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Instructions for the use of "Ridomila Gold" for the processing of grapes, dosage and waiting time

Grapes are often subject to various diseases. Especially often problems arise for novice gardeners who do not know all the features of growing berries. Cope with diseases and pests will help "Ridomil Gold" for grapes, the instructions for the use of which should be studied in advance.

Description of the drug "Ridomil Gold"

Before using any chemical for diseases of crops or pests, you should study the description of the drug and the nuances of its use. In general, most fungicides are toxic and should be used with extreme caution.

Composition

The composition of the drug "Ridomil Gold" includes the following substances:

mefenoxam (40 g per 1 kg);
mancozeb (640 g per 1 kg).

These substances are aimed at eliminating diseases of the grape bushes. But they are also toxic, and if used improperly "Ridomila Gold", the substance can harm the human body.

Release form

The drug is available in cardboard boxes of 1 kg or 5 kg. Ridomil Gold is stored for no more than 3 years. The drug is produced in powder form or water-dispersible granules.

Action and focus of the drug

The chemical agent "Ridomil Gold" is aimed at destroying fungal diseases, for example, late blight, alternaria and other diseases. It is also used when grape mildew.

Substances that are part of "Ridomil Gold" penetrate into plant tissues, thereby providing them with complete protection against fungal diseases.

For what diseases of grapes is used

The chemical "Ridomil Gold" is used for mildew and powdery mildew, and it is also used to treat fungal diseases in grapes.

Mildew

The first sign of mildew in grapes is the appearance of light spots on the leaves. Then a white bloom appears on the bottom of the sheet. Inflorescences and young ovaries dry up and fall off.

Ridomil Gold is used to treat grapes. It is used as a prophylactic agent. The vine is sprayed in dry, calm weather.In case of severe damage to the vines, the bushes are treated with curative action fungicides, and after 10 days, Ridomil Gold is used.

Oidium

Oidium or powdery mildew often affects vines. In the spring, you can notice growths on the grapes, which lag behind in growth, unlike other parts of the bush. Twisted leaves with a white bloom appear on them.

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From powdery mildew, the bushes are treated with "Ridomil Gold". Fungicide is aimed at fighting fungi. The vine is sprayed in dry weather. After 14 days, spraying is repeated. If necessary, the drug is combined with other chemicals.

Precautions and toxicity

Since the drug is a chemical, you need to be careful with it. For humans and bees, Ridomil Gold is toxic. It is recommended to work with the drug with gloves. It is undesirable to allow the chemical to enter water bodies.

Instructions for use

To successfully eliminate diseases on grapes, before using the fungicide, study the instructions and act only according to it.

Spraying for prevention

Fungicide is used as a prophylactic agent against grape diseases. The bushes are sprayed at the first suspicion of the appearance of fungi. Spraying continues until there is 100% confidence that the threat of the disease has passed.

The first preventive treatment is carried out until more than 4 leaves have appeared on the plant. The second time is sprayed two weeks after the first treatment. Then the grapes are processed two more times with an interval of two weeks.

We process grapes

After the first signs of grape infection have appeared, the vine is treated with fungicides according to a certain scheme. Preventive grape processing held several times per season. The most optimal spraying time is considered to be early spring.

Before flowering

Before flowering, grape bushes are sprayed 3-5 days before blossoming of inflorescences. After the grapes have bloomed, they cannot be sprayed with chemicals. After the first spraying, you need to wait 14 days and re-process the grape bushes.

During the ripening period of berries

During the ripening period of berries, grape bushes are sprayed in extreme cases, if the disease has spread strongly, and it is not possible to cope with it in other ways. Because of the high toxicity of Ridomila Gold, after spraying bushes with ripe berries, you should not eat them for as long as possible.

Seasonal use

If signs of powdery mildew or other disease appear during the fruiting season and pose a threat to the plant and future harvest, urgent action should be taken. These include the treatment of bushes with the Ridomil Gold chemical. It is better to use a less toxic agent, but if nothing else turned out to be, the bushes are treated with this fungicide. 1 sachet is diluted in 10 liters of water.

After 14 days, the procedure is repeated. This is enough to cope with the disease of the vine.

Other cases and conditions

But besides powdery mildew and mildew, the drug is also used to treat other grape diseases. "Ridomil Gold" is used for almost all diseases of vegetable and fruit crops. These include late blight, alternaria, peronosporosis and all types of fungal diseases. The dosage for all types of diseases is almost the same.

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Result waiting period

Vine bushes are sprayed every two weeks. The result from the use of the drug "Ridomil Gold" should be expected no earlier than 21 days after the first spraying.

The last time a preventive spraying against powdery mildew and mildew is carried out before the flowering period.

Dosages when preparing the drug

When using the chemical, you should strictly follow the instructions that come with the package. 1000-1500 liters of powdery mildew solution are used per hectare of vines. For small areas, a different dosage is required. 1 sachet (25 g of substance) is diluted in 10 liters of cool water. For 1 sq. m account for at least 120 ml of solution.

Positive and negative sides

The advantages of the fungicide include:

It acts as an effective prophylactic agent.
Helps to cope with grape diseases in a short time.
Promotes an increase in plant immunity for up to 16 days.
Does not harm grape tissue.
It is impossible to accidentally inhale the granules due to their size.
The granules and powder dissolve quickly in water.

The disadvantages of using a chemical include the following factors:

Refers to environmentally hazardous drugs, has a toxic effect on humans, animals and fish.
Some gardeners note that Ridomil Gold is ineffective in the fight against powdery mildew.
A large expense is required compared to similar products.
After spraying, the protective film is quickly washed off, and the bushes have to be processed again.

Among similar remedies for vines there are more effective and safe for humans and the environment.

How the original differs from a fake

Now on the market you can find a huge number of fakes. In most cases, the price of fakes is the same as the original.

The easiest way to distinguish an original from a fake is by the manufacturer's brand name. The package must be labeled Syngenta Crop Protection. The second way is by packaging. Fungicide is available only in 1 kg or 5 kg packages.

Sharing with other means

The manufacturer does not recommend mixing with other preparations for the vine. Especially if they are alkaline. It is allowed to combine with chemicals with an acidic and neutral reaction in special cases when it is not possible to cure grape disease with one drug.

Terms and storage

The shelf life of "Ridomila Gold" is 3 years. The drug should be stored in a dark, cool room away from children and animals, since the fungicide is a toxic substance.