Reflections®
- CAS Number
- 471-34-1
- EC Number
- 207-439-9
- Chemical Name
- Calcium Carbonate
- Chemical Family
- Calcium Salts, CarbonatesCalcium SaltsCarbonates
Reflections® is a blend of calcium acetate and calcium carbonate that provides 30% calcium in a soluble form. Due to its reflective nature, when it’s applied to a plant the primary benefit is a reduction in heat stress and sunburn to the plant.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Fruits
Product Families
- Fertilizers & Nutrients; Other Plant Health Nutrients & Soil Management Products
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Reflections
- Synonyms
- CaCO3
- Functions
- Fertilizer, Other Agrochemical Function
- Application Technique
- Foliage Applied
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Applicable Crop
- Apple
- Bell Pepper
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Use Direction
- HEAT STRESS REDUCTION
- REFLECTIONS small, micro-sized deposits provide excellent coverage on leaf and fruit surfaces. Proper nutritional and heat stress reduction requires applications be made prior to high heat or solar stress conditions. Multiple applications may be required to achieve and maintain adequate results. The use of REFLECTIONS has been shown to reduce sunburn incidence but is not a cure for sun scald.
- USE RATES
- GROUND
- Vegetables, Small Fruit, and Row Crops
- Apply 1 to 2 gallons of REFLECTIONS per acre in a suitable volume of water for good coverage based on plant canopy density. Typical application volume rates may be from 20 to 100 GPA.
- All Crops
- In order to minimize potential visible residue at harvest apply REFLECTIONS at 2 to 3 quarts per acre up to 14 days before harvest with adequate water for good coverage.
- Tree Crops
- Apply 1 to 4 gallons of REFLECTIONS per acre in a suitable volume of water for good coverage. Typical application volume rates may be from 50 to 150 GPA based on plant density. Enhancement of brightening reflectance may be obtained by using lower water volumes relative to product use rate.
- USE RATES
- BY AIR
- All Crops
- Apply REFLECTIONS at a ratio of 1 gallon of product per 10 gallons of water. Larger tree crops may require 2 gallons of REFLECTIONS in 20 gallons of water for maximum coverage and benefit.
- BLACK PLASTIC MULCH
- To reduce black plastic mulch temperatures apply REFLECTIONS at 1 to 2 gallons in a minimum of 50 gallons of water and spray on black plastic. A sticker such as NU FILM® 17 should be used at ½ pint per tank to improve prolonged adhesive and retention of REFLECTIONS. Maintain agitation during the spray application.
- GENERAL DIRECTIONS (NUTRIENT USE)
- REFLECTIONS provides a high calcium load that combines immediately soluble calcium acetate with calcium carbonate. REFLECTIONS may be used on all growing crops. Soil applications should be made at 1 to 3 gallons per acre early in the season for best results
- General Information
REFLECTIONS is a patented blend of soluble calcium acetate combined with micro sized particles of calcium carbonate. The combination provides plant and fruit surfaces with a dual nutrient-reflectant benefit
- Storage and Disposal
Store product in the original container in a warm, dry place. Do not open product containers in fields and leave them for extended periods of time. The product will be reactive to heat. Avoid product freezing, warranty will be voided. Do not refill or re-use empty container. Recycle empty container after use in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at: http://www .aapfco.org/metals.htm
- Agrochemical Functions
- Fertilizer
- Other Agrochemical Function
