Kripon - Ethephon 39% SL - Krishi Rasayan
Kripon - Ethephon 39% SL - Krishi Rasayan
Kripon Plant Growth Regulator by Krishi Rasayan
Kripon contains ethephon 39% SL. The manufacturer identifies the crop-specific uses below; check the supplied pack before selecting an application programme.
Composition: ethephon 39% SL.
Crop scope: Mango, Pineapple, Coffee (Arabica), Coffee (Robusta), Tomato, Rubber, Cucumber.
Before application: Confirm the exact crop, target and complete pack directions.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🥭Mango purposes: The manufacturer lists alternate-bearing management, flower induction and a qualified postharvest-ripening purpose.
- 🌸Flowering uses: Pineapple flower induction and cucumber sex-expression management are listed.
- ☕Coffee distinction: Arabica and Robusta are separately identified for berry ripening.
- 🌳Rubber use: The manufacturer identifies latex production with a bark-application programme.
- 📦Specific regulator: Ethephon 39% SL is distinct from other growth regulators and ethylene-source formats.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Kripon — Krishi Rasayan |
| Technical Name | ethephon 39% SL |
| Product Type | Plant Growth Regulator |
| Formulation | Soluble concentrate (SL) |
| Crop Scope | Mango, Pineapple, Coffee (Arabica), Coffee (Robusta), Tomato, Rubber, Cucumber |
| Use Reference | Manufacturer product information; supplied label governs use |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Ethephon releases ethylene, a plant hormone involved in ripening and other growth responses. The response depends on the crop, growth stage and application programme; a fruit-ripening purpose is not a universal spray instruction.
- Ethylene release: Ethephon is an ethylene-releasing growth regulator.
- Plant response: Ethylene influences processes such as flowering, ripening and flower sex expression, depending on the crop and stage.
- Programme selection: Separate orchard, plantation and postharvest uses; their methods and quantities are not interchangeable.
This is a plant growth regulator, not a fertilizer or pest treatment. Do not apply one crop’s concentration, timing or route to another crop.
Target Crops & Growth Goals
The manufacturer lists the following purposes. Postharvest ripening requires separate food-safety compliance and is not a recommendation to spray or dip harvested fruit in Kripon.
| Crop | Manufacturer-listed purpose |
|---|---|
| Mango |
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| Pineapple |
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| Coffee (Arabica) |
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| Coffee (Robusta) |
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| Tomato |
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| Rubber |
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| Cucumber |
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For postharvest mango and tomato, FSSAI guidance does not permit an ethylene-releasing source to contact fruit directly. Do not spray, dip or wet harvested fruit with this formulation. A trained operator must verify an appropriate permitted ethylene-ripening procedure and exact product suitability.
Dosage & Application Guide
The public product, area and dilution figures are not consistent enough to provide a complete mixing programme. Confirm the exact crop-specific pack directions before measuring a dose.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop / use | Product amount | Water | Method / stage | Waiting period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango: growth | Confirm pack | Confirm pack | Match the intended purpose | Confirm pack |
| Pineapple | Confirm pack | Confirm pack | Flower induction; confirm stage | Confirm pack |
| Coffee: both types | Confirm pack | Confirm pack | One spray; see stage note | Confirm pack |
| Cucumber | Confirm pack | Confirm pack | 5-leaf stage; confirm route | Confirm pack |
| Rubber | Confirm complete pack | Confirm total volume | Bark swabbing; confirm schedule | Confirm pack |
| Postharvest fruit | No direct-fruit recipe | Not a spray/dip recipe | Permitted professional procedure | Confirm procedure |
For both Arabica and Robusta coffee, the manufacturer describes one spray when about 10–15% of berries have ripened. It identifies the 5-leaf stage for cucumber and bark swabbing for rubber. These stage or route references do not resolve the missing or conflicting quantitative programme.
Postharvest ripening is not an acre-spray programme. No chamber recipe, fruit dip, direct spray or home gas-generation instruction is supplied here.
Confirm the exact product amount, water or carrier, growth stage, permitted route, waiting periods and any local restrictions. Do not repair conflicting public figures by choosing whichever quantity seems convenient.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Choose the purpose: Match the crop and intended response, including the distinction between growing plants and harvested fruit.
- Verify the complete programme: Confirm quantity, carrier, route, crop stage and any repeat limits on the current pack before use.
- Use the correct route: Keep coffee sprays, rubber bark applications and professional postharvest handling separate. Never put the ethylene-releasing source in direct contact with harvested fruit.
- Record and observe: Record the application and follow the applicable crop-label and food-safety requirements. Do not repeat or extend a treatment without verifying the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kripon contain?ethephon 39% SL. Check both the active ingredient and formulation on the purchased pack.
Does a ripening claim permit a direct fruit spray or dip?No. FSSAI guidance separates permitted ethylene-gas ripening from direct contact between the ethylene source and fruit. Do not spray or dip harvested fruit in Kripon using this entry.
Why are the public quantities not reproduced as a recipe?The product amounts, area references and water dilutions are inconsistent. Confirm the current exact pack instead of guessing a correction or copying another brand’s dose.
Can I use another brand’s tank dose?No. A similar ingredient name does not verify the formulation, crop claim or application route of this product.
Can I mix it with other products?No blanket compatibility recommendation is made here. Follow only combinations specifically permitted by the product label and appropriate local advice.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Verify the exact crop, purpose, quantity and route on the current pack. Postharvest use also requires applicable food-safety compliance; keep the ethylene-releasing source out of direct contact with fruit. Do not improvise gas-generation or confined-space treatments.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid breathing dust or spray and contact with skin or eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Seek medical advice with the pack if exposure occurs; do not give home antidotes.
Store in the original closed pack away from children, animals, food and feed. Protect water bodies from spray, spills and washings. Do not reuse empty containers; dispose of them as directed by the label and local rules.