Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 is an advanced copper-based fungicide and bactericide used for managing fungal and bacterial diseases in several crops. Kocide 3000 fungicide works mainly through contact and multi-site action on disease-causing organisms. It helps control diseases like bacterial blight, anthracnose, twig blight, capsule rot, dieback, and late blight. Kocide 3000 forms a protective layer on the crop surface and releases active copper ions that reduce disease spread. Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 fungicide is useful in crops like chilli, cotton, potato, pomegranate, citrus, and cardamom. It gives better protection when applied before disease becomes severe and when spray coverage is uniform.
Key Features and Benefits of Kocide 3000 Fungicide:
Broad Spectrum: Kocide 3000 fungicide helps manage both fungal and bacterial diseases, providing broad-spectrum control.
Advanced Formula: Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 contains biologically active copper ions that support better disease protection.
Multi-Site Action: Kocide 3000 fungicide works at multiple points on disease organisms, which helps reduce the risk of resistance development.
Good Surface Coverage: The WG formulation disperses well in water and helps spread the spray more evenly on leaves, stems, and crop parts.
Protective Disease Shield: Kocide 3000 fungicide forms a contact protective layer that helps stop fresh infection when applied.
Useful in Several Crops: Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 can be used in crops like chilli, cotton, potato, pomegranate, citrus, and cardamom.
Better Rainfastness: Kocide 3000 fungicide gives better staying ability after drying, helping maintain protection under normal field conditions.
Kocide 3000 Fungicide Uses:
Bacterial Diseases: Bacterial blight and other bacterial leaf infections in recommended crops.
Fruit and Leaf Diseases: Anthracnose, dieback, twig blight, and leaf infection problems.
Tuber and Vegetable Diseases: Late blight in potato and disease pressure in chilli.
Plantation Crop Diseases: Capsule rot in cardamom and fungal-bacterial disease pressure in citrus and pomegranate.
Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 Dose:
Use Kocide 3000 as a foliar spray with clean water and proper coverage. Kocide 3000 Dosage Per Litre is generally around 2.5 to 4 gm per litre when using 500 to 800 gm per acre in about 200 litres of water. For dense crops or plantation crops, water volume may need adjustment to cover the canopy properly. Do not overdose, and avoid spraying during strong wind, rain, or very hot afternoon conditions.
Crop | Target Disease | Dose per acre | Application Method | PHI |
Chilli | Anthracnose, dieback, bacterial disease pressure | 500 to 800 gm | Foliar spray with full leaf and stem coverage | Follow label |
Cotton | Bacterial blight and leaf disease pressure | 500 to 800 gm | Foliar spray in sufficient water | Follow label |
Potato | Late blight | 500 to 800 gm | Preventive foliar spray before serious disease spread | Follow label |
Pomegranate | Anthracnose, bacterial blight, twig blight | 500 to 800 gm | Canopy spray with good fruit and leaf coverage | Follow label |
Citrus | Bacterial and fungal disease pressure | 500 to 800 gm | Foliar spray on leaves, twigs, and fruiting parts | Follow label |
Cardamom | Capsule rot | 500 to 800 gm | Foliar or plant-zone spray as per crop stage | Follow label |
How to Use Bharat Certis Kocide 3000:
Measure the required quantity of Kocide 3000 fungicide as per crop, disease pressure, and acreage.
Fill the spray tank halfway with clean water.
Mix the measured quantity in a small amount of water first.
Add the prepared mixture into the main spray tank.
Add the remaining water and stir the solution properly.
Spray Kocide 3000 fungicide uniformly on the crop canopy.
Cover upper and lower leaf surfaces, stems, twigs, and fruiting parts where disease may develop.
Apply before disease becomes severe for better preventive control.
Repeat only as per disease pressure and label guidance.
Do not spray during strong wind, rainfall, or very hot afternoon weather.
Use the prepared spray solution on the same day.
Best Time to Apply:
Apply Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 fungicide when early disease symptoms are noticed or when weather conditions favour fungal and bacterial spread. Preventive spraying gives better results because copper fungicides work mainly on the plant surface. Morning or evening application is better for uniform coverage and lower spray loss. For crops like potato, chilli, pomegranate, citrus, and cardamom, spray timing should match the disease-risk stage and local weather conditions.
Frequency of Application and Re-entry Period:
Frequency of Application: One timely spray can help protect crops during early disease pressure. Repeat only if disease pressure continues and label guidance allows it.
Re-Entry Period: Do not enter the treated field for at least 24 hours after spraying without proper protective gear.
Compatibility: Do not mix Kocide 3000 fungicide with other pesticides, fertilizers, micronutrients, or plant growth products without checking compatibility first.
Application Care: Copper fungicides need proper surface coverage, so spray should reach disease-prone plant parts evenly.
Resistance Care: Kocide 3000 fungicide has multi-site action, but it should still be used as part of a proper disease management program.
Safety Precautions and Handling:
Read the product label carefully before mixing and spraying.
Wear gloves, mask, goggles, long sleeves, and protective footwear during application.
Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew anything while using the product.
Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and mouth.
Do not inhale spray mist or dust while preparing or applying the solution.
Keep the product away from ponds, canals, wells, drinking water, and fish farms.
Wash hands, face, and exposed skin properly after spraying.
Keep children, animals, and unprotected workers away from the treated field until the spray dries.
Storage Instructions:
Store Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 fungicide in its original sealed container.
Keep Kocide 3000 fungicide in a cool, dry, shaded, and well-ventilated place.
Keep the product away from direct sunlight, moisture, heat, and open flame.
Store away from food, animal feed, drinking water, seeds, and household items.
Keep out of reach of children and farm animals.
Do not store leftover mixed spray solution for later use.
Do not reuse empty containers or packets for household or farm storage.
Storage Temperature: Follow the storage temperature printed on the product pack.
Shelf Life: Check the pack label before use.
Product Specification:
Specifications | Details |
Product Name | Bharat Certis Kocide 3000 fungicide |
Brand Name | Bharat Certis AgriScience Ltd. |
Kocide 3000 Technical Name | Copper Hydroxide 46.1% WG |
Formulation Type | WG, Water Dispersible Granules |
Chemical Group | Inorganic copper fungicide |
Mode of Action | Contact and multi-site action |
IRAC Group | Not applicable, because this is a fungicide |
FRAC Group | M01, inorganic copper compound |
Recommended For | Chilli, cotton, potato, pomegranate, citrus, cardamom |
Pack Sizes Available | 500 gm, 1 kg |
Country of Origin | India |
Shelf Life | Check pack label |
Pre-Harvest Interval | Follow crop-wise label guidance |
Application Method | Foliar spray |
Recommended Dose | 500 to 800 gm per acre |
Target Diseases | Bacterial blight, anthracnose, twig blight, capsule rot, dieback, late blight |
Product Category | Fungicide and bactericide |