Based on the highly-effective, patented, hybrid fungus Trichoderma harzianum, strain T-22, PlantShield HC (a wettable powder formulation) protects roots, stems and leaves from many pathogens. It blocks and actively attack pathogens by “eating” them; ensuring uninterrupted plant growth. PlantShield HC is a preventative biofungicide and should be applied to “clean” plants. Diseased plants should be treated with a curative fungicide first, since the aggressively growing active ingredient (strain T-22) only grows on the outside and does not enter the plant tissue. PlantShield HC is compatible with fertilizers, algaecides, insecticides, disinfectants, miticides, herbicides, growth regulators, and nearly all fungicides.
Root Protection:
- Grows on the roots “shielding” them against root damaging fungi
- Releases enzymes that dissolve the cell wall of many fungal pathogens
- Promotes a healthier root system
- 0-hour REI; OMRI Listed;
- VeriFlora® approved input materials
- Reduces or eliminates chemical fungicide applications
- Grows between pH 4-8; at soil temperatures between 48 – 97 F
- Costs less than 2¢ per 6-inch pot for a root protection program.
PlantShield HC is a wettable powder that can be drenched into the soil for root rot protection or applied as foliar spray to prevent Botrytis and mildews on ornamentals.
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PlantShield HC in action: This magnified photo shows PlantShield HC (thinner top strand) coiled around and attacking the pathogen Rhizoctonia (lower strand). |
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PlantShield HC strand has been removed to reveal the damage -- holes eaten into the cell wall of the Rhizoctonia. |
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Here’s What Our Customers Have Said:
“We have had great success with PlantShield HC on many of our crops, specifically boxwood. We use PlantShield HC on bare-root crops for disease prevention. Also, our color program has RootShield Granules incorporated into the soil, and we have had no disease issues!” – James Robert, Green Valley Growers, Willis, TX
“We have had great success with PlantShield HC on many of our crops, specifically boxwood. We use PlantShield HC on bare-root crops for disease prevention. Also, our color program has RootShield Granules incorporated into the soil, and we have had no disease issues!” – James Robert, Green Valley Growers, Willis, TX
“I have been using RootShield Granules for 11 years now, and I have seen incredible results. We have a much bigger root mass and much more fibrous root hairs. We use it on our mums, poinsettias, gerberas and other various crops that we grow. One other positive note is that it is very worker and environmental friendly. Using RootShield is an essential part of our I.P.M Program.” – Joe Real, Clearwater Nursery, Nipomo, CA
“Since implementing RootShield and PlantShield we have noticed at least 50% reduction in our chemical fungicide use. Since using NemaShield, there has been a great reduction of fungus gnats.” – Tim Martonik, VanHoekelen Greenhouses, McAdoo, PA
“We apply PlantShield HC at root initiation on our ornamental and bedding liners. Since beginning this practice, overall scrap rates have been reduced dramatically.” – Jon Knauss, Color Spot, San Antonio, TX
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