Captan — Dosage & Labelled Products
Fungicide · 10 crops on label · 1 CIB&RC registered brand products
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Captan 75% WP is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for disease and insects control. It is approved for use on 10 crops including Apple, Cabbage, Cherry, Chillies.
Captan dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Bitter Rot · Insects | Spray | 0.12% ** | 1667 gm | 15-20** | 8 |
| Cabbage | Damping Off · Disease | Spray | 0.25% | 2500 gm | 1000 | - |
| Cherry | Brown Rot · Disease | Spray | 0.12% ** | 1667 gm | 15-20** | - |
| Chillies | Early Blight · Disease | Spray | 1250 gm | 1667 gm | 1000 | 8 |
| Chillies | Fruit Rot · Disease | Spray | 1500 gm | 2000 gm | 1000 | 8 |
| Citrus | Brown Rot · Disease | Spray | 0.25** | 2500 gm | 15-20** | - |
| Citrus | Scab · Disease | Spray | 0.12** | 1667 gm | 15-20** | - |
| Grapes | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | 1250 gm | 1667 gm | 1000 | 8 |
| Paddy | Leaf Spot · Disease | Spray | 750 gm | 1000 gm | 750 | - |
| Potato | Early Blight · Disease | Spray | 1250 gm | 1667 gm | 1000 | 8 |
| Potato | Late Blight · Disease | Spray | 1250 gm | 1667 gm | 1000 | 8 |
| Rose | Black Spot · Disease | Spray | 1250 gm | 1667 | 1000 | - |
| Tomato | Early Blight · Disease | Spray | 1250 gm | 1667 gm | 1000 | 6 |
| Tomato | Late Blight · Disease | Spray | 1250 gm | 1667 gm | 1000 | 6 |
Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.
Crops on the Captan label
- Apple 32 pesticides
- Cabbage 32 pesticides
- Cherry 4 pesticides
- Chillies 76 pesticides
- Citrus 14 pesticides
- Grapes 59 pesticides
- Paddy 165 pesticides
- Potato 39 pesticides
- Rose 10 pesticides
- Tomato 60 pesticides
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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), India - official registered brand product list · View source →. Updated: updated annually · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captan 75% WP used for in India?
Captan 75% WP is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for disease and insects control on 10 crops including Apple, Cabbage, Cherry.
What is the recommended dosage of Captan 75% WP?
The registered dosage of Captan 75% WP varies by crop and target pest. For example: Apple (Bitter Rot) — 1667 gm per hectare; Cabbage (Damping Off) — 2500 gm per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain Captan 75% WP in India?
1 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Captan 75% WP are available in India, manufactured by 1 companies. All products listed on this page contain Captan 75% WP as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.
What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Captan 75% WP?
The pre-harvest interval for Captan 75% WP varies by crop: Apple — 8 days; Chillies — 8 days; Chillies — 8 days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.
Is Captan safe for all crops?
Captan 75% WP is only registered for the specific crops listed in its CIB&RC label. Using it on non-registered crops is illegal and may result in crop damage or residue violations. Always verify the crop is listed on the product label before use.