Trimmit Proxy combinations

QUESTION: What are the advantages and disadvantages of applying Trimmit (paclobutrazole) and Proxy (ethephon) together, in a tank mix, for poa management?

ANSWER: Although this is a commonly asked question, there isn't a lot of data pro or con on this combination. We do know that the physical compatibility of this combination is fine — no lumps, swirls of smoke or lightning bolts are generated when the two are tank mixed. But in terms of promoting the control of poa…