Ridomil Gold: instructions for use for tomatoes, reviews

Content

1 Features of the fungicide
2 Features of preparing the solution
3 Compatibility with other drugs
4 Security measures
5 Reviews from summer residents
6 Conclusion

To protect garden and vegetable crops from fungal infections, drugs called fungicides are used. One of the most common is Ridomil Gold. It has earned the trust of many summer residents due to its high efficiency and ease of use.

Let's get acquainted with the fungicide Ridomil Gold, its features, instructions for use and reviews from gardeners and gardeners.

Features of the fungicide

Ridomil Gold MC is an effective contact and systemic fungicide, which is intended for the treatment and prevention of vegetable and garden crops from fungal infections. This is a two-component product that protects both the foliage and fruits of the plant.

Purpose and form of release

The drug is used to combat many diseases:

Alternaria blight (dry spotting) of tomatoes and potatoes;
late blight (brown rot) of potatoes and tomatoes;
peronosporosis of cucumbers and onions;
mildew or downy mildew of the grapevine.

The fungicide has no effect on iodium pathogens.

Ridomil Gold is produced in the form of a light yellow powder and beige granules.For small areas you can buy bags of 25 and 50 g. For mass production, boxes weighing 1 and 5 kg are produced.

Some summer residents use Ridomil Gold as a substitute for Bordeaux mixture. If the drug is not on sale, it can be replaced with analogues: Tyler, Tragon and Juncker.

Attention! If you start using a fungicide before the first symptoms of the fungus appear, you will be able to preserve the harvest with a 100% guarantee.

Mechanism of action

Ridomil Gold is a powerful drug with dual action, which contains the following active ingredients:

Mancozeb – concentration 640 g/kg. Creates a protective film and destroys parasitic fungi on the treated surface.
Mefenoxam – concentration 40 g/kg. Penetrates plant tissue, has a detrimental effect on pathogens inside cells and restores the cultivated plant.

Thanks to systemic protection, the likelihood of fungi adapting to the fungicide is minimal.

Advantages

The main advantages of the fungicide Ridomil Gold MC:

shows effectiveness at any stage of development of fungal infection;
provides the plant with internal and external protection from pathogenic microorganisms for a long time;
half an hour after treatment, it penetrates the foliage and spreads throughout the entire plant tissue, therefore protecting even untreated areas of the plant;
protects the crop for 11-15 days, even in the presence of precipitation;
does not have a toxic effect on the treated plant;
the fungicide can be stored at temperatures from -10 to +35 ^ABOUTWITH;
The granules dissolve quickly, and their shape and size eliminate the possibility of accidental inhalation.

The fungicide has won the trust of many gardeners and gardeners, and therefore deserves special attention.

Flaws

Like any chemical, Ridomil has its downsides:

dangerous for humans, animals and fish, so it is important to strictly follow safety rules;
has a negative impact on the environment;
inconvenient packaging that must be opened carefully, otherwise the fungicide may crumble;
consumption is higher than that of other similar drugs;
It is not advisable to mix with other products.

To avoid possible negative consequences, it is necessary to follow the instructions for use of the fungicide and safety rules.

Features of preparing the solution

It is preferable to treat plants with Ridomil Gold in calm weather, in the morning or evening, when solar activity decreases. The fungicide solution must be prepared on the day of the procedure. It is convenient to mix it in the sprayer tank, which should be rinsed first.

To prepare the working fluid, 25 g of the substance (a standard small sachet) must be diluted in 10 liters of water at room temperature. First, fill the container halfway with water, pour granules into it and dissolve them. Then add water in a thin stream to the required volume. The result will be a light brown solution. During spraying, it needs to be stirred periodically. The liquid should evenly cover the leaves and stems of the plant. Depending on the degree of infection and the type of crop, 3-4 treatments are carried out per season.

Important! Do not allow Ridomil Gold fungicide to be sprayed onto neighboring crops or the solution to flow onto the soil.

Potato

Many gardeners are faced with potato diseases such as Alternaria and Fursaria, which affect leaves, stems, root systems and tubers.If measures to eliminate and prevent them are not taken in time, you may be left without a harvest.

Potatoes are treated with a standard fungicide solution (25 g per 10 l). The first spraying with Ridomil should be carried out before the tops of the plant grow. According to the instructions, the procedure must be carried out 3 times with an interval of 12-15 days. Tubers are dug up no earlier than two weeks after the last treatment. On average, 400 liters of working fluid are consumed per hectare of plantings.

Tomatoes

Prolonged rains and dampness can contribute to the infection of tomatoes with late blight. The leaves and stems of the plant become covered with dark brown spots, and the fruits begin to rot. As a result, you can lose a large part of the harvest. To avoid infection, it is important to carry out timely prevention using the fungicide Ridomil Gold.

During active growth and development of tomatoes, the first treatment is carried out with a standard solution of the drug. A total of 4 sprayings are necessary every 8-10 days. Harvesting is allowed 10 days after the last spraying. Working fluid consumption – 30 ml per 1 m².

Important! Do not use the product until signs of infection appear.

Grape

Many grape varieties are susceptible to attack by mildew fungi. The disease manifests itself as oily yellow spots on the leaves, on the reverse side of which a white coating forms. Then the foliage dries out, and the berries rot and fall off. To prevent the virus, the fungicide Ridomil Gold should be used.

Prepare a solution of 25 g of dry matter and 10 liters of water, then spray the grapes four times with an interval of 11-14 days. Treatment should begin in early spring during the growing season. The bunches can be collected no earlier than 21 days after the last procedure.The average consumption of fungicide working fluid is 125 ml per square meter of area.

Cucumbers and onions

For cucumbers and onions, the most dangerous and serious disease is downy mildew. The first symptoms of the fungus appear during the flowering period of the plant. Yellow, oily spots form on the leaves, under which a purple coating appears. The greenery falls off, the flowers turn black, and the crop begins to wither.

Preventive treatment of vegetable crops is carried out with a standard solution of the fungicide Ridomil, which is prepared according to the instructions. The first spraying is carried out until signs of a fungal disease appear. It is recommended to spray plants three times at intervals of two weeks. After completion of preventive measures, the harvest should be harvested after 15 days. The consumption of the working solution of the drug Ridomil is 25-35 ml per square meter.

Houseplants

Fungicide Ridomil Gold is used for indoor and garden flowers. It effectively fights many fungal infections, and copes especially well with rust on rose leaves.

Typically, preventative treatment is carried out immediately after purchasing a new plant. To prepare the working fluid, 2.5 g of the substance is poured into 1 liter of water and thoroughly mixed until smooth. The resulting solution is sprayed on the flowers twice with an interval of 11-15 days. Plants are treated with a fungicide during the growing season, before budding.

Compatibility with other drugs

The drug Ridomil Gold MC is not recommended to be mixed with other fungicides and insecticides. In exceptional cases, the simultaneous use of chemicals with pesticides that have a neutral or acidic reaction is allowed. But before this, the drugs need to be checked for compatibility.

Important! If, when mixing drugs, a precipitate occurs, an alkaline reaction occurs, or the temperature of the solution changes, they cannot be used simultaneously.

Security measures

Fungicide Ridomil Gold belongs to the second class of danger. It has no toxic effect on insects and birds, but poses a danger to humans, animals and fish. Therefore, the solution should not be allowed to enter water bodies.

When working with fungicide, it is important to follow the following rules:

use PPE - rubber gloves, safety glasses, a respirator or mask and special clothing;
do not store the substance near feed, medicines and food;
mix the solution in the sprayer tank, do not use food containers for this;
if the fungicide gets on the skin, wash the affected area with water several times;
In case of accidental ingestion, drink as much water as possible and call a doctor;
After finishing work, go to the shower and wash thoroughly with soap.

The fungicide Ridomil Gold should be stored in a secluded place where animals and children cannot get into. It is recommended to place the opened package in a bag.

Reviews from summer residents

Anastasia, 36 years old, Yekaterinburg city

My older sister introduced me to the fungicide Ridomil Gold. Since the summer was rainy and damp, I decided to carry out preventive treatment for tomatoes on my plot. I managed to spray them twice, because then my family and I went on vacation at sea. I was very worried that I didn’t have time to do it a third time, as recommended in the instructions. At the end of the season, I collected juicy tomatoes in buckets, while neighbors took dried and rotten plants from their plots to the landfill. Since then I have recommended this drug to everyone, no one has yet complained.

Anna, 23 years old, Orenburg

At my dacha there is a vineyard that requires careful care and protection from diseases and pests. To prevent fungus that prevents the plant from developing, I use the Swiss fungicide Ridomil Gold. I dilute the product according to the instructions. I dissolve a 50 g bag in 10 liters of water and treat the grapevine. When diluted, the drug is similar to baked milk. Over the past couple of years of using fungicide, I forgot about the existence of powdery mildew.

Conclusion

Fungicide Ridomil Gold will help cope with many fungal diseases of vegetable crops, grapes and flowers. The drug is effective even at a late stage of fungal development. It will not be possible to save the entire harvest, but the losses will be less significant. Judging by the reviews, many gardeners and gardeners consider it one of the best. When processing the plant, it is important to follow safety rules, timing and dosage.