While recording our Johnson’s Garden Time show recently, Jeremy and I were going over fungi controls. As usual, I got the segment started and pitched it to Jeremy. He mentioned that ferti-lome has a new fungicide, Fungicide 5. He told me that it’s a biological fungus control containing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. It can be used on vegetables, fruit, nut, and ornamental trees, shrubs, flowering plants, houseplants and tropical plants. It’s made to control many diseases, such as anthracnose, leaf blights, black spot of roses, downy mildew, fruit rot, powdery mildew, scab and more. He went on to explain that the fungicide colonizes plant roots, putting it in a prime position to outcompete pathogens for growth on the plant. These beneficial bacteria fertilize the plant by providing nutrients that are in short supply and produce chemicals that induce plant growth. What an innovative way to control damaging fungi! May be used up until the day of harvest. Concentrated formula. 16 oz. bottle.
When should it be used? When fungi is present or as a preventative.
Where should it be used? For use on houseplants, tropical plants, vegetables, ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, bedding plants, and potted ornamental plants.
What diseases are controlled? Controls label listed blights, molds, rots, spots and mildews.
How is it applied? Must be mixed with water and applied as a spray to fruit, flowers, and/or foliage, or as a drench to plant roots. Mix 1 teaspoon of per gallon of water. Repeat as needed to maintain disease control, typically every 7-10 days.
What is the active ingredient? Contains Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain D747.
Please read and follow all package instructions.