About Ridomil Gold Fungicide
Ridomil Gold Fungicide is a Syngenta product containing Metalaxyl-M 4% + Mancozeb 64% WP. It is a mixture of systemic and contact fungicide, which makes it useful where both internal movement and surface protection are needed.
Ridomil Gold Fungicide is recommended in crops such as grapes, potato, black pepper, mustard, chilli and pomegranate. It helps control diseases like downy mildew, late blight, Phytophthora foot rot, white rust, damping off, leaf spot and fruit spot.
Ridomil Gold Fungicide Technical Name
Metalaxyl-M 4% + Mancozeb 64% WP
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Systemic and contact action (Dual action)
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Mode of Action: Ridomil Gold is a mixture of systemic and contact fungicide. Metalaxyl-M (Acylalanine) inhibits protein synthesis by interference with the synthesis of ribosomal RNA and Mancozeb (Dithiocarbamate) exhibits multisite contact activity. helping manage labelled fungal diseases when used as per crop wise recommendation.
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Time of Application: Apply as per crop and disease recommendation.
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad-Spectrum: Controls labelled phytophthora fungal disease groups, leaf spots, fruit spots in recommended crops.
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Effective Against: Downy mildew, late blight, Phytophthora foot rot, white rust, damping off, leaf spot and fruit spot.
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Flexible Application Use: Recommended for foliar spray, soil drench and nursery soil drenching where mentioned in the crop wise recommendation.
Ridomil Gold Fungicide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target disease |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water / Acre |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Grapes |
Downy mildew |
1000 g |
200 to 400 L |
2.5 to 5 g |
8 days |
Potato |
Late blight |
1000 g |
200 to 400 L |
2.5 to 5 g |
24 days |
Black pepper |
Phytophthora foot rot |
1000 g |
2 L / vine as foliar spray and 3 L / vine as soil drench |
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Not less than 21 weeks |
Mustard |
Downy mildew, White rust |
1000 g |
400 L |
2.5 g |
60 days |
Chilli nursery, Soil drenching |
Damping off |
3 g / L water |
2 L / m² |
3 g |
53 days |
Pomegranate |
Leaf spot and Fruit spot |
2.5 g / L water |
200 L or depending upon age of tree |
2.5 g |
5 days |
Foliar Spray and Soil Drench: Apply Ridomil Gold Fungicide as a foliar spray in grapes, potato, mustard and pomegranate using the recommended dose and water volume. For black pepper, use as foliar spray and soil drench. For chilli nursery, apply as soil drenching at the recommended dose.
Apply Ridomil Gold Fungicide as per crop and disease recommendation, ensuring proper coverage or soil drench placement based on the application method.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
- For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Ridomil Gold Fungicide with other products.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
- Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
- Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
- Avoid the use of fungicide around aquaculture.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
- In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.
Ridomil Gold Fungicide Expert Advice
“Syngenta Ridomil Gold is an excellent dual action fungicide used mainly to control most of the phytophthora diseases in various crops and it can be used to apply in different forms for effective disease management.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- It is recommended for foliar spray, soil drench and nursery soil drenching where specified.
- Follow resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of fungicides with the same mode of action.
- Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
