Content
- 1 When to use Fitosporin for cucumbers
- 2 Composition and release forms of the drug
- 3 How to dilute Fitosporin for processing cucumbers
- 4 Consumption rate of working solution
- 5 How to treat cucumbers with Fitosporin
- 6 Use for infection prevention
- 7 Frequency of processing
- 8 Compatibility with other drugs
- 9 Precautionary measures
- 10 Conclusion
- 11 Reviews from gardeners about the use of Fitosporin-M for cucumbers
Fitosporin for cucumbers can be used for pre-sowing treatment of seeds or for treating bushes. The product is highly effective, but it must be used strictly according to the instructions.
When to use Fitosporin for cucumbers
Fitosporin is a universal remedy that can be beneficial for most fungal and bacterial diseases of cucumbers. In particular, the drug is used:
- with Alternaria;
- with powdery mildew;
- with white spotting;
- with root rot;
- with peronosporosis;
- for rust and bacteriosis;
- with late blight;
- for bacterial cancer.
Spraying cucumbers with Fitosporin helps stop the spread of fungi and infections in the early stages. But it is even more useful to use the drug for pre-sowing treatment of planting material.The product increases the immunity of cucumber seeds and disinfects the soil, and also stimulates the rapid growth of bushes.
When used correctly according to the instructions, the drug Fitosporin:
- eliminates early symptoms of one or more diseases;
- strengthens cucumber roots;
- protects leaves from insects;
- increases crop yield by an average of 10-15%.
The drug is considered relatively safe for human health. It does not accumulate in fruits and does not harm the crop.
Cucumbers retain freshness longer after treatment with Fitosporin
Composition and release forms of the drug
The main active component of Fitosporin are living cells and spores of soil bacteria Bacillus subtilis in the amount of 2 billion per 1 g of the drug. Microorganisms are characterized by increased resistance to negative and high positive temperatures. Under the influence of water, they are activated and neutralize pathogenic bacteria that cause illnesses in cucumbers. Fitosporin also contains auxiliary components - chalk, copper and boron, manganese and zinc, and the “Gumi” additive.
In gardening stores, the drug is presented in several forms:
- Solution. Liquid Fitosporin is convenient to use because it does not require preliminary dilution with water before treating seeds or seedlings.
Fitosporin solution is sold in small bottles or canisters of 10 liters
- Powder. Dry Fitosporin is the most popular - it is used for the prevention and treatment of diseases. The powder is diluted with water in accordance with the instructions, optionally adding laundry soap to increase the viscosity of the solution.
It is recommended to infuse the solution of powdered Fitosporin for 2-4 days before use.
- Paste.Fitosporin in the form of a paste is a viscous black mass, the consistency and color of which is mainly due to the humic acids in the composition of the drug. The product is diluted with water according to the instructions on the package to obtain a stock solution, and then diluted again right before use.
The stock solution of Fitosporin paste retains valuable properties in the dark and cold for up to six months
Most often, gardeners use Fitosporin powder or paste to process cucumbers. In such forms, the drug is most convenient to store, and it is also cheaper than a ready-made liquid solution.
How to dilute Fitosporin for processing cucumbers
Liquid Fitosporin for cucumbers does not require prior dilution with water. The product is used in its pure form for spraying bushes or pre-sowing treatment of seeds.
As for the paste and powder, they are usually diluted in a 1:2 ratio with filtered or melt water and left for 1-2 days to infuse. Right before use, about 15-30 ml of the prepared product is added to 10 liters of liquid for watering or spraying.
Consumption rate of working solution
The consumption rates of Fitosporin are determined by the purposes for which the drug is to be used:
- Processing of planting material. To soak the seeds, just add 2-3 drops of the mother solution or ready-made liquid product to a glass of water.
- Soil cultivation. To disinfect and improve the quality of the soil, it is necessary to dilute 15 ml of Fitosporin stock solution in 10 liters of water.
- Prevention and treatment of diseases. To spray cucumbers, dilute 10-15 ml of the prepared preparation in a bucket of liquid. The resulting amount of solution is ultimately enough for about 100 m2 vegetable garden
How to treat cucumbers with Fitosporin
It is necessary to treat cucumbers with Fitosporin according to all the rules. Algorithms differ depending on the purpose for which the drug is used.
Soaking the seeds
Pre-sowing seed soaking allows you to increase the endurance of cucumbers and eliminate possible infectious agents. The processing is carried out as follows:
- 3-4 drops of the mother solution are diluted in 200 ml of water.
- Immerse cucumber seeds in the resulting liquid for half an hour.
- After the period has passed, the grains are removed and washed in clean water.
After treatment with Fitosporin, cucumber seeds can be additionally kept in a root formation stimulator.
Soil disinfection
Treating the soil with Fitosporin before planting cucumbers allows you to destroy pathogenic bacteria and fungal spores in the garden bed. The procedure algorithm is as follows:
- 2-3 large spoons of Fitosporin liquid concentrate are diluted in a bucket of water.
- Sprinkle the beds evenly with the resulting solution.
The procedure should be carried out about a week before planting cucumber seedlings in the ground. When cultivating the soil in the open air, it is better to choose dry weather without rain, so that precipitation does not wash away Fitosporin too quickly.
It is necessary to use Fitosporin for soil cultivation in the spring after the soil has warmed up to 10-15 ° C
Treatment for diseases
It is recommended to treat cucumbers with Fitosporin-M for most fungal diseases. The procedure looks like this:
- Three large spoons of concentrated stock solution are diluted in 10 liters of water.
- Diseased stems and leaves of affected bushes are cut off, and severely affected plants are completely removed from the garden bed.
- The remaining plantings are evenly sprayed with Fitosporin, 10 liters of solution is enough for 100 m2 greenhouses or vegetable gardens.
Treatments for the treatment of fungal diseases are carried out three times per season at intervals of two weeks.
Use for infection prevention
Diseases of cucumbers are not always treatable even with the use of Fitosporin. Therefore, it is recommended to use the drug for preventive spraying and prevention of infections.
To process cucumbers, prepare a weak solution - add about ten drops of concentrate to 1 liter of water. The drug is used to spray bushes along the upper and lower surfaces of leaves; the procedure is carried out on a dry but cloudy day. Phytosporin for cucumbers when watering is used to protect against root rot.
Frequency of processing
Fitosporin for cucumbers is used from spring to autumn without interruption during flowering and fruiting. It is recommended to spray the plantings on average twice a month, and in rainy weather - twice a week. Watering at the root with the addition of the drug is carried out once every 30 days; about 1 liter of solution should be used for a separate bush.
Preventive treatment of cucumbers with Fitosporin is carried out in warm but cloudy weather. In hot weather, the beneficial substances in the drug are destroyed under the influence of ultraviolet rays, and in damp conditions they are quickly washed away by rain.
Compatibility with other drugs
Fitosporin can be used to process cucumbers not only in its pure form, but also simultaneously with other agents. The beneficial effect of the drug is enhanced by:
- insecticides Aktara and Fitoverm;
- growth stimulants Kornevin, Zircon and Epin;
- fungicides Strobi and Quadris;
- antibiotic Fitolavin.
It is forbidden to use the drug simultaneously with alkaline agents, they neutralize the effect of beneficial soil bacteria.
Precautionary measures
The drug Fitosporin belongs to the fourth class of danger and does not harm human health. In this case, the product may cause an individual allergic reaction. When processing cucumbers with a concentrated solution, you must use long sleeves, a protective mask, goggles and gloves. If Fitosporin accidentally gets into your eyes, you should immediately rinse them with plenty of water. If even a small amount of the product is swallowed, you need to artificially induce vomiting and take a sorbent, for example, activated carbon.
The drug does not accumulate in cucumbers and does not reduce the nutritional value of the crop. You can eat the fruits within a day after spraying, but before that you need to rinse them thoroughly with water.
It is best to spray with Fitosporin in the early morning or evening after sunset
Conclusion
Phytosporin for cucumbers helps prevent the development of dangerous diseases, and also helps treat ailments in the early stages. The drug is used to treat seeds, soil and mature plantings; the advantages of the product include its safety.
Reviews from gardeners about the use of Fitosporin-M for cucumbers
