According to the Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator product label, it is not necessary to wear a protective mask when applying the product. Applicators and other handlers must wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical resistant gloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene and/or Barrier Laminate) and shoes plus socks.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator can be used on lantana. Per the product label: A foliar spray with Florel in conjunction with hand pinching will increase the number of lateral branches on many ornamental species. In many species, this product can replace hand pinching. Plants being treated with this product will not initiate or develop flowers. Florel inhibits internode elongation which maintains plants in a compact form.
This article suggests that pinching is required on lantanas. This article from UFL on size control also has details about using PGRs on lantanas.
Monterey Florel can be used on any plants that flower, including ornamental mulberry trees, to prevent fruit development. That being said, it would be best to cover nearby desirable flowers in the area when spraying so that you do not suppress desirable flowering plants. Since this product is absorbed during bloom, it should not affect grass and other plants that are not in bloom at the time of treatment. You do need to reapply Florel each time the target plants flower to prevent the next fruit set.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator should be applied when there is no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. If it rains sooner after application before it has a chance to dry completely you may need to reapply following instructions on the product label.
Per the manufacturer, Monterey Flore Brand Growth Regulator can be used on black walnut trees. It should be applied during the blooming period. It can be sprayed directly to blooms at a rate of 3 oz per gallon of water.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator could be used on maples.
The Monterey Florel Growth Regulator is not a systemic product and will not be pulled through the tree. In fact, it and most other plant growth regulators on the market must be applied as a foliar spray to work. The chemicals need to be directly applied to the leaf tissue to work and will not be pulled through the root to impact the plant. We would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer though to confirm if there will be any issue.Email: [email protected]
To speak with a person, call Brandt Consolidated at 559-499-2100, and ask for Monterey Lawn and Garden Products
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator has a shelf of 2 to 3 years when stored in a cool dry place and out of extreme heat or freezing temps.
Applications of Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator should be made at the mid to full bloom stage, prior to fruit set. Apply no more than 6 spray applications per year at 3 to 10 day intervals beginning at first true leaf stage.
If acorns have begun to produce, the applicaiton will be less effective. Per the product label, sprays applied too early or too late will be less effective and result in incomplete fruit elimination.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator is only designed for applications to ornamental tree species and not any edible plants. The manufacturer has not tested or provided instructions for use on that plant so we are unsure if it would work or be safe. We would recommend contacting a local Farmers Co-op or your states Department of Agriculture for pecan tree help if there are options to help stop the fruiting.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator must be applied as a foliar spray to be effective. This is best applied in the mid- to full-bloom stage when you are wanting to prevent fruit set.
Unfortunately, we do not have a plant growth regulator that can be applied as a soil drench for this specific application.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator is labeled to help reduce or eliminate undesirable fruit development on many ornamental trees and shrubs such as: Apple, Carob, Crabapple, Elm, Flowering pear, Flowering plum, Horsechestnut (Buckeye), Oak, Olive, Sour Orange, Sweetgum, Sycamore and others. Applications must be made before fruit set for best results."
The rate for fruit elimination is 3 fl oz per 1 gallon of water. Please refer to the product label for more information. For plants not listed on the product label, we always recommend doing test application on a small portion of a plant to test for tolerance and efficacy.According to the product label, for undesirable fruit elimination on ornamental trees such as oak, Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator should be applied at the mid to full bloom stage in spray volumes sufficient to wet, but not to runoff.
For specific questions not addressed on the label, the manufacturer can be reached directly for product support by either calling (559) 499-2100 or by emailing [email protected].
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator is not labeled for applications to lawns. However, Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator can be applied to both warm and cool season grass types including Bermudagrass to reduce vertical growth if used as directed on the manufacturer's product label.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator should be applied when any flowering plant is the mid to full bloom stage. Applications must be made before fruit set for best results
If you need assistance on when this may be in your area, your local extension office may assist further with the timing
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator is not labeled to control a fig tree from developing fruit.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator does not list camphor trees on the product label.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator does not list juniper on the label. The product label states that it has not been tested on all varieties of trees or shrubs which may have undesirable fruit. If it is necessary to treat plant species not listed above, treat only a small portion of the plant to determine the effectiveness of the product and to evaluate plant injury.
Monterey Florel Brand Growth Regulator does not require a completely separate pump sprayer. You just need to make sure you are triple rinsing the tank after each use or use a sprayer cleaner.
