Ridomil Gold 250g

Defend your crops with Seed Farm’s premium Ridomil Gold Fungicide – 250g in Kenya! This dual-action fungicide, blending Metalaxyl-M and Mancozeb, delivers systemic and contact control of Oomycete fungi, ensuring healthy plants and high yields.

Origin of Ridomil Gold Fungicide and Introduction to Kenya
Developed by Syngenta, Ridomil Gold MZ 68 WG (Metalaxyl-M 40g/kg, Mancozeb 640g/kg) is a leading wettable granule fungicide. Widely adopted in Kenya, its systemic and contact properties protect crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and vegetables from destructive fungal diseases, enhancing farm productivity.

Uses of Ridomil Gold Fungicide
Ridomil Gold targets Oomycete fungi, controlling:

• Field Crops: Late blight in potatoes, downy mildew in grapes.

• Vegetables: Early blight and downy mildew in tomatoes, onions, and cucurbits.

• Other Crops: Foliar diseases in citrus, tobacco, and ornamentals.
  It offers preventive and curative action, safeguarding crop quality.

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

Climate

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

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

Regions in Kenya
Ridomil Gold performs in:

• Central Kenya (Kiambu, Nyeri)

• Rift Valley (Nakuru, Eldoret)

• Eastern Kenya (Machakos, Makueni)

• Western Kenya (Kakamega, Kisumu)

Soil/Crop Requirements

• Soil Type: No specific restrictions; ensure healthy crops.

• pH: 5.5–7.5.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Ridomil Gold Fungicide

1. Mixing: Dissolve 50g in 20 liters of water (2.5 kg/ha) for foliar spraying.

2. Application: Spray preventively or at first disease signs, covering foliage evenly. Apply up to 3 times per season, with 7–14-day intervals, depending on crop and disease pressure.

3. Precautions: Wear protective gear; avoid water body contamination due to aquatic toxicity. Rotate with other fungicides to prevent resistance.

4. Coverage: A 250g packet treats ~0.1 ha (0.25 acres) at 2.5 kg/ha.

Benefits and Maintenance

1. Dual-Action Control: Metalaxyl-M’s systemic uptake fights fungi internally; Mancozeb’s contact barrier prevents spore germination.

2. Yield Protection: Enhances crop vigor and quality, reducing losses from late blight and downy mildew.

3. Ease of Use: Wettable granules ensure simple mixing and application.

4. Maintenance: Apply early in disease cycle; ensure 7-day pre-harvest interval (PHI).

Crop Compatibility
Ridomil Gold complements Seed Farm’s seeds like SC Sungura 301 maize, KAT B1 yellow beans, and Indian Palak spinach, protecting potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and grapes. It’s ideal for integrated pest management (IPM).

Why Ridomil Gold Fungicide is the Future
Ridomil Gold offers Kenyan farmers reliable, broad-spectrum control of Oomycete fungi, ensuring healthy crops and profitable harvests. Its dual-action formula minimizes disease resistance risks. Protect your farm with Seed Farm’s 250g Ridomil Gold Fungicide—buy now and grow your prosperity with Seed Farm!