Beneficial fungi to improve the balance between desirable and undesirable microorganisms on the leaf surface and in the soil.

Tricho-Shield™ is a talc-based formulation containing the beneficial fungal species Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma lignorum and Trichoderma koningii, which promote plant and root growth.

Key Performance

• Root-zone balance is coupled with plant growth promotion associated with Trichoderma metabolites
• Tricho-Shield ™ can be applied to seeds, transplants, bulbs, cuttings, grafts and established crops
• No withholding period

Growth Stage

• Pre-planting
• Planting
• Vegetative Growth

• Pre-flowering, Flowering, Fruit Set & Fill

Composition

Contains the species Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma lignorum & Trichoderma koningii

Application Rates

Foliar Spray Rate: 1 kg/ha or 5 g per L of water for spot spraying. Apply as required. 

Soil Application:  1 – 2 kg/ha

Annual Crops: Apply with first fertigation (at bed preparation or fertigate/soil drench 1–2 weeks prior to planting). Repeat in 4 weeks.

Tree Crops: Apply in early Spring.

Soil Drenching (for small areas with a watering can) : 5 g/L of water

Note: Initial frequent applications may be required to establish beneficial fungal populations, however for routine use allow 4 weeks between applications. Can be applied during land preparation in order to establish beneficial fungal populations before planting.

Seedling Treatment: Dip seedlings in a solution of 5 g/L of water. Apply just prior to planting.

Seed Treatment: 

• Horticulture: 5 g/kg of seed
• Broadacre: 2 kg/tonne of seed. Ideally, apply just prior to planting.
  

Cuttings: 10 g/L as a dipping solution. Apply just prior to planting.