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Fight on a summer cottage or personal plot with weeds - thankless and exhausting work. It seems that everything is done with the weeds - but it was not so! A few days later, the “enemy army” was fully armed again. We have to start new attacks. If you don’t destroy weeds, you won’t get any harvest.
Novice gardeners are wondering if it is possible to somehow free up the summer days for relaxation, rather than constant work on the plot. Of course you can. There are various drugs that help get rid of green vampires in the beds without much effort and without harm to cultivated plants. You can use Ground weed killer. This is an effective remedy, and reviews from gardeners about it are mostly positive. The main thing is to follow the instructions for use.
Main characteristics
As a rule, gardeners destroy weeds manually or using mechanical methods. But they do not always help get rid of green vampires, which take away nutrition from cultivated plants and impoverish the soil. If a large amount of weeds grows in the garden, and all methods have already been tried, you will have to resort to tough measures.
The drug Ground VR is a herbicide continuous action, that is, it acts on all weeds and cultivated plants equally, and not selectively. The active ingredient is glyphosate 360 g/l.
The packaging of the herbicide Ground against weeds for work on a summer cottage can be different:
- ampoules of 5 ml;
- tubes 50 ml;
- tubes 100 ml;
- bottles of 250 ml.
Each package has a measuring line or measuring cup. For large agricultural producers, the herbicide Ground against weeds is produced in larger containers.
Benefits of herbicide
- Ground BP against weeds (read the instructions carefully) - is effective for destroying all types of weeds, including harmful perennials.
- The herbicide is used as a desiccant to accelerate the ripening of potatoes, cotton, rice, castor beans and other cultivated grains and vegetables before harvesting.
- Weed suppressant does not accumulate in the soil, so it does not have a negative impact on the environment or crops. According to reviews from gardeners, the drug is safe.
- Another advantage of an effective herbicide is its low cost.
Purpose
Ground weed killer can be used widely, which is especially appreciated not only by agricultural producers, but also by workers who, as part of their job, have to remove weeds over large areas:
- along highways;
- on railway tracks;
- along power lines;
- around various institutions, in parks and squares, around children's playgrounds and so on.
Look at the photo below how weeds are treated with Ground herbicide.
Cultivation of sown areas for grains, tubers and root crops can be done in early spring or autumn before sowing winter crops.In forestry, Ground is used to destroy weeds that interfere with the growth and development of seedlings.
In each case, the consumption rate of the drug Ground VR against weeds will be different. The dosage is indicated in the instructions for use. It will also depend on the types of weeds on the site.
Features of the effect on weeds
Treated with Ground Green Vampires herbicide during the growing season. However, you should not wait for the weeds to bloom. After all, the seeds do not die from the product. When it gets on the leaves, the Ground preparation begins to dry out the plant, penetrating further into the root. It is impossible to notice changes immediately, but after 5-7 days yellowing begins, the plant becomes lethargic and dies after 21 days.
It is clear that if the Continuous Action Ground solution gets on cultivated plants, the same thing will happen to them. Therefore, before spraying weeds growing in a garden bed or flower bed, vegetables and flowers are covered with a screen made of any dense materials.
Beginner gardeners are interested in what time of day they can treat with Ground - continuous weed protection. We answer:
- Choose warm weather without wind. It is advisable that no precipitation is expected in the next 10 hours.
- As our readers write in reviews of the continuous action herbicide Ground, weeds are sprayed at the first rays of the sun or after sunset. The longer the product stays on the green mass, the more effective its destructive effect on the weed.
- If you spray the product during the day, insects may be harmed. Bees are especially sensitive to the herbicide Ground against weeds.They do not die, but the fumes irritate the insects and cause aggression.
Features of preparing the working solution
Before preparing a working solution from Weed Ground, the instructions for use must be studied. It indicates all the nuances regarding the herbicide.
Let's take a closer look:
- According to the instructions for use, it is not recommended to prepare a herbicide solution in advance so that it does not lose its effect.
- The amount of product for each type of treatment is indicated on the packaging. It is measured in advance. Warm water (at least 15 degrees) is poured into a large sprayer to a third of the volume. Then pour in the herbicide Ground against weeds. After mixing, add the required amount of water.
- It is necessary to set the minimum pressure in the sprayer so that small splashes do not form. In this case, the risk of the Ground BC herbicide getting on crop plants is minimized. It is advisable to use a sprayer with a long nozzle.
- After work, you cannot leave the liquid in the container; the remaining herbicide is poured onto the weeds, and the sprayer is thoroughly washed with any detergent.
The drug Ground against weeds can be used in any areas where green vampires grow, including wastelands. The garden can be treated 20-21 days before planting cultivated plants, as well as during the growing season, taking precautions. But it is best to use it in early spring or autumn after harvesting.
Herbicide Ground against weeds, according to the instructions, penetrates to the roots through the green mass; it does not affect the roots remaining in the ground.
Security measures
The drug Ground VR has a toxicity class 3, is harmless to humans and animals, and does not accumulate in the ground. In addition to recommendations for preparing a working solution from the herbicide to kill weeds, you must also observe certain safety measures when working with it:
- Spraying of weeds with Ground herbicide is carried out in protective clothing. There should be a mask or respirator on the face and glasses on the eyes. Hands are protected with rubber gloves.
- It is prohibited to consume food, alcohol, or smoke while working.
- Upon completion of the procedure, you need to wash yourself thoroughly with warm water and soap or take a shower and drink a glass of cold milk.
- If the weed killer solution gets into your eyes, rinse with water and seek medical treatment.
Spilled solution is sprinkled with sand and removed from the area. Pour a large amount of soap solution onto the contaminated area.
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