A reliable preparation for guarding the health of tomatoes - "Penncoceb" for processing tomatoes: instructions for use

Tomato gardeners often face various tomato diseases. Some of them are easy to treat, but there are some that can destroy the entire crop. To protect the beds from infections, there is a proven remedy - the drug "Penncoceb".

Is it safe to use "Penncoceb" (or as it is sometimes incorrectly called "Pencocept") for processing tomatoes, what are the advantages and disadvantages of this tool and how to properly breed it - everything in our article.

What is this drug

Penncoceb is a contact fungicide, a highly effective prophylactic agent. It protects tomatoes from dangerous diseases that can cause crop damage.

The form of the preparation is a water-soluble powder. The agent can be used both in pure form and in combination with systemic fungicides.

What are tomatoes for, how does it work

The active ingredient of the drug is mancozeb. It acts on the pathogen on two levels: it stops the growth of fungal spores and the development of mycelium. Once in the cell of the pathogen, it suppresses the activity of enzymes, which leads to a violation of the growth of its membrane.

The product evenly envelops the plant, creating an impenetrable protective layer that prevents the penetration of dangerous microorganisms.

Feature... The composition includes zinc and manganese, due to which foliar feeding of the plant is carried out.

The drug acts exclusively on the surface of the plant. This eliminates the likelihood of the accumulation of hazardous compounds in the fruit. When used correctly, the product is absolutely harmless to humans.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any fungicide, Penncoceb has both strengths and weaknesses.

Benefits:

• protects against a complex of diseases;
• low toxic;
• quickly decomposes in soil;
• promotes the formation of green mass;
• stimulates the process of photosynthesis;
• application is permissible throughout the growing season;
• safe for insects, birds and soil microflora;
• does not lead to phytotoxicity;
• does not block the flow of water to the tops;
• dissolves well and adheres to the plant;
• compatible with pesticides;
• does not contribute to the emergence of resistance;
• additionally serves as foliar feeding;
• suitable for various vegetable and horticultural crops.

disadvantages:

• validity period - 8-12 days;
• quickly washed off by rains;
• not suitable for plant treatment.

Price

The cost of "Pennkoceb" depends on the manufacturer and packaging. The drug is produced in packages weighing 40 g, 200 g, 800 g, 1 kg, 10 kg and 25 kg.

"Penncoceb" in packages of 20 g can be purchased from 60 rubles, 10 kg - from 9100 rubles.

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Indications for use

The drug is intended for the prevention of diseases of apple, grape, tomato and potato.

Penncoceb protects tomatoes from a number of diseases:

• late blight;
• macrosporiosis;
• alternaria.

reference... The drug is also able to protect against diseases of horticultural crops: mildew of grapes, leaf spot and apple scab.

How to prepare a preparation

The consumption rate of the working solution for tomatoes is 300–400 l / ha.The package contains instructions for preparing and using the product.

For 1 hundred square meters of the garden, it is enough to dissolve 16 g of the product in 1 bucket of water. If the drug is packaged in 20 g each, the contents of the package are diluted with 8-10 liters of water.

Step by step instructions for use

Tomatoes are treated with Pennkoceb during the growing season. The product is easy to use: just dilute the contents of the bag with water. There are no difficulties in processing the product either - the plants are sprayed with a ready-made solution.

Instructions for processing tomatoes "Pennkocebom":

1. For processing, a 0.2% solution of the drug is prepared.
2. For 1 sq. m of area, 10 liters of ready-made solution is enough.
3. The procedure is carried out in the morning or evening on a calm day.
4. The agent is sprayed with a fine spray gun.
5. During processing, the leaves are thoroughly moistened on both sides.
6. If it rains after spraying, repeat the treatment.
7. The procedures are carried out with an interval of 7-10 days.

Precautions

The drug was assigned the second class of toxicity for humans and the third class of hazard for bees. It is forbidden to use it on the territory of water bodies. When working with the product, precautions should be taken.

Rules for working with Pennkoceb:

• wear protective clothing, gauze bandages and gloves;
• it is forbidden to drink water or eat during processing;
• after the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water;
• if the solution gets into the mouth or eyes, rinse them with plenty of running water;
• if symptoms of poisoning appear, take activated charcoal and call a doctor.

When and how often to process tomatoes

The maximum number of treatments in one season is 3. The first spraying is done when the plant has strengthened - 10-14 days after planting on the garden bed. Penncoceb is used only before the first signs of the disease appear.

The protective effect of the drug lasts 8-12 days depending on weather conditions. The speed of action is during the first day.

The drug has a waiting period. It should be used in open beds 20 days before harvest. It is allowed to harvest in greenhouses within 3-5 days.

Nuances of use

When planning processing in open beds, weather conditions are taken into account. In rainy periods, choose a day so that precipitation does not fall after the procedure for at least 4–5 hours.

Given the hazard class of the drug, pinching, pinching and other manual work is carried out only a week after processing. Wear protective clothing and gloves within 3 days after the procedure.

In greenhouses, the drug is used even in wet weather. The main thing is to ventilate the room well after processing and leave windows and doors open for several hours.

Can the solution harm

Penncoceb is considered safe for humans and insects. However, its use in combination with insecticides increases the toxicity of the preparations, which can cause bumblebees and bees to suffer.

In order to maintain the effectiveness of the product and not harm the health of family members, the storage conditions of the drug should be observed:

1. Store Penncoceb away from food.
2. Air temperature indicators should be from +15 to +30 ° С.
3. The drug should be kept out of the reach of children and animals.
4. Avoid direct sunlight.
5. Do not leave the product near heat sources.
6. After dilution, use the entire solution. Store the undiluted drug in a sealed container.
7. After use, burn the packaging of the drug, and bury the spilled unused powder.

Vegetable growers tips

Gardeners have been actively using Pennkoceb for a long time. There are several tricks that allow you to effectively use the product:

1. "Pennkocebom" is processing the greenhouse structure. Disinfection is done twice a year: after harvesting and before planting seedlings. The solution is used to process not only structures, but also supports, garters.
2. There is no data on the emergence of resistance with regular use, however, summer residents are advised to use the product, alternating with other fungicides of chemical origin.
3. Before adding other drugs to the Penncoceb solution, you should check their compatibility.

Important! Do not mix the drug with oils and products based on them, with strongly alkaline and highly acidic substances.

Reviews of vegetable growers

Alla, Moscow region: "I am very pleased with the product. I use it 3-4 weeks after planting tomatoes in the garden. I carry out one or two treatments, depending on the weather, then I switch to Fitosporin. "

Natalia, Krasnodar region: “I regularly process bushes in the Pennkocebom greenhouse, even in wet weather. After the procedure, be sure to open windows and doors - the product dries quickly on the leaves. "

Dmitry, Minsk: “Phytophtora came to us unexpectedly in May. I decided to treat the bushes with Pennkoceb. To overcome the disease, 3 treatments were enough. "

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Conclusion

Gardeners actively use "Pennkoceb" for tomatoes from late blight. It is suitable for open and closed garden beds. It is easy to use: you do not need to insist, heat or filter the solution, just dilute it.

The drug is economical and has many advantages, but it is better to use it as a prophylactic agent, since it is ineffective in the treatment of diseases.