Beneficial fungi to improve the balance between desired and undesirable micro-organisms on the leaf surface and in the soil.
TrichoShield™ is a talc-based formulation containing the beneficial fungal species Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma lignorum and Gliocladium virens, and the plant growth promoting, bio-balancing bacteria Bacillus subtilis. Trichoderma is also a root growth promoter.
Benefits
Root-zone bio-balancing is coupled with plant growth promotion associated with Trichoderma metabolites.
Can be applied to seeds, transplants, bulbs, cuttings, grafts and established crops.
Seed and seedling treatment creates a supportive environment with a variety of plant benefits.
No with holding period.
Biological Farmers of Australia (B.F.A.) Registered Product 456AI.
Packaging
250g, 1Kg, 5Kg, 20Kg
Typical Analysis
Contain the species Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma lignorum, Gliocladium virens, and Bacillus subtilis.
Storage and Handling
Contains live organisms. Do not mix with biocides. Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight. Shelf-life – 1 year from manufacture date (unopened). May be stored in a refrigerator after opening for up to 3 months. However, contamination may occur once opened. Gloves and breathing mask should be worn at all times when handling microbial products.
Application Rates
Seed Treatment:
Dry - Mix in 5g of TrichoShield™ per Kg of seed.
Slurry - Add 5g of TrichoShield™ to 100mL of water per Kg of seed. Air dry before sowing.
Cuttings: Mix 50g of TrichoShield™ in 5 litres of water and use as a dipping solution. Include 5g of Nutri-Kelp powder dissolved in the mix for plant growth promotion.
Seedling Treatment: Dip seedlings in a solution of 200g of TrichoShield™ per 50 litres of water prior to planting.
Commercial Growers: Apply 100g of TrichoShield™ per 200m2 with first irrigation.
Compost: Mix 1Kg of TrichoShield™ with 100-500Kg of compost per hectare.
Fertigation or Boom spray: Dilute 1Kg of TrichoShield™ in 2 litres of water. Stand for 1 hour, screen and add to 100-200 litres of water per hectare (or apply via fertigation tank).
Foliar applications: Dilute 1Kg of TrichoShield™ in 2 litres of water. Stand for 1 hour, screen and add to 300-400 litres of water per hectare.
Foliar applications of TrichoShield™ should always include Nutri-Life Bio-Plex and crop-specific Nutri-Tech Triple Ten, as Trichoderma need nitrogen to survive, and this can be provided by the Azotobacter in the Nutri-Life Bio-Plex. Both Trichoderma and Azotobacter will benefit from the phosphorus, iron, molybdenum and micro-nutrients in the Triple Ten formulation.
Miscellaneous
Do not apply in conjunction with toxic chemicals. Allow 3-4 days before applying.
Do not apply with soil fumigants. If fumigating, apply after re-entry period has passed.
Do not foliar spray with oil based wetter/stickers. Nutri-Life TrichoShield™ is compatible with most NTS fertilisers and microbial preparations.
Spray tanks must be chemical free. To clean equipment, make 1% urea solution (1Kg per 100 litres of water). Fill tank and spray hoses and let sit overnight. Then empty and rinse.
TrichoShield™ is approximately 30% of the cost of equivalent formulations.
All living microbes should be added to a liquid mix last, ie. after all other products are diluted.
It is very important to realise that high pressure rates with spray equipment can damage or destroy beneficial micro-organisms. Try not to exceed pressures of 60 psi.