Captan Gold XL Fungicide - Broad-Spectrum, Multi-Site Protection for Fruits, Nuts & Berries

Captan Gold XL is a granular, water-dispersible fungicide that provides reliable, preventive disease protection across a wide range of fruit, nut, and berry crops. With a multi-site contact mode of action, Captan Gold XL is a foundational tool for managing resistance and maintaining season-long crop quality.

Key Benefits

• Broad-spectrum protection - proven activity against key fruit and foliar diseases that threaten yield and quality.
• Multi-site FRAC M4 - ideal for resistance management programs and rotational flexibility.
• Preventive performance - best-in-class protection when applied ahead of infection and maintained on a 7-14 day schedule.
• Tank-mix flexible - compatible with many fungicides to widen the spectrum and enhance disease programs.
• Quality-focused - supports cleaner fruit and reduced post-harvest losses when used as directed.

Technical Information

• Active Ingredient: Captan - 78.0%
• Formulation: Water-Dispersible Granule (WDG)
• Fungicide Group: FRAC M4 (multi-site contact)
• EPA Reg No.: 66222-303

Use Sites & Target Diseases

For use on: Pome fruit (apples, pears), stone fruit (peaches, cherries, nectarines), grapes, strawberries and other berries (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry), tree nuts (almond, pistachio, walnut), and additional labeled specialty crops.

Controls/Suppresses: Apple scab (Venturia), brown rot blossom blight and fruit rot (Monilinia), Botrytis (gray mold/bunch rot), anthracnose, black rot, bitter rot, leaf spots, and other labeled diseases.

Application Rates & Timing

Approximate use rates: Fruit and Nut Crops, 1.25 - 5 pounds per acre (1.5 - 9 teaspoons per gallon of water). Ornamentals and non-food uses: 0.6 - 2.5 pounds per 100 gallons of water (1.5 - 12 tablespoons per gallon of water).

Apply preventively and repeat at 7-14 day intervals based on disease pressure, crop, and growth stage. Select rates per the crop-specific tables on the label (lb/A or lb/100 gal as directed). Ensure thorough coverage for optimal contact protection. Observe pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and maximum seasonal limits specified on the label.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS BEFORE USE.

Resources

Product Overview
Captan Gold XL Label (PDF)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Why Growers Choose Captan Gold XL

As a multi-site, broad-spectrum standard, Captan Gold XL is a cornerstone fungicide for high-value fruit and nut crops, helping protect yield, preserve quality, and support durable resistance management programs.