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OCP PROTECTOR
- What is it?
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Protector is a “soft soap”
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Protector was developed and researched in
NZ by Hort Research NZ (CSIRO equivalent).
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Protector will suppress Botrytis and Sour
Rot in vines and Brown rot in stone fruit.
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Protector is Certified Organic under
BioGro NZ standards
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Protector is fungistatic against Botrytis
in wine grapes.
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Protector makes an excellent addition to
Powdery and Downy mildew sprays to maximize spray effectiveness.
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Protector has no effect on wine tainting
or other key quality indicators in wine when used as directed.
Hort Research Trials
1997 – 2003
Standard
Fungicide Vs Protector
7 year
average 72.6% control of Botrytis V’s 77.4% with a standard fungicide
program
SARDI TRIAL
2003 – 2004
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Nov. 24
7 Days pre-flower |
Dec. 3
20% Capfall |
Dec.10
80% Capfall |
Dec. 17
10-14 days later |
Jan. 12
Pea sized |
Jan. 22
Pre bunch closure |
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Protector
Program |
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Protector
2L/100L |
Protector
2L/100 |
Protector
2L/100L |
Protector
2L/100L |
Protector
2L/100L |
Protector
2L/100L |
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Standard Program |
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Switch
80g/100L |
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Rovral
100ml/100L |
Rovral
100ml/100L |
SARDI RESULTS
2003 – 2004
OCP PROTECTOR is an up and coming product that will be available through
ORGANIC CROP PROTECTANTS Pty Ltd next season. For further information on
PROTECTOR, please contact OCP on ph: 02 9810 4566.
NOTE: The
potential benefits from experimental use of this product may vary due to
differences in soil type, soil moisture content, canopy design, weather
conditions, grape variety and type of spray equipment being used. It is
always best practice to conduct your own small scale independent
evaluation of these products before applying them to the entire crop If
you would like further advice as to the benefits of this product with
regard to your particular growing situation please make contact with OCP
Toll Free: 1800 634 204.
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