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Produce in the field is extremely susceptible to sun damage. An estimated 20-40% of produce may be damaged as a result of sunburn, and the problem continues to rise with global warming. With Eclipse, a newly engineered thin film sunshield, growers can reduce sunburn damage up to 90%, which significantly reduces product losses and increases returns.
Eclipse is a calcium carbonate and boron colloidal liquid that has been proven effective in the control of sunburn on produce. Eclipse is sprayed directly on the plant surface throughout the season to build a protective coating that blocks harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, without decreasing photosynthesis. Using Eclipse, growers have observed higher pack-outs, larger produce, better color, and earlier harvest dates.
Sun damage can dramatically reduce the quality and marketable yield of your crop through sunburn and sunscald. Even under relatively mild conditions, sunburn and sunscald can result in inconsistent intensity and coloring of the produce. Studies have shown that Eclipse sunshield technology can increase the overall quality of the crop through dramatic decreases in sun damage.
Eclipse offers an SPF rating 10 times higher than that of alternatives.
Eclipse comes as an easy-to-use liquid formula, so applications are straightforward and can be made with typical pre-harvest sprayers. Eclipse works with standard nozzles and is compatible with most fungicides and insecticides. This capability means you can get the protection of Eclipse without additional equipment or extra trips through the field.
The suspension concentrate formulation of Eclipse creates an even film that is water-fast at neutral pH and, unlike kaolin-based products, it washes off easily during standard post-harvest cleaning. Using Eclipse, you get the protection you need before harvest without the residue that other products can leave after harvest.
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Excellent sunscreen protection
- Reflects both UV and IR radiation
- Allows photosynthetic light to pass through to the plant
- Provides SPF rating 10 times that of competitive products
Increases quality and marketable yield
Reduces plant surface temperature
Calcium carbonate based
Optimum microscopic particle size
- Allows improved suspension
- Creates millions of micro-mirrors for improved reflectance
Easy-to-use liquid formulation
- Can be aerially applied
- Uses standard nozzles for application
- Is compatible with many products
- Forms an even film for excellent distribution and coverage
Easy to remove and wash off |
To protect most crops, four to six applications of Eclipse during the growing season are sufficient. Additional applications may be required under conditions of persistent high temperature, increased UV exposure, rain events or other circumstances that may deteriorate the coverage of the crop.
Eclipse should first be applied when the fruit is 3/4” or 20 mm at a rate of 3 gallons/acre in 100 gallons of water or less as long as thorough coverage of the fruit is achieved. The second application should be applied 10 to 14 days later at a rate of 2 gallons/acre in 100 gallons of water or sufficient water to insure thorough coverage. Aerial applications can be made on these commodities.
Subsequent applications of Eclipse should be made at 2-3 week intervals, or as needed to maintain coverage of the fruit, at a rate of 2 gallons/acre in 100 gallons of water or sufficient water to insure thorough coverage. Do not spray until point of run off, as coverage will be inadequate.
Appling Eclipse at a rate of 2-3 gallons/acre in 20-50 gallons of water to the plant is beneficial in limiting sun damage to the exposed portion of the plant. An additional application using 2 gallons/acre should be made 7-10 days after the initial application or immediately after the initial harvest. Use the lowest possible application pressure and/or fan speed to ensure good coverage.
Appling Eclipse at a rate of 5 gallons in 100 gallons of water per acre applied directly to foliage within 7 days after harvest will help to reduce the incidence of doubling in cherries. An additional application should be applied 14-21 days from the initial application at a rate of 5 gallons in 100 gallons of water to the acre.
Eclipse should first be applied when the fruiting bodies are 5/8” or 15 mm. Similar rates and application timing as in pome fruit and citrus should be followed. Aerial applications can be made on these commodities.
Ground Application: Applying Eclipse at a rate of 2-3 gallons/acre in 20-50 gallons of water after the “burn down” of the foliage is beneficial in limiting sun damage to the exposed portion of the plant. Aerial applications can be made on these commodities.
Aerial Application: Applying Eclipse at the prescibed rate in 10 gallons of water is beneficial to protect exposed crops from sun damage. If the crop is dug/dried above the ground surface, Eclipse can be applied to the exposed crop. An additional application of Eclipse can be applied 3-4 days after the initial application at at the subsequent presiribed rate in 10 gallons of water.
Notice: This bulletin is not intended to provide adequate information for use of this product. Before using this product, read and carefully observe the precautionary statements, directions for use, restrictions and all pertinent information on the label.
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