Captan — Dosage & Labelled Products
Fungicide · 3 crops on label · 1 CIB&RC registered brand products
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Captan 75% WS is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for disease control. It is approved for use on 3 crops including Cabbage, Tobacco, Tomato.
Captan dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage | Damping Off · Disease | Spray | 15-25gm per kg seed | 20-30 gm per kg seed | 1 | - |
| Tobacco | Damping Off · Disease | Spray | 15-25 gm per kg seed | 20-30 gm per kg seed | 1 | - |
| Tomato | Damping Off · Disease | Spray | 15-25 gm per kg seed | 20-30 gm per kg seed | 1 | - |
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
- Cabbage 32 pesticides
- Tobacco 9 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% WS used for in India?
Captan 75% WS is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for disease control on 3 crops including Cabbage, Tobacco, Tomato.
What is the recommended dosage of Captan 75% WS?
The registered dosage of Captan 75% WS varies by crop and target pest. For example: Cabbage (Damping Off) — 20-30 gm per kg seed per hectare; Tobacco (Damping Off) — 20-30 gm per kg seed per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain Captan 75% WS in India?
1 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Captan 75% WS are available in India, manufactured by 1 companies. All products listed on this page contain Captan 75% WS 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% WS?
The pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Captan 75% WS varies by crop and formulation. It is the minimum number of days between the last application and harvest. Check the dosage table above for crop-specific PHI values.
Is Captan safe for all crops?
Captan 75% WS 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.