Central Valley Almond Day Digital Guide

PEST CONTROL
YOUR BOTRYOSPHAERIA CALENDAR
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ALMONDS - Band Canker: Because of growth cracks and pruning
wounds young almonds up to six years old are most susceptible to
infections of Botryosphaeria, especially during periods of rainfall/
wetness. To prevent and reduce Band Canker it is highly recommended
to utilize an aggressive prophylactic treatment program.
K-PHITE 7LP can be applied either as a foliar or chemigation every two
months at an economical rate of 1 quart/acre for 1-2 year old trees,
and 2 quarts/acre for older trees.
PISTACHIOS - Panicle and Shoot Blight:
Standard calendar applications either foliar or
through chemigation (4x) mid-April (bloom),
mid-May, mid-June, mid-July.
K-PHITE 7LP should be applied at a rate of 2-3 quarts/acre, using higher rates for chemigation and larger
trees. Because neither Botryosphaeria or K-PHITE 7LP have ever exhibited resistance you may use
repeated treatments as a stand alone product while realizing a substantial cost savings. K-PHITE 7LP has
also been proven to be highly effective on Alternaria applied either foliar or through the soil. Additional
uses include control of Phytopthora, Pythium, and Phytopythium helicodes .
WALNUTS - Botryosphaeria and Phomopsis Cankers: Standard calendar sprays (3x)mid-May,
mid-June, mid-July. Considering lower prices for walnuts if budgets are limited to only one spray, the
latter half of June is recommended.
K-PHITE 7LP is a highly effective, low cost fungicide/bactericide that is also registered for Xanthomonas
(Walnut Blight) as well as Phytophthora Root and Crown Rot. Use at a rate of 3 quarts/acre.
K-PHITE 7LP—RATED FOUR STARS **** FOR BOTRYOSPHAERIA
Apply either foliar or through soil
For further information contact :
Mark Brady, Western Marketing Manager 559 731-1267 mbrady@plantfoodsystems.com
Plant Food Systems, Zellwood , Florida 800 343-7775
June 12th, 2019
www.wcngg.com
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