Carafe™ Sulphur Fungicide 10kg (NDG)
SULP10
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Active Ingredient:
Contains 800 g/ kg Sulphur in the form of a water dispersible granule
What It Controls:
Carafe is used for Fungal Diseases, Especially:
- Powdery Mildew (Main Target).
- Rust Diseases.
Crops Include:
- Apples.
- Stonefruit.
- Grapes.
- Tamarillos.
- Peas.
- Vegetables & Ornamentals.
How It Works: (Key Point).
- Contact Fungicide → stays on plant surface.
- Sulphur disrupts fungal metabolism and spore germination.
Important:
- Works preventatively only.
- No systemic movement.
Use Pattern:
Apply:
- Before infection (Protectant).
Reapply:
- At regular intervals (especially during disease pressure).
Coverage Is Critical:
- Needs good spray coverage on Leaves and Fruit.
Temperature Warning: (Very Important).
Sulphur products like Carafe™ have a key limitation:
- Risk of plant burn (phytotoxicity) in hot conditions, typically avoid spraying above ~25–30°C.
Also:
- Avoid mixing with Oil Sprays close together.
Resistance Management:
- Multi-site Fungicide → very low resistance risk.
This makes it:
- Ideal for rotation programmes.
- Useful as a foundation protectant.
Limitations:
- No curative activity.
- Washes off with heavy rain.
- Less effective under high disease pressure alone.
Often Used:
- In combination or rotation with stronger systemic Fungicides.
Safety & Environmental:
Can Cause:
- Skin and eye irritation.
- Dust can be irritating.
- Avoid drift into waterways.
- Standard PPE required when handling.
- Simple way to think about it Carafe™ = “basic protectant Fungicide”.
Best for:
- Powdery Mildew prevention.
- Resistance management.
Compared To Others:
- Weaker alone, but very important in a programme.
Bottom Line:
Carafe™ (sulphur) = reliable, low-cost protectant Fungicide.
Best Used:
- Early and preventatively.
- In rotation with systemic products.
Big Strengths:
- Low resistance risk.
- Organic-compatible.
Main Limitation:
- No curative activity.
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.
Available in a 10kg Sack.









