Foliar Spray Program for Field Crops

Cotton

Apply Stimupro according to one of the following schedules.

• Apply two fluid ounces per acre in the seed furrow at planting.
• Apply 4 fluid ounces per acre at the pinhead square stage.
• Apply 4 fluid ounces at first white bloom.

• Apply 5 fluid ounces per acre at the pinhead square stage.
• Apply 5 fluid ounces per acre at early bloom.

Higher rates and/or late-season applications may be warranted under high-stress conditions where square and/or boll retention is needed. Best results are obtained when Stimupro is used for a total not to exceed 24 ounces per acre.

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Field Corn

Stimupro works best on varieties that have a tendency for multiple earing. Two applications are recommended.

• 1st Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre at the 3-4 leaf stage.
• 2nd Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre at the 8-11 leaf stage.

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Grain Sorghum

Two applications are recommended.

• 1st Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre at the 3-5 leaf stage.
• 2nd Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre at the 8th but before the 12th leaf stage.

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Peanuts

Four applications are recommended.

• 1st Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre at the 3-5 leaflet stage.
• 2nd Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre at the initial pegging.
• 3rd Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre 10-14 days after the second application.
• 4th Application: Apply 4.8 fluid ounces per acre during pod fill.

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Soybeans

Apply according to one of the following schedules:

1. Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre at the 3-5 trifoliate leaf stage. Apply a second application of 4.0 fluid ounces prior to bloom.
2. If the first application is missed, apply 8.0 fluid ounces per acre prior to bloom.

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Sugar Beets

Two applications are recommended.

• 1st Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre after thinning.
• 2nd Application: Apply 4.0 fluid ounces per acre 2-3 weeks after the first application.

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Wheat

Apply according to one of the following schedules:

1. Apply 4.0 ounces per acre prior to jointing. Apply additional 4.0 fluid ounces at the flag leaf stage.
2. If the first application is missed, apply 8.0 fluid ounces per acre at the flag leaf stage.

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Foliar Spray Program for Rice

Stimupro should be applied at 4.0 fluid ounces per acre as a foliar spray to the plant during either one of the following stages of development.

This application must be made after the rice seedling has 3 fully emerged leaves and the 4th leaf is beginning to emerge but before the seedling has completed development of 7 leaves or 3 tillers. This period for application generally begins about 3-6 weeks after seeding and ends 5-9 weeks after seeding. 

The duration of this period depends on the variety and the growing conditions. This application may be made in conjunction with corresponding herbicide applications.

If the primary application is missed, Stimupro can be applied to stimulate cell differentiation in  the developing panicle. This application must be made when no more than 10% of the main culms are at the 2 mm panicle growth stage. The 2 mm panicle growth stage occurs immediately after internode elongation or joint movement has begun. Stimupro must be applied as soon as internode elongation is detected so the 2 mm panicle growth stage is not missed. It is better to apply slightly early than to apply late.

The timing of the application at the 2 mm growth stage is critical. Check the entire field for the stage of plant development. Large fields may require split applications on upper and lower ends of the field to ensure proper timing throughout the field.

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Turfgrass

On all turfgrass regardless of use, no more than 6 fluid ounces per 1000 sq. ft. per month should be used.

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Special Note for all Direct Seeded Crops

An in-furrow spray of 2 fluid ounces per acre or an appropriate amount applied as a seed coating will greatly enhance germination, seedling vigor, and rooting of any crop.

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Special Note for all Transplanted Crops

Two methods are recommended for this program.

1. Dip or spray roots with a solution of .75 fluid ounces of Stimupro per gallon of water prior to transplanting.
2. Bedding seedlings may be sprayed or drenched in flats 12-24 hours before transplanting to reduce transplant shock with a solution of .75 fluid ounces of Stimupro per gallon of water.

The foliar program should begin (2)  weeks after transplanting. A combination of the transplant and foliar spray program is most effective.