EcoCarb
is an ACO Registered Organic Fungicide. EcoCarb is based
on activated potassium bicarbonate and a proprietary surfactant
system that increases the distribution of bicarbonate
ions over plant surfaces.
EcoCarb
changes the pH on leaf surfaces to highly alkaline as
well as creating a strong osmotic imbalance between
microscopic organisms and the surrounding solution on
the plant surface. This has the effect of severely disrupting
spores and fungi cell walls.
EcoCarb
is registered for the control of Powdery mildew in Grapes
and Roses with further research progressing in Cucurbits,
Tomatoes, Cutflowers, and Strawberries.
Unlike
some fungicides EcoCarb is safe to the key beneficial
insects found in Vineyards and Vegetable crops. Click
on the photo below to go to the Centre for Environmental
Stress & Adaptation Research which contains an excellent
data base for developing spray programs for vines using
products with minimal effect on beneficial insects.
