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Fitolavin is considered one of the best contact biobactericides. It is used to combat various fungi and pathogenic bacteria, and also as a prophylactic agent that protects the crop from all kinds of diseases. Instructions for use of Phytolavin for plants indicate that the drug has low phytotoxicity. It is used for processing vegetable, fruit and berry crops.
Description of the drug Fitolavin
Fitolavin is considered one of the most effective systemic bactericides.The mechanism is based on the fact that streptothricins act on the bacterial ribosome and suppress protein synthesis.
Composition of Fitolavin
Fitolavin has a main active ingredient - a complex of live spore bacteria Streptomyces Lavendulae, which penetrates the plant and has antibiotic properties. Streptothricins D and C, which are part of the drug, have a pronounced antifungal effect.
Release forms
On sale you can find WRC (water-soluble concentrate), which is optimal for drip irrigation.
Garden stores sell Fitolavin in 2 ml vials and ampoules, as well as in bottles ranging from 100 ml to 5 liters
The product is produced by various Russian manufacturers. The original drug Fitolavin (pictured) should have a light brown color.
Application area
Fitolavin is effective against a number of fungal diseases, such as moniliosis (fruit rot), Alternaria blight, bacterial black spot, crown and root rot, angular leaf spot, tracheomycosis and bacterial wilt, bacterial soft rot and blackleg.
Consumption rates
The consumption of the drug varies depending on the crop:
- Berry and fruit crops are sprayed with Fitolavin solution at the rate of 2 liters for each bush or 5 liters for a tree.
- A potted indoor plant requires approximately 120-200 ml.
- When processing seedlings, the seedling needs from 30 to 45 ml.
In case of prolonged storage, Fitolavin loses its antibacterial properties.
Fitolavin's analogs
A worthy analogue for the protection of orchids and other flowers is Fundazol, which belongs to the class of benzimidazoles.The main active ingredient is benomyl. The pronounced fungicidal effect of the drug is achieved by suppressing the vital activity of harmful spores and bacteria.
Fundazole is not phytotoxic, but poses a danger to humans
When working with it, you must use a respirator and gloves. Sold in garden stores in the form of a white powder with an unpleasant odor. Fitolavin has other analogues:
- Mycoplant. Sold in powder form. Has a protective and restorative effect. Used for pre-sowing treatment.
- Gamair. An antibacterial antifungal drug that contains various soil bacteria. The main advantage is very low toxicity, eliminating negative consequences even in case of overdose.
- Pseudobacterin-2. A fungicide with a pronounced growth-stimulating effect. It is used primarily to protect cereals from helminthosporium and fusarium root rot.
- Main component Trichoderma is the fungus Trichoderma Viridis, the spores of which, when they enter a plant, release special compounds that inhibit the development of pathogenic bacteria.
There are also folk analogues of Fitolavin for grapes and fruit crops. The most common of them are onion or garlic infusion. It is used in the fight against late blight and rust.
Instructions for use of the drug Fitolavin
If the product is used for preventive purposes on seedlings, they resort to rinsing or wetting in the solution. From 30 to 45 ml of solution is added to each seedling.
How to dilute Fitolavin
Fitolavin is diluted at the rate of 1 ml of the drug per 0.5 liter of water. The solution is prepared shortly before processing, since the shelf life of the finished mixture is 12 hours. The drug is diluted according to the following algorithm:
- Take purified water (temperature within +20-24 °C).
- The drug is added in a thin stream.
When to treat
The drug can be used from the moment the seedlings appear. Subsequent treatment is carried out in any of the growth phases, maintaining an interval of two weeks. Fitolavin should not be used more than twice a month, since exceeding the dosage is fraught with resistance of fungi and bacteria. From the beginning of the spring until the onset of autumn, three times of fungicide treatment is sufficient. Due to its low toxicity, the drug can be used even a few days before harvest.
Only with bacterial burn and moniliosis affecting the apple tree can the number of treatments be increased to five with an interval of two weeks
How to use Fitolavin for treatment
The dosage varies depending on the objectives. In case of infection, fungicide treatment is carried out until the soil is completely wet. During preventive treatment, the amount of solution should be less; it is performed using a spray bottle. The entire plant is treated from the root to the stem. For proper use of the product, a certain scheme is used to prevent the accumulation of antibiotics in the soil.
Vegetable crops
According to the instructions for use, Fitolavin for tomatoes is approved for use both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.Tomatoes treated with a fungicide are much less at risk of bacterial diseases such as hollow stems and necrosis affecting the core. Spraying is carried out during the growing season, maintaining an interval of at least 15 days. Phytolavin for tomatoes is an effective tool that increases productivity and immunity.
Fruit and berry crops
Phytolavin for strawberries and other fruit and berry crops is used based on the following recommendations: a bush requires spraying with two liters of solution, an adult tree needs at least five liters. Currants are processed immediately after flowering begins and a month later.
Garden flowers and ornamental plants
Phytolavin for roses is used to prevent and combat angular spotting, bacterial diseases, rot of roots and tubers.
Norm for preparing a solution for chrysanthemums and roses: 10-20 ml per 5 liters of water
For indoor plants and flowers
Indoor flowers affected by Alternaria, late blight or other fungal disease are treated with a 0.5% solution. It is applied shortly before the buds appear and after flowering has completed. Plants that are affected by angular spotting are treated with a solution with a concentration of 0.1%. For bacteriosis and infectious diseases, a 0.2% solution is used. In most cases, one treatment is sufficient.
Pros and cons of using Fitolavin
Fitolavin is the only antibacterial agent that is approved for use on almost all types of crops. The drug has significantly more positive qualities than negative ones.
Pros:
- It has low phytotoxicity and does not pose a danger to insects that pollinate plants.
- It is universal and can be used both for preventive treatment and for seed treatment.
- Plant tissues easily absorb the main active ingredient.
- Quick results are noticeable 9-12 hours after treatment.
- Soil acidity does not significantly affect the effectiveness of the fungicide.
One of the downsides is that the drug is an antibiotic, and therefore destroys a number of beneficial bacteria.
Compatibility of Fitolavin with other substances
Instructions for use for plants indicate that Fitolavin VRK is compatible with most herbicides, fungicides and insecticides on the market today. The exception is bacterial preparations. If Fitolavin is used to process cucumbers and other vegetable crops, it is combined with Gamair, Alerin and other means.
It is prohibited to use the drug simultaneously with the biological insecticide Lepidocide.
To restore the microflora after treatment with a fungicide, you will need to add the full NPK complex, as well as microelements and vitamins. Aminocat, which is a balanced combination of amino acids of plant origin, is excellent as an anti-stress agent. Used to launch physiological, biochemical and production processes. Increases the effectiveness of mineral supplements and stimulates the rate of plant development.
Comparison of the fungicide Fitolavin with other drugs
Fitolavin is considered a universal remedy with virtually no contraindications. If you were unable to purchase this drug, you can choose a suitable analogue.
Gamair is a biofungicide intended for preventive spraying of plants and protection against a number of diseases. It is used for necrosis and burn conditions.
Planriz and Baktofit are used to treat bacterial diseases. Root rot can be overcome with Alerin-B.
Which is better: Fitolavin or Fitosporin
Fitosporin is a microbiological preparation. It contains bacteria, living cells, spores and Bacillus subtilis, as well as brown coal, phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium and chalk to give it a viscous consistency. After adding water, spores and bacteria that are in a state of suspended animation are activated and begin to actively reproduce. As a result of their vital activity, dangerous microflora is neutralized, immunity and resistance to various diseases are increased. Fitosporin is considered less dangerous than Fitolavin, but its antibacterial effect is less pronounced.
Which is better: Fitolavin or Maxim
Maxim is a contact fungicidal disinfectant that belongs to the class of phenylpyrroles. Used for processing ornamental crops, peas, soybeans, beets, sunflowers and potato tubers. The unique active component of this product is a natural antimycotic substance that destroys pathogenic microorganisms and spores of parasitic fungi, but does not have a negative effect on beneficial bacteria. Phytolavin, added to the root of greenhouse tomatoes, will have a pronounced effect in case of severe fungal infection, but it is considered more toxic.
Security measures
The antibiotic Fitolavin is relatively safe for humans. It belongs to the third class (moderately hazardous substances and compounds).Bees can be released 12 hours after treatment. It is unacceptable for the fungicide to enter water bodies and open sources. When working with the drug, you must use gloves, since Fitolavin can cause irritation to the skin. During treatment with the drug, smoking and eating food are prohibited. After completing work, you must wash your face and hands.
If the solution is accidentally swallowed, drink several glasses of water and induce vomiting.
Storage rules
It is recommended to store the fungicide Fitolavin at a temperature of +1 to +29 ° C in a dark, dry place out of reach of children. It is prohibited to keep the product together with medicines and food. Do not freeze the drug.
Conclusion
Instructions for use of Phytolavin for plants indicate that the drug is a universal remedy for combating a wide variety of diseases. With its help, you can cure a severe form of Alternaria in just two weeks. Diseases such as vascular bacteriosis, soft rot or blossom end rot do not pose any danger to plants treated with this fungicide.
