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An emulsifiable concentrate containing 40 g/l (3.8% w/w) pyraclostrobin and 72 g/l (6.9% w/w) dimethomorph. A fungicide with a combination of protectant, translaminar and locally systemic activity for the moderate control of downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) in bulb onions, shallot and garlic.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

Restrictions/Warnings

Consult processors before use on bulb onions, shallots or garlic for processing.

Disease control

Cassiopeia is a fungicide with a combination of protectant, translaminar and locally systemic activity for the moderate control of downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) in bulb onions, shallot and garlic.

Cassiopeia should be applied as a preventative treatment before disease symptoms occur, or in accordance with appropriate disease monitoring and forecasting systems following periods of high infection risk.

Resistance

Cassiopeia contains pyraclostrobin (a QoI fungicide) and dimethomorph (a CAA fungicide).

Effective disease management is a critical component in delaying the build-up of resistant pathogen populations. Therefore Cassiopeia should be applied according to the label recommendations for the target disease at the rate and timings indicated.

Cassiopeia should be applied preventatively, up to a maximum of three times per crop.

Cassiopeia should be applied in a programme containing fungicides with different modes of action.

When Cassiopeia is used in a programme with other CAA or QoI containing products, the total number of CAA or QoI applications should not comprise more than half of the total number of intended sprays for disease control per season.

For further advice on resistance management contact your agronomist or specialist advisor, or visit the FRAC website.

Crops

BULB ONIONS, SHALLOTS AND GARLIC 

Time of application

For the moderate control of downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) in bulb onions, shallots and garlic, Cassiopeia should be applied in a protectant spray programme, from the four leaf stage of the crop (BBCH 14) until when 50% of the plants have leaves bent over (BBCH 48).

Rate of application

Apply 2.5 kg/ha of Cassiopeia in a volume of 200-500 litres of water per hectare ensuring good coverage of the foliage. Repeat sprays at 7 − 10 day intervals, depending on disease pressure.

Mixing and Application

Fill the spray tank with water to 3/4 of the volume required and start agitation.

Shake the container of Cassiopeia and pour the required quantity into the spray tank.

Add the remainder of the water whilst maintaining agitation.

Rinse any empty containers thoroughly and add rinsings to the spray tank.

Apply immediately and continue agitation until spraying is complete.

Wash sprayer thoroughly immediately after use, using clean water and following best practice advice and the guidance provided by the equipment manufacturer.