Yates Anti Rot Phosacid
Many of the fungicides that were once used in the garden were quite dangerous to us and to the environment. Many diseases are also resistant to some of the commonly used fungicides. The good news is that there is now a very safe and effective product on the market. It is a phosphorous acid available to home gardens as Anti Rot. Yates Anti Rot Phosacid inhibits the growth of fungus and enhances the defence system of plants. It breaks down in soil and does not harm the environment. It controls collar rot in citrus and ornamentals, root rot in citrus, avocados and ornamentals (including native plants, luculias, daphne and proteas) and downy mildew in grapes. It is sprayed over the foliage where it is absorbed into the plant. Another good thing about this product is that it has no withholding period, so it can be sprayed up to harvest. This is because phosphorous acid is very similar to phosphoric acid, a food additive.
Further information
This product has previously only been available in bulk quantities (eg as Phosacid 200 and Foli-R-Fos). Yates Anti Rot Phosacid is available at most nurseries, and costs about $12.75 for 500ml. For enquiries about Yates products, phone: 1800 224 428.
