Trimmit Growth Regulator (Hedges & Ornamentals)

Tips For Use

• Trimmit is a systemic growth regulator that reduces internode lengths of new shoots and causes the earlier formation of terminal buds.
• Use of Trimmit should begin only when plants are nearing their optimum size, that is once the desired shape (height, width and foliar density) has already been achieved and the plant requires only maintenance thereafter.
• Responsiveness to this product can vary from site to site.
• It is strongly recommended the lower rate be used when applying for the first time.
• If increased regulation is required then step up to the higher rate in the second year.
• If a plant is under stress, Trimmit should not be used.
• Stress can be caused by moisture shortage due to lack of rain or inadequate irrigation, high temperature, salinity, moisture excess due to water table, flooding or inappropriate irrigation, severe or successive frosts, poor fertility caused by an imbalance of major or minor nutrients, diseases, insects, inappropriate herbicide use, mechanical damage.

Management:

• Do not prune the hedging plant for 4 to 6 weeks after application.
• Treated hedges should be kept well-watered with adequate nutrition.
• Apply a repeat treatment after 12 months only when growth resumes
• Plants should not have nutrition limited due to a lesser growth rate.
• When replanting at least 2 years should have elapsed since the last application of Trimmit. Alternatively, if planting into an area that historically has been treated, fresh soil should be provided to allow plant establishment and growth.
• A further alternative is to avoid original planting holes and place young plants as far as practicable from the treated soil (minimum 1.5 m).

Mixing

• Mix the required volume of Trimmit with the recommended volume of water.
• Maintain agitation to prevent settling.

Retreatment

• In some cases, control of growth may persist for more than 1 year.
• Retreat plants only when normal growth resumes.
• Only retreat in the late winter or spring that follows the resumption of normal growth.
• Use the interval between the first treatment and the resumption of normal growth as a guide for retreatment in subsequent seasons.

Compatibility

• The compatibility of Trimmit with other products has not been established.
• Always conduct a physical compatibility test and check for plant safety on a sample plant before making broader applications of mixes to hedging species.

Restraints:

• Do not use on plants of low vigour or under stress (see General Instructions).
• Do not apply to newly planted or recently transplanted hedging species or ground cover species, allow to establish and consolidate before applying for the first time.

Storage:

• Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).