The composition and purpose of the fungicide Broad Spectrum, instructions for its use
Broad Spectrum is a fungicide that protects the garden and vegetable garden from dangerous fungi. This low-toxic drug fights pathogens, mainly at the initial stage of damage. The fungicide does not penetrate into plants. It inhibits the development of fungi that have settled on the leaves and fruits of garden and horticultural crops. The American-made drug has several domestic analogues.
Description and features of the drug
American-made Broad Spectrum fungicide is used to protect gardens and vegetable gardens from fungal diseases. Sold as a concentrated suspension in plastic cans and bottles.
Composition and mechanism of action
The active substance of this fungicidal agent is chlorothalonil, that is, chlorothalonil (the content in the preparation is 12.5%). This component of the chloronitrile class fights molds and powdery mildew. The substance also has acaricidal and bactericidal properties.
The drug is produced in the form of a suspension concentrate and, before use, is diluted with water at a dosage specified in the instructions. The fungicidal agent acts on fungi only through direct contact.
Appointment
Broad Spectrum is used to combat anthracnose, leaf rot, rust, downy mildew, powdery mildew, spotted blight, late blight, leaf curl. The fungicide can be used on vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, onions), fruit crops and ornamental plants. Broad Spectrum prevents and treats fungal diseases in the garden and vegetable garden. The protection period of plants treated with this fungicide is 7-14 days.
"Broad Spectrum" is used in the complex fight against various fungal diseases. This is a tool that can be used to treat plants if the previous fungicides did not help.
Compatibility with other products
Broad Spectrum is approved for use with other fungicides, insecticides and acaricides. It is forbidden to use the preparation with oily or after oily pesticides. The fungicide can be used in tank mixes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Consumption rates and instructions for use
Broad Spectrum Consumption Table:
| Culture | Disease | Consumption rate by 20 sq. meters | When spraying is carried out | Number of treatments (interval) |
| Tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers | Late blight, spotting | 4-6 teaspoons in 4 liters of water | During the growing season, when signs of damage appear or for prevention | 3 times (7-10 days) |
| Potatoes | Alternaria, late blight | 4 teaspoons in 4 liters of water | During the growing season, when symptoms of the disease appear (it is possible for preventive purposes) | 3 times (7-10 days) |
| Bow (not per feather) | Peronosporosis | 6-8 teaspoons in 4 liters of water | For preventive and therapeutic purposes during the growing season | 3 times (7-10 days) |
| Corn | Rust | 5 teaspoons to 4 liters of water | During the growing season | 2 times (7-10 days) |
| Fruit trees | Rot, scab, spots | 6-10 teaspoons in 4 liters of water | During the growing season | 3 times (10 days) |
The fungicide is diluted with water on the day the plants are treated. The solution is sprinkled on the leaves on both sides and the fruits are completely sprayed. This agent acts on fungi only by contacting them directly. It is important to irrigate all parts of the plant with a fungicidal solution, without leaving untreated areas.
In case of severe fungal diseases or in the case of frequent rains, the interval between treatments can be 7 days.
It is not recommended to irrigate the garden and vegetable garden in hot or rainy weather. It is forbidden to spray withering plants. Do not give vegetables, fruits, leaves, tops treated with fungicide to animals. Plants are processed in dry (not rainy) and calm weather. Spray crops using a special sprayer with a fine spray. The last treatment is carried out 20 days before harvest. It is forbidden to spray crops more than 3 times per season. Do not exceed the rate specified in the instructions.
Handling precautions
Do not ingest or inhale the vapors of Broad Spectrum Solution. You need to work with this fungicidal agent in a suit, mask, rubber gloves. The drug can cause an allergic reaction if it comes into contact with mucous membranes or skin. In this case, the places of contamination should be washed with clean water. If ingested, it is necessary to drink several glasses of water, induce vomiting (if instructed by a doctor) and take an adsorbent.
The remains of the solution must not be stored and poured into water bodies. The fungicide is not allowed to be sprayed during the active summer of the bees. The drug must be used within 3 years from the date of manufacture. It is forbidden to store "Broad Spectrum" together with food.
Analogs
Chlorothalonil preparations have long been known to large and small farms. Domestic analogues of "Broad Spectrum" are fungicides "Banco" and "Talent". Chlorothalonil formulations protect the garden and vegetable garden from a wide range of fungal diseases.
Reviews
Gregory, 55 years old: I use Broad Spectrum fungicide simultaneously to protect garden and garden plants. This preparation of contact action does not cause leaf burns, it can be used even in May, after the planted seeds start growing and the sprouts reach a height of 15 cm. I recommend it to everyone. "
Alina Yegorovna, summer resident: “I liked Broad Spectrum. Fungicide protects my vegetables, fruits from rot, stains, mold. I spray the garden and vegetable garden with it three times a season. The first time is at the end of May, for prevention. "
