Carrots

Damping Off

Howard F. Schwartz


(Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium spp.): pre or post emergence wilting and death of seedlings. Roots and hypocotyls are discolored, water-soaked and/or rotted. Other controls include crop rotation, deep tillage and recommended planting date.

 

Product list for Damping Off:

Pesticide
Common/Trade Name

Product per Acre

Remarks

captan
Captan 75


6-9 oz/100 lb


Seed treatment.

Captan + Lindane

4 oz/100 lb

Seed box treatment

metalaxyl
Ridomil 2E Ridomil 50W


4-8 pts broadcast
2-4 lbs broadcast


GWA pending.
7" band recommended. Pythium only

thiram
Arasan 70S Thiram 42S


5.3 oz/100 lb


Seed treatment.

Maxim 4FS

Product/100 Lb Seed:
0.08 - 0.16 fl oz

Seed treatment.

RRestricted use pesticide. 1Labeled for chemigation  2Generic active ingredient, several formulations.

The information herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and that listing of commercial products, necessary to this guide, implies no endorsement by the authors or the Extension Services of Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming or Montana. Criticism of products or equipment not listed is neither implied nor intended. Due to constantly changing labels, laws and regulations, the Extension Services can assume no liability for the suggested use of chemicals contained herein. Pesticides must be applied legally complying with all label directions and precautions on the pesticide container and any supplemental labeling and rules of state and federal pesticide regulatory agencies. State rules and regulations and special pesticide use allowances may vary from state to state: contact your State Department of Agriculture for the rules, regulations and allowances applicable in your state and locality.

 

 

Categories: Carrot, Damping Off, Diseases

 

Date: 04/01/2007