CropWatch

BERRIES 2-4MM EL 29-30

Downy Mildew 10:10:24 Primary Event
A DOWNY MILDEW 10:10:24 EVENT HAS OCCURRED IN THE
ADELAIDE HILLS GI. All weather stations checked had more than This message from Adelaide Hills
10mm of rain with warm temperatures over 24 hours on
Saturday/Sunday to wet soil and leaves for the required time. CropWatch was compiled at 1pm
1pm

Do I have to worry about a Primary Infection? Monday 30th of November and will be
No, unless your vineyard was unprotected prior to this rain event – December 4th.
updated prior to December
that is, if you did not apply a protectant spray after Sunday 14th
November. Downy Mildew needs unprotected foliage to infect vines. is
More Pest and Disease information is
What if my vineyards are unprotected? available at
A zero risk strategy is to apply an appropriate post-infection
fungicide as soon as possible before Downy oilspots appear ie
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within the next 5-7 days. Once Downy oilspots are visible they
cannot be effectively controlled. Note most post-infection products
need a protectant added as mentioned below.
Post-infection Downy fungicides
Active Chemical Dilute Rate Trade Names include
group
Metalxyl Group D 150-225g/100lts = Ridomil Gold Plus,
Gold Ridomil MZ, Axiom
250g/100lts = MZ* Plus
*Always seek specific advice
and read the label.

I think my vineyards are protected?

Vineyards that have been sprayed with good coverage by a pre-
infection downy fungicide in the last 5-7 days are considered to be What does this mean for my
protected. Vineyards in the 7-10 day range have some protection. vineyard?

Pre-infection Protective Downy fungicides

You fruit is immune to Downy
Active Chemical Trade Names include - infection once berries are appx. 2-
group 5mm in size but leaves remain at
Copper Group Y Oxydul, Copper Oxychloride risk until harvest. In unprotected
WP, Norshield, Blueshield, Tri vineyards Downy oilspots are
Base Blue, Kocide Blue Xtra expected to be visible on or about
Captan Group Y Captan 800 WG, Captan the 7th December.
900WG
What is a Downy Mildew Primary
Mancozeb-metriam Group Y Dithane, Mancozeb, Polyram
Event?
family etc
Chlorothalonil Group Y Bravo, Barrack etc 10:10:24 – 10 mm of rainfall when
the temperature is above 10oC for
Stroby’s Group K Flint, Cabrio 24 hours.

1 CropWatch SA Adelaide Hills is a service provided by service provided by the Adelaide Hills Wine Region Inc. DJ’s Grower Services provide vineyard monitoring data,
interpret weather data & compile the messages. Information is general in nature. Always seek professional advice specific to your vineyard. All photos (c) James Hook,
Richard McGeachy & Peter Magarey unless noted. CropWatch acknowledges the support of James Hook & Matthew Wilson in preparing this message.