Fludioxonil
Description
Fludioxonil is a systemic fungicide that provides excellent protection against many different types of fungal diseases. The word 'systemic' means that when you apply it, the product gets absorbed into the plant and moves throughout it, protecting it from the inside. This is very effective because it protects the entire plant, not just the surface where you sprayed. Fludioxonil works well against a wide range of fungal diseases including gray mold, brown rot, scab, and various storage diseases. It's commonly used in vegetables, fruits, and field crops. One of the advantages of fludioxonil is that it can be used in several ways: by spraying it on the leaves, by treating seeds before planting, or by applying it to harvested fruits to prevent storage diseases. When used as a seed treatment, it protects young seedlings from damping-off disease and other seed-borne diseases. When applied to fruits after harvest, it helps prevent diseases that can develop during storage. Fludioxonil has both preventive and curative properties, meaning it can prevent diseases from starting and also help control diseases that have already begun. It also has good residual activity, which means it continues to work for several days after application. You can use it on vegetables, fruits, and field crops. It's particularly useful for controlling diseases in crops like tomatoes, peppers, and many fruits. Always wait the required number of days (usually 7-14 days) after spraying before harvesting your crops. Always follow the label instructions and wear protective clothing when using this product.
Application rates
General
0.2-0.5 liters per hectare
Application method
Target pests
Application timing
Preventive: before disease onset. Curative: at first symptoms. Can be used as seed treatment or post-harvest.
Safety period
7-14 days before harvest
Precautions
Wear protective equipment. Do not apply in windy conditions. Follow label instructions. Rotate with other fungicides to prevent resistance.
Crop compatibility
Benefits
- Systemic action protects entire plant from inside out
- Broad-spectrum activity against many fungal diseases
- Both preventive and curative properties
- Multiple application methods: foliar, seed treatment, post-harvest
- Effective for seed treatment and storage disease prevention
- Good residual activity provides ongoing protection
Best for
- Vegetable crops (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants)
- Fruit trees (citrus, stone fruits, pome fruits)
- Field crops
- Seed treatment for various crops
- Post-harvest fruit protection
- Crops with gray mold or storage disease problems
Usage tips
- Apply before disease symptoms appear for best results
- Use as seed treatment for early season protection
- Effective for post-harvest fruit protection
- Both preventive and curative applications possible
- Good residual activity reduces need for frequent applications
- Rotate with other fungicide classes to prevent resistance
Storage instructions
Store in original container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from food, feed, and water sources.
Mixing compatibility
Compatible with most fungicides and insecticides. Do not mix with alkaline products. Check compatibility before tank mixing.