Description
Active Ingredient: Dimethomorph 50%
Available Sizes: 150 grams, 300 grams
Type of Pesticide: Fungicide
Properties and advantages:
- A systemic fungicide used to treat rot and root decay caused by organisms such as Pythium and Phytophthora species.
- Has a strong effect on leaves that are sprayed, so proper spraying techniques must be followed to ensure thorough coverage of affected or susceptible areas.
- Affects both sensitive and resistant strains of Phytophthora to metalaxyl.
- Spraying can be repeated every 5-7 days in cases of severe infection.
- Non-toxic to bees.
- Targets Phytophthora fungi causing late blight in potatoes and tomatoes, as well as root zone diseases (crown rot) and downy mildew in crops like lettuce, grapes, onions, and cucumbers.
- The compound has been effective in treating early blight in potatoes.
- Most effective when sprayed on plants susceptible to infection.
Recommendations:
Crop | Pest | Application Rate | PHI (Pre-Harvest Interval) |
Grapes | Downy Mildew | 50 grams / 100 liters of water | 15 days for leaves, 3 days for fruit |
Potatoes | Early Blight | 50 grams / 100 liters of water | 7 days |
Potatoes | Late Blight | 50 grams / 100 liters of water | 10 days |
Cucumbers | Downy Mildew | 200 grams / acre | 7 days |