10 building blocks of plant health

1. Establish early success

Intrinsic brand fungicide provides exceptional broad-spectrum disease control with dual-active ingredients in the critical propagation stage. This Intrinsic brand fungicide controls up to 40 of the toughest diseases with up to 28 days residual.

2. Boost those roots

A robust root system is essential for a healthy, salable plant. At its core, Pageant Intrinsic brand fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide. When applied during propagation, it promotes faster and more uniform rooting, denser roots and quicker callus formation, establishing the cornerstone for healthy crops.

3. Access the advances

The Intrinsic brand fungicides were the first to be recognized by the U.S. EPA for their plant health benefits. Besides increased growth efficiency through root vigor, those healthy root systems also foster plant uniformity above the soil line. Fewer skips in the propagation trays mean more plants to shift up and improved sales. Rotate to Empress® Intrinsic brand fungicide when it’s time to shift up for the next phase of production.

4. Rely on plant resilience

The Intrinsic formulations help enhance a plant’s natural ability to tolerate stress. By strengthening defense systems early, plants are better prepared to handle production stressors. After the propagation phase, rotate with Orkestra® and Pillar® SC — both part of the Intrinsic brand fungicide portfolio. Each offers broad-spectrum disease control and is formulated with two different active ingredients. Orkestra® Intrinsic® brand fungicide offers preventive control and its systemic activity ensures new growth emerges clean and disease-free, even after infection pressure.

5. Shield against stressors

Plants face consistent pressure — from drought and floods (both weather-driven and irrigation failures) to cold snaps and heat waves. Intrinsic brand fungicides help crops recover faster and maintain growth during these environmental challenges.

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6. Weather the (indoor) storms

The Intrinsic formulations improve plant physiology by increasing photosynthetic activity while lowering nighttime respiration. An Intrinsic treatment helps reduce stress hormones like ethylene, so plants stay vibrant and less prone to wilting.

7. Rotate for success

The Intrinsic portfolio includes multiple modes of action, providing growers with flexibility to rotate different classes of chemistry. This rotational ability prevents resistance and builds stronger spray programs for long-term success — all part of a sound integrated disease management program.

8. Improve post-production

From transplanting and staging to hours in transit, Intrinsic brand fungicides help plants handle the mechanical stressors, such as the bumps of production and shipping, so they can arrive at retail locations looking fresher and lasting longer on the shelf.

9. Bonus: Accentuate with Avelyo

While not a part of the Intrinsic brand fungicide assortment, Avelyo® fungicide is a next-generation DMI offering strong preventive control of foliar, crown and root diseases. It’s a solo Group 3 fungicide, which gives Avelyo the maximum amount of flexibility to rotate at any point during production. It also offers excellent plant safety, with no observed stunting or plant injury.

10. Lock in savings

Take advantage of the BASF Fall Grower Event through Nov. 30. It’s the ideal time to buy Intrinsic brand fungicides and Avelyo fungicide. The discounts come right off the invoice, with no minimums or combos required — plus extended terms to June 2026 to help with spring cash flow.

Always read and follow label directions. Not all products are registered in all states. Please check local regulatory sites for registration information in your area. Avelyo, Empress, Intrinsic, Orkestra, Pageant and Pillar are registered trademarks of BASF. © 2025 BASF Corporation. All rights reserved.