x 1, 500 ML x 2, 1 Ltr x 2, 500 ML x 4, 1 Ltr x 5, 500 ML x 10. Select the size you need on the product page.
Which brand makes Bayer Ethrel Ethephon 39% SL Fertilizer?
Bayer Ethrel Ethephon 39% SL Fertilizer is a product of Bayer, available to buy online at KisanShop.
What payment options are available?
You can pay with UPI, debit or credit cards, or Cash on Delivery (COD, subject to availability for your pincode).
Can I return Bayer Ethrel Ethephon 39% SL Fertilizer?
Yes. KisanShop offers a 48 hours easy return. If you receive a wrong, damaged or defective product, we will replace it.
How long does delivery take?
KisanShop offers fast and reliable delivery. Exact delivery time depends on your pincode.
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