Chemical groups: Inorganic copper.
Active ingredient: Ulocladium oudemansii fungus in the form of a wettable powder.
Mode of action: A natural fungus which colonises the fruiting area preventing pathogenic rotting fungi or bacteria from establishing. Controls fungal diseases on all plants in the garden, or can be used on indoor plants as well.
Toxicity: Non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and non-phytotoxic to plants.
Recommended uses: All Fruit : BOTRY-Zen® is effective against botrytis, sclerotinia and brown rot fungal diseases plus some bacterial diseases such as PSA. Approved for use on berry fruit, stone fruit, grapes, avocados and kiwifruit. Ornamentals : BOTRY-Zen® for Peonies, Orchids, Hydrangeas and Polyanthus.
Withholding period: Nil for berry fruit, stone fruit, grapes and kiwifruit.
Compatibility: Cannot be mixed with any fungicide which kills fungi on contact. It is preferable to apply this product alone.
Comparison to similar alternatives: BOTRY-Zen® is a useful, protectant fungicide for botrytis and brown rot in fruits prone to these diseases – stone fruit and berry fruit. BioGro certified organic, BOTRY-Zen® is very close to the best synthetic fungicides in effectiveness.
Pack size : BOTRY-Zen® – 160g glass bottle makes 20 litres of spray.
The organism in the product requires consistent daily temperatures of 14°C and above for germination and spreading, as well as clear weather for 2-3 days.
An alternative to Fungus Fighter.