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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
MIXING
Agitate or shake the container vigorously prior to use.
The required amount of Legend Fungicide should be added to a half-full spray tank and agitated well during completion of filling. Ensure constant and thorough agitation by mechanical or hydraulic action during mixing and application. Do not leave spray solutions to stand overnight.

STORAGE OF DILUTED SPRAY MIX
Whenever possible use the spray mix immediately after it is prepared. However if undesirable weather conditions or mechanical breakdown occur, the stored spray mix may be used up to 6 hours after initial mixing. Ensure regular agitation by mechanical or hydraulic action to thoroughly remix every 3 hours.

APPLICATION
For volumes of, or greater than, 1000 L/ha, use the dilute spray rate. If volume to be applied is less than 1000 L/ha then use the concentrate spraying application method. Application volume will vary with vine growth stage, canopy density, pruning regime and crop vigour. For best results follow the recommendations below.

DILUTE SPRAYING APPLICATION
Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed.
Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of first run-off. Avoid excessive run-off. The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice.
Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water in the tank. Spray to the point of run-off.
The required dilute spray volume will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed, as the crop grows.
Thorough coverage of the grapevines and bunches is essential.

CONCENTRATE SPRAYING APPLICATION
Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is, a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed.
Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume. Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (see DILUTE SPRAYING above) for the crop canopy. Consult your local advisor, agronomist or Department of Primary Industries to determine this volume. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate.
The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way:
Example Only
1) Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example, 1500 L/ha
2) Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example, 500 L/ha
3) The concentration factor in this example is: 3 x (ie, 1500 L/500 L = 3)
4) If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100 L (low Legend rate), then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, ie, 30 mL/100 L of concentrate spray.
The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows.
For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

UNIT CANOPY ROW (UCR) APPLICATION
Another method for determining the amount of product to spray is called the unit canopy row method. This method is not based on planted area (rate/ha) or row spacing but considers the width and height of the foliage to determine the appropriate volume to apply either as a dilute spray or a concentrate spray. The applied volume per hectare increases as row spacings become smaller and canopy sizes increase. This method of application is described in a Fact Sheet (Agdex 210/744, June 2000 by Geoff Furness and Peter Magarey) obtainable from SARDI Loxton Centre.
For further information on how to apply this method, contact your local advisor, department of agriculture staff, the factsheet above or the authors.

COMPATIBILITY
Legend Fungicide is NOT compatible with fungicides containing fosetyl as the aluminium salt. However Legend Fungicide is compatible with a range of products as follows:
Insecticides
Lorsban™ 750 WG
Miticides
Pyridaben and tebufenpyrad
Fungicides
Chlorothalonil, copper hydroxide, copper oxychloride, dithianon, Dithane™ Rainshield™ Neo Tec™, mancozeb, iprodione, procymidone, spiroxamine, pyrimethanil, sulphur and thiram.

RAINFASTNESS
Legend Fungicide is rainfast one hour after application.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT
After using Legend Fungicide empty the spray tank and completely drain the system. Rinse the tank, pumps, lines, hoses, filters and nozzles by circulating clean water through the system. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure twice.

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
Legend Fungicide is a member of the phenoxyquinoline group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management the product is a Group 13 Fungicide, which interfere with spore germination and appressoria formation. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 13 Fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungal population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by this product or other Group 13 Fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, Dow AgroSciences Australia Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of this product to control resistant fungi.
Since Legend Fungicide has a unique mode of action, it will control powdery mildew that may be resistant to fungicides from groups with other modes of action. To help prevent the onset of resistance DO NOT apply more than three applications of Legend Fungicide or any product containing an active ingredient from the same class or mode of action group, to any grapevine crop in any one season.