Ridomil Gold MZ 68WG 10kg
RIDO10
Active Ingredients:
40 g/kg Metalaxyl-M plus 640 g/kg Mancozeb in the form of a water dispersible granule.
This is a systemic + protectant mix — one of the classic “inside + outside” Fungicides.
How It Works: (Key Strength).
Metalaxyl-M (systemic): Rapid uptake (within ~30 min) it moves upward in plant sap and stops infection internally.
Mancozeb (contact): Forms protective barrier on leaf surface and stops spores germinating.
Result:
Prevents infection + suppresses early infections.
What It Controls:
- Mainly Oomycete (“water mould”) Diseases.
- Downy Mildew (Grapes, Onions, Cucurbits).
- Late Blight (Potatoes, Tomatoes).
- Early Blight (Suppression).
- Phytophthora (Root, Crown, Spear Rots).
- Pythium (Damping-off, Leak).
Important:
- Very strong on wet-weather Diseases.
Weak on:
- Botrytis.
- Powdery Mildew.
Crops: (Typical Label Uses).
- Grapes.
- Onions.
- Potatoes & Tomatoes.
- Cucurbits (Melons, Squash, Cucumbers).
- Brassica Seedlings.
- Tree Nurseries.
Application Principles:
- Use preventatively or very early infection.
- Repeat every 10–14 days in disease pressure.
- Rain/irrigation can help soil activity in some uses.
Critical:
- Don’t wait until disease is advanced.
Resistance Management: (VERY Important).
- Group 4 = high resistance risk.
Label Strategy:
- Limit number of applications.
- Always use in programmes (not repeatedly alone).
- Mancozeb Partner helps reduce resistance risk of Overuse = loss of effectiveness (Common Worldwide).
Safety & Hazard Highlights:
- Eye irritant / skin sensitiser.
- Environmentally Hazardous (Aquatic Life).
Key Precautions::
- Avoid drift/runoff into waterways.
- Wear PPE.
- Follow re-entry intervals.
Simple way to think about it Ridomil Gold = Wet Disease Specialist.
Best For:
- Downy Mildew.
- Root Rots / Phytophthora.
- Blights.
Practical Takeaway:
Use It:
- Early in Disease Cycles.
- When conditions are Wet/Humid.
Don’t Rely On it:
- For Botrytis Programmes.
- Powdery Mildew.
Always:
- Rotate with other Fungicide Groups.
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.
Available in a 10Kg.









