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The main condition for successfully growing cabbage is protecting the vegetable from diseases. And most often in this case, gardeners resort to biological products. One of which is Fitosporin. The product suppresses the development of pathogenic microflora, but does not contain aggressive toxic components, like chemical fungicides. Its use is especially important at the stage of formation and growth of heads, which guarantees the high quality of the harvest in the future. However, Fitosporin for cabbage must be used correctly, since only in this case it will be beneficial.
The drug belongs to the fourth hazard class
Composition and principle of action of the drug
There are three forms of the drug on sale: powder, paste, and concentrate. However, the effectiveness of using Fitosporin for cabbage does not depend on this. The product has a white or grayish-brown tint.
This drug belongs to the category of safe products. It contains aerobic soil bacteria Bacillus subtilis, which suppress the viability of infections and fungi. But they are also antagonists of some microorganisms.This means that if the colony develops sufficiently, they displace other bacteria and thus protect the cabbage from diseases. The concentration of Bacillus subtilis in Fitosporin is 100 million living cells and spores per 1 g of product.
Advantages and Disadvantages
This drug has both strengths and weaknesses. And in order for its use to protect cabbage from diseases to be as effective as possible, it is necessary to study them in advance.
Fitosporin can be used at different stages of the vegetable growing season.
The main advantages of the biological product:
- environmentally friendly;
- short waiting period before harvest;
- wide spectrum of action;
- reduces the toxicity of agrochemicals;
- increases productivity;
- accelerates fruit ripening;
- does not cause addiction in pathogens;
- increases the keeping quality of the crop;
- availability;
- ease of use.
Flaws:
- slow action;
- sensitive to direct sunlight;
- Partially resistant to rain wash-off.
How to use Fitosporin for cabbage
The drug must be used in the form of an aqueous solution, regardless of its release form. But for it to be effective when processing cabbage, you need to prepare it correctly. This should be done two hours before use to allow Bacillus subtilis to become active. It is important that the temperature of the liquid used is in the range of +35-45 °C. Since the main active component of Fitosporin is living microorganisms, hot or cold water can cause bacteria to hide in spores to wait out unfavorable conditions.
The drug can be used for:
- pre-sowing treatment of vegetable seeds;
- immersion of the root system when planting in a permanent place;
- regular treatment of plants throughout the growing season;
- watering the soil at the stage of preparing the site for its disinfection.
Fitosporin shows maximum effectiveness as a prophylaxis, as well as in the treatment of fungal and bacterial diseases at an early stage of development. The protective effect of the drug appears three hours after processing the cabbage and lasts for 2-3 weeks.
Processing methods
For effective use of Fitosporin, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage indicated on the drug packaging. When using the paste, you must first dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:2.
Fitosporin cannot be combined with drugs that have an acidic or alkaline environment.
Features of processing:
- Soaking seeds before sowing. It is recommended to dilute the powder at the rate of 0.5 tsp. per 100 ml of water, paste - two drops of concentrate per 100 ml of water, liquid product - ten drops per 200 ml of water. The recommended duration of the procedure is two hours. Once completed, the cabbage seeds should be planted immediately.
- Soaking the root system before planting seedlings in a permanent place. In this case, it is necessary to dilute the powder at the rate of 10 g per 5 liters of water, the paste - a concentrate of four drops per 200 ml. Soak the lower part of the cabbage seedlings in the Fitosporin working solution for 1-2 hours. Soaking can be replaced by watering already planted plants.
- For spraying cabbage leaf by leaf for prevention and treatment. Dilute 60 g powder per 10 liters of water, 3 tsp paste. concentrate for the same volume of liquid. Repeat treatment every 2-3 weeks.
If it is necessary to disinfect the soil before planting cabbage in the garden, it is recommended to dilute 5 g of powder or 30 ml of concentrate paste per 10 liters of water. It is recommended to carry out the treatment a week before transplantation.
The recommended consumption of the working solution when spraying a crop is 1 liter per 10 square meters. m
Precautionary measures
Despite the fact that this biological product is considered safe for human health, some precautions must still be taken when using it. It is recommended to carry out processing with gloves. During the procedure, it is forbidden to drink, smoke, or eat to prevent the drug from entering the human body. If this happens, then you need to rinse your mouth, drink 3-4 glasses of water, induce vomiting and take activated charcoal at the rate of one tablet for every 10 kg of body weight.
Conclusion
Phytosporin for cabbage, as well as other garden crops, is considered the safest fungicide, which allows you to grow an environmentally friendly crop. But the effectiveness of this drug directly depends on compliance with the rules for its use. Therefore, it is recommended to strictly adhere to the indicated dosage, and also take into account that the product must be prepared in advance. Only in this case, the Bacillus subtilis bacteria included in its composition are able to suppress the activity of fungi.
