EcoCarb is an ACO Registered Organic Fungicide. EcoCarb is based on
activated potassium bicarbonate and a proprietary surfactant system
that increases the distribution of bicarbonate ions over plant surfaces.
EcoCarb
changes the pH on leaf surfaces to highly alkaline as well as creating
a strong osmotic imbalance between microscopic organisms and the
surrounding solution on the plant surface. This has the effect of
severely disrupting spores and fungi cell walls.
EcoCarb is
registered for the control of Powdery mildew in Grapes and Roses with
further research progressing in Cucurbits, Tomatoes, Cutflowers, and
Strawberries.
Unlike some fungicides EcoCarb is safe to the key
beneficial insects found in Vineyards and Vegetable crops. Click on the
photo below to go to the Centre for Environmental Stress &
Adaptation Research which contains an excellent data base for
developing spray programs for vines using products with minimal effect
on beneficial insects.
