'We absolutely do not tolerate Rhizoctonia'

Andreas Ryckaert grows approximately 2 hectares of seed potatoes on two arable farms in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, which are located on either side of the border between the Netherlands and Belgium. He farms in a partnership with his father Dirk, they maintain a broad (80 in 1) cultivation plan and start the propagation partly from purchased mini tubers.

Seed potato grower Ryckaert is satisfied with his first experiences with all star against Rhizoctonia. "The product has worked well and is practical to use." He considers its gentle operation to be a distinctive advantage. Ryckaert keeps a close eye on developments in the seed potato sector and regularly applies new techniques; for example, he has a computer-controlled storage facility that works with a natural pull. He has also been using ethylene in some varieties for 3 years and started drip irrigation in 2018.

Soft operation
The partnership's Dutch arable farm is located in the village of Waterlandkerkje. Ryckaert used Allstar for the first time at this location last season. "We have always done a standard soil treatment against Rhizoctonia, but I like to gain experience with new things."

Ryckaert applied Allstar to some of his Dutch plots and now looks back with satisfaction on the effectiveness of the product. “It has worked (very) well on the Rhizoctonia,” he confirms. "The seed potatoes arrived neatly in the shed."

Soft wording
Ryckaert is also pleased with Allstar's soft formulation. "You don't have to be afraid of hitting the tuber. That is already a distinguishing advantage of Allstar. I am especially happy that there is now an alternative without the risk of braking the tuber." 

According to the grower, 0,8 liters per hectare is a nice and low dosage. It saves him a lot of lugging around. "I have not had any problems with blockages. We only mix Allstar with a lice product, but I know that there have also been positive experiences with mixing it with liquid phosphate."