Cucumbers get sick quite often, and to remedy the situation, experienced summer residents use Fitosporin. It will protect plants from infections and destroy pests. At the same time, the composition does not contain harmful and hazardous substances, so it can be used even during the fruiting period.
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What is "Fitosporin"
It is a biological pesticide and fungicide that fights disease-causing bacteria very well. After treatment, the effect is noticeable in the next day. The vascular system of the plant transports nutrients to all parts of the crop.
The active ingredient of the drug is hay stick. It is activated in liquids and can prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms.
The additives included in "Fitosporin" act as a growth stimulant, as well as an immunomodulator, increase the resistance of crops to fungi, viruses and bacteria.
Forms of issue
Fitosporin-M for cucumbers can be seen on store shelves in the form of powder, paste and liquid. When processing cucumbers, you can choose any shape, they are equally effective.
- Powder. A white substance does not dissolve very well in liquid, so it is advisable to prepare it in advance. However, for summer residents, it has an advantage over other forms, it has a long shelf life.
- Paste. It dissolves well in water. It is a viscous mass of earthy color.
- Liquid. The product is sold ready-to-use. The smell of ammonia, which is present in the composition, is neutralized after adding it to the water.
How to use "Fitosporin" for cucumbers
With a solution of biofungicide, bushes can be treated throughout the fruiting season. Seedlings are disinfected with them, and before planting, they moisten the ground with a solution.
Cooking features
The substance is diluted only in warm thawed, settled or rain water.
The liquids are allowed to brew for about two hours, this is necessary for the substance to dissolve well.
When processing bushes, 10 milliliters of liquid soap is added to the finished solution, so the substance will better hold on to the green mass.
The paste is diluted with water (for 1 part of the paste, 2 parts of water) 48 hours before the planned treatment. The resulting mixture is added to water when a final solution is to be prepared. "Fitosporin" the culture is sprayed a couple of times a month, watered every 30 days. If the lashes are affected by late blight or other disease, the treatments are increased up to 4 times a month. During rainy and cold days, the procedure is temporarily not carried out until good weather is established. Soil bacteria are most comfortable at temperatures around + 25 ℃.
"Fitosporin" will help the plant if the culture is just starting to get sick. Then he helps to restore strength. During the casting processing, the cucumbers are sprayed from the top and bottom sides. The solution is prepared based on the soil in which the culture is located:
- For a greenhouse, 5 grams of powder per 10 liters of liquid. It will be enough for three square meters of land.
- For an open bed, 20 grams of powder per bucket of water. The consumption of biofungicide in the garden is 1 liter per 10 square meters.
Safety measures and storage conditions
The drug is not toxic to humans, but it can cause irritation to the mucous membranes and skin. Therefore, when processing, you need to cover open parts of the body, as well as a mask for the mouth and eyes. "Fitosporin-M" must never be stored near food, medicine and animal feed. The container must be airtight and the storage area dark and dry.
The recommended temperature range for powder and paste is from -20 to +30 ℃, and for mortar +20 ℃.
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