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LEAFY VEGETABLES (Arugula, Beet greens, Cilantro, Escarole, Endive, Lettuce (Head and Leaf), New Zealand Spinach, Parsley, Purslane, Radicchio, Spinach, Swiss Chard, and others) FUNGICIDES (Labeled & Rates/A) as of JULY, 2008

T. A. Zitter, Dept. Plant Pathology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu

Underlined are Registered in NYS for Agricultural Use; Group Nos. are from the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee and EPA; (ALL) means for all cucurbits; (Warnings and Fungicide Resistance* concerns are given in italics) (Important comments in RED); Major fungicide groups have been color coded to aid in finding and categorizing by MOA (mode of action): Phosphorous acids = Blue; Strobilurins or Group 11 = violet; chlorothalonils = gray; coppers = green; and sulfurs = gold.

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Alphabetical Fungicide List

·        Acrobat 50WP (EPA 241-410) REI 12 hrs (dimethomorph, Group 15) (BASF), (SEE FORUM)

·        Actigard 50WG (EPA 100-922) REI 12 hrs (acibenzolar-S-methyl, Group P1, host plant defense induction) (Syngenta). Spinach (DM, White rust, ¾ oz/A). (do not apply to young spinach; do not apply when extended cold or cold and cloudy conditions are expected).  7 DTH.

·        Agri-Fos (EPA 71962-1) REI 4 hrs (phosphorous acid, group 33) (Monterey L & G) Uses only on leafy vegetable grouping: Aru, Esc, End, Let, Par, Rad, Spi, SC. DM ½ gal/40 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        Aliette WDG (EPA 264-516) REI 12 hrs (fosetyl-Al, Group 33) (Bayer). Leafy vegetable grouping: Aru, Esc, End, Let, NZ Spi, Par, Pur, Rad, Spi, NZ Spi, Swiss Chard (DM, also White rust (spinach only), 2-5 lbs/A). (The lower rate, 2-3lb/A can be used with tank mixed with another fungicide [other than copper] that is labeled and effective for DM; observe 10 DTH when using maneb).  3 DTH.

·        Amistar 80WDG (EPA 100-1164) REI 4 hrs (azoxystrobin, Group 11) (Syngenta). Uses on Herb and Leafy Vegetable Groupings; Aru, Beet greens, Cil, Esc, End, Let, Par, Rad, Spi, Swiss Ch. (Foliar Alt LS, Cer. LS, Anth, Septoria LS, White rust, 6.2-15.4 fl oz/A; DM, PM, 12.3-15.4 fl oz/A; Soilborne diseases, Rhizoctonia, 0.4-0.8 fl oz/1,000 row feet). (do not apply more than 1 application before alternating to a non-QoI fungicide).  0 DTH.

·        Apron XL LS (EPA 100-799) REI 48 hrs (mefenoxam, Group 4) (Syngenta) A seed treatment for protection against Pythium causing damping-off, seed rot. Uses on leafy vegetable grouping: Aru, Esc, End, Let, NZ Spi, Par, Pur, Rad, Spi, NZ Spi, Swiss Chard, etc. (apply as seed treatment at 0.085-0.64 fl oz/100 lb seed. (do not apply to spinach that is destined to be grown in the greenhouse or enclosed environmentally-controlled room).  0 DTH.

·        Armicarb 100 and O Eco-Mate (EPA 5905-541-AA) REI 4 hrs (potassium bicarbonate, Group M) (Church and Dwight, Helena); Lettuce, Endive and Escarole, PM, DM, Alt LS, Septoria LS, Botrytis gray mold, 2.5-5 lb/100 gal.  0 DTH.

·        Badge SC (EPA 80289-3) REI 24 hrs (copper oxychloride + copper hydroxide, 20% metallic equiv. w/w, Group M1) (Isagro).  Beet gr. (Cer LS 1.8-4.6 pt/A), parsley (Bac. Blight 2,8 pt/A), Spinach (Anth, Dm, Cer LS, Wh Rust, 1.8-2.8 pt/A).  0 DTH.

·        Basic Copper 53 (EPA 45002-8) OMRI, REI 24 hrs (basic copper sulfate, 53% metallic equiv. Group M1) (Albaugh); Escarole and Endive (DM, 1-3lb/A); Lettuce (Anth, DM, Cer LS, 1-lb/A); Spinach (Anth, DM, CerLS, Wh Rust, 2-4 lb/A).  0 DTH.

·        Basic Copper Sulfate (EPA 46923-9) REI 24 hrs (basic copper sulfate, 53% metallic equiv., Group M1) (Old Bridge). Lettuce (Anth, DM, CerLS, 1 ¾-3lb/A); Spinach (Anth, DN, CerLS, Wh Rust, 2-4 lb/A). 0 DTH.

·        Botran 75W (EPA 10163-189) REI 12 hrs (dicloran, Group 14) (Gowan); Use on Row Crops, Endive and Escarole (Gray mold rot, 2 2/3 lb/A), Lettuce, Head and Leaf (Drop rot, 2-3 1/3 lb/A; Watery soft rot, Sclerotinia, 3 1/3 lb/A, Gray mold rot, 2 2/3lb/A).  14 DTH. Greenhouse and hothouse crops: Lettuce (leaf only, Gray mold rot 2 2/3 lb/43,560 sq ft).  14 DTH.

·        Cabrio EG 20% (EPA 7969-187) REI 12 hrs (No aerial application in NYS) (pyraclostrobin, Group 11) (BASF); Uses leafy vegetable grouping: Aru, Esc, End, Let, NZ Spi, Par, Pur, Rad, Spi, NZ Spi, Swiss Chard, etc. (Alt LS, Anth, Cer LS, DM, PM, Rust, Septoria LS,12-16 oz/A; Lettuce DM, 16 oz/A; White rust, 8-12 oz/A).  0 DTH (do not make more than 1 application before alternating to a non-QoI fungicide which is effective for the disease of interest.)

·        Champ 2F (EPA 55146-64) REI 24 hrs (copper hydroxide 37.5%, Group M1) (Nufarm); Endive and Escarole (DM, 2/3- 1 1/3 pt/A) Lettuce (DM, 2/3-1 1/3 pt/A; Parsley (Bac. Blt, 2 pt/A.  0 DTH.

·        Champion WP (EPA 55146-1) REI 24 hrs (copper hydroxide 77%, Group M1) (Nufarm);.Beet greens (Cer LS, 2-5 lb/A); Parsley (Bac Blight, 3 lb/A); Spinach (Anth, Wh rust, DM, Cer LS, 1-2lb/A.  0 DTH.

·        C-O-C-S WDG (EPA 34704-326) REI 24 hrs. (74.8% copper oxychloride + 14.2% basic copper sulfate, 50% metallic equiv., Group M1) (Loveland).Lettuce, Head and Leaf (DM, 1-3 lb/A); Spinach (DM, Cer LS, 1-3 lb/A) (Caution: leaf flecking may occur).  0 DTH.

·        Contans WG (EPA 72444-1) OMRI, REI 4 hrs (Coniothyrium minitans, biological fungicide) (Sylvan Bioproducts/Prophyta); for the control of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in the soil for Herb and Leafy Vegetables: Field Use (1-4 lb/A applied to the soil prior to or at planting or time of transplanting). Greenhouse Use (0.75-1.5 oz/1,000 sq ft.).  0 DTH.

·        Cuprofix Ultra 40 Disperss (EPA 4581-413) REI 12 hrs? (40% basic copper sulfate, Group M1) (Cerexagri-Nisso) Also Cuprofix Disperss DF (20% metallic copper). Parsley (Bac. Blight, 4 lb/A); Spinach (Anth, DM, Cer LS, Wh rust, 2.5-4 lb/A).  0 DTH.

·        Curzate 60DF (EPA 352-592) REI 12 hrs (cymoxanil, Group 27, + protectant Group M1, M3 or M5) (Dupont); Head Lettuce: (DM 3.2-5 oz/A in combination with maneb which has 10 DTH limitation).  3 DTH.

·        Decree 50WDG (EPA 66330-35) REI 12 hrs (fenhexamid, Group 17) (Arysta); Leafy Vegetable Grouping Except Spinach: Aru, Esc, End, Let, Par, Pur, Rad, etc. Transplant production or Greenhouse production: Botrytis gray mold stand alone, 1.5 lb/A or 1.0-1.5 if tank-mixed.  3 DTH. (do not make more than 2 consecutive applications)

·        Elexa 4 (EPA 81045-2) REI 4 hrs (chitosan, SAR) (Plant Defense Booster). Labeled for Herbs (not specified) and Lettuce (not specified). (PM, DM, Gray mold, 1.25-5 gal/A).  0 DTH.

·        Endura 70WDG (EPA 7969-197) REI 12 hrs (boscalid, Group 7) (BASF); Lettuce, Head and Leaf; (Drop (S. sclerotiorum), Botrytis rot and suppression of Rhizoctonia bottom rot and powdery mildew, 8-11 oz/A).  14 DTH. (do not make more than 2 applications per season).

·        Evito 480 SC (EPA 62171-MS-001) NOT YET REGISTERED in NYS. REI 12 hrs. (fluoxastrobin, Group 11) (Arysta). Leafy vegetables, petioles subgroup:  ex. Swiss chard, (EB, LB, Rhizoctonia root rot, 5.7fl oz/A).  3 DTH. (do not make more than 1 application before switching to a non-QoI group 11 fungicide).

·        Flint 50WG (EPA 264-777) REI 12 hrs (trifloxystrobin, Group 11) (Bayer); Leafy vegetables, petioles subgroup: ex. Swiss chard, (EB, LB, Rust, 5.7fl oz/A).  7 DTH. (do not make more than 1 application before switching to a non-QoI group 11 fungicide).

·        Forum 4.18 SC (EPA 241-427) REI 12 hrs (43.1% dimethomorph, Group 15, replaces Acrobat 50WP) (BASF); Lettuce, Head and Leaf (DM, 6 oz/A).  0 DTH. (should be tank-mix with a protectant fungicide; do not make more than 2 sequential applications before alternating to another effective fungicide for at least 1 application; not for greenhouse or transplant production; observe 10 DTH limitation when mixed with maneb).

·        Fosphite (EPA 68573-2) REI 4 hrs (53% mono- and dipotassium salts of Phosphorous Acid, Group 33) (JH Biotech); Uses on Herb and Leafy Vegetable Grouping; Aru, Beet greens, Cil, Esc, End, Let, Par, Rad, Spi, Swiss Ch. Phytophthora, Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, DM 1-3 qt gal/min 20 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        Fungi-Phite (EPA 73771-1) REI 4 hrs (45.5% mono- and di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid, Group 33) (Biagro Western Sales); Uses on Herb and Leafy Vegetable Grouping; Aru, Beet greens, Cil, Esc, End, Let, New Z Spi, Par, Pur, Rad, Spi, Swiss Ch. Phytophthora, Pythium, DM 1-2 qt gal/min 20 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        Gem (EPA 264-826) REI 12 hrs (trifloxystrobin, Group 11) (Bayer) (not for aerial application in NYS). Leafy petiole vegetables ex. Swiss Chard. EB, LB, Rust, 1.9-2.9 oz/A.  7 DTH. (do not make more than 1 application before switching to a non-QoI group 11 fungicide).

·        Helena ProPhyt (EPA 42519-22-AA-5905) REI 4 hrs (potassium phosphite, Group 33) (Helena); Uses Such As: Lettuce, Spinach, DM, 2-4 pt in min 10-30 gal/A.  0 DTH.

·        JMS Stylet-Oil (EPA 65564-1) REI 4 hr, OMRI (paraffinic oil, Not classified) (JMS Flower Farms); Lettuce: Alt LS, PM, Rust, also insects, 3-6 qt/100 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        Kaligreen (EPA 70231-1) OMRI, REI 4 hrs (potassium bicarbonate, Group M) (Arysta); Leafy vegetables: esc, end, lettuce (Head and Leaf), rad, spin, Swiss Chard and Herbs: Cil, par, etc, (PM 2 ½-3 lb/A).  1 DTH.

·        Kentan DF (EPA 80289-2) REI 24 hr, (copper hydroxide 61.3% = 40% metallic cu, Group M1) (Isagro); Beet greens (Cer LS, 2-5lb/A); Parsley (Bac. Blight, 3 lb/A); Spinach (Anth, DM, Cer LS, Wh rust, 2-3 lb/A).  0 DTH.

·        Kocide 3000 (EPA 352-662) REI 24 hrs (copper hydroxide 46.1%= 30% metallic copper equivalent, Group M1) (Dupont); Beet greens (Cer LS, 0.7502 lb/A); Spinach (Anth, DM, Cer LS, Wh rust, .75-1.25 lb/A).  0 DTH. See also Kocide 101 and Kocide 2000

·        Kphite (EPA 68573-2) REI 4 hrs. (53% Mono & di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid, Group 33) (Plant Food Systems);.Uses herb and leafy vegetable grouping to include: Aru, Beet greens, Cil, Esc, End, Let, NZ Spi, Par, Rad, Spi, Swiss Ch. Phytophthora, Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, DM, 1-3 qt/min 20 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        Kumulus DF (EPA 51036-352) OMRI, REI 24 hrs. (80% sulfur, group M2) (Microflo). Lettuce, Head and Leaf (PM, Rust, Red spider mite, 5-6 lb/A).  0 DTH.

·        M-Pede (EPA 53219-6) OMRI, REI 12 hrs (potassium salts of fatty acids, group M) (Dow);.Selected Leafy Vegetables: Esc, End, Let, Spin. and Herbs: parsley (assorted insect pests along with PM, 1-2% v/v solution).  0 DTH.

·        Maneb 75DF (EPA 4581-371) REI 24 hrs (maneb, Group M3) (also Maneb 80WP) (Cerexagri-Nisso); Lettuce, Head and Leaf, Escarole and Endive. (Anth, DM, 1.5-2 lb/A).  10 DTH. (remove excess leaves from head lettuce)

·        Manex (EPA 352-655) REI 24 hrs (maneb, Group M3) (Dupont); Lettuce, Head and Leaf, Escarole, Endive, (Anth, DM, 1.2-1.6 qt/A).  10 DTH. (remove excess leaves from head lettuce)

·        Microfine Sulfur (EPA 6325-13-34704) REI 24hrs. (90% sulfur, Group M2) (Loveland). Spinach (PM, Rust, 9+ lb/A).  0 DTH.

·        Micro Sulf (EPA 55146-75) OMRI, REI 24 hrs (Sulfur, Group M2) (Nufarm) 0 DTH. Beet greens (PM, Septoria LS, Red spider mites, 3-10 lb/A); Endive & Swiss Chard (PM, Rust, Red Spider mites, 4-6 lb/A); Lettuce, Head and Leaf (PM, Septoria LS, Red spider mites, 5-6 lb/A).  0 DTH.

·        Microthiol Disperss (EPA 4581-373) REI 24 hrs (80% sulfur, Group M2) (Cerexagri-Nisso); Lettuce, Head and Leaf (PM, Rust, Red Spider mite, 5-10 lb/A).  0 DTH.

·        MilStop (EPA 70870-1-68539) OMRI, REI 1 hrs (potassium bicarbonate, Group M) (BioWorks); Leafy Vegetables including: End, Esc, Lettuce, Rad, Spinach, etc., PM primarily + Alt LS, Anth, Botrytis, DM, 2.5-5 lb/A. (approved for Greenhouse use).  0 DTH.

·        Mycostop (EPA 64137-5) OMRI, REI 4 hrs (Streptomyces griseoviridis, biological Group) (Verdera Oy). Suppression of Botrytis (5g/13 gal water). Product may be used in a variety of application methods (Seed, Greenhouse, and Field) per label; for a variety of root pathogens.  0 DTH.

·        Nu-Cop 3L (EPA 42750,75) OMRI, REI 24 hrs (37.5 % cupric hydroxide, equiv. 24.4%) (Albaugh).  Escarole and endive (DM, 2/3-1 1/3 pt/A); Lettuce (DM, 2/3-2 2/3 pt/A); Spinach (Anth, Cer LS, DM, Wh rust, 1 1/3-2 2/3 pt/A); Parsley (Bac Blight, 4 pt/A).  0 DTH..

·        Oxidate (EPA 70299-2) OMRI, REI 1 hr (hydrogen peroxide, no Group) (BioSafe Systems); Herbs and Leafy Vegetables. see label. 0 DTH.

·        Phostrol (EPA 55146-83) REI 4 hrs (Na, K, NH4 phosphorous acid, Group 33) (Nufarm); Uses leafy vegetables grouping: Aru, Esc, End, Let, NZ Spi, Par, Pur, Rad, Spi, NZ Spi, Swiss Ch. DM, 2.5-5 pt/10-50 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        PlantShield (EPA 68539-4) OMRI, REI none (Trichoderma harzianum) (BioWorks); For Assorted Leafy Vegetables. Soilborne Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, etc. Gr. Hs. Soil drench, Chemigation, In-furrow spray or Transplant starter solution,.  0 DTH.

·        Presidio (EPA 59639-140) NOT YET REGISTERED in NYS. REI 12 hrs (fluopicolide, Group 43) (Valent). Leafy Vegetables: Aru, End, Esc, Lettuce (Head and Leaf), Par, Pur, Rad, Spin, NZ Spin, Swiss Chard.  Use for the control of selective oomycetes. DM, White rust, 3-4 fl oz/A.  2 DTH. (must be tank-mixed with another fungicide like maneb, observing the 10 DTH when used)

·        Prev-Am (EPA 72662-3) REI 12 hrs (sodium tetraborohydrate decahydrate, borax) (Citrus Oil);.Leafy Vegetables: Lettuce (head and Leaf), Spinach, (DM, PM at 50 fl oz/100 gal).  0 DTH.

·        Previcur Flex (EPA 264-678) (* restricted use) REI 12 hrs (propamocarb, Group U, plus protectant Group M2 or M5) (Bayer); Lettuce (Head and Leaf), DM, 2 pt/A alone or 1.33 pt/A with mixing partner; Pythium root rot and seedling disease, 2 pt/A.  2 DTH (if mixed with maneb, observe 10 DTH limitation). See label for Greenhouse use for leaf lettuce.

·        ProPhyt see Helena ProPhyt.

·        Quadris F (EPA 100-1098) REI 4 hrs (azoxystrobin, Group 11) (Syngenta); Uses on Herb and Leafy Vegetable Groupings; Aru, Beet greens, Cil, Esc, End, Let, Par, Rad, Spi, Swiss Ch. (Foliar Alt LS, Cer. LS, Anth, Septoria LS, White rust, 2-5 oz/A; DM, PM, 4-5 oz/A; Soilborne diseases, Rhizoctonia, 0.125-0.25 oz/1,000 row feet). (do not apply more than 1 application before alternating to a non-QoI fungicide).  0 DTH.

·        Quintec (EPA 62719-375) REI 12 hrs (quinoxyfen, Group 13) (Dow); Lettuce, (Head and Leaf), for PM, 4-6 fl oz/A.  1 DTH. (do not make sequential applications of Quintec on lettuce; alternate with another PM effective fungicide)

·        Rampart (EPA 34704-924) REI 4 hrs (Mono- and dipotassium salts of phosphorous acid, Group 33) (Loveland);.Uses Herb and Leafy Vegetable Grouping: Aru, Beet greens, Cil, Esc, End, Let, NZ Spi, Par, Rad, Spi, Swiss Ch. Phytophthora, Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Xanthomonas campestris, DM, PM, 1-4 qt in min 20 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        Reason 500SC (EPA 264-695) REI 12 hrs (Not approved for use on Long Island) (fenamidone, Group 11) (Bayer); Lettuce (Head and Leaf), DM, 5.5-8.2 fl oz/A.  2 DTH. (do not make more than 1 application of Reason before alternating with a fungicide with a different MOA).

·         Reliable NOT YET REGISTERED

·        Revus (EPA 100-1254) NOT YET REGISTERED in NYS. REI 12 hrs (mandipropamid, Group 40) (Syngenta). Leafy Vegetables include: Aru, End, Esc, Lettuce (Head and Leaf), Par, Pur, Rad, Spinach, NZ Spinach, Swiss Chard. (DM, 8 fl oz/A) 1 DTH. (make no more than 2 consecutive applications before switching to another effective fungicide for at least one spray).

·        Rhapsody AS (EPA 69592-10) (Bacillus subtilis, biological) OMRI, REI 4 hrs (AgraQuest). Leafy Vegetables, use in Greenhouse for DM, PM, 3-6 qt/100 gal; Sclerotinia head and leaf drop, 4-6 qt/100 gal.  0 DTH.

·        Ridomil Gold EC (EPA 100-801) REI 48 hrs (mefenoxam, Group 4) (Syngenta); Leafy Vegetables includes: escarole, endive, lettuce (head and leaf) parsley, spinach, Swiss chard. Soil application for Pythium in leafy vegetables and White rust and DM in Spinach see label for applying to soil at planting.  21 DTH for spinach if later applications are made. (do not use in greenhouse or field-grown vegetable transplants, do not use in transplant water treatment)

·        Ridomil Gold SL (EPA 100-1202) REI 48 hrs (mefenoxam, Group 4) (Syngenta); For Herbs and Leafy Vegetables: Aru, Esc, End, Lettuce (Head and Leaf), Par, Pur, Rad, Spin, NZ Spin, Swiss chard, Damping off (Pythium) 1-2 pt/A preplant incorporated or soil spray; for Spinach only for White rust and DM, 0.25pt/A as shank application.  Foliar Spray for Lettuce (Head and Leaf), DM 0.125-0.25 pt/A tank mixed with another fungicide effective for DM control.  7 DTH. (do not use in greenhouse or field-grown vegetable transplants, do not use in transplant water treatment).

·        RootShield Granules (EPA 68539-3) OMRI, 0 REI (Thrichoderma harzianum), (BioWorks); For Leafy Vegetables including End, Esc, lettuce (Head and Leaf), Parsley, Spinach; for soilborne fungi, in-furrow 5-12 lb/A; Greenhouse planting mix, 1-1.5 lb/cubic yd soil mix.  0 DTH.

·        Rovral 4F (EPA 264-482) REI 24 hrs (iprodione, Group 2) (Bayer) Lettuce (Head and Leaf). Lettuce drop (Sclerotinia) Bottom rot (Rhizoctonia) 1.5-2 pt/A and min of 40 gal water.  14 DTH. (do not cultivate after application, do not drench)

·        Serenade ASO (EPA 69592-12) OMRI (Bacillus subtilis, biological), REI 4 hrs (AgraQuest); For Leafy Vegetables (not specified); (DM, PM, 3-6qt/A; Sclerotinia head and leaf drop, 4-6Qt/A.).  0 DTH.

·        Serenade MAX (EPA 69592-11) OMRI, REI 4 hrs (Bacillus subtilis, biological) (AgraQuest); Leafy vegetables including: Lettuce, Spinach, Parsley, Radicchio and others (DM, PM, Sclerotinia head and leaf drop, 1-3 lb/A.).  0 DTH. (Also selected crops for greenhouse use).

·        Sonata (EPA 69592-13) OMRI, REI 4 hrs (Bacillus pumilis, biological) (AgraQuest); Leafy Vegetables including: Lettuce, Spinach, Parsley, Radicchio and others; DM, PM, 2-4 qt/A.  0 DTH. (Also greenhouse crops)

·        Sulfur 6L (EPA 51036-16), REI 24 hrs (52% sulfur, group M2) (MicroFlo); Lettuce, Head and Leaf (PM, Rust, Red spider mites, 2/3 to ¾ gal/A); Spinach (PM and Rust, 1 1/3-5 gal/A).  0 DTH.

·        T-22 HC (EPA 68539-4) OMRI, REI 0 hrs. (Trichoderma harzianum, biological) (BioWorks); For Herbs and Leafy Vegetables: Aru, End, Esc, Lettuce (Head and Leaf), Par, Rad, Spinach, Swiss chard, for ground application for soilborne fungi attacking plant roots; 3-5 oz/A.  0 DTH.

·        Tanos 50DF (EPA 352-604) REI 12 hrs (famoxadone, Group 11 + cymoxanil, Group 27, must be tank mixed with a protectant) (Dupont); Head Lettuce, DM, 8 oz/A.  3 DTH. (can be tank mixed with maneb or Aliette by observing the DTH for these fungicides).

·        Tenn-Cop 5E (EPA 1812-381) 12 REI (58% copper salts of fatty and rosin acids, metallic equiv. of 5.14%)(Griffin); Lettuce (DM, 1 ½-3 pt/A, Bac Soft Rot, 3 pt/A); Spinach (Anth, Cer LS, DM, 3-4 pt/A).  0 DTH.

·        That Flowable Sulfur (EPA 57538-5) REI 24 hrs. (Sulfur, Group M2) (Stoller); Lettuce, Head and Leaf (PM, Rust, Red spider mites, 4-6 pt/A); Spinach (PM and Rust, 3-6 qt/A).  0 DTH.

·        Topaz (EPA 68573-2) REI 4 hrs. (53% mono & dipotassium salts of phosphorous acid, equivalent to 3.90 lbs, Group 33) (Agriliance). Uses Herb and Leafy Vegetable Grouping: Aru, Beet greens, Cil, Esc, End, Let, NZ Spi, Par, Rad, Spi, Swiss Ch. Phytophthora, Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Xanthomonas campestris, DM, PM, 1-3 qt in 100 gal water.  0 DTH.

·        Trilogy (EPA 70051-2) OMRI, REI 4 hrs (70% clarified hydrophobic extract of Neem oil, biological) (Certis); For Herbs and Leafy Vegetables including: Aru, Cil, End, Esc, Lettuce (head and leaf), Par, Pur, Rad, Spinach, Swiss chard, etc. Alternaria, Anth, Botrytis, DM, PM, Rusts, see label for rates).  0 DTH.

·        Ultra Flourish 2EC (EPA 55146-73) REI 48 hrs (mefenoxam, Group 4) (Nufarm);.Leafy Vegetables including: Endive, Escarole, Lettuce (Head and Leaf), Parsley, Spinach and Swiss Chard. Soil application 2-4 pt/A for Pythium damping off and for white rust and DM in spinach (21 DTH if shanked in).

·         This summary is provided as a helpful guide to most of the products that are available for Leafy Vegetable Disease Control and is not a substitute for Pesticide Labels.  Refer to the 2008 Cornell Vegetable Guidelines or the product label before buying any product.  The label is the law!  ABBREVIATIONS: † = Restricted use pesticide (see label); M = Multi-site activity; OLF = Other labeled formulation; MOA = mode of action.

Diseases and their pathogens vary greatly by labeled product, but this is a summary for those listed under Leafy Vegetables.

Alt LS = Alternaria Leaf Spot, Alternaria sonchi, Alternaria spp.; Anth = Anthracnose, Colletotrichum dematium, Colletotrichum spp. or Microdochium panattonianum; Bacterial blight, Pseudomonas spp.; Botrytis Gray mold = Botrytis cinerea; Cer LS = Cercospora Leaf Spot, Cercospora spp.; DM = Downy mildew, Peronospora effusa, Peronospora spp. or Bremia lactucae, Bremia spp. Drop Rot, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum; PM = Powdery Mildew, Erysiphe spp., Sphaerotheca spp; Pythium = Pythium Damping-off, Pythium spp.; Rust Puccinia spp, Uromyces spp; Rhiz = Rhizoctonia = Rhizoctonia solani; Sep LS = Septoria leaf spot, Septoria petroselini, Septoria spp.; Wh rust = White Rust, Albugo occidentalis, A. candida.

Overview of Leafy Vegetable Fungicide Roster

(underlined = labeled in NYS)            T. A. Zitter, July 2008

Protectants/Mixing Partners/Alternating (Field diseases listed)

·          M3 maneb = Maneb 75DF, Manex. (Anth, DM)

·          M1 fixed copper = Badge SC, Basic Copper Sulfate & 53 ORMI, Champ & Dry Prill, Champion WP, C-O-C-S, Cuprofix, Kentan DF, Kocide 3000, , Nu-Cop 3L OMRI, Tenn-Cop 5E (varies by label, Anth, Cer LS, DM, Wh. rust)

·          Bio.Bacillus subtilis = Rhapsody ORMI, = (PM) Serenade ASO and MAX ORMI (DM, PM, Sclerotinia drop); Bacillus pumilis = Sonata (DM, PM)

·          M K bicarbonate = Armicarb, Kaligreen, ORMI, MilStop ORMI (PM)

·          M Oxidate ORMI (hydrogen peroxide) (see label)

·          M2 Sulfur = MicroSulf, ORMI, That, Microthiol, Thiolux Jet ORMI, Kumulus ORMI, Microsperse (PM, Septoria LS, Rust or mites, see label)

Group 11 Strobilurins (QoI) and “like”

11 Evito 480 SC (fluoxastrobin) NOT REGISTERED; (limited crops and diseases)

11 Quadris, Amistar (azoxystrobin) (multiple crops; Alt LS, Cer LS, Anth, Septoria LS, Wh rust, DM, PM, soilborne Rhizoctonia)

11 Flint or Gem (trifloxystrobin) (limited crops and diseases)

11 Cabrio (pyraclostrobin) (multiple crops; Alt LS, Anth, Cer LS, DM, PM, Wh rust)

11 Tanos (famoxadone + cymoxanil) (Head lettuce DM)

11 Reason (fenamidone) (Lettuce DM) (not for use on Long Island)

Important DM materials

SAR Actigard (for Spinach DM, also for Wh rust)

33 Aliette (multiple crops, also Spinach Wh rust)

11 Amistar, Quadris (multiple crop list and diseases)

11 Cabrio (multiple crop list and diseases)

27 Curzate (plus protectant, Head lettuce only)

15 Forum (Acrobat) (Head and Leaf Lettuce only)

M3 maneb (Maneb, Manex) (multiple crops; mixing partner, observe DTH)

33 phosphorous acids (Agri-Fos, Fosphite, Fungi-Phite, Kphite, ProPhyt, Phostrol, Rampart, Topaz) (most are for multiple crop listing)

43 Presidio NOT REGISTERED (multiple crop list, DM and Wh rust)

U Previcur Flex (Head and Leaf Lettuce only)

11 Reason (Head and Leaf Lettuce only)

40 Revus (mandipropamid) NOT REGISTERED (multiple crop list, only DM)

11 + 27 Tanos (Head lettuce only)

4 Ridomil Gold EC and SL (for Spinach DM, also for Wh rust)

4 Ultra Flourish (for Spinach DM, also for Wh rust)

 

 

Botrytis Gray Mold and Sclerotinia head and leaf drop)

14 Botran (dicloran) (Botrytis gray mold and Sclerotinia)

Bio Contans OMRI (C. minitans) (Sclerotinia)

17 Decree (fenhexamid) (Botrytis gray mold)

17 Endura (boscalid) (Botrytis Gray mold and Sclerotinia)

Bio Mycostop OMRI (Streptomyces) (Suppression of Botrytis)

Bio Rhapsody OMRI (Bacillus) (Sclerotinia head and leaf drop)

Bio Serenade OMRI (Bacillus) (Sclerotinia head and leaf drop)

Oomycete (Pythium Damping off)

·          4 Apron XL SP (seed treatment protection)

·          U Previcur Flex

·          4 Ridomil Gold, Ultra Flourish

·          33 Fosphite, Fungi-Phite, Kphite, Rampart, Topaz (labeled but may not be most effective)

Greenhouse Usage (Check label for specifics)

·          M1 Champ, Champ Dry Prill, Champion, Kentan, Kocide (all formulations), Cuprofix Disperss and Ultra 40, Badge SC, Nu-Cop 50DF OMRI, Tenn-Cop 5E

·          Bio PlantShield, RootShield granules, and T-22 HC OMRI (Trichoderma harzianum)

·          M JMS Stylet-Oil OMRI (PM, insects)

·          M Contans WG OMRI (W Mold)

·          M M-Pede OMRI (K salts of fatty acids) (PM)

·          14 Botran (dicloran) (leaf lettuce only, Botrytis)

·          28 Previcur Flex (Pythium, leaf lettuce only)

·          M Armicarb, Kaligreen OMRI, MilStop OMRI, (PM)

·          Bio Rhapsody, Serenade MAX, (PM), Sonata, are all OMRI

Current OMRI Listed Products & Registered in NYS (all M = multi-site activity)

·          M Basic Copper 53, Nu-Cop

·          Bio PlantShield, RootShield granules, T-22 HC (Trichoderma harzianum)

·          M Trilogy (neem oil) (, (PM)

·          Bio Contans (Coniothyrium) (White mold)

·          M Organic JMS Stylet Oil (PM)

·          M Kaligreen, MilStop (K bicarbonate) (PM)

·          Bio Mycostop (S. griseoviridis)

·          M Oxidate (hydrogen peroxide)

·          Bio Serenade ASO, MAX (PM), Sonata (PM), Rhapsody AS (PM)

·          M Kumulus DF, Micro Sulf (PM),M Thiolux, (PM)