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For the control of downy mildew on grapes, lettuce and onions, and early and late blight on potatoes

GENERAL INFORMATION
Sphinx Fungicide is a morpholine fungicide, which has protectant and anti-sporulant activity against downy mildew on grapes, lettuce and onions, and late blight on potatoes. Dimethomorph, the active ingredient in Sphinx Fungicide, has a unique mode of action with systemic, penetrant and curative properties. Dimethomorph is systematically translocated upwards in the plant and is translaminar with local systemicity when applied to the foliage. Sphinx Fungicide should always be used as part of a protective spray programme and applied before disease symptoms appear. To prevent or delay the development of strains of disease fungi resistant to dimethomorph, it is recommended that this product be used in spray programmes including fungicides with different modes of action. Refer to the Critical Comments section of this label.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
The rates suggested are for high volume spraying to run-off. For concentrate spraying, adjust dilution rate accordingly. Do not apply in less than 200 litres of water per hectare.

GRAPES
Disease: Downy Mildew (Plasmopara viticola)
Rate: 36 mL/100 Litres (360 mL/ha) + a suitable protectant fungicide at label rates
Comments: Apply in a minimum 1000 litres water per hectare. Apply at 14 day intervals form when shoots are 5- 10 cm.

LETTUCE
Disease: Downy mildew (Bremia lactucae)
Rate: 36 mL/100 Litres (360 mL/ha) + a suitable protectant fungicide at label rates
Comments: Maintain a regular protectant programme. Apply Sphinx Fungicide at 7 to 10 day intervals when conditions favour disease development but before the disease is evident. Apply two consecutive sprays of Sphinx Fungicide 7 to 10 days apart, and then change to a fungicide from another chemical group. Use the shorter interval when conditions favouring infection are creating a high risk of disease. Apply in 500-750 litres of water per hectare. Use a surfactant at labelled rates.

ONIONS
Disease: Downy mildew (Peronospora destructor)
Rate: 36 mL/100 Litres (360 mL/ha) + a suitable protectant fungicide at label rates
Comments: Apply in 500-750 litres of water per hectare. Apply at 10 day intervals during periods of active growth or when high humidity conditions favour the disease. Use a surfactant at labelled rates.

POTATOES
Disease: Early Blight (Alternaria solani), Late Blight Phytophthora infestans)
Rate: 36 mL/100 Litres (360 mL/ha) + a suitable protectant fungicide at label rates
Comments: Apply as a foliar spray to run-off when the crop has fully emerged but before any sign of disease and repeat at 10-14 day intervals. Use the closer interval when conditions favour the disease, especially during favourable growth conditions in the period prior to flowering. Use a surfactant at labelled rates.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Grapes, Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes – Do not apply later than 14 days before harvest.

Resistance Management:
Under high disease pressure, apply two close interval applications of Sphinx Fungicide, followed by applications of either protectant fungicides or fungicides from another chemical group. To minimize the development of resistant disease strains, do not apply more than four applications of Sphinx Fungicide to any one crop.

Mixing:
Half fill the spray tank with water then, with the agitators running, pour in the required quantity of Sphinx Fungicide and top up with water. Ensure that it is thoroughly mixed in the spray tank and the water level is over two thirds full before adding a surfactant at label rates. Agitation is required during spraying and after a stoppage.

Application:
Ensure the spray equipment is properly calibrated. Complete spray coverage is essential for consistent disease control with any fungicide. Forward speeds should be sufficiently slow to ensure thorough spray coverage of the crop being treated. For specified crops do not apply less than the recommended label rate of Sphinx Fungicide. Use a surfactant at label rates.

Compatibility:
Do NOT mix with strongly alkaline or acidic materials. If compatibility is in question use the compatibility jar test before mixing a whole tank. For further information, consult your supplier