Etrell 480 SL

French precision in crop management

"Ethephon 480 SL" (marketed as Eтрел 480 SL) by Bayer SAS, France, is not just another growth regulator, but a professional tool for those who control the pace of ripening and crop development. The preparation is based on ethephon, an active ingredient that converts into ethylene — a natural plant hormone that accelerates ripening processes and enhances stem strength.

Application and efficacy

The product's reputation is built on reliability. Farmers value it for its ability to solve two fundamentally different tasks:

• Cereal crop management: In winter wheat, barley, and triticale fields, the product is widely used to prevent lodging. It shortens internodes, making the stem more robust and resistant to high winds and heavy rains.
• Fruit ripening control: For apple trees and tomatoes, this preparation becomes an instrument for harvest optimization. It ensures uniform ripening, which is critical for mechanized harvesting or fast market preparation.

Technical profile

The aqueous solution form is convenient for preparing the spray mix, and the low hazard class (3) allows for standard handling protocols. Manufactured in France at Bayer SAS facilities, this product has been field-tested under various climatic conditions. When applied according to the label — a single application during the vegetation period — "Ethephon 480 SL" provides consistently high results, minimizing losses and improving crop quality.