Instructions for the use of "Fitosporin" fertilizer in the garden
More and more new products appear on the pest control market every year. One of the latest generation of drugs is Fitosporin, the advantage of the fertilizer is its ease of use and effectiveness in the fight against a large number of pests. Before use, it is recommended to read the instructions for the drug and the existing safety rules.
Release forms
The basis of the latest generation drug consists of live spores and cells. The tool is included in the group of fungicides, which guarantees long-term preservation of properties. The fertilizer manufacturer is BashInkom, which produces the drug in three forms:
- pasta - is a 200 g cake, sold in a small package;
- powder - sold in sachets weighing 10 and 30 g;
- drops - are an aqueous suspension.
The main difference lies in the number of spores and cells in 1 g of the product. The largest number of them contains a preparation produced in powder form. All forms of "Fitosporin" have an important quality in the form of an instant onset of action after plant treatment. Each package contains short instructions with information about the features of dilution and rules of use, which must be read before starting work.
What diseases does it help
The advantage of the drug is its effectiveness in combating various diseases and the possibility of using it for various types of horticultural crops. At the same time, its use allows compost to decompose quickly, improve soil quality and make planting material more resistant to a significant number of diseases, which Fitosporin is designed to combat.
Scab
It is a common type of diseases of horticultural crops, often affecting fruit-bearing trees and potatoes. A characteristic symptom of the disease is the appearance on the outer surface of flowers, leaf plates, shoots or tubers with irregular spots, ulcers and warts. If measures are not taken in time, the leaves of the trees become covered with brown and black spots, dry up over time and fall off. There are several types of scab, but they all lead to loss of yield.
"Fitosporin" is used for preventive purposes and, if necessary, to combat the first manifestations of scab. The spraying or soaking method can be used, the latter method is often used to treat seed material, including potato tubers.To get rid of fruit trees from scab, spraying is used, since the irrigation method is not justified due to the high consumption of the solution.
To process the crown, a working agent is prepared by diluting 5 g per 10 liters of water. In this case, the first procedure is carried out when the first leaves appear, the second is repeated in the presence of ovaries.
Root rot
Refers to a variety of fungal diseases, it is often called "black leg" in everyday life. The most common reasons for its appearance are waterlogging of the soil, the use of contaminated soil or tools. It is almost impossible to cure the affected plant, therefore, the main efforts are directed to prevention. When a disease appears, the plant in the lower part begins to wilt, darken and eventually dies. "Fitosporin" in this case is used to prepare a solution for pre-sowing seed treatment.
Withering
The disease belongs to the group of fungi that can infect a plant regardless of its age. The source is located in the soil and, when exposed to the garden culture, leads to decay of the roots, thinning of the stem and gradual yellowing of the leaves. "Fitosporin" is recommended for prophylaxis to be used at the stage of sowing seed into the soil.
Seed mold
The disease occurs as a result of the vital activity of fungi, the mycelium of which, under favorable conditions, begins to multiply rapidly. A symptom of an abnormal situation is the presence of a film of mold on the surface of the soil. They are not capable of causing serious harm to adult plants, and they pose a serious threat to seeds and young seedlings. Microorganisms get inside and destroy tissues, plants die. "Fitosporin" is used in the form of a solution, which is used to treat the soil and young shoots.
Powdery mildew
A fungal disease can affect garden and home crops. The first symptoms are the appearance of a white dust-like coating on the plant. Gradually, the affected area increases and can cover the entire plant. Over time, the leaves turn yellow and dry, new ones practically do not form or grow ugly. The main methods of struggle are to eliminate the causes, watering and spraying with drugs, for which "Fitosporin" is often used.
Brown rust
The disease is associated with the appearance of small pads on the leaves of the plant, which are commonly called pustules. The formations can be of various shapes, but when they touch or crack, a substance is poured out in the form of a dark powder, which is a spore of fungi. Fruit, vegetable, flower crops can affect the disease, the most dangerous for grain crops.
Septoriasis
The disease is associated with the appearance of dark spots with a yellow border on the leaves of plants. Over time, they grow and can cover the entire area of the leaf plate. With the disease, there is a premature fall of the green mass. Prevention is the observance of the rules of crop rotation and the use of spraying at the first sign of damage.
Other diseases
The scope of application of the drug is wide enough, and it can be used to combat dozens of types of diseases, mainly of fungal origin. With its help, seed material is processed, watering contaminated soil and spraying of diseased plants. The drug fights well against diseases of fruit and berry crops, flower plants and vegetable crops.
The agent is effective against monolial burns, rhizoctoniasis, cercospora, bacterial cancer. Statistical data indicate the effectiveness indicators of the latest generation means from 65% to 95%, which depends on the method of application and the type of disease.
Instructions for use
The drug is used in any of the periods and stages of plant growth.The concentrate is diluted according to the manufacturer's instructions, the proportions are determined by the form of release and the purposes of use. The activation of bacteria occurs only in water, therefore it is not advisable to sprinkle the soil with powder. It is not recommended to use tap water for cooking, since the chlorine included in the liquid leads to the death of active microorganisms.
To prepare the solution, take water after boiling, rain or from a well.
There are restrictions on the environmental conditions under which the drug cannot be used. In bright sunlight, bacteria die, so they choose weather without the sun or evening hours for work. If there is a threat of rain, it is better to postpone the spraying procedure, since the protective film that forms on the plant at the moment the active substance hits it is easily washed off by precipitation, and the process will have to be repeated.
The frequency of spray treatments varies from 7 to 14 days. When watering the soil, the duration between repeated procedures is:
- vegetables - 1 month;
- fruit trees, shrubs - 2 months;
- indoor types - once a month.
Paste
A solution is prepared from 100 g of paste and 200 ml of water. When preparing any volume of liquid, one should be guided by the rule in the form of using proportions of 1 to 2. Then the liquid is diluted with water, the amount of added volume depends on the purpose of further use:
- tubers and bulbous material for spraying - 3 tbsp. l. stock solution for 200 ml of water;
- soaking of seed - 2 drops of the stock solution per 0.5 cups of water, holding time 2 hours.
- spraying vegetable crops - 3 tsp. concentrate per 10 liters.
Powder
The solution is prepared before use in no more than 2 hours. For cooking, you must be guided by the following rules:
- soaking bulbs and tubers - 10 g of the drug per 0.5 l of water for processing 20 kg of planting material;
- soaking seeds - 0.5 tsp. per 100 ml of water, the duration of the procedure is 2 hours;
- for the treatment of the root system in order to combat rot - 10 g of the drug per 5 liters of water, the roots are soaked in the prepared solution for 2 hours, at the time of planting they are watered with the soil.
In order to prevent garden crops, plants are sprayed with a working solution. The concentration of the drug depends on the type of plant and the area of the treated area. Before planting seedlings in the greenhouse, the soil is treated with "Fitosporin" by spraying the structure and watering the soil 7 days before planting the seedlings, using a solution of 5 g of the preparation and 10 liters of water.
Drops
This form is often used for spraying foliage of vegetative garden and indoor plants. Can be used for processing vegetables before storing them. For preparation, use proportions in the form of 10 drops of the drug per 200 ml of water. A similarly prepared solution is used, if necessary, to root the cuttings and perform pre-sowing seed treatment.
Proportions for processing various vegetables
Potatoes
The drug is used to process root crops before planting and soil, which acts as a means of preventing diseases. During the growing season, spraying of plant shoots is permissible. After harvest, the potatoes are sprayed for better storage. Not only are processed seed, but also potatoes for food.
For spraying tubers when using, they are guided by the following recommendations:
- autumn - 5 g of powder per 250 ml of water;
- soil - 5 g of powder per 10 liters of water;
- planting material - for 10 kg 5 g of powder for 250 ml of water;
- green mass - for each hundred square meters 5 g of powder per 10 liters of water.
For the prevention of diseases, it is recommended to spray the tops twice. The second procedure is carried out after the first, 10-15 days later.
Cabbage
Fitosporin is used as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent. For soaking seed material 0.5 tsp. powder is dissolved in 1 liter of water. For spraying use 2 tsp. means for 10 liters of water. If necessary, repeat the procedure after 2 weeks.
Tomato
"Fitosporin" is used at any stage of tomato cultivation. To soak the seeds, prepare a solution with a calculation of 0.5 tsp. powder in 1 liter of water or 2 drops in 200 ml of water. The planting material is kept for 2 to 3 hours. The same solution can be used to treat the root system of seedlings before planting.
For soil treatment use 1.5 tbsp. l. 10 liters of water. During the growing season, a spray solution is used, which is prepared from 2 tsp. powder per 10 liters of water. To improve the stickiness, it is recommended to add a little liquid soap to the solution. The procedure is repeated every 14 days. Before use, the solution should be kept for 2 hours to activate the bacteria. At temperatures below 15 C spraying is ineffective, since microorganisms become inactive and can go into hibernation.
Cucumbers
Treatment of cucumbers with the drug is used at any stage of cultivation. The following proportions are used:
- seed treatment - 0.5 tsp. powder per 100 ml of water;
- spraying home seedlings - 1.5 g of powder and 3 liters of water;
- treatment of bushes - 10 g for open ground, 5 g for greenhouses for 10 liters of water.
During the growing season, it is recommended to carry out 3 sprays, the break time between each of them is 15 days. When using a paste, make a solution of 10 ml of the drug per 10 liters of water, this amount is enough for 1 m2... The rest of the solution can be used for watering the soil.
Flowers
For spraying flower crops and soil treatment, use 200 g of paste, dissolved in 400 ml of water. A similar solution can be used to treat seeds and flower bulbs. When using a liquid solution, dilute 2 drops in 200 ml of water. For the prevention of diseases, spraying is carried out every 3 weeks; in order to treat the plant, the procedure is repeated every 7 days.
Safety measures when working with the tool
The drug can cause slight irritation of mucous membranes upon contact with them. The drug is safe for horticultural crops and most insects. For the safety of the bees, the nearest hives should be within an area of more than 5 km.
Berries and fruits can be eaten immediately after processing the plant, but before that, the fruits must be rinsed well with water. When working with the drug, it is required to comply with the accepted safety rules. Processing is carried out in special clothing, gloves and glasses, smoking or eating is not allowed. In case of contact with mucous membranes, the product is washed off with a large volume of water. If the agent is in the stomach, then you need to drink 4 glasses of water, induce vomiting and take activated charcoal.
Storage conditions and shelf life
The advantage of the drug is the ability to store in a wide temperature range, starting from -50 C and ending up to +40 C. At low temperatures, bacterial activity stops and resumes when conditions return to normal. The recommended range for maintaining qualities is considered to be a range of +20 C to +25 C. Storage is carried out in a dry place, restricted for children.
Do not forget that this drug does little harm to the soil, so fertilizers must be used together with it.After treatment I use a bioactivator "BioGrow».