Check MH15
A systemic liquid growth retardant used to prevent sucker development in Burley, Flue-Cured, Dark, Maryland and Cigar Tobacco
Features and Benefits
Check MH15 is a systemic liquid growth retardant used to prevent sucker development in Burley, Flue-Cured, Dark, Maryland and Cigar Tobacco.
Check MH15 is a potassium salt formulation of Maleic Hydrazide with a prescribed emulsifier/surfactant system. Because Check MH15 is absorbed and moves inside the tobacco plant, spraying the whole plant is not necessary. Check MH15 contains 1.5 pounds Maleic Hydrazide equivalent per gallon.
Application
- Because Check MH15 is absorbed and moves inside the tobacco plant, spraying the whole plant is not necessary.
- Best results are obtained when Check MH15 is applied to the upper 1/3 to 1/2 of the plant.
- To obtain satisfactory control, it is important to apply equal amounts to each plant at the correct time.
- Apply Check MH15 at the rate of 1 quart per 1000 plants per acre (or 1.5 gallons per 6000 plants per acre) when tip leaves are 16-18 inches long.
- Use only one application of CHECK MH15 per year, unless rains occur within 6 hours after application. Should wash off occur within 6 hours, a single repeat application may be made to ensure effective sucker control.
- Allow at least 7 days after application before harvest.
- Note: Applying Matrixx with Check MH15 at 1 pint per 100 gallons of water cuts rainfast time from 10 hours to 3 hours
Resources
Product Label
Safety Data Sheet
Product Information Sheet
Tobacco Sucker Control Program