Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator

4.5 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews | 17 Q&A

Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator
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4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.6

9 Reviews | 17 Q&A

Product Overview

Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator is for the purpose of pre-stress conditioning, to prepare turfgrass for extreme conditions before they hit. Extensive research has proven that implementing a program which includes an application of Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator prior to the onset of stresses like heat, drought, disease and traffic can strengthen the turf, and therefore allow it to withstand ongoing stresses throughout the season.

Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator for turf growth management reduces the frequency of mowing and the amount of grass clippings by reducing the vertical growth of warm- and cool-season turfgrasses. Other benefits, such as increased turf density, increased color, and increased turf quality, are frequently observed after Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator applications.

Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator can be applied to well-maintained, quality turfgrass areas, such as residential and commercial lawns, golf courses, sod farms, sports fields, cemeteries, and similar areas. Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator is useful in the management of difficult-to-mow areas and can be used to minimize the need for edging turfgrass along sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, driveways, flower beds, fences and around posts, storage sheds, and trees.

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Trinexapac-ethyl 11.3%
Target pests Cool and Warm Season grasses
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For use in Well-maintained, quality turf-grass areas, such as residential and commercial lawns, golf courses, sod farms, sports fields, cemeteries, and similar areas
- Useful in the management of difficult-to-mow areas and can be used to minimize the need for edging turf-grass along sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, driveways, flower beds, fences and around posts, storage sheds, and trees
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Application * See label for complete application instructions
Pet safe Yes, if used as directed on Label
Formulation Professional Product
NOT FOR SALE TO NY (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only)
Shipping Weight 9.46 lbs
Manufacturer Syngenta (Mfg. Number: 22534)
EPA Registration 100-937

Details

Primo MAXX for turf growth management reduces the frequency of mowing and the amount of grass clippings by reducing the vertical growth of warm- and cool-season turfgrasses. Other benefits, such as increased turf density, increased color, and increased turf quality, are frequently observed after Primo MAXX applications.

Primo MAXX can be applied to well-maintained, quality turfgrass areas, such as residential and commercial lawns, golf courses, sod farms, sports fields, cemeteries, and similar areas. Primo MAXX is useful in the management of difficult-to-mow areas and can be used to minimize the need for edging turfgrass along sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, driveways, flower beds, fences and around posts, storage sheds, and trees.

  • Enables rich color, lateral stems and root mass development
  • Inhibits vertical growth
  • Results in a healthy, more durable blade in your turf
  • Helps your turf withstand the stresses of the season
  • Odorless and mixes clear as water
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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    1st time PGR user

    By Mark on 06/11/2022

    Wow, used this at 1/2 rate on Zoysia in central Texas just as the heat hit in late May. My grass has only grown just a little in almost 10 days and has grown thick and green. I need to mow it now but I'm leaving town again for a few days, so can't. But at the slow rate it's growing I think it will be fine. I'll mow it on day 13 I guess. Normally I have to mow every 5 days or I get problems with clippings on top. Despite that I keep it at 3.5 inch range or higher, but this time the grass looks amazing and the growth is super slow. It did get the gold tint a little bit the first few days, but grew out of that. We are at 104 F today. Still drinking water at a high rate. Zoysia will dry out in our clay soil pretty fast. As will any grass, so the water it needs is less than some others, but it will grow faster than advertised with good sun and water, which is required to keep it green, and it's pretty thick which leads to clipping issues. This PGR thing seems to be making my life a lot easier by reducing the mow frequency, and the grass is super green and dark. Palisades zoysia if it matters. Wish they sold a 1 quart size of this stuff. These little bottles are a good way to try this stuff without a huge investment. I used about 2/3 of a bottle on 18000 sq feet of grass. But read the label, and put it down even. I used a tow behind sprayer. For those that have issues with the math on mixing. This is how I do it. As an example, my front yard is 10000 sq feet. When I spray it at walking speed with my sprayer it takes 20 gallons of water, which is 2 gallons per 1000. Take the recommended rate of chemical per 1000 sq feet on the label, multiply that by 10 for 10000 sq ft. Of actual grass. Don't focus on the amount of solution, but think of it as the amount of total chemical for the 10000 feet. The water comes out of the sprayer the same every time. I put a splash of dye marker in my rig so I can see the water level easily from the mower. I don't like to do herbicides this way because I have nice trees and don't want to overload the ground under them, spot treat with a hand sprayer for those weeds (Certainty and Celsius combo is a rock star solution for dang near any weed in zoysia). Hope this helps. PGR os working great, and this company has never failed me in dozens of purchases. The scorpions are all dead, the spiders are at bay, and the grass is the envy of town. I'm a happy homeowner, and working less than ever. The so called “professionals” will never care as much about the outcome as you will, so get to work.

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    15 of 16 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Primo MAXX

    By Anthony on 07/31/2013

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    As a turf manger works very well saves on water and greens up as always re applying on cool season grass every 7-14 days

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    12 of 16 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Works instantly

    By Pete on 06/17/2022

    Had a small portion of the yard that grows twice as fast as the rest. Applied Primo MAXX same day that I mowed and the area now grows at the same rate, going on three weeks now.

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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful

  • 4 of 5 Stars

    Complex instructions

    By Craig on 06/16/2023

    I am hoping this stuff works even though the instructions were difficult to understand. i have a bluegrass lawn with bare spots. I just needed to know how many ounces per gallon for my sprayer. Not obvious.

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    4 of 7 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Works well

    By Rio on 05/05/2023

    Been using it for two years now. Slows down growth of grass I do a perimeter pass then I do the rest of my lawn

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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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When can you water after spraying Primo Maxx?
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Per the manufactuers label Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator becomes rainfast one hour after application.  Watering or Irrigation would be fine after the one hour drying period. 

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Is Primo MAXX good in a bermuda lawn? when is the best time to put out on lawn?
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Primo Maxx is labeled to be used on Bermuda Grass. It should be applied as the turf is greening up and every 4 weeks through the growing season.

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Surfactant needed with the Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator?

Can or should a surfactant be used with Primo Maxx? Also, I am looking to spray around bronze markers in a cemetery. Will this damage the bronze markers if the regulator hits the marker?

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Yes, Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator can be mixed with a surfactant. You should try and keep any overspray from contacting non target plants. 

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Is Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator product harmful to animals, especially dogs?
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No, this is not harmful to dogs or other animals when used as directed. You should keep pets out of the treatment area until your application of Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator is completely dry.

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Can Primo Maxx be tank mixed with 2,4 D and Dicamba?

Primo Maxx, urea and Mec Amine -D

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Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator is pretty new product for us so we do not have a lot of information on tank mixing it with other products. We recommend you contact the manufacturer Syngenta directly for more information. You can reach Syngenta 1-866-SYNGENTA.

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Primo MAXX Plant Growth Regulator 4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.6 (9 Reviews / 17 Q&A)

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