chlorpropham

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After being sprayed with the chemicals (typically chlorpropham or maleic hydrazide) potatoes arrive at the store looking perfect, unblemished, and without any sprouts for up to a year after harvest.

Janine Yorio: Where Did the Potato Sprouts Go? 2010
The catch is that until Pimi scales up production of their sprout suppressant, it costs $5 per ton, compared to $3 per ton for chlorpropham or maleic hydrazide.

Janine Yorio: Where Did the Potato Sprouts Go? 2010