Caramba
- Manufacturer
- BASF
- Category
- Fungicides
- Registered until
- N/A
- Registration number
- 03954
- Active materials
- metconazole60 g/l
An emulsifiable concentrate containing 60 g/litre metconazole. A fungicide for the control of a wide range of diseases in winter and spring wheat, durum wheat, winter and spring barley, triticale, rye and oilseed rape; and a spring plant growth regulator in oilseed rape.
Caramba can also be used on winter and spring oilseed rape. When applied to oilseed rape in the spring,
Diseases: Septoria leaf blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola), Glume blotch (Septoria nodorum), Yellow rust, Brown rust, Powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis), Fusarium ear blight.
Rate: 1.5L/ha
Diseases: Powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis), Yellow rust, Brown rust, Rhynchosporium secalis (leaf scald), Net blotch.
Rate: 1.5L/ha
Diseases: Septoria leaf blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola), Glume blotch (Septoria nodorum), Yellow rust, Brown rust, Powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis), Fusarium ear blight.
Rate: 1.5L/ha
Diseases: Yellow rust, Brown rust, Rhynchosporium secalis (leaf scald), Powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis).
Rate: 1.5L/ha
Diseases: Alternaria spp, Phoma leaf spot (Phoma lingam), Light Leaf Spot.
Rate: 1.2L/ha
Crirical comments: Maximum totas dose per crop: 2.4 litres product/ha. Latest time of application: 10% of pods at final size.
For effective control Caramba is best applied when disease starts to develop in the crop.
Application at an early stage of mildew development (not more than 3% infection on any green leaf) will give moderate control. Where mildew has become established, the use of a specific mildewicide will improve control and help prevent the development of resistant strains.
For optimum results on yellow rust apply before any leaf has more than 1% infection or as a preventative treatment on susceptible varieties after the flag leaf has fully emerged (GS 39).
Reduction of ear Fusarium may be achieved when applied between full ear emergence and anthesis complete (GS 69).
For control of brown rust treat susceptible varieties as soon as rust is seen and spray more resistant varieties before any of the top three leaves have more than 1-2% infection.
Spray as soon as net blotch is seen on any of the top three leaves. A further treatment will be necessary where disease is well established.
Caramba may be applied before early milk stage (GS 73).
Rate of Application:
1.5 l/ha
All varieties of winter and spring oilseed rape may be treated.
Time of Application
Apply as soon as diseases start to develop, and repeat as required.
Rate of Application
1.2 l/ha.
Crop height reduction
When applied to oilseed rape in the spring, Caramba can provide plant growth regulation in the form of a reduction in crop height.
Time of Application
Apply during stem extension in the spring, once the oilseed rape crop is actively growing (GS 31-51).
Rate of Application
1.2 l/ha.
Caramba contains metconazole, a DMI fungicide. Resistance to some DMI fungicides has been identified in Septoria leaf blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) which may seriously affect the performance of some products. For further advice on resistance management in DMIs contact Teagasc, your agronomist or specialist advisor, and visit the FRAG-UK website.
Cereal Powdery mildew strains with decreased sensitivity to triazoles are common in Ireland. Where these occur or develop, Caramba may not give satisfactory control.
For crop/pathogen situations where repeated spray applications are required, alternation or mixtures with an effective non cross-resistant fungicide are recommended. Fungicide use does not replace the need for non-chemical cultural control methods e.g. resistant crop varieties, good agronomic practice, plant hygiene.
Mixing and Application
Mixing
Never prepare more spray solution than is required.
Three quarters fill the tank with water and start the agitation. To ensure thorough mixing of the product, invert the container several times before opening. Add the required quantity of Caramba to the spray tank while re-circulating. Fill up the tank with water and continue agitation until spraying is completed.
On emptying the container, rinse container thoroughly by using an integrated pressure rinsing device or manually rinsing three times. Add washings to spray tank at time of filling and dispose of container safely.
Application
In cereals apply Caramba in 200 to 300 l/ha water.
In oilseed rape apply Caramba in 200-400 l/ha water.
Apply as a MEDIUM spray, as defined by BCPC. In dense crops use the higher volume to achieve adequate penetration and good coverage of the crop.
To ensure optimum spray coverage and minimize spray drift, adjust the spray boom to the appropriate height above the crop, according to guidance provided by the sprayer and/or nozzle manufacture.
Sprayers should be thoroughly cleaned out immediately after use.
| Registered for cultures | Rate | BBCH |
|---|---|---|
| Winter wheat | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Spring wheat | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Spring barley | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Winter barley | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Winter triticale | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Spring triticale | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Winter rye | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Spring rye | 1.5 l | 29 - 73 |
| Winter rape | 1.2 l | 29 - 73 |
| Spring rape | 1.2 l | 29 - 73 |