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Iowa

Does anyone coat the seed with some type of fungicide at planting. All corn and soybean seed comes with seed treatment on it and I would like to do the same,but can't find the same type of products they use. a few that come to mind are Appron Maxx or Dynasty. any one know where to find similar products to protect our precious seeds and seedlings. ( some are systemic and work to protect the seedling against certain diseases)
thanks

3/16/2008 6:22:24 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

This would be a good idea (apron or captan) if you were starting AG's directly in the soil such as in a farm setting. But since we start them in sterile seed starting media there isn't much need especially if you're adding mycorrhyza to the starter mix.

3/16/2008 8:18:23 PM

Kentucky

I have treated my pumpkin seeds with Gaucho XT for the last few years. This gives me a systemic insecticide on the seed along with a fungicide. A few years ago I gave a treated plant to a friend and when the cuke beetles attacked his patch they did not touch the treated plant. This formulation of imidacloprid will keep the insects away for 30+ days. The fungicide should also help the plant get off to a healthy start.

3/16/2008 10:07:09 PM

Iowa

Sounds good where did you find the Gaucho XT? And can you get it in small quantities?
thanks

3/17/2008 9:00:23 PM

Utah

Ralph I've used captan on seeds at planting.

3/18/2008 7:57:26 PM

Kentucky

Ralph I sent you an email concerning the Gaucho. If you didn't get it let me know.

3/20/2008 1:25:48 PM

Cranford, New Jersey

Hilltopper,

could you send me the Gaucho information/e-mail link as well; I had a similiar problem last year.

thank you,

John

4/21/2008 9:26:32 AM