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Simi valley, ca

i herd this is a great to treat for powdery mildew,but am concerned about it being a growth regulator!! the owner of rose mania said if its applyed at the recomended rate it wont slow growth any ,but im still concerned!! anyone use this? any coments please?? thanks!!

5/8/2005 10:05:01 AM

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I am well aware of this situation. At labeled rates you can safely use Propiconazole (Banner). I would choose a different chemistry up until after flowering. But once fruit are set, we use Banner Maxx here in rotation with other systemic & contact fungicides.

5/8/2005 11:06:19 AM

Simi valley, ca

thanks tremor,i usely dont need to treat till after fruit is set ! it was recomended by other growers ,i thought it was about the best thing i could treat pm with ,then got concerned when i herd it is growth regulator, its about getting bigger pumpkins not limiting size ,after paying 65 $ i just wanted to be sure its the right thing . thaxks

5/8/2005 12:28:44 PM

Joliet, IL

i had great results using banner maxx last year.
PM in my climate doesn't usually take hold until
late july/early august. i use daconil up to that point
and switch over to banner and daconil, alternating
weekly, 3 weeks after setting fruits.

5/9/2005 5:36:55 PM

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This is a good approach Shazzy is using. I even prefer to alternate the systemics in a four way rotation to prevent resistance issues. Eagle-Compass-Banner-Heritage twice over if 8 weekly sprays are needed. I'll add a contact in a 2 fold rotation....Daconil-Mancozeb every other spray but always in combination & at the lowest labeled rate or lower.

5/9/2005 9:10:04 PM