Serenade Optimum – Advanced Botrytis Protection for Vineyards

Serenade Optimum is the next generation in Botrytis control, designed specifically for viticulturalists seeking superior protection for wine grapes. This advanced formulation replaces Serenade Max, offering twice the strength and a host of improvements tailored for efficient and effective disease management.

Why Choose Serenade Optimum for Botrytis Control?

• Enhanced Formulation: Delivers the same trusted performance at half the application rates of Serenade Max.
• Improved Usability: Easier handling, reduced dust, and less residue on grape bunches, ensuring clean, high-quality fruit.
• Contact Fungicide Action: Utilizes Bacillus subtilis QST713 to produce powerful lipopeptides that disrupt Botrytis cell membranes, halting the infection process before it starts.

Key Benefits

• Prevention-Focused: Protects grape bunches during critical growth stages, such as flowering and early berry development, to prevent latent infections.
• Low Resistance Risk: Serenade Optimum’s unique mode of action (FRAC Code 44) offers a novel and low-risk approach to Botrytis management.
• Integrated Solution: Works seamlessly with IPM programs, ensuring compatibility with beneficial insects and the environment.

How to Use Serenade Optimum

• Application Rates: 1.25–2 kg/ha (125–200 g/100 L) for dilute spraying. Adjust rates for concentrate spraying as required.
• Frequency: Apply preventatively in weekly intervals (5–7 days) or immediately after rain to maintain protection.
• Coverage: Ensure thorough canopy coverage for effective disease control. Pair with adjuvants like Du Wett or Bond Xtra for optimal bunch protection.

When to Apply

Apply Serenade Optimum at key growth stages to target latent infections:

• Flowering: Protect against primary infections.
• Early Berry Development: Prevent pre-bunch closure infections that can compromise yield and quality.

Packaging

Serenade Optimum is available in 5 kg bags (4 bags per outer pack), providing efficient packaging for large-scale vineyard operations.

Elevate your Botrytis management program with Serenade Optimum—trusted for its proven performance and environmentally sound profile. Protect your harvest, improve fruit quality, and secure a healthier vineyard with Serenade Optimum.