Nando 500

Reliable Protection Against Late Blight and Alternaria

Nando 500 is a specialized contact fungicide based on fluazinam, which has become the "gold standard" for protecting potatoes and vegetable crops from the most aggressive pathogens. This product from Nufarm Australia Ltd. (produced in Chile) is distinguished by its ability to block infection at the spore germination stage, creating a protective shield on the plant surface.

What sets Nando 500 apart?

The main advantage of the product lies in its unique mode of action. Unlike systemic fungicides, fluazinam disrupts the pathogen's energy metabolism (uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation), which completely eliminates the risk of resistance development. This makes Nando 500 an indispensable component of anti-resistance strategies when alternated with products of other chemical classes.

• Spore efficacy: Excellent suppression of late blight zoospores by blocking their mobility in water droplets.
• Tuber protection: One of the few products that effectively prevents potato tuber infection with late blight directly during harvest.
• Wash-off resistance: The concentrated suspension adheres perfectly to the leaf surface, maintaining activity even after rainfall.

Application and Efficiency

Nando 500 delivers stable results across a wide range of crops: from onions and tomatoes to apples and fodder beets. Due to its contact action, it is most effective when applied preventively. The application rate is 0.3–0.4 L/ha, which, when following the label (up to 3 applications per season), ensures complete control over Alternaria and late blight. The pre-harvest interval ranges from 7 to 14 days, allowing for flexible harvesting schedules.

Who is this fungicide for?

This is the choice for professional farms focused on producing premium quality potatoes and vegetables. If it is critical for you to prevent crop damage during storage and transport, Nando 500 will become a key element of your protection system, especially in conditions of high humidity and the risk of fungal disease outbreaks.