Applying Fungicide to Crops Before Shipping

As you prepare crops to leave the greenhouse, a final fungicide application should be applied to protect them as they head to consumers’ homes and gardens. Proactively preventing common diseases can set consumers up for success and remove some common challenges that could negatively impact their gardening experience. It is also a good time to consider a plant growth regulator (PGR) to help plants stay uniform and compact on retail shelves.

​​​​​​​Downy mildew on impatiens, Rechcigl

​​​​​​​Downy mildew on impatiens, Rechcigl

For Downy Mildew & PhytophthoraSegovis® fungicide
Apply Segovis before shipping crops like impatiens and roses to prevent downy mildew and Phytophthora. This last application can protect crops all the way to the landscape. It can even protect crops that are planted in areas where downy mildew has been active in the past.

Led by Mary Hausbeck, Ph.D., Michigan State University studies show if impatiens are treated with their recommended fungicides, the risk of an outbreak in the landscape is significantly reduced or prevented. Segovis is listed as the last treatment before shipping as a drench at 3.2 fl. oz./100 gal.
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Botrytis on impatiens, Rechcigl

​​​​​​​Botrytis on impatiens, Rechcigl

For BotrytisMural® fungicide
Plants that have been or will be boxed, stored or transported are highly susceptible to Botrytis because humidity and ethylene levels contribute to plant stress and susceptibility. To help keep crops clean as they move, spray Mural at 5-7 oz./100 gal. approximately 2-4 days prior to shipping. This can also prevent leaf spots, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia. Download our Botrytis guide for additional recommendations.



Bonzi drench on calibrachoaBonzi drench on calibrachoa. Left: Control, Center: Bonzi 1 ppm, Right: Bonzi 2 ppm 2014, Syngenta Flowers
Plant Growth RegulatorBonzi®
Bonzi is labeled for multiple application methods to provide versatility and flexibility. It can be applied as a spray, drench or pre-plant bulb soak on a wide variety of ornamental crops. Bonzi helps ensure plants stay compact and beautiful to keep them at their peak longer, which can help increase profitability.

Learn more about these products at www.GreenCastOnline.com/Ornamentals.

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©2019 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties and/or may have state-specific use requirements. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration and proper use. Bonzi®, Mural®, Segovs® and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.


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