Potato Protection with Heads Up®.
Maximize your potato yield while lowering input costs by integrating Heads Up® pre-plant seed treatment into your crop management strategy.
Built-In Protection Starts Here
Heads Up® and Heads Up® RTA seed treatments are user-friendly formulations engineered to fortify seeds against soil-borne pathogens throughout the growing season.
Apply Heads Up® to germinating seed potatoes, whether they are freshly cut or have undergone suberization, when sprouting activity is initiated from the potato eyes.
This targeted application aids in managing black scurf and rhizoctonia canker, promoting stronger, more resilient plants.
Black Scurf Control
Comparison of untreated potatoes (left) and potatoes treated with Heads Up® (right), showing improved tuber quality and reduced visible black scurf.
Historic Milestone
Potatoes mark a significant milestone in our innovation journey as the inaugural crop on which Heads Up® was tested.
Dating back to the mid-1990s, Heads Up® demonstrated its effectiveness by helping a neighboring farmer combat Rhizoctonia black scurf.
This groundbreaking success laid the foundation for the wider application of Heads Up® across a variety of crops, showcasing its enduring value and versatility.
Broad-Spectrum Disease Control
Recent trials have shown that Heads Up® decreases the severity of several foliar diseases, including early blight, brown spot, and tan spot.
This broad-spectrum disease control underscores the comprehensive protection offered by Heads Up® seed treatments.
Diseases We Treat in Potatoes
Rhizoctonia Black Scurf
Caused by Rhizoctonia solani, black scurf appears as dark, irregular spots on potato tubers that can reduce quality and marketability. Heads Up® helps suppress Rhizoctonia solani, supporting cleaner, higher-quality tubers.
Rhizoctonia Canker
Rhizoctonia canker causes dark, sunken lesions on potato stems that can lead to stunting, wilting, and reduced yield. Heads Up® helps suppress Rhizoctonia solani, supporting healthier plant growth and yield potential.
Brown Spot
Caused by Alternaria alternata, brown spot creates dark lesions on potato leaves that can lead to defoliation and reduced yield. Heads Up® supports overall plant health and vigor, helping plants better withstand disease pressure.
Key Features of Our
Potato Treatment
Systemic Acquired Resistance
Heads Up® stands out with several key features that make it an invaluable tool for growers. One of the most notable features is its Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) capability.
SAR is a plant defense mechanism that is activated by the treatment, helping the potato plants to fend off a range of diseases, including Rhizoctonia black scurf, Rhizoctonia canker, and brown spot.
By stimulating the plant's natural defenses, our treatment provides robust protection against these diseases, ensuring healthier crops and better yields.
Broad Spectrum
Heads Up® is highly effective and proven against the diseases listed on our label, providing reliable control and peace of mind for growers. However, our commitment to continuous improvement doesn't stop there.
We are constantly testing our treatment against additional diseases and have seen promising results against others, like tan spot.
For detailed information on these trials and their outcomes, we encourage you to explore our trial data. This ongoing research and development ensure that our treatment remains at the forefront of disease management, adapting to the evolving needs of potato growers.
Improved Yield and Quality
In addition to its disease-fighting capabilities, Heads Up® has also been seen to improve quality. By protecting plants from diseases, the treatment promotes overall plant health, leading to better yields.
Healthier plants are more efficient in utilizing nutrients and water, resulting in more uniform and higher-quality potato crops. This improved uniformity is crucial for meeting market standards and maximizing the marketability of the harvest.
With our treatment, growers can expect not only quantitative improvements in yield but also qualitative enhancements that make their potatoes more competitive in the market.
Don't Plant Without It
Ask your seed dealer for Heads Up® or find a retailer near you.