CropWatch

PRE-BUNCH CLOSURE EL 32
Downy Mildew
A Secondary Downy Mildew Event
did not occur this morning. Good
news.
The region only received a very small
amount of rainfall in the 4 hours
before dawn and humidity did not get
to 98%. This means Downy Mildew
will not sporulate and spread.

Event Date
10:10:24 (Primary 28th of
Event). November
Primary Oilspots. 7th of
December
Warm, wet night 8th of
(Secondary Event). December
Secondary Oilspots. 15th of
December
Warm wet night 18th of
(Secondary Event) December
This message from Adelaide Hills CropWatch was compiled for Where growers have taken action
the week ending Friday, December
December 25 2009 and will be th Downy Mildew levels have largely
remained steady with little secondary
updated prior to January 2nd. spread. Generally the warnings have
been heard and acted upon in an
More Pest and Disease information is available at adequate period.

www.adelaidehillswine.blogspot.com The main disease issues have been

seen in vineyards that have not been
adequately protected (left). These
vineyards now have a significant level
of Downy Oilspots and in some rare
cases bunch loss (below left).
It is strongly recommended growers
include Downy Mildew protectants
with their remaining fungicide sprays.
The late season options are captan,
copper or mancozeb.

CropWatch SA Adelaide Hills is a service provided by the Adelaide Hills Wine Region Inc. DJ’s Grower Services provide vineyard monitoring data, interpret weather data &
compile the messages. Information is general in nature and should not be relied upon. Always seek professional advice specific to your vineyard. All photos (c) James
Hook & Richard McGeachy unless noted. CropWatch acknowledges the support of James Hook & Matthew Wilson in preparing this message.
 Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew has also been spreading again this week. Warm, dewy mornings increase humidity in
your canopy which helps the spread of the disease. Upper leaf infections and bunch infections have
been found this week in CropWatch blocks. Look out for the symptoms of bunch Powdery shown below.

Weed growth
Weeds levels have also increased as recent rainfall and dews keep plants fresh and actively growing.
Wireweed, especially has thrived in the humid, shaded environments.

Withholding Periods
Berry development is progressing steadily. Shiraz at Meadows and Balhannah has berries that are
touching – Pre-Bunch closure (EL 32). Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are also at or past
Bunch closure.

GRAPEVINE PRODUCTS THAT CANNOT BE USED AFTER BERRIES PEASIZE (EL 31).
Name Withholding Period Target

Proclaim, Peasize - EL 31, no later than 56 days before harvest. LBAM

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Success2, Peasize - EL 31. LBAM
Entrust
Flint 500 WG, Peasize - EL 31 Powdery & Downy Mildew
Cabrio
Switch Peasize - EL 31 (before bunch closure) but no later than Botrytis
60 days before harvest.
Topas 100EC EL 31, no later than 60 days before harvest. Powdery Mildew

Legend EL 31, no later than 42 days before harvest. Powdery Mildew

CropWatch SA Adelaide Hills is a service provided by the Adelaide Hills Wine Region Inc. DJ’s Grower Services provide vineyard monitoring data, interpret weather data &
compile the messages. Information is general in nature and should not be relied upon. Always seek professional advice specific to your vineyard. All photos (c) James
Hook & Richard McGeachy unless noted. CropWatch acknowledges the support of James Hook & Matthew Wilson in preparing this message.