How to properly process grapes with hydrogen peroxide and consumption rates for spraying
In the last days of July, bunches of grapes begin to ripen, but during this period the leaves and shoots are often affected. When using a chemical preparation, the crop cannot be consumed for at least two weeks, therefore this type of treatment is contraindicated. There is a fungicide that is safe for grapes and humans. It is possible to process grapes with hydrogen peroxide throughout the growing season without harm to health.
The benefits of processing grapes with peroxide
Most often, the drug is used to treat wounds as a disinfectant. But few people know about its invaluable properties for plants. For grapes used as:
- bactericide;
- fungicide;
- as an additional source of oxygen.
Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into:
- atomic oxygen is a strong oxidant capable of destroying fungal and bacterial spores;
- water.
Due to the listed qualities in agriculture, the drug is used to spray grapes against diseases and to stimulate seed germination.
How to prepare a solution for processing
Depending on the purpose of use, various processing solutions are prepared:
- For prevention. Add 300 ml of hydrogen peroxide 3% to a 10-liter bucket of water. It is recommended to process plantings at least four times per season.
- For treatment. In 8 liters of water, dilute with 250 ml of 3% peroxide.
- For better growth. For 10 liters of water, use 250 ml of 3% peroxide.
- To improve seed germination. The seedlings will be healthier if the seeds are pre-soaked in a solution prepared from half a liter of water and 25 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide.
The prepared solution will help to achieve this goal only with the correct dosage and use in moderation.
Indications for use
Often, well-grown grape seedlings begin to die in containers. First, the leaves wither, and then the plant dies. The most common cause is overflow, as a result of which the liquid displaces air from the ground, which contains the oxygen necessary for the root system. Due to oxygen starvation, the process of dying off of the roots begins just a day later.
In this case, a solution of hydrogen peroxide will save the seedlings every three days.
At the time of fruit ripening, leaves and shoots affect diseases:
- oidium;
- various rot;
- anthracnose;
- mildew.
Spraying with the prepared solution helps to save the plantings. Also, the use of peroxide for the treatment of grapes promotes better growth and development of the plant.
Processing rules
Before using the tool, you need to figure out how process the grapes correctly and not harm him.
When planting seeds, it is recommended to pre-treat the soil and container. To do this, mix:
- 4 liters of water;
- vial of the drug.
The resulting solution is shed three days before planting seedlings or seeds. This procedure will help kill all pathogenic bacteria, insect larvae and eggs. It is recommended to spill the soil with the same solution after harvesting. When affected by diseases, they are treated systematically until the plant becomes completely healthy, but not more often than once every five days.
Before proceeding with the treatment of all grapes with peroxide, it is necessary to look at the effect of the solution on several bushes or leaves, and necessarily on all varieties. There are times when the taste of the grapes deteriorates.Spraying plants from pests and diseases is carried out carefully. For this, the leaves are treated from all sides, as well as the stems.
If, during the application of the drug, white spots appear on the soil, which resemble mold in appearance, then watering and spraying the plantings is stopped. Only periodic treatment with the drug is carried out.
A cheap tool helps cuttings rooting. In order to exclude their decay, a tablespoon of the preparation is dissolved in a liter of water and the cuttings are kept for the allotted time. Before planting, the earth must be disinfected with hydrogen peroxide. After pruning the vine, it is recommended to treat the cuts with a preparation, then let them dry and cover them with garden var.
