Managing Vine Growth in Peanuts: When to Use Plant Growth Regulators

, Satinderpal Singh, Hardeep Singh , Ethan Carter, andKeith Wynn

Release Date: 10/29/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ag492-2025

Agriculture

Abstract

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are commonly used in cotton and fruit trees. This publication outlines the benefits of PGRs and discusses when they can be a practical tool for peanut farmers, Extension agents, and agricultural workers. Written by Olive Stewart, Satinderpal Singh, Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, and Keith Wynn, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, September 2025.

About this Publication

This document is SS-AGR-495, a publication of the Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2025 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Stewart, O., Singh, S., Singh, H., Carter, E., & Wynn, K. (2025). Managing Vine Growth in Peanuts: When to Use Plant Growth Regulators. EDIS, 2025(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag492-2025

Authors

Olive Stewart

former cropping systems assistant, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center

Satinderpal Singh

student

University of Florida

graduate research assistant, agronomy, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center

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Hardeep Singh

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

assistant professor, cropping systems, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Jay, FL

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Ethan Carter

Specialized Agent

University of Florida

regional specialized Extension agent III, crop IPM, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, Marianna, FL

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Keith Wynn

County agent

University of Florida

Extension agent III, agricultural and natural resource, UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County, Jasper, FL

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Disclaimers

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Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.