Instructions for use of the drug Epin extra for cucumbers

Cucumbers are a capricious culture that loves moisture and warmth. Even a slight decrease in temperature has a detrimental effect on this plant. With insufficiently moist soil, the shoots may stop developing. Poor illumination, excess moisture and temperature changes are also detrimental to this culture. All this reduces the plant's immunity and contributes to the development of diseases such as peronosporosis, powdery mildew, ascochitosis. To increase the resistance of cucumbers to these stress factors, experienced summer residents use a special tool — Epin extra.

Characteristics of the drug

Epin extra is an artificial growth stimulant for garden and horticultural crops. Its popularity is due to its high efficiency: after spraying, the plants strengthen their immunity, increase growth and increase productivity. As gardeners note, after using Epin, the quality of ripe fruits also improves.

The effectiveness of the drug is due to its composition. It includes epibrassinolide, an artificial phytohormone that enhances plant defenses. The action of this substance is identical to that of a natural phytohormone - brassinolide. Thanks to him, cucumbers are less exposed to various diseases, and the diseased plant recovers faster.

Epin increases the resistance of young and adult plants to such stressful events as showers, drought, frost.

The use of Epin gives the following results:

• the yield of horticultural crops increases by more than 15%;
• heavy metals and other harmful substances contained in the soil are neutralized;
• the level of pesticides and nitrates in fruits decreases;
• the germination of seeds treated with the product improves;
• the drug promotes better rooting of seedlings during transplantation;
• young shoots are actively growing and old ones are being renewed;
• the fruits of the treated plants are larger and ripen earlier;
• the harvested crop is stored longer.

Epin extra is sold in ampoules. Before use, the product must be diluted with water according to the instructions.

To dilute the drug, you must use boiled or filtered water! It is impossible to use alkaline water, it suppresses the action of the active component.

Can I spray cucumbers with Epin?

Numerous experiments and reviews of gardeners show that Epin can not only be used for spraying cucumbers, but also necessary. The results of using this drug are positive: it stimulates the development and normal growth of the plant without stretching it, strengthens the root system. It was also noted that the number of flowers and shoots increased in cucumbers.Treatment of cucumber seeds improves their germination, and germinated seedlings are strong and heat-resistant.

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How to use Epin?

Epin extra is effective for use in horticultural crops, indoor and outdoor flowers, mushrooms, fruit and berry trees. Recommendations for use are different in each case.

Instructions for using Epin for cucumbers include the following points:

1. Seed treatment. Cucumber seeds are soaked in the prepared solution (a few drops of the product in half a glass of water). Soaking lasts 18 hours. The solution should be at room temperature. This procedure ensures fast and friendly shoots.
2. Spraying seedlings. For seedlings, prepare such a solution: add 1 ml of the drug to 5 liters of water. The resulting product should be sprayed with sprouts when 2 or 3 leaves appear. Repeat the procedure during bud set. The number of ovaries in a plant after such treatment increases.
3. An adult plant is sprayed with Epin's solution in case of stressful situations - if the cucumber bushes have undergone illness or frost, in case of breakage of shoots or an invasion of pests. Damaged and diseased plants recover faster after using Epin. For this purpose, 6–7 drops of the product are dissolved in half a glass of water. This treatment is carried out at intervals of 10 days.

General recommendations for the use of the drug

To achieve the maximum effect when using Epin, certain rules should be followed:

1. Spraying of plants should be carried out in the evening or in the morning when there is no wind or precipitation. There should be no dew on the leaves either. During the day, it is not recommended to carry out the procedure, since under the sun's rays the solution evaporates, and the plants do not have time to absorb it.
2. The product is not absorbed through the root system, therefore, only the aerial part of the culture is treated - shoots and leaves.
3. An interval of two weeks should be maintained between spraying, since the drug is absorbed by the plant within 3 days. For a healthy plant, 3 treatments per summer are enough for prevention.
4. Stir well before use. It dissolves completely in an acidic environment. Therefore, before diluting the product, you can add a little citric acid to the water.
5. The solution should be applied immediately after preparation; during storage, its beneficial properties are lost.
6. When processing horticultural crops, including cucumbers, the solution should be evenly distributed over the leaves and shoots. You need to apply the product to the underside of the leaves.
7. Epin is not a fertilizer. It is an adaptogen that stimulates the development and growth of a crop, but it does not feed the plant in any way. Therefore, you should not give up on planned plant nutrition.
8. Before you spray the culture, you should prepare it: remove broken shoots, pests, loosen and fertilize the soil.
9. Before using the biostimulant, it is recommended to read the instructions in order to prevent overdose. Use Epin only as directed.

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Precautions

Epin is assigned a 3rd hazard class, it does not contain toxins, is safe for humans and animals, and is also harmless from an environmental point of view. However, basic precautions must be followed. During the treatment of plants with the drug, gloves and a protective mask must be worn. Do not eat, drink or smoke until the end of the spraying.

The preparation contains ethyl alcohol and shampoo. In case of contact with skin, wash thoroughly with water and soap.If the product gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with running water.

If the product is accidentally swallowed, rinse your mouth immediately and be sure to induce vomiting by drinking plenty of water. After that, you should consult a doctor. If this is not possible, you should drink 5 tablets of any sorbent.

The drug should be kept out of the reach of children. Stored Epin away from food and medicine, and away from open flames. The shelf life of the biological product is 3 years from the date of issue. After this year, the drug cannot be used.

The tool does not require special disposal. Used ampoules and the rest of the solution are thrown away with ordinary waste.

Benefits of the Epin extra biostimulator

Some growth stimulants for horticultural crops force them to grow actively immediately after using the product. Epin acts differently. Penetrating into the plant, it stimulates its natural biological processes, acts carefully.

The drug reduces the growth of hormones that slow down the development and growth of seedlings. It awakens the dormant cells of seedlings, improves their immunity. As a result, the crop yield grows, and the plant itself does not suffer.

Numerous reviews of summer residents show that Epin really works. It not only increases the yield of cucumbers and other crops, but also significantly reduces the level of pesticides used in their cultivation. This means that the ecological value of the product increases.