Amistar fungicide

Safeguard your crops with Seed Farm’s premium Amistar Fungicide in Kenya! Powered by azoxystrobin, this broad-spectrum strobilurin fungicide offers preventive and curative control of fungal diseases, ensuring healthier plants and higher yields.

Origin of Amistar Fungicide and Introduction to Kenya
Developed by Syngenta, Amistar Fungicide (250g/L azoxystrobin, soluble concentrate) is a globally trusted solution for integrated pest management (IPM). In Kenya, it’s widely used for its systemic, translaminar action, protecting crops like maize, beans, and vegetables from devastating fungal diseases.

Uses of Amistar Fungicide
Amistar controls a wide range of fungal diseases:

• Field Crops: Rust, grey leaf spot in maize; anthracnose in beans.

• Vegetables: Early blight in tomatoes, powdery mildew in cucurbits, foliar diseases in onions.

• Other Crops: White blister in brassicas, rust in wheat.
  It inhibits fungal respiration, stopping disease progression and preserving crop quality.

Favorable Conditions for Amistar Application
Amistar is effective across Kenyan agro-climates.

Climate

• Temperature: Optimal range of 15–35°C.

• Rainfall: Suitable for 250–1,200 mm annually; apply preventively in humid conditions.

Regions in Kenya
Amistar performs in:

• Central Kenya (Kiambu, Nyeri)

• Rift Valley (Nakuru, Eldoret)

• Eastern Kenya (Machakos, Kitui)

• Western Kenya (Kakamega, Kisumu)

Soil/Crop Requirements

• Soil Type: No specific soil restrictions; ensure good crop health.

• pH: 5.5–7.5.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Amistar Fungicide

1. Mixing: Dilute 10ml in 20 liters of water (500ml/ha) for foliar spraying.

2. Application: Spray preventively or at early disease signs, targeting leaves. Apply up to 2–3 times per season, with a 12-day interval for brassicas.

3. Precautions: Avoid drift onto apple crops, as azoxystrobin is phytotoxic to apples. Do not exceed 500g azoxystrobin per field annually.

4. Coverage: A 100ml packet treats ~0.2 ha (0.5 acres).

Benefits and Maintenance

1. Broad-Spectrum Control: Targets rust, blight, and mildew, protecting yield and quality.

2. Physiological Benefits: Enhances greening and nitrogen efficiency, boosting crop vigor.

3. IPM Compatibility: Ideal for integrated pest management programs.

4. Maintenance: Apply at flowering or early disease stages; ensure thorough coverage.

Crop Compatibility
Amistar complements Seed Farm’s seeds like SC Sungura 301 maize, KAT B1 yellow beans, and Russet F1 onions, protecting maize, legumes, and vegetables. Avoid use near apple orchards due to sensitivity.

Why Amistar Fungicide is the Future
Amistar Fungicide offers Kenyan farmers unmatched disease control, yield protection, and crop vigor with its systemic action and physiological benefits. Start protecting your farm with Seed Farm’s Amistar Fungicide—buy now and grow your prosperity with Seed Farm!