Applying 20ppm of 1,4SIGHT® within 30 days of door closure is crucial for maximizing impact in potato storage. This treatment effectively reduces weight loss, a significant issue in the first 30-60 days, and helps preserve field-fresh quality. Storage managers frequently encounter problems like sprouting, peeping, pressure bruising, and shrinkage. 1,4SIGHT® addresses these challenges by restoring potato dormancy. Unlike CIPC, which works externally to prevent sprouting, 1,4SIGHT® works internally to delay sprouting activity. When used alone or alongside CIPC, it extends dormancy and controls sprouts more effectively. By penetrating the potato skin, 1,4SIGHT® lowers the respiration rate, reducing moisture and solid loss, which diminishes shrinkage and pressure bruising. This treatment also helps maintain potato firmness, resulting in fresher-looking potatoes and fewer load downgrades. Incorporating 1,4SIGHT® into your storage regimen ensures optimal quality and reduces common storage issues.
Larissa Dawson, Head of Research / Technical Advisor, 1,4GROUP, Inc.