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CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Timing and Rates of Use
SPANDIS should be applied to the maize crop from 2 leaves emerged up to 8 leaves emerged.
The addition of an approved adjuvant is required (Adigor, Biopower, Hyspray). Always use adjuvants at their recommended rates.

FOLLOWING CROPS AND RECULTIVATION
Recultivation
Only maize can be re-drilled after a waiting period of 4 weeks and the soil has been ploughed in the case of crop failure.

Rotational crops
Planting the following crops is not recommended: lucerne, sorghum sugar beet, sunflower.
Under adverse conditions (poor soil, low pH, dry cold winter etc) succeeding crops of Winter wheat, Winter Barley, and Peas may display symptoms of phytotoxicity, however these are transient and have no significant effect on yield
Autumn
Winter wheat and winter barley can follow a forage maize and grain maize crop treated with SPANDIS provided the soil has been ploughed to a depth of 15cm
Spring
Forage maize and grain maize, ryegrass, spring wheat and spring barley may be sown in the spring following application of SPANDIS, do not sow any other crop at this time.

MIXING AND SPRAYING
Spray Volume
Use a water volume of 200 - 400 litres per hectare.

Spray Nozzles
A medium spray quality is preferred for application of SPANDIS (see BCPC guidelines).
A spray pressure of 2-3 bar is recommended.

Mixing and Spraying
Make sure the sprayer is set to give an even application at the correct volume.
Dry Mixing - Sprayers with Induction Hoppers
Fill sprayer to 15% of tank capacity with water and start agitation. Pour SPANDIS into the induction hopper and open valve in bottom of hopper to suck the granules into the circulating spray mix.
Continue adding SPANDIS until loading is complete. Wash down any granules on the hopper wall and close valve. Add the adjuvant and continue agitation whilst adding the rest of the water.
Note for Old Sprayers with Indirect Venturi Induction Hoppers
In the unlikely event of problems occurring during dry induction of the granules (blocked venturi), open the rinse ring and add water to the hopper. As soon as product induction continues, carry on adding product until the required amount is reached.

Sprayers Without Induction Hoppers
Fill sprayer with a minimum of 15 cm of water in the bottom and agitate vigorously. Pour SPANDIS through the sprayer lid. Add the adjuvant and continue agitation whilst adding the rest of the water.
Agitate the mixture thoroughly before use and continue agitation during spraying.
Take particular care to avoid overlapping spray swathes.
Thoroughly wash all spray and measuring equipment with water according to the directions below immediately after use.