Usage of Cloprop (3-CPA) in Ecuador
Ecuador’s tropical climate—year-round temperatures (22–28℃), heavy rainfall (1500–3000 mm/year) with dry (June–September) and wet (December–May) seasons—supports high-value crops like bananas, pineapples, tomatoes, and bell peppers. As a synthetic auxin, Cloprop (3-CPA) addresses regional challenges (e.g., rain-induced fruit drop, uneven sizing) for these export-focused crops. Below is its usage, organized by crop type.
1. Cloprop (3-CPA) use on Bananas (Coastal Regions: Guayas, Los Ríos)
Cloprop Plant Growth Regulator Usage Method: Foliar spray. Dilute Cloprop (3-CPA) to 15–20 ppm; target the base of young banana bunches (called “hands”) and surrounding pseudostem leaves. Use low-pressure sprayers to avoid damaging delicate bunches.
Cloprop Plant Growth Regulator Usage Time: 2–3 weeks after bunch emergence (when bunches are 30–40 cm long). Aligns with Ecuador’s year-round banana production, with p…