Indigo Padre 270 PGR 10L. Maleic Hydrazide
Plant Growth Regulator
ProForce Padre 270 Plant Growth Regulator is a systemic growth regulator designed to suppress the growth of Bahia Grass and Kikuyu in low-maintenance turf, grassland and vegetation areas.
Containing 270 g/L Maleic Hydrazide, it reduces cell division in grasses, limiting vertical growth and seedhead production for up to 12-16 weeks. This results in a tidier sward, fewer mowing requirements, and improved erosion control, making it a cost-effective
management tool for roadsides, rights-of-way, industrial sites, and other hard-to-maintain grassed areas.
Key Features
- Suppresses growth of Bahia Grass, Kikuyu and other grasses for 12-16 weeks.
- Reduces seed stalks and seed head formation.
- Minimises mowing frequency in difficult-to-access areas.
- Supports soil stabilisation and erosion prevention.
- Ideal for hard-to-access and low-maintenance areas.
- Cost-effective alternative to repeated herbicide applications or mowing.
- Non-Scheduled Chemistry.
- Potassium salt formulation for improved plant uptake and utilisation.
Maximising Performance:
Where to Use
- Low-maintenance grassed & turfed areas
- Fencelines, roadsides, rail & rights-of-way
- Industrial & non-crop situations
How it Works & Mode of Action
Absorption and Translocation
• When applied as a foliar spray, Maleic Hydrazide (MH) is absorbed through the leaves.
• It is systemically translocated within the plant, moving both upward and downward in the vascular system.
• This allows MH to reach actively dividing cells in shoots, stems, and meristems.
Interference with Cell Division (Mitosis)
• Maleic Hydrazide interferes with the synthesis of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), disrupting normal cell division (mitosis).
• The result is slower or arrested cell division in rapidly growing tissues such as shoot tips and seed head primordia.
Impact on Plant Growth
• By limiting cell division, vertical shoot elongation and seed stalk formation are suppressed.
• Grass growth is redirected toward stability rather than rapid extension, resulting in:
o Reduced mowing frequency.
o Lower seedhead emergence (aesthetic improvement,
less pollen production, reduce weed seed dissemination).
o Improved grassland / turf density and ground cover.
Selectivity and Persistence
• Maleic Hydrazide is selective for certain grasses such as Bahia Grass and Kikuyu where it slows vertical growth significantly.
• Growth suppression typically lasts 8-16 weeks, depending on application rate and growing conditions.
Additional Effects
• By preventing excessive top growth, MH indirectly conserves root reserves and improves grassland & turf resilience in low-maintenance areas.
• Reduced mowing requirements mean less mechanicalstress and compaction in treated areas.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
ProForce Padre 270 Plant Growth Regulator is a systemic
growth regulator designed to suppress the growth of Bahia Grass and Kikuyu in low-maintenance turf, grassland and vegetation areas.
Containing 270 g/L Maleic Hydrazide, it reduces cell division in grasses, limiting vertical growth and seedhead production for up to 12-16 weeks.
This results in a tidier sward, fewer mowing requirements,
and improved erosion control, making it a cost-effective
management tool for roadsides, rights-of-way, industrial
sites, and other hard-to-maintain grassed areas.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
200g/L Maleic Hydrazide
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND RATES – INDIGO PROFORCE PADRE 270 GROWTH REGULATOR
Application Guidelines
• Apply to actively growing grasses free from leaf litter.
• Avoid mowing/slashing within 12 hours before or after application.
• Do not irrigate/rainfall within 24 hours post-application.
• Reapply every 8-14 weeks if needed.
Low Maintenance
Grassed and turfed areas, Fencelines, Industrial areas, Non-crop Situations, Roadside, Rail and Rights-of-way
Bahia Grass - (Paspalum notatum)
Suppression and seedhead control, Kikuyu
APPLICATION VOLUME
High Volume Spray/100L of water (Handgun)
600 mL-1.25L
Spray/ha (Boom)
6-12.5 L
Knapsack Application/100 m²
60-125 mL
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Apply PADRE 270 at least 12 hours before or after mowing and when grass sward is actively growing. As much as possible, avoid rainfall or irrigation for 24 hours post application.
Use the lower rates on specified grass species with moderate growth rates where a lower level of growth reduction is required, or when used in a program.
Apply rates towards the higher end of the rate range when growth is vigorous or when longer periods of suppression
are required. Re-apply at 8-14 week intervals as required.
Use of a commercial non-ionic surfactant will assist in providing better coverage and improve translocation.
On grass areas, where broadleaf weed growth is a problem, it is recommended to tank mix PADRE 270 with a suitable broadleaf weed herbicide.
WEEDS CONTROLLED
WEEDS CONTROLLED – INDIGO PROFORCE PADRE 270 GROWTH REGULATOR
• ProForce Padre 270 Plant Growth Regulator is a systemic growth regulator designed to suppress the growth of Bahia Grass and Kikuyu in low-maintenance turf, grassland and vegetation areas.
• Containing 270 g/L maleic hydrazide, it reduces cell division in grasses, limiting vertical growth and seedhead production for up to 12–16 weeks.
• This results in a tidier sward, fewer mowing requirements, and improved erosion control, making it a cost-effective management tool for roadsides, rights-of-way, industrial sites, and other hard-to-maintain grassed areas.
PRODUCT LABEL SUMMARY
Full Product Label Summary – INDIGO PROFORCE PADRE 270 GROWTH REGULATOR 10L
Application Guidelines
• Apply to actively growing grasses free from leaf litter.
• Avoid mowing/slashing within 12 hours before or after application.
• Do not irrigate/rainfall within 24 hours post-application.
• Reapply every 8-14 weeks if needed.
Low Maintenance
Grassed and turfed areas, Fencelines, Industrial areas, Non-crop Situations, Roadside, Rail and Rights-of-way
Bahia Grass - (Paspalum notatum)
Suppression and seedhead control, Kikuyu
APPLICATION VOLUME
High Volume Spray/100L of water (Handgun)
600 mL-1.25L
Spray/ha (Boom)
6-12.5 L
Knapsack Application/100 m²
60-125 mL
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Apply PADRE 270 at least 12 hours before or after mowing and when grass sward is actively growing. As much as possible, avoid rainfall or irrigation for 24 hours post application.
Use the lower rates on specified grass species with moderate growth rates where a lower level of growth reduction is required, or when used in a program.
Apply rates towards the higher end of the rate range when growth is vigorous or when longer periods of suppression
are required. Re-apply at 8-14 week intervals as required.
Use of a commercial non-ionic surfactant will assist in providing better coverage and improve translocation.
On grass areas, where broadleaf weed growth is a problem, it is recommended to tank mix PADRE 270 with a suitable broadleaf weed herbicide.
LABEL, SDS & TECH SHEET
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Greenway Weed Solutions has a distribution centre in QLD only. All orders, Australia-wide will be shipped from this location.
Shipping is free on all online orders. Bulk purchase shipping rates are determined by total order weight and delivery location.
Pickups are available from the QLD warehouse. Updates to product availability in other Australian warehouses are upcoming.
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