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Fight with weeds takes a lot of energy. It is not surprising that many gardeners prefer special preparations for these annoying plants. Thus, you can quickly and effectively get rid of weeds vegetation. “Excellent” copes well with this goal. It is used to destroy grass weeds, which often clog plantings of potatoes, beets, tomatoes and other vegetable crops. In this article, we will see how to apply Excellent weed killer.
Characteristics of an “Excellent Student”
"Excellent" is a Japanese drug. The main active ingredient is hisalofop-P-epila - 51.6 g/l. This is a highly effective herbicide that perfectly fights annual and perennial weeds. It is used in areas with potatoes, soybean, sugar beet, cotton and sunflower crops. The substance can be quickly absorbed by weeds, accumulating in the root system and nodes. Then the meristematic tissue of the rhizomes is completely destroyed. The herbicide can be reapplied directly to plant roots to prevent secondary growth. The substance has shown high efficiency; within a week, cereals begin to die.
“Excellent” fights the following types of weeds:
- wild oats;
- bristlecone;
- chicken millet;
- piggy;
- creeping wheatgrass.
Instructions for use
The method of application may vary depending on the crop being grown. To destroy annual weeds (wild oats, bristle grass and millet) in plantings of tomatoes, carrots, beets and onions, the drug should be diluted in 200–600 ml of water. This refers to the standard 2 ml “Otslitnik” package. At the time of the procedure, the weeds should have no more than 2–6 leaves. But for perennial plants, such as creeping wheatgrass, you will need a more concentrated solution. In this case, 2 ml of the drug is diluted in a small amount of water - from 130 ml to 200 ml. In this case, the height of the plant should be at least 10 cm.
The use of the drug on potato beds differs. In this case, the volume of water for the solution does not depend on the type of weed. One package of “Olitschnik” (2 ml) is diluted with water in an amount of 100 to 300 ml. But still, it is necessary to take into account the growth phase of specific weeds. Spraying of perennial weeds should be carried out when they grow from 10 to 15 cm, and treatment of annual plants is carried out in the phase of 2–4 leaves.
Advantages
“Excellent” against weeds in garden beds has received excellent reviews from many gardeners. They note the following advantages of this drug:
- Selectivity in action. “Excellent” fights only perennial and annual cereal weeds.
- It acts quickly in plant organs. Has high systemic activity.
- The result of spraying with herbicide lasts throughout the growing season.
- Plants begin to die within 5 days.
Safety
The drug has moderate toxicity to warm-blooded animals and worms.Does not affect human skin, but may cause irritation to the mucous membranes of the eyes. Poisoning with a substance can only occur after inhalation of a large amount of the drug by inhalation. The main substance, chisalofop-P-ethyl, belongs to the third hazard class. This means that it is a moderately dangerous drug for people and other living organisms. When used correctly, it will not harm either worms or bees.
Conclusion
The drug has proven itself to be an effective remedy in the fight against cereal weeds. It quickly affects weeds and retains the result for a long period. Before use, you should read the instructions for use to avoid poisoning and overdose of the drug.
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