Fine Americas, Inc. announced the launch of new Piccolo 10 XC plant growth regulator for use on bedding plants. The product features a 4.0% concentration of paclobutrazol, new Piccolo.
Piccolo 10 XC comes in a true solution, instead of a suspension, so it overcomes the potential settling problems associated with older paclobutrazol products.
From a grower’s perspective, that means there is no need to shake the container prior to use in order to ensure uniform distribution of the active ingredient. In addition, the super-concentrated formulation translates to fewer plastic containers, lower shipping costs and a smaller carbon footprint for the industry.
Greenhouse trials on bedding plants by university researchers throughout the U.S. have shown similar efficacies with Piccolo 10 XC, Piccolo and Bonzi.
As with older paclobutrazol formulations, new Piccolo 10 XC can be used as either a drench or spray to produce more compact and marketable plants.