How effective is Trichopolum in the fight against late blight?

Summer residents do not always manage to create the necessary conditions for growing healthy tomatoes. Many factors provoke the appearance of diseases. One of the most common is late blight or late blight. Tomatoes are most susceptible to fungus in the open field, therefore, with an increase in air humidity, abundant dew and rains, the disease will certainly manifest itself - even if the rules of agricultural technology are followed.

Having studied the reviews of summer residents, we learned that the processing of tomatoes from phytophthora pharmacy drug "Trichopol". In the article, we will figure out what kind of medicine it is, whether it can handle plantings and how to do it correctly.

What is this remedy

"Trichopol" refers to antibacterial and antiprotozoal agents, that is, fighting bacteria and protozoa... The active ingredient of the drug - metronidazole - has a wide spectrum of activity against many anaerobic microorganisms.

Other ingredients include magnesium stearate, potato starch, gelatin, and starch syrup.

Purpose of the drug

The main purpose of the drug is the prevention and treatment of infections caused by anaerobic microorganisms, the combined treatment of ulcers and duodenal ulcers to destroy the Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

The instructions for the drug say that the active substance does not have a bactericidal effect against most aerobic bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Is it possible to process tomatoes with "Trichopol" from late blight? Yes, but in theory it's useless. Late blight is caused by the simplest fungus Phytophthora infestans - the drug does not have an antifungal effect, therefore spraying tomatoes with a solution of Trichopolum is most likely ineffective.

Nevertheless, there is information and reviews of gardeners about its successful use in combination with other drugs against late blight - for example, together with iodine. But the solution of iodine itself without "Trichopol" is one of the famous folk remedies against this disease. Therefore, the choice of a way to save the harvest is a personal choice of everyone.

If you have a positive (and not only) experience of processing tomatoes with Trichopolum (metronidazole), be sure to share it with your readers in the comments under the article.

Timely treatment with fungicides ("Acrobat MC" 69%, "Ridomil Gold") will save time and get a healthy harvest.

For reference. The first signs of phytophthora: small brown spots with a whitish bloom on the leaves, stems and fruits. The focus of the disease spreads from the bottom up. In wet weather, the affected areas begin to rot.

The difference between "Trichopol" and "Metronidazole"

“Trichopol” is an analogue of “Metronidazole”, with an identical active ingredient (metronidazole). Despite the similarity, the drugs are different:

• price range;
• manufacturer;
• auxiliary components in the composition.

"Trichopol" as an improved remedy has a faster effect in human treatment.

How to prepare and apply

If you nevertheless decide to save the crop with the help of Trichopol, read the rules for processing plantings:

• plants are treated in dry, calm weather in the morning;
• solution for the treatment of tomatoes is prepared according to the recipe immediately before spraying, the remains of the product cannot be stored;
• the first time spraying is carried out after planting seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse;
• the plant is completely processed, special attention is paid to the lower leaves;
• it is impossible to increase the dosage and concentration of the substance to increase the effectiveness - exactly observe the proportions;
• the crop is processed once every 10 days, per season - no more than 3-4 times.

To prepare a classic solution, grind 20 tablets to a powdery state, add the medicine to 50-100 ml of warm water, mix until completely dissolved. Next, dilute the resulting concentrate in 10 liters of water. Wait 15-20 minutes and start processing the plantings.

For reference... When processing tomatoes, pay attention to potatoes, especially if they are planted nearby. Often it is from him that late blight passes to tomatoes.

It is better to reduce watering of tomatoes for the duration of treatment; in cloudy weather and low air temperatures, it is completely excluded. It is enough to simply loosen the soil.

For reference. By planting plants in a greenhouse, you can prevent disease from occurring. It is easier to maintain the required temperature and humidity in it. If it is impossible to build a greenhouse, protect the tomatoes with foil when cold nights come.

According to some gardeners, the combination of Trichopolum with other pharmaceutical products, for example, with a bubble of iodine or brilliant green, contributes to the best effect.

When Trichopolum is effective

Vegetable crops of the nightshade family are often susceptible to bacterial infection: black bacterial blotches, bacterial cancer and bacterial wilting... According to the instructions, "Trichopol" can theoretically be used in the treatment of crops, as it has antibacterial activity.

But a more familiar way among gardeners is to use a solution of quinosol (0.02%). With this tool, you can prevent the spread of a bacterial infection in the soil, save the bushes at the initial stage of the disease. With significant damage, it is easier to eliminate diseased plants.

It is impossible to say with absolute certainty which remedy is most effective and whether "Trichopol" is useful for bacterial activity. Everyone chooses a tool based on their own experience.

Summing up, we can say that Trichopolum can be useful as a prophylactic agent. The solution is used to treat the seeds before sowing. This avoids the appearance of a bacterial infection.

Also, as a preventive measure, when planting in the holes, you can put one tablet of medicine and immediately after planting, treat the beds with a solution of "Trichopol" (for 1 liter of water - two tablets).

Can I replace with other means

When choosing drugs to combat late blight, keep in mind that the pathogen quickly develops immunity to drugs. Therefore, it is recommended to process the crop every week with a new product.

The fungicides Ditan and Bravo are used to fight the disease. Their combination with microbiological preparations (“Fitosporin”, “Trichodermin”) will enhance the effect of treatment.

Conclusion

“Trichopolum” is a remedy with antibacterial and antiprotozoal efficacy, therefore it can theoretically be used in the treatment of bacterial diseases of tomato (bacterial cancer, black bacterial spot, etc.). When treating phytophthora, the result is doubtful.

To preserve the harvest, your own efforts and time, it is better not to ask yourself how to treat tomatoes from late blight with Trichopolum if they are sick, but to start fighting with appropriate drugs.