Proplant Fungicide 1L – Propamocarb Systemic Fungicide for Pythium & Damping-Off

Proplant Fungicide 1L: Systemic Propamocarb Control for Pythium and Damping-Off

Proplant is a systemic fungicide from Colin Campbell (Chemicals) for controlling damping-off caused by Pythium in ornamental plants and recreational turf. The active constituent is 605g/L propamocarb (present as the monohydrochloride), a Group 28 fungicide, supplied as a soluble liquid in a 1L pack and registered with the APVMA (approval number 51322). It's built specifically for Pythium, one of the most common causes of seedling and turf loss, where seeds and young plants rot and collapse before or soon after they emerge.

Being systemic, Proplant is taken up into the plant and moves through it, giving both preventative and curative action against Pythium rather than just sitting on the surface. It's noted as a long-lasting Pythium fungicide, with up to 28 days of control, and it can be used when seeding new turf to stop damping-off from taking hold in the first place.

Key Details

• Active constituent: 605g/L propamocarb (as monohydrochloride)

• Fungicide group: Group 28

• Formulation: soluble liquid

• APVMA approval number: 51322

• Pack size: 1L

• Controls: damping-off caused by Pythium spp. in ornamentals and recreational turf

Why Growers Use It

• Systemic action, moving through the plant for preventative and curative control

• Long-lasting, with up to 28 days of Pythium control

• Suitable for use when seeding new turf to prevent damping-off

• A Group 28 mode of action, useful in a resistance-management rotation with fungicides from other groups

• Fully soluble in water and easy to mix

Mixing and Applying

Proplant is completely soluble in water: add the concentrate to water and stir thoroughly, and the mixture stays stable so it can be used the next day if needed. It can be applied with a watering can, injection equipment or conventional high-volume ground spraying gear set to low pressure, using nozzles that deliver a coarse, high-volume spray at low pressure. Because application rates depend on the situation and target, follow the rates on the registered label rather than a general figure. For resistance management, rotate or tank-mix with fungicides from a different group rather than relying on Group 28 alone.

Safety and Handling

Proplant is a Schedule 5 (Caution) product and is low hazard compared with many crop chemicals, but it's still a garden chemical and should be handled with normal care. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, wear suitable gloves when mixing and applying, and wash up after use. Keep it out of reach of children, store it in the closed original container away from food and feed, and keep it away from waterways and drains. Always read and follow the label and SDS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the active ingredient in Proplant?
It contains 605g/L propamocarb (as the monohydrochloride), a Group 28 systemic fungicide, registered under APVMA approval number 51322.

What does Proplant control?
It controls damping-off caused by Pythium in ornamental plants and recreational turf.

How long does it last?
It's a long-lasting Pythium fungicide, offering up to 28 days of control.

Can I use it on new turf?
Yes. It can be used when seeding new turf to help prevent damping-off from establishing.

How do I mix it?
It's fully soluble in water. Add the concentrate to water and stir thoroughly, then apply by watering can, injection equipment or high-volume ground spray at the label rate.

Where can I buy Proplant Fungicide 1L in Australia?
It's available from BPG Supplies (Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies), with local pickup in Bonnyrigg NSW and delivery across Australia.