CIPC treated storage are contaminated with sprout inhibitor and should not be used for seed storage until thoroughly cleaned. Field treating reduces the likelihood of volunteer potatoes the following spring. Under certain growing conditions, there can be a reduction of misshapen tubers. In some cases storage shrink is reduced. The crop development must be monitored to ensure the correct timing of application.
Incorrect timing can result in a yield loss or inadequate sprout inhabitation.
MH be must translocated to the tubers and therefore it must be applied after tuber formation and while vines are still green and actively growing. Normally MH is applied 2-3 weeks past full bloom, but at least 2 weeks prior to the onset of maturity, vine killing or a frost. The number of adequately sized tubers per hill should be used to determine potential yield of the field and thus the economics of an MH application. Growers should apply MH following the label recommendations of the manufacturer. MH be must translocated to the tubers and therefore it must be applied while vines are still green and actively growing.