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Directions for Use
Moisturin is non-toxic to plant stems and foliage. Moisturin is white when applied but dries to a transparent, flexible coating. This coating will retain its effectiveness for several months on dormant plants, or until plants "outgrow" the membrane.
| Plant |
Moisturin |
Water |
When to Apply |
Deciduous trees and shrubs
Caneberries and fruit trees |
4 to 15 parts |
100 parts |
Any time during post-harvest handling, ideally prior to or soon after harvest |
| Conifer seedlings |
5 to 15 parts |
100 parts |
Any time during post-harvest handling, ideally prior to lifting from seedling beds or soon after harvest |
| Christmas trees and wreaths |
5 to 20 parts |
100 parts |
Prior to or after harvest, or prior to display indoors |
| Perennial roots and crowns |
5 to 10 parts |
100 parts |
After harvest, following removal of soil and debris |
| Bare root |
5 to 10 parts |
100 parts |
Prior to storage |
| Turf |
3 to 10 parts |
100 parts |
During hot and dry weather. Sod: prior to harvest and delivery. Winter against frost and snow mold. |
| As a plant protector |
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| Woody plants |
5 to 10 parts |
100 parts |
As needed for protection against insects and disease |
| Bedding plants |
3 to 5 parts |
100 parts |
As needed for protection against insects and disease |
| *These rates are approximate. Application usage may vary. |
ATTENTION GROWERS AND TESTING RESEARCHERS:
Start at the highest recommended application rate and ladder up additional water content until most desirable and economical mixing rate is reached.
Due to the tremendous number of variables involved in the planting, raising, transplanting, establishment, storage and shipping of plants, trees and shrubs, it is difficult to recommend an exact application rate. Even with years of extensive grower and University testing, it is impossible to compress the above mixing parameters any further.
- In University and grower tests, Moisturin out-performed all other anti-transpirants by a substantial margin and showed no sign of phytotoxicity even with elevated dilution rates.
- The more severe the plant stress, the more effective the benefits from Moisturin. Moisturin is beneficial to plants under many conditions but is best used as an insurance policy against the threat of severe stress situations. Obvious concerns would be extreme weather conditions, transplanting, or shipping and storage.
- In extreme plant stress situations, Moisturin can be used in dilution rates as strong as 1 to 1 with virtually no danger of phytotoxic symptoms.
- On most bare root plants it is not advisable to apply Moisturin to the root area. It can reduce water uptake.
APPLICATION:
MOISTURIN MUST BE THOROUGHLY MIXED IN ITS CONTAINER BEFORE ADDING TO WATER!
Moisturin can be applied as a dip or as a spray to run-off. It is recommended that high-pressure sprayers be used when applying as a spray to ensure maximum and uniform coverage. Backpack and other low-pressure sprayers can also be used. Pour Moisturin Concentrate into measured water for easier mixing. IMPORTANT NOTE: Stir thoroughly. As a general rule Moisturin will dry at the same rate as water. Apply at temperatures above 40ºF. If rain or irrigation water comes in contact with Moisturin prior to drying its effectivness will be lessened.
CLEAN UP: Wash all equipment with water before Moisturin dries. If vegetable oil is run through spray equipment prior to Moisturin application, cleaning will be easier.
- TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS WITH MOISTURIN APPLY AS THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE. SPRAY FIELD CROPS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS IF FEASIBLE. MISTING WILL PROVIDE BETTER EFFICACY ON THE UNDER SIDE OF LEAVES FOR FOLIAGE PLANTS
- APPLY ONLY WHEN TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE FREEZING.
- SHELF LIFE OF MOISTURIN IS ONE YEAR.
- USE MOISTURIN IN PLACE OF ROOT-ZONE FOR BARE ROOT AND FIELD CROPS WITH OVERHEAD WATERING.
SPECIAL NOTE: GSI Horticultural has committed to an ongoing test program utilizing both growers and universities. The development of a product like Moisturin opens many doors toward the improvement and success of growing, storing, shipping, and transplanting horticultural products.
Anything you run across during your use of Moisturin (whether good or bad) that will further improve our ability to let you grow more successfully, let us know. From dilutions levels, to protection against bugs or bacteria, we want to hear from you.
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