Crop Staging Guide Fungicides
Take a stand. Stop disease before it starts. Once yield is lost to disease, it s gone forever. There s no cure. The best way to prevent this yield loss is to stop disease before it starts. And that means taking preventative action, before the appearance of disease symptoms. An effective preventative program is built around proper application timing. With a wait-and-see approach, you ll sacrifice yield. By the time you see symptoms, disease has already started its damage. So stay ahead of disease with a planned preventative fungicide program. This guide will help you get the most from BASF fungicides. It shows you the optimum application window for LANCE, Caramba and HEADLINE fungicides on key Canadian crops.
Get more from your BASF fungicides. BASF is a world leader in fungicide technology. Our products protect all major field crops from the worst diseases. Count on BASF for innovative solutions to the challenges of effective crop protection. Unprecedented control of key diseases. Unique AgCelence benefits: greener leaves, stronger stems and larger seeds for a higher yielding, high quality crop with improved harvestability. Wheat, barley, oats, corn, soybeans, dry beans, field peas, lentils, flax, canola and many other crops. Highest level of Sclerotinia and Botrytis protection for the highest potential yields. A broad range of crops including canola and dry beans. Highest level of Fusarium head blight management and premium leaf disease control. Protects grade, yield and quality. For use in (spring and winter) wheat, barley, rye, durum and oats.
h e a d l i n e c a r a m b a BBCH values shown in blue. Barley V1 11 14 16 34 39 49 61-63 83 89 HARVEST maturity full head emergence early head emergence flag leaf penultimate 5 th Leaf 3 rd Leaf 1 st Leaf
Barley HEADLINE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Net blotch, spot blotch, stripe rust, scald. APPLICATION RATE: 120-160 ml/ac (300-400 ml/ha or 80-105 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application immediately at or after the flag leaf has fully unrolled. 2nd application See notes. NOTES: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicide should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms. For maximum yield in cereals, it is important to protect the flag leaf with HEADLINE. When more than one fungicide application is planned, HEADLINE may be tank-mixed with your herbicide application. A second application should be planned for the flag leaf stage or at heading with an application of CARAMBA for Fusarium head blight management. CARAMBA application tips ACTIVITY ON: Fusarium head blight. APPLICATION RATE: 0.4L/ac (40 acres per case, 320 acres per shuttle or 1.0 L/ha) WATER VOLUME: Ground use a minimum 9 imp. Gal/ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. Gal/ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: for FHB apply when barley has full head emergence to up to 3 days after full head emergence of the main stems. NOTES: To maximize yield and reduce DON levels, apply CARAMBA to wheat at 20% flowering (GS 61-63). For barley, apply between full head emergence to up to 3 days after full emergence of main stem heads. The risk of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in cereals is greatest when weather is warm and wet at head emergence and flowering. Preventative application of CARAMBA fungicide will reduce the amount of FHB and Fusarium toxin (DON) in harvested grain.
HEADLINE* for blackleg control HEADLINE* for alternaria black spot green pod Mid-flower Early flower * May be tank-mixed with your canola herbicide or LANCE application. lance for sclerotina control CANOLA/xceed V1 mature bolt 6 th Leaf 3 rd Leaf 1 st Leaf cotyledon
Canola/xceed HEADLINE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Blackleg, Alternaria black spot. APPLICATION RATE: 120-160 ml/ac (300-400 ml/ha or 80-105 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 2-6 Leaf Stage (Blackleg); 20-50% bloom stage to early pod stage (Alternaria black spot). NOTES: HEADLINE should be applied preventatively. To maximize AgCelence benefits and Blackleg control, apply at the 2 to 6-leaf (rosette) stage prior to disease development. Alternatively, for AgCelence benefits and Alternaria black spot, HEADLINE can be applied at 20-50% bloom for suppression or at the early pod stage for control. HEADLINE provides flexibility and can be tank-mixed with canola herbicides for early application or with Sclerotinia fungicides for later application. LANCE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Sclerotinia stem rot, Alternaria black spot. APPLICATION RATE: 140g/ac (350 g/ha or 40 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground use a minimum 9 imp. Gal/ac (100 L/ha). Air 4 imp. gal./ac (40 L/ha). CHEMIGATION: Do not exceed 1/4" water. APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application 20-50% flowering. 2nd application 7-14 days after first, up to full bloom (see notes). NOTES: LANCE fungicide should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms. An application at 20-50% bloom will provide control of Sclerotinia and suppression of Alternaria black spot. If disease persists or if weather conditions favour disease development, make a second application of LANCE 7-14 days after the first application. LANCE applied during late flowering to green pod will provide control of Alternaria black spot. When using LANCE on irrigated land, leave 24-36 hours between application and next irrigation. Tankmix HEADLINE with LANCE for more disease control and the benefits of AgCelence.
corn V1 HARVEST maturity Late Tassel h e a d l i n e Mid-Tassel Early Tassel 8 th Leaf 5 th Leaf 3 rd Leaf 1 st Leaf
Corn HEADLINE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Common rust, grey leaf spot. APPLICATION RATE: 160 ml/ac (400 ml/ha or 80 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application early to full tassel. 2nd application 7-14 days after first (see notes). NOTES: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicide should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms, at early tassel. Typically, field corn only requires one application. For seed and/or sweet corn, if disease persists or if weather conditions favour disease development, make a second application with a fungicide containing a second mode of action 7-14 days after the first application.
* Where required, HEADLINE and LANCE may be tank-mixed. **Apply LANCE or a different mode of action. DRY BEANS V1 HARVEST late flower h e a d l i n e * l a n c e * l a n c e ** Pod fill mid-flower early flower 3 rd TRIFOLIATE UNIFOLIATE COTYLEDON
Dry Beans HEADLINE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Anthracnose, Mycosphaerella blight, powdery mildew, rust, Asian soybean rust. APPLICATION RATE: 160 ml/ac (400 ml/ha or 80 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application 20-50% bloom. 2nd application 10-14 days after first (see notes). NOTES: In areas at risk of anthracnose or rust, scouting should begin before flowering. If either disease is detected in the crop, apply HEADLINE fungicide immediately. Alternatively, apply a preventative application of HEADLINE at early flower. If disease persists or if weather conditions favour disease development, make a second application of HEADLINE 10-14 days after the first application. LANCE application tips DISEASE CONTROLLED: White mold, Botrytis grey mold. APPLICATION RATE: High white mold risk 283 g/ac (708 g/ha or 20 acres per 5.66 kg case). Low to moderate white mold risk 226 g/ac (565 g/ha or 25 acres per 5.66 kg case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 4 imp. gal./ac (40 L/ha). CHEMIGATION: Do not exceed 1/4" water. APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application 20-50% bloom, at the appearance of the first pin bean. 2nd application See notes. NOTES: Applications of LANCE fungicide must be made before the appearance of disease symptoms and should be timed to provide the greatest possible protection through the flowering period. A second application with a fungicide containing a second mode of action should be made to protect the late bloom stage 1) if the weather is cool and wet, at 7-10 days after the first application, or 2) if the canopy is dry and the weather is warm and dry, at 10-14 days.
OPTIMAL APPLICATION TIMING NOTE: This chart shows the relative abundance of plant parts (not the actual number) at each bloom stage. % FLOWERING BUDS OPEN BUDS FLOWERS OLD FLOWERS PIN BEANS FULL PODS (BROWNED) DRY BEANS bloom stage guide 10% 30% 50% 70%
* Controls Mycosphaerella. ** Controls powdery mildew. *** Where required, HEADLINE and LANCE may be tank-mixed. field peas V1 HARVEST late flower h e a d l i n e * h e a d l i n e ** l a n c e *** pod fill mid-flower early flower 6 th node 4 th node 1 st node cotyledon
Field Peas HEADLINE application tips DISEASE CONTROLLED: Mycosphaerella blight, powdery mildew. APPLICATION RATE: 160 ml/ac (400 ml/ha or 80 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application for Mycosphaerella Preventatively, at the beginning of flowering. 2nd application See notes. Applications for powdery mildew usually occur later (mid to late bloom) and should be made as soon as disease is detected. LANCE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Ascochyta blight, Mycosphaerella blight, grey mold, white mold. APPLICATION RATE: 170 g/ac (420 g/ha or 34 acres per 5.66 kg case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air Do not apply by air. APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application 20-50% flowering. 2nd application 7-14 days after first (see notes). NOTES: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicide should be applied preventatively. If growing conditions are moist and favourable for the development of Mycosphaerella, apply LANCE 10-14 days after HEADLINE if also targeting white mold.
HEADLINE OPTIMAL APPLICATION TIMING LANCE OPTIMAL APPLICATION TIMING NOTE: This chart shows the relative abundance of plant parts (not the actual number) at each bloom stage. % FLOWERING BUDS OPEN BUDS FLOWERS OLD FLOWERS SMALL PODS FULL PODS (BROWNED) FIELD PEAS bloom stage guide 10% 30% 50% 70%
flax V1 HARVEST maturity h e a d l i n e Late flower h e a d l i n e Mid-flower early flower buds visible 5 th pair 3 rd pair 1 st pair cotyledon
Flax HEADLINE application tips DISEASE CONTROLLED: Pasmo. APPLICATION RATE: 120-160 ml/ac (300-400 ml/ha or 80-105 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application Mid-flower (7-10 days after first flower). 2nd application 10-14 days after first application (see notes). NOTES: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicide should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms, at mid-flower. If disease persists or if weather conditions favour disease development, make a second application of HEADLINE 10-14 days after the first application.
h e a d l i n e h e a d l i n e * l a n c e * MATURITY Late flower * Where required, HEADLINE and LANCE may be tank-mixed. lentils V1 harvest Mid-flower Early flower 6 th node 2 nd node 1 st node cotyledon
Lentils HEADLINE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Anthracnose, Ascochyta blight. APPLICATION RATE: 160 ml/ac (400 ml/ha or 80 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application At row closure or at first flower, whichever comes first. 2nd application See notes. NOTES: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicide should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms and, ideally, before canopy closure, to ensure maximum penetration. If growing conditions are moist and favourable for the development of white or grey mold, apply LANCE fungicide 10-14 days after HEADLINE application. LANCE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Ascochyta blight, white and grey mold. APPLICATION RATE: 168 g/ac (420 g/ha or 34 acres per 5.66 kg case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 4 imp. gal./ac (40 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application Beginning of flowering. 2nd application 7-14 days after first (see notes). NOTES: An application of LANCE fungicide can be made 10-14 days after HEADLINE application. Where anthracnose is a concern, tank-mix HEADLINE and LANCE in a second application.
HEADLINE OPTIMAL APPLICATION TIMING LANCE OPTIMAL APPLICATION TIMING NOTE: This chart shows the relative abundance of plant parts (not the actual number) at each bloom stage. % FLOWERING BUDS OPEN BUDS FLOWERS OLD FLOWERS SMALL PODS FULL PODS (BROWNED) LENTILS bloom stage guide 10% 30% 50% 70%
c a r a m b a BBCH values shown in blue. oats V1 h e a d l i n e HARVEST maturity full Panicle emergence early Panicle emergence flag leaf penultimate 5 th Leaf 3 rd Leaf 1 st Leaf Emergence 11 14 16 34 39 49 61-63 83 89
Oats HEADLINE application tips DISEASE CONTROLLED: Crown rust. APPLICATION RATE: 120-160 ml/ac (300-400 ml/ha or 80-105 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 imp. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application Immediately at or after flag leaf has fully unrolled. 2nd application See notes. NOTES: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicide should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms. To maximize yield in cereals, it is important to protect the flag leaf with HEADLINE just as the leaf emerges. When more than one fungicide application is planned, HEADLINE may be tank-mixed with your herbicide application. The second application should follow at the flag leaf stage or at heading with an application of CARAMBA for Fusarium head blight management. CARAMBA application tips ACTIVITY ON: Fusarium head blight. APPLICATION RATE: 0.4L/ac (40 acres per case, 320 acres per shuttle or 1.0 L/ha) WATER VOLUME: Ground use a minimum 9 imp. Gal/ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. Gal/ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: apply at 20% flowering (Growth Stage 61-63). For FHB apply when oats & rye are at 20% flowering (GS 61 to 63). NOTES: To maximize yield and reduce DON levels, apply CARAMBA to wheat at 20% flowering (GS 61-63). In oats apply CARAMBA when 75-100% of the stem heads are fully emerged and when 40-50% of head are flowering. The risk of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in cereals is greatest when weather is warm and wet at head emergence and flowering. Preventative application of CARAMBA fungicide will reduce the amount of FHB and Fusarium toxin (DON) in harvested grain.
soybeans V1 HARVEST pod fill Late flower h e a d l i n e mid-flower (1 st POD) early flower 6 th trifoliate 3 rd trifoliate 1 st leaf
Soybeans HEADLINE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Frogeye leaf spot, Asian soybean rust. APPLICATION RATE: 160 ml/ac (400 ml/ha or 80 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10-20 imp. gal./ac (100-200 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application Early pod stage (R2 R3 growth stage). 2nd application See notes. Notes: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicicde should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms, ideally at the early pod stage. If disease persists or if weather conditions favour disease development, follow the initial HEADLINE treatment with an approved fungicide (non-group 11 or non-qol mode of action) for resistance management.
OPTIMAL APPLICATION TIMING NOTE: This chart shows the relative abundance of plant parts (not the actual number) at each bloom stage. % FLOWERING BUDS OPEN BUDS FLOWERS OLD FLOWERS SMALL PODS FULL PODS (BROWNED) SOYBEAN bloom stage guide 10% 30% 50% 70%
h e a d l i n e c a r a m b a BBCH values shown in blue. 11 14 16 34 39 49 61-63 83 89 wheat V1 HARVEST maturity full head emergence early head emergence flag leaf penultimate 5 th Leaf 3 rd Leaf 1 st Leaf
Wheat HEADLINE application tips DISEASES CONTROLLED: Leaf rust, tan spot, Septoria leaf spot, spot blotch, stripe rust, powdery mildew. APPLICATION RATE: 120-160 ml/ac (300-400 ml/ha or 80-105 acres per case). WATER VOLUME: Ground 10 im. gal./ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. gal./ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: 1st application Immediately at or after the flag leaf has fully unrolled. 2nd application See notes. NOTES: To maximize the unique AgCelence benefits of improved yield, crop quality and harvestability, HEADLINE fungicide should be applied preventatively, before the onset of disease symptoms. To maximize yields in cereals, it is important to protect the flag leaf with HEADLINE just as the leaf emerges. When more than one fungicide application is planned, HEADLINE may be tank-mixed with your herbicide application. A second application should be planned for the flag leaf stage or at heading with an application of CARAMBA for Fusarium head blight management. CARAMBA application tips ACTIVITY ON: Fusarium head blight, Leaf Rust, Tan Spot, Septoria Leaf Spot. APPLICATION RATE: 0.4L/ac (40 acres per case, 320 acres per shuttle or 1.0 L/ha) WATER VOLUME: Ground use a minimum 9 imp. Gal/ac (100 L/ha). Air 5 imp. Gal/ac (50 L/ha). APPLICATION TIMING: for FHB apply when wheat is at 20% flowering (GS 61 to 63); when 75-100% of the main steam heads have emerged or 50% of the heads are flowering. When targeting leaf diseases apply prior to heading and apply prior to disease development; use higher rate when conditions are conducive for disease development. NOTES: To maximize yield and reduce DON levels, apply CARAMBA to wheat at 20% flowering (GS 61-63). In wheat apply CARAMBA when 75-100% of the stem heads are fully emerged and when 40-50% of head are flowering. The risk of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in cereals is greatest when weather is warm and wet at head emergence and flowering. Preventative application of CARAMBA fungicide will reduce the amount of FHB and Fusarium toxin (DON) in harvested grain.
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