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FORMULATION & ACTIVE INGREDIENT: PLOVER is an emulsifiable concentrate containing 250 g/l (23.4% w/w) difenoconazole.

TARGETS: Oilseed Rape: Light Leaf Spot, Leaf and Pod Spot (Alternaria spp.) and Stem Canker (Phoma lingam).
Winter Wheat: Septoria tritici, Brown Rust and reduces Ear Discoloration.
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Broccoli/Calabrese and Cauliflower: Leaf Spot (Alternaria spp.) and Ring Spot.

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. An emulsifiable concentrate containing 250 g/l (23.4% w/w) difenoconazole. PLOVER is a DMI fungicide with contact and systemic activity against a wide range of diseases.

 

On oilseed rape, PLOVER controls light leaf spot, leaf and pod spot and stem canker. On Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, calabrese, kale, collard and cauliflower, PLOVER controls leaf spot and ring spot

 

PLOVER controls light leaf spot, leaf and pod spot (Alternaria spp) and stem canker (Phoma lingam).

Spray protectively with 0.5 litres PLOVER per ha from the 4 expanded true leaf stage in the autumn where there is a high risk of disease. A repeat spray may be made in the spring at the beginning of stem extension if visual symptoms develop. In areas of low disease risk, spraying may be delayed until the spring when crops should be sprayed at the first sign of disease. For moderate control of light leaf spot only, a 2 spray programme of 0.25 litres per ha may be used, starting in the autumn.

For effective control spray 0.5 litres PLOVER per ha at the end of flowering.

Spray 0.5 litres PLOVER per ha in the autumn after the 4 expanded true leaf stage when disease symptoms first occur. Repeat with an additional application of 0.5 litres per ha if foliar disease symptoms redevelop in late winter or early spring with a maximum total dose of no more than 1.0 litre per ha.

A 2 spray programme of 0.25 litres PLOVER per ha may be used, starting in the autumn when disease symptoms first occur, with the second application 4-6 weeks after the initial application. Repeat with an additional application of 0.5 litres per ha if foliar disease symptoms redevelop in late winter or early spring with a maximum total dose of no more than 1.0 litre per ha.

  

PLOVER controls leaf spot (Alternaria spp) and ring spot. A 2 spray programme should be used commencing at the first sign of disease but not before the canopy has developed to growth stage BBCH 41 as described below. • Cabbage: heads begin to form, the 2 youngest leaves do not unfold • Kale, collard: 10% of the leaf mass typical for the variety reached • Brussels sprouts: lateral buds begin to develop • Cauliflower, broccoli, calabrese: heads begin to form, width of growing tip >1cm A minimum interval of 14 days must be observed between applications. Best control will result from spraying before disease is established in the crop.

Consult processor before using on crops intended for processing.

 

MIXING AND SPRAYING
Mixing
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 clean water and start agitation. Add the required amount of PLOVER and continue agitation while adding the rest of the water. Agitate the mixture thoroughly before use and continue agitation during spraying. Thoroughly wash all spray equipment with water immediately after use.
Spray Volume
Winter wheat 200 litres water per hectare
Oilseed rape 200 litres water per hectare
Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli/calabrese and cauliflower 400 litres water per hectare
Spraying
Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray as defined by BCPC. A spray pressure of 2–3 bars is preferred.