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The instructions for the Azofos fungicide describe it as a contact action agent that is used to protect vegetable and fruit crops from most fungal and bacterial diseases. Spraying is usually carried out 2 times per season. The specific dosage and consumption of the solution depend not only on the crop, but also on the age of the tree, shrub, and also on the area being treated.
Description of the drug
Azophos is a contact fungicide. This means that the substances do not enter the plant tissue - they remain on the surface of the stems, leaves and other parts.
Composition of Azophos
The drug contains a mixture of copper-containing ammonium phosphates (50%). The fungicide also contains mineral compounds of the following elements:
- nitrogen;
- zinc;
- magnesium;
- copper;
- potassium;
- phosphorus;
- molybdenum.
Azophos without potassium is not available for sale. However, this microelement is always included in the fungicide.It plays an important role in plant development. If the dosage is observed, no side effects are observed.
Release forms
Azofos fungicide is available in two main forms:
- A blue paste containing 65% active ingredient (packaged in 500 g plastic jars).
- Aqueous suspension, i.e. a suspension of solid particles in water (blue solution). Packaged in plastic bottles of various sizes.
Volume, ml | Weight, g |
470 | 580 |
940 | 1160 |
The most common form of release is an aqueous suspension in a plastic bottle.
What is Azophos used for?
Azofos fungicide is used for several purposes, the main of which is the prevention of the development of fungal and bacterial diseases:
- late blight;
- root rot;
- bacteriosis;
- brown spot;
- anthracnose;
- moniliosis;
- Alternaria blight;
- septoria;
- scab;
- coccomycosis;
- Phomopsis;
- clusteriosporiosis.
Due to its diverse composition, Azophos is used not only as a fungicide, but also as a foliar fertilizer for all types of crops. It contains essential microelements that are well absorbed by plants in the form of an aqueous solution. In terms of the degree of impact, it can be compared with a complex mineral fertilizer.
Consumption rates
The standard dosage of this fungicide per 10 liters of water is:
- 100 ml suspension;
- 75 ml paste.
The use of Azophos in the form of a paste involves selecting a smaller amount, since the concentration of the active substance in this case is 65% versus 50% for the suspension.
The application rate depends on the specific crop, as well as on the age of the plant. For example, an adult apple tree requires 10 liters of working solution, while a five-year-old tree needs 2 liters.
Rules of application
The use of Azophos in accordance with the norm guarantees the absence of negative consequences, as summer residents and farmers say in their reviews. The dosage and consumption of the solution must be carefully observed, since the drug is not only a fungicide, but also a foliar feeding. And excess fertilizer almost always harms plants.
Terms and frequency of processing
The timing and frequency are determined by culture. Most often, 2 procedures are carried out - the use of Azophos in spring and mid-summer. It happens that the multiplicity is increased to 3-4 (in the case of currants, plums, cherries, cherry plums).
The period also depends on the type of soil:
- In autumn, the use of Azophos is advisable if the soil has a heavy clay structure or belongs to black soil.
- If the soil is light, the fungicide is applied during spring plowing (in April).
Preparation of the solution
Preparing a fungicide solution is quite simple:
- First, measure out the required amount of solution or paste.
- Then pour into 5 liters of tap water.
- Stir thoroughly and add the second half of the volume (up to 10 l).
- Mix again and pour the liquid into a spray bottle (through a funnel).
The drug is first dissolved in a small volume of water, then adjusted to 10 l
How to use for processing
The fungicide must be sprayed exactly according to the instructions, observing the dosage. The rules for processing Azofos do not depend on the season - spring, summer and autumn procedures are not fundamentally different.
Vegetable crops
Azophos is used for cucumbers, tomatoes and other vegetable crops. Consumption and frequency depend on the type of crop. For example, Azofos for potatoes is taken in the amount of 130-200 ml per bucket of water, and for cucumbers - only 10 ml.
Culture | Dosage, ml per 10 l | Frequency of treatments* | Waiting period** |
Potato | From 130 to 200 | 3 | 20 |
Tomatoes in a greenhouse | From 130 to 200 | 2 | 8 |
Cucumbers in a greenhouse | 200 | 3 | 5 |
*Number of treatments per season. The minimum interval between them is 2 weeks.
**The number of days that must pass from the last treatment with Azofos fungicide until harvest.
There are no strict restrictions on the period of processing of plants. The instructions for the fungicide indicate that spraying should be carried out during the growing season, i.e. virtually at any stage of active growth. The consumption of the working solution depends on the area:
- Potatoes: 10 liters per 10 m2.
- Tomatoes: 2 liters per 10 m2.
- Cucumbers: 2 liters per 10 m2.
Fruit and berry crops
In the case of fruit and berry crops (for example, Azofos for strawberries), the following fungicide consumption rates have been established.
Culture | Dosage, ml per 10 l | Frequency of treatments | Waiting period |
Apple and pear | 100 | 2 | 20 |
Currant | 100 | 3 | 25 |
Wild strawberries, strawberries, raspberries | 100 | 2 | 25 |
Plum, cherry plum, cherry | 100 | 4 | 20 |
Cranberry | 100 | 1 | 70 |
Cowberry | 100 | 1 | 70 |
Blueberry | 100 | 2 | 74 |
The consumption of the fungicide working solution depends on the age of the shrub or tree, as well as on the area:
- Apple tree up to 5 years old - 2 liters per seedling, older - up to 10 liters per hole.
- Cherry, cherry plum and plum - similarly with apple tree.
- Currants - 1-1.5 liters per bush.
- Cranberries, blueberries and lingonberries - 3 liters per 100 m2.
Consumption for processing grapes: from 250 to 300 g per standard bucket of water (10 l)
Compatibility with other drugs
Azophos is compatible with most other pesticides, so it can be used in tank mixtures. The exception is products that provide an alkaline environment when dissolved. In this case, a precipitate forms due to the exchange reaction.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main advantages of the Azofos fungicide, summer residents and farmers highlight the following points:
- The drug works quite effectively - even one preventive treatment is enough to protect plants from fungal and other diseases.
- A universal product – can be used on both vegetable and fruit crops.
- It acts not only as a fungicide, but also as a foliar feeding.
- Helps increase plant resistance to diseases and temperature changes.
- Stimulates the development of the root system.
- The fungicide is sold at an affordable price, especially in comparison with foreign analogues.
- The product belongs to toxicity class 3. It is not dangerous for humans, animals, plants and beneficial insects.
- The components of the drug do not accumulate in the soil, so the fungicide can be used to treat the area for several years in a row.
However, there are also some disadvantages:
- The composition includes copper compounds in the form of a suspension of particles. They can clog the nozzles of the sprayer. This point must be taken into account when mechanically processing the field.
- The prepared solution cannot be stored for more than 3 days.
- The remainder of the mixture cannot simply be poured down the drain, much less into a body of water. It is disposed of by special services.
- When processing plants, you need to periodically stir the composition so that the suspension particles are evenly distributed throughout the entire volume.
Precautionary measures
The fungicide belongs to hazard class 3, i.e. is a moderately dangerous drug. If safety precautions and processing rules (including dosage) are observed, the solution does not pose a danger to:
- person;
- pets;
- beneficial insects;
- plants.
The fungicide is not dangerous for bees, so treatment can be carried out in an area near the apiary
Spraying plants can be done without a mask, glasses or special clothing. Do not be afraid of liquid getting on your hands or other parts of the body - drops can be easily washed off with soap and water. To avoid this, it is advisable to wear gloves. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them under medium pressure with water.
If the Azofos fungicide solution gets inside, you should take several tablets of activated carbon and wash them down with 1-2 glasses of water. If extraneous symptoms occur (which is extremely rare), you should consult a doctor.
Storage rules
Fungicide Azofos must be stored in its original packaging at room temperature no higher than 25 ° C, in a dark place with moderate humidity. Access by children and pets must be excluded.
The shelf life is 3 years (36 months) from the date of production. If the can or bottle is opened, the fungicide is good for 6 months. Therefore, in a personal household, you can use small-volume containers that can realistically be used up in 1 season.
Analogues
Analogs of Azofos include the following drugs:
- Nitroammophoska (increased sulfur content);
- Nitroammophos (fertilizer without added potassium);
- Nitrophoska (enriched with magnesium).
What is the difference between Azofos and Azofoska
The compositions of Azofos and Azofoska are similar to each other, so very often they are considered the same drug, believing that these words are synonyms. In fact, we are talking about different means:
- Azophos is a fungicide. Therefore, it is used mainly for the treatment and prevention of fungal diseases of various crops.
- Azofoska – a fertilizer that is applied to the soil to improve plant nutrition.
The main difference between the products is that Azofos is a fungicide, and Azofoska is a fertilizer
The preparations also differ in that the fungicide is always sprayed only on plants, and the fertilizer is added directly to the soil. And since Azophos contains several basic microelements, it can be considered a foliar feeding. At the same time, Azofoska is also a top dressing, but it is applied only by the root method.
Conclusion
The instructions for the Azofos fungicide contain basic information about the drug and exact dosages for each crop. The established standards should not be increased, since the drug works not only as a fungicide, but also as a fertilizer. It can be used on different plants, observing an interval between treatments of 2-3 weeks or more.
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