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FOLIO GOLD is a suspension concentrate containing 37.5 g/l metalaxyl-M and 50 g/l chlorothalonil.

FOR USE ONLY AS AN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL FUNGICIDE
Provides moderate control of Downy Mildew in Broad Beans, Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower.
Controls White Blister in Brussels Sprouts and moderate control in Cauliflower with a reduction in Alternaria and Ringspot.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be carefully read in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.

GENERAL INFORMATION
FOLIO GOLD is a suspension concentrate containing 37.5 g metalaxyl-M and 500 g chlorothalonil per litre. It is a fungicide with systemic and protectant properties for use on outdoor crops for control of foliar diseases on a range of field and vegetable crops.
FOLIO GOLD will give the best results when used in a full and well timed programme as recommended.
Treatment of established disease will be less effective.

DISEASES CONTROLLED
Cauliflower
Moderate control of White Blister (Albugo candida)
Moderate control of Downy Mildew (Peronospora parasitica)
Reduction of Alternaria spp. and Ringspot (Mycosphaerella brassicicola)
Brussels sprouts
Control of White Blister (Albugo candida)
Moderate control of Downy Mildew (Peronospora parasitica)
Reduction of Alternaria spp.and Ringspot (Mycosphaerella brassicicola)
Broad bean
Moderate control of Downy Mildew (Peronospora viciae)

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CAULIFLOWER
FOLIO GOLD may be used on all varieties of Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. FOLIO GOLD provides control of White Blister (Albugo candida) in Brussels sprouts and moderate control in cauliflower, moderate control of Downy Mildew (Peronospora parasitica) and a reduction of Alternaria spp. and Ringspot (Mycosphaerella brassicicola).
Timing
First applications of FOLIO GOLD should be made when weather conditions are favourable for disease pressure or when disease first occurs in the crop. Applications made once disease is established will be less effective. Subsequent treatments may be made at 14–21 day intervals if the disease is still apparent or favourable weather conditions for disease build-up continue.
Follow-up treatments with appropriate products may be required should disease continue to develop after the second spray of FOLIO GOLD in these crops.
Dose
2.0 litres FOLIO GOLD per hectare. Not more than a maximum total dose of 4.0 litres FOLIO GOLD per hectare may be made to any crop of cauliflower. Not more than a maximum total dose of 6.0 litres FOLIO GOLD per hectare may be made to any crop of Brussels sprouts.

BROAD BEANS
FOLIO GOLD may be used to provide moderate control of Downy Mildew (Peronospora viciae) in all varieties of broad beans.
Timing
Apply the recommended rate of FOLIO GOLD as soon as Downy Mildew is discovered in the crop. Further applications may be made at 14 day intervals if the disease is still apparent and conditions are favourable for disease build-up.

Dose
2.0 litres FOLIO GOLD per hectare. Not more than a maximum total dose of 4.0 litres FOLIO GOLD per hectare may be made to any one crop.

MIXING AND SPRAYING
Make sure the sprayer is set to give an even application at the correct volume.
Fill the spray tank with half the required volume of water and commence agitation. Invert and take particular care to shake thoroughly the contents of the bottle and add the required amount of FOLIO GOLD through the filter basket. On emptying the container, RINSE CONTAINER THOROUGHLY by using an integrated pressure rinsing device or manually rinsing three times. Add washings to sprayer at time of filling and dispose of container safely.
Add the rest of the water and agitate the mixture thoroughly. Always agitate during spraying. Do not leave sprayer standing with spray mixture in it.
Thoroughly wash all spray and measuring equipment with water and a wetting agent immediately after use. Always replace the cap on partly filled packs immediately after measuring out.
Overlapping of spray swathes should be avoided.
Spray Quality
Apply as a MEDIUM spray.
Volume
Apply the recommended dose of FOLIO GOLD in a minimum of 200 litres of water per hectare.

COMPANY ADVISORY INFORMATION
Resistance Warning
Resistance development to phenylamide fungicides (i.e. metalaxyl-M) may also occur in other adaptable pathogens like Downy Mildew when these products are used intensively. Where resistant strains occur or develop, the metalaxyl-M component of FOLIO GOLD may not give satisfactory control.
FOLIO GOLD should be used with due regard to good resistance management and used in programmes with products with alternative modes of action.
FOLIO GOLD should be limited to 3 applications in Brussels sprout crops and 2 applications in cauliflower and field and broad bean crops.
Crops for Processing
Where a crop is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with FOLIO GOLD.
This product is to be used in accordance with the recommendations and instructions given on the label provided with this pack. Use in any other circumstances is entirely at user’s risk.