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For the control of Phytophthora Spear Rot in Asparagus.

GENERAL INFORMATION
RIDOMIL GOLD SL is a systemic fungicide for the control of soil-borne Phytophthora Spear Rot of asparagus.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is an offence to use this product on animals

ASPARAGUS
Disease:  Phytophthora Spear Rot
Rates: 1 to 1.3 litres per sprayed hectare
Critical Comments: Use the higher rate if disease was evident during the previous season. Apply in sufficient water to obtain good ground coverage. Apply as an annual broadcast application in early spring prior to spear emergence. During the cutting season, if disease pressure is severe, a repeat application can be made provided it is made the same day immediately after a hard cutting. Apply no more than 2 applications in any one season. Ensure that the soil is free of weeds and trash. Light rain or irrigation is necessary to move the fungicide into the soil within 48 hours of application.

MIXING
When tank mixing with other products, add wettable powders, water dispersible granules and flowables first into the partly filled spray tank and agitate before the addition of the required amount of RIDOMIL GOLD SL and then add the remainder of the water while agitating.

COMPATIBILITY
RIDOMIL GOLD SL is compatible with the herbicides commonly used in Asparagus and can be applied with conventional ground and aerial spraying equipment.

WITHHOLDING PERIOD
It is an offence for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards.
Asparagus ........................................................ 4 days