Description
Beneficial fungi to improve the balance between desirable and undesirable microorganisms on the leaf surface and in the soil.
Tricho-Shield™ is a talc-based formulation containing the beneficial fungal species Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma lignorum and Trichoderma koningii, which promote plant and root growth.
Key Performance
- Root-zone balance is coupled with plant growth promotion associated with Trichoderma metabolites
- Tricho-Shield ™ can be applied to seeds, transplants, bulbs, cuttings, grafts and established crops
- No withholding period
Growth Stage
- Pre-planting
- Planting
- Vegetative Growth
- Pre-flowering, Flowering, Fruit Set & Fill
Composition
Contains the species Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma lignorum & Trichoderma koningii
Application Rates
Foliar Spray Rate: 1 kg/ha or 5 g per L of water for spot spraying. Apply as required.
Soil Application: 1 – 2 kg/ha
Annual Crops: Apply with first fertigation (at bed preparation or fertigate/soil drench 1–2 weeks prior to planting). Repeat in 4 weeks.
Tree Crops: Apply in early Spring.
Soil Drenching (for small areas with a watering can) : 5 g/L of water
Note: Initial frequent applications may be required to establish beneficial fungal populations, however for routine use allow 4 weeks between applications. Can be applied during land preparation in order to establish beneficial fungal populations before planting.
Seedling Treatment: Dip seedlings in a solution of 5 g/L of water. Apply just prior to planting.
Seed Treatment:
- Horticulture: 5 g/kg of seed
- Broadacre: 2 kg/tonne of seed. Ideally, apply just prior to planting.
Cuttings: 10 g/L as a dipping solution. Apply just prior to planting.
