Biox-M is a biological sprout inhibitor based on spearmint oil, which is used in potato storage.
Product facts
| Active ingredient | Spearmint oil (Mentha spicata) |
| Formulation type | Suspension concentrate |
| Concentration | 948 g Spearmint oil/l |
| Dosage | Hot fogging 30–90 g/t (1st treatment with 60–90 g/t, subsequent treatments at 3 week intervals with 30 g/t) Cold evaporation Continuous application at 1–2 ml/ton/day |
| Application | Hot fogging through Electrofog Xeda: First treatment should be carried out 6-20 days after harvest, when tubers are dry and skin maturation is fully ensured. Cold evaporation through Xedavap: Continuous application at 1–2 ml/t a day |
Benefits
- Preventive and curative effect
- Burns existing sprouts up to 5 mm
- For table and industrial potatoes
- No MRLs
- Natural product – plant extract
