Picasa Seed Protectant Fungicide 1Kg (NDG)

Picasa is a seed treatment fungicide for the control of Downey Mildew in Peas, and Pythium damping off.
Active Ingredient:
350g/litre of Metalaxyl in the form of a Soluble Powder.
Controls:
- Pythium damping-off.
- Downy Mildew (primary infection).
Crops:
- Peas.
- Lucerne.
- Brassicas.
How It Works: (Key Point).
- Absorbed through the seed coat.
- Moves into the emerging seedling.
- Protects during early establishment phase.
- Reduces primary infection → lowers secondary disease later.
Application: (Seed Treatment Use).
- Applied as a slurry to seed before planting.
Must ensure:
- Even coverage of all seed.
- Continuous agitation during mixing/application.
Compatible with:
- Other seed treatments (fungicides/insecticides).
Important:
- Calibrate seed treatment equipment.
- Recalibrate drills after treatment (can affect seed flow).
Critical Use: (Restrictions).
- Seed only – cannot be used as a spray.
- Treated seed, NOT for human or animal consumption.
- Must be dyed and labelled.
- Keep away from birds and stock.
Safety Summary:
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Causes skin irritation & serious eye irritation.
- May cause allergic skin reaction.
- Toxic to aquatic life.
PPE required:
- Gloves.
- Overalls.
- Eye protection.
- Avoid inhaling dust.
Environmental Notes:(Avoid contamination of).
- Waterways.
- Feed or food.
- Dispose of treated seed and containers properly.
Practical Takeaways:
- Best used for Early disease prevention (not curative).
- Particularly valuable in Cool, wet soils where damping-off risk is high.
- Works well as Foundation treatment before foliar programmes (e.g. phosphonates later).
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.

Available in 1Kg.

MOQ 10