Frequently Asked Questions
Cultar Syngenta is a plant growth regulator mainly used to control extra growth and improve flowering and fruiting in crops.
It is used to manage excessive shoot growth, promote uniform flowering, and increase fruit yield and quality.
Cultar technical name is Paclobutrazol 23% SC.
Controls unwanted leafy growth
Promotes early and uniform flowering
Improves fruit size, colour, and quality
Helps plants give more yield
Reduces cost of pruning and crop management
Cultar is mostly used in mango, pomegranate, apple, and cotton. It can also be used in other orchard crops as per expert advice.
Cultar is mainly applied as a soil drench around the tree base. In field crops like cotton, it can also be sprayed on leaves.
Cultar dose varies from plant to plant:
Mango: 15–40 ml per tree in 5–10 litres of water (depends on the age of the tree).
Pomegranate: 3 ml per tree in 2 litres of water.
Apple: 10 ml per tree in 5 litres of water.
Cotton: 0.3 ml per litre
By reducing unnecessary shoot growth, the plant puts more energy into flowers and fruits, which leads to higher yield and better quality produce.
Yes, it is safe when used at the right dose. Overdose should be avoided as it may affect plant growth.
Cultar Paclobutrazol 23% SC is available in different pack sizes like 50 ml, 250 ml, 350 ml and 1 litre, so farmers can choose as per their need.