Polyram® DF
Creating more attractive apples, pears and grapes
ACVM Registration No.P002062
Mode of action: Group M3 fungicide
Active ingredient(s): 700 g/kg metiram | 15 g/kg hexamethylenetetramine
Formulation: Water dispersible granules (WG)
There’s no other fungicide quite like Polyram® DF, formulated as hollow granules with 14% zinc content. The granules dissolve quickly and are easy to mix. The use of zinc makes it much softer on the crop than other products, like mancozeb, with an added nutrient benefit. The result is a better crop finish and extra value in the market.
Key benefits
- Promotes superior fruit finish for better value in the market
- Dual modes of action that reinforce dependability
- Rapid control of diseases
- Compatible with IMC programmes based on Typhlodromus pyri
How it works
Polyram® DF is a non-systemic, preventative fungicide that forms a protective barrier on the plant’s surface.
Polyram’s active ingredient, metiram, kills the fungus after it has germinated from the spore and before it penetrates the plant. Within the fungal cell, amino acid production is interrupted and the cell stops growing.
Once the fungus has established itself within the plant, Polyram – like many other protectant fungicides – is ineffective.
Polyram is also a softer and safer option for use in selected Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. It has a strong beneficial insect safety profile and is compatible with most insecticides and other fungicides. However, to be sure of compatibility with any particular product, check with your local dealer first.
Questions and Answers from the Field
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Why use Polyram DF?
Polyram protects apples from black spot and protect grapes from black spot and downy mildew. It offers unsurpassed fruit finish properties in apples. Polyram offers a strong beneficial insect profile and IPM fit. It offers reduced dusting and multisite activity for robust protection and resistance management.
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What is compatible with Polyram DF?
Polyram is compatible with commonly used fungicides, including Sercadis®, triazoles or Kumulus® DF, insecticides, miticides, with the plant growth regulator Regalis® Xtra and Urea. It is not compatible with sprays containing lime or spraying oil.
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What is the tank-mixing order for Polyram DF?
- Half fill tank with clean water and start agitation
- Remove filter
- Slowly pour required quantity of Polyram DF into the tank
- Replace filter
- Add remainder of water and continue agitation until spraying is completed
- When tank mixes are to be used, each product should be added separately to the spray tank, taking due note of any instruction given as to the order of mixing
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How do you treat black spots on apples?
You can treat black spots on apples by using BASF’s Polyram DF fungicide, a non-systemic, preventative fungicide designed specifically to combat black spot in apples. Polyram DF’s active ingredients form a protective barrier on the apple's surface and kill the fungus before it penetrates the plant. Polyram DF's hollow granules dissolve quickly, are easy to mix, and the zinc content makes it softer on the crop, providing a better finish and improving value in the market.
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How do you treat downy mildew on grapevines?
Downy mildew on grapevines can be treated with BASF’s Polyram DF fungicide. Polyram DF acts as a protective barrier on the plant's surface, killing the fungus after germination and before it penetrates the plant. Particularly designed to protect grapes from both black spot and downy mildew, Polyram DF offers rapid control of diseases and is known for its compatibility with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
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How do you treat black spot fungus?
Black spot disease on apples, grapes, and pears can be prevented using BASF’s Polyram DF fungicide. By forming a protective layer on the plant’s surface, Polyram DF kills the fungus after germination. Polyram DF’s dual modes of action offer dependable and rapid control of the fungi that cause black spot disease on apples, pears and grapes. Remember to follow the recommended mixing instructions for optimal results.
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What is the main use of BASF Polyram DF?
BASF’s Polyram DF is used to protect apples, pears, and grapes from black spot and grapevines from downy mildew. Polyram DF is a non-systemic, preventative fungicide that forms a protective barrier, killing the fungus before it penetrates the plant. Polyram DF also offers unsurpassed fruit finish as well as robust protection, resistance management, and compatibility with commonly used fungicides, insecticides, and miticides.
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What are the ingredients of Polyram DF?
BASF’s Polyram DF fungicide is formulated with active ingredient containing metiram. Polyram DF is formulated as hollow granules. The granules dissolve quickly and are easy to mix. Polyram DF is formulated to provide protection against specific fungal diseases in apples, pears, and grapes.
Polyram DF bags are recyclable via AgRecovery
We’re proud to have been working with Agrecovery for over 10 years – first to help establish the scheme and more recently to expand it. The recent inclusion of our Kumulus DF and Polyram DF bags on the long list of recyclable containers is another significant advance. Find out more about our sustainability efforts here.
Watch the video below to see how LPDE plastic is recycled into pellets.
