- 1). Observe maple trees for the point when flowering occurs. You can prevent seed formation by preventing pollinated flowers from developing.
- 2). Cover nearby vegetation with plastic tarps to protect them from growth regulator hormone overspray. You should also never spray growth regulator hormone on a windy day.
- 3). Consult your county extension service or master gardener program for a list of recommended growth hormone regulators. Many experts recommend a product such as Florel to inhibit growth of seeds as well as fruit in many plants.
- 4). Mix the growth regulator hormone with water in a mixing bucket at a rate of 1 quart hormone per 10 gallons water. Use the hormone immediately. The hormone will lose potency if it is stored.
- 5). Fill the tank of a chemical spray applicator with the hormone. Prime the tank of the sprayer to build pressure by grasping the pump handle and working it up and down. Hold the tank by the handle with one hand and the wand with the other hand. Point the sprayer at the maple tree and depress the trigger of the wand to release a jet of hormone.
- 6). Wave the wand over the tree in a grid pattern to evenly distribute the spray. Make certain that the tree is evenly coated with the growth regulator hormone.
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