Instructions for the use of phytosporin for cucumbers

It is useful for every gardener to know what Fitosporin is, how and when it is used. The drug is in stable demand among farmers - it is an environmentally friendly plant protection product. "Fitosporin" is used to treat and prevent various diseases of cucumbers and disinfect seed material before germination.

We bring to your attention the instructions for the use of "Fitosporin" for cucumbers and the features of its use in summer cottages.

Description of the drug

Fitosporin is a biological fungicide for plant protection against fungal and bacterial diseases. It is based on living cultures. It is effective in the treatment of all types of rot and many other diseases of cucumbers. It is used at all stages of plant formation.

Many summer residents are interested in the question of when it is possible to eat cucumbers after treatment with "Fitosporin". Natural fungicide does not belong to pesticides, the waiting period for picking cucumbers is not set - it is allowed to pick the crop immediately after treatment with the agent.

The drug has a long shelf life - 4 years, it retains its qualities at a temperature of –50… + 40 ° С.

Varieties

In garden centers, there are several types of "Fitosporin", the active substance they have the same. The most popular is Fitosporin-M, whose properties are enhanced by the addition of Gumi. Fitosporin-K Olympic meets. Fungicides differ in their insignificant content of additional components.

Fitosporin-M is produced in the form of:

• powder of gray-white color, packaged in 10 and 30 g (disadvantage - the need for preliminary dilution in water);
• pastes of a dense mass, brown in color, in a package weighing 10-20 g;
• liquids - ready-made substrate, facilitated action on fruits.

Fitosporin-M, produced in the form of powder or paste, is odorless. A liquid solution of the product emits a pungent ammonia odor, which disappears when diluted with water.

Composition, active substance

The main active ingredients of the bacteriological agent are a live spore culture and cells (2 billion / g) of soil bacteria Bacillus subtilis - strain 26D (hay bacillus). These bacteria survive well at subzero temperatures and withstand heat.

In the event of a negative impact, they quickly turn into a spore state. When the powder reacts with water, the spores are activated, and when treating sick cucumbers, they completely neutralize the action of pathogenic bacteria.

Additional substances "Fitosporin-M":

• additive "Gumi" - a natural growth stimulant, contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium;
• chalk - used as a thickener;
• trace elements - copper, zinc, manganese, boron.

In what cases is the medicine used

"Fitosporin-M" is used for infection with pathogenic fungi that cause bacteriosis, rot, phomosis, late blight. Effective against powdery mildew. "Fitosporin-M" is used for yellow leaves on cucumbers of unknown origin. It is used to disinfect seed, to disinfect the soil before planting seedlings. The tool is used to regenerate plant microflora after treatment with pesticides.

The preparation contains humic acids, therefore it is used as a growth stimulant for top dressing and as an immunomodulator.

Attention! The presence of humic acid stimulates the development of the root system. The preparation is suitable for root dressing and is not suitable for irrigation in the morning and afternoon hours, since live spores die under the influence of sunlight.

How to apply correctly

Depending on the form of release, the drug is diluted with different concentrations.

Powder

Powder "Fitosporin" is soaked one hour before use, dormant spore cultures should be activated.

Application methods:

• seed cucumbers are soaked for 1.5-2 hours before sowing in a solution composed of 1.5 g of dry matter per 100 ml of water;
• for pre-treatment of the root system of cucumber seedlings before planting, for the prevention of rot, soak for two hours in a solution composed of 2 g of powder and 1 liter of water, before planting cucumbers, water the soil for disinfection;
• when affected by pathogenic fungi, cucumber seedlings are sprayed in the evening at the same concentration, the treatment is carried out 3 times every 10-14 days.

It is not recommended to dissolve Fitosporin-M in running water. The chlorinated tap water will kill living bacteria. It is better to dissolve the drug in settled water.

Paste

The paste contains the additive "Gumi", therefore it is used as a growth stimulant. The paste is diluted with water at the rate of 50 g of paste per 100 ml of water. Immediately before processing, they are additionally bred:

• for soaking cucumber seeds - 2 drops of solution per 100 ml of water, incubate for 1.5 hours in solution;
• spray the vegetative parts of cucumbers for the prevention and treatment of various lesions - 4 drops of solution per 250 ml of water.

Liquid

Liquid "Fitosporin" is a ready-to-use solution that does not require dilution with water. It is intended for processing cucumber bushes on the leaf during the growing season. Cucumbers selected for storage are also subject to treatment with a liquid preparation. The seeds are soaked in a liquid agent before sowing.

Liquid fungicide is available under various names: "Golden Autumn", "Storage".

Processing methods

Plant protection is recommended at all stages of development. Natural fungicide has a mild effect: it can be sprayed and water the soil no limits.

Seed soaking

To disinfect the seeds of cucumbers, before sowing, they are soaked in a solution of 4 drops of the drug and 250 ml of water. The procedure is carried out for 1.5-2 hours, washed with running water and sown in peat pots.

Soil disinfection

The agent is added to the soil for disinfection. The preparation contains substances that increase resistance to the negative effects of pathogenic fungi and bacteria. The soil is treated with a solution of 15 g of powder and 10 liters of water. Disinfection of the soil is carried out before the start of sowing work and after harvesting in the fall.

Disease treatment

For treatment diseases in 10 l of water dissolve 30 g of the fungicide.

The prepared composition is used to treat infected cucumber bushes on one hundred square meters. Depending on the type of disease, root treatment or spraying is carried out. In case of severe damage, the volume of the concentrate and the frequency of treatments increase.

"Fitosporin" is a real "reanimator" capable of bringing back even a wilting plant to life.

Dosage

At the first signs of damage, the powder is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20. Processing is carried out every week. The number of procedures depends on the intensity of the development of the disease.

In case of severe damage to cucumbers, 1 part of the powder is diluted in 2 parts of water. Treatments are carried out every 7 days until the bushes are completely cured.

Terms of use, seasonality and frequency of processing

"Fitosporin" is used to process cucumbers at all stages of development. In early spring, they prepare seeds, seedlings, prepare the land before sowing. In summer, vegetative and fruiting bushes are treated. In late autumn, soil is disinfected to prepare for the next season.

Irrigation is not carried out on rainy days, as the rain will wash away the protective film formed during spraying. For foliar treatment, 10 ml of liquid soap is added to the working solution for better adhesion of the drug to the green mass. Powder not diluted with water does not work.

Important! It is not recommended to treat cucumbers with a natural fungicide in sunny weather. Living bacteria die in the light.

How many times can you sprinkle cucumbers with Fitosporin? The frequency of foliar treatments is every 7-10 days, depending on the degree of damage. Watering with a solution under the root is carried out 1 time per month.

Reviews

According to gardeners' reviews, Fitosporin-M is more effective than many other products and is indispensable for cucumbers.

Ilya, Volkhov: «When the cucumbers turned yellow, I immediately remembered "Fitosporin". I always buy pasta, it's more convenient. It is better to leave the diluted solution in the room for a day, for a couple of hours, as stated on the package, the bacteria do not have time to wake up.

Irina, Orsk: “Before planting cucumbers, for 3-4 days, I process the soil with Fitosporin. The tool manages to activate and begin to act during this time. Cucumbers do not get sick all season, the harvest pleases. "

Prevention

"Fitosporin" is used as a prophylaxis in early spring to disinfect the soil before sowing, planting cucumbers in the ground and in late autumn, to prepare for the new season.

"Fitosporin-M - Cucumber" restores the microflora of cucumbers after treatment with strong chemicals, introduces the necessary macroelements for full fruiting of the bush.

Toxicity and precautions when working with the drug

The product is safe for humans, has a 4 hazard class. Application in the apartment is allowed. In contact with mucous membranes, it causes slight irritation.

When working with the drug, it is recommended:

• protect hands with rubber gloves;
• use a respirator and goggles when spraying;
• if the solution gets on the skin or mucous membranes, rinse them with running water;
• when swallowing the drug, it is recommended to drink activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight.

Storage conditions

Fitosporin-M is stored in a dry place. The recommended storage temperature is from –5 to + 25 ° С. Store the solution at 15-25 ° C, protected from light.

Conclusion

Organic fungicide "Fitosporin-M" is a common drug used in the treatment of diseases of cucumbers caused by fungi. The special composition of the drug allows you to remove harmful substances from the fruit after chemical treatment. Vegetables are suitable for consumption immediately after treatment with Fitosporin.