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Ethylene is produced by plants in higher amounts One bottle treats an acre of plant material for $97.00.
due to plant stress and physical damage such as The financial benefits of Alesco are easy to see when
during times of shipping in enclosed environments, considering the high cost of shrinkage.
temperature fluctuations, and dark storage. Ethylene
can also come from non-plant sources such as
machinery and vehicle exhaust. Ethylene can be
concentrated to damaging levels during shipping
inside boxes, sleeves, shrink wrapped carts, trucks,
etc. Plants show ethylene damage in a variety of ways,
including petal shattering, bud abortion, leaf yellowing
and decreased flower longevity.

Plants vary in their susceptibility to ethylene, but
for those that are susceptible, Alesco can provide
significant benefits. All ethylene sensitive plants have Dekko Sky Blue Petunias treated with Alesco on
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ethylene receptors. Ethylene needs to bind to a the right show that the untreated plant on the left
receptor site in the plant to have its effect. Alesco uses had aborted all flower buds 2 week after shipping.
silver nitrate to bind to that site in place of the ethylene, The photo was taken 18 days after treatment.
thereby reducing or eliminating the harmful effects.
Fast Facts on Alesco
Partial List of Highly Ethylene Sensitive • Apply as a foliar spray to mature crops that are
Spring Crops: close to maturity to limit the amount of spray that
contacts the ground/soil surface.
Many other crops not shown here will benefit from Alesco.
Research continues and other crops may be added to this list. • The spray rate is 3/4 tsp per gal or 12.8 fl oz per
Please reach out to GGSPro for additional information. 100 gal. Spray for full coverage but stop before
runoff.
• Campanula • Ivy geranium • Ideal timing is to apply 1-2 days before shipping.
• Dahlia • Lobelia
• Delphinium • Pansy For optimal performance, Alesco can also be
• Dianthus • Petunia applied 2 weeks before shipping. Allow 14 days
• Euphorbia • Phlox between treatments for maximum plant safety.
• Geranium • Rose • Plants should not be in direct sunlight during the
• Hibiscus • Viola application or up until the time the leaves are dry.
• Hydrangea
• Impatiens • Excess Alesco solution and rinsate should be
treated to recover residual silver and then disposed
of in accordance with Federal, State, and local
requirements. Treatment can be accomplished
with the enclosed neutralization material and
procedure that comes with the package. Leftover
spray solution can be used for up to 3 days after
mixing. Please read all label instructions to ensure
proper use, storage, and disposal.
• 4-hour REI
• Shelf life is 18 months in sealed packaging. Store
Alesco under cool and dark conditions, preferably
between 41°F and 77°F.
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Maverick Scarlet Picotee Geraniums treated with • Alesco is labeled in over 35 states, please reach
Alesco (right) increased shelf life by more than 3 out to Griffin to determine if Alesco is registered in
weeks. The plant on the left was untreated.
your state.

Alesco applications are inexpensive and can add up Item#: 73-1160
to 3 weeks of shelf life to ethylene sensitive crops Description / Size: Alesco 200 ML Bottle
depending on the variety and environmental conditions.

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