Fitosporin for strawberry: what is it necessary for and how to apply?

Fungicides are used to protect plants. Among them, Fitosporin enjoys great popularity among gardeners.The drug controls the fungal disease by inhibiting or killing the fungus that causes it. But this tool can not cure every disease, so it is important to first determine the cause of the disease.

This drug is a new generation copes with various bacterial diseases.

Available in several types:

• paste;
• powder;
• liquid.

This is a systemic drug that, after being absorbed by the plant, is spread through its vascular system. The main active substance is designed to inhibit the proliferation of bacteria and fungal pathogens. Perfectly copes with bacteriosis, brown rust, black rot, powdery mildew, many types of mold and other diseases.

It is worth saying that a resistant pathogen is less sensitive to the action of a fungicide. For years, the drug can not be used, otherwise the fungus quickly develops immunity. This is the only drawback.

Disease is a common occurrence on plants. Mass damage to the bushes often have a significant impact on yield. Therefore, the fight against disease is an important component of production for most crops.

In general, there are three main reasons why fungicides are used for processing:

• to combat the disease during the formation and development of the crop;
• to increase yields;
• to reduce the number of damaged leaves on plants.

At the time of infection, the fungus can spread to the fruit. In order to slow down the development of the disease, Fitosporin is used. Moreover, the fruits treated with this tool are better stored and carry transportation.

As a preventive measure, it is worth treating seeds, bulbs, roots and other reproductive organs. Some gardeners do this before planting. The main goal is to destroy the pathogen that has accumulated on the planting material, to give the strawberry additional protection from spores in the soil.

Often, the treatment itself is subjected to the soil. Produced by drip irrigation or gardener conducts a spraying of the base of the plant and the area around it. Leaves and other above-ground parts are covered with mortar.

Fungicides are used as a finished product consisting of the active ingredient, additional inert ingredients improve the action of "Fitosporin". Fungicides are most often diluted in liquids. The use of equipment facilitates the processing of large areas.

In the fight against many diseases, it is required to treat strawberries more than once, but to use the drug several times, sometimes every 5 days. Reuse is necessary to protect young shoots.

Not the only, but an important advantage of this tool is the possibility of its use at any time: vegetation, flowering, fruiting.

Treat "Fitosporin" can be seeds, cuttings, soil and already flowering plants. The rain washes away the protective film, so after it you will need to re-treat the plants.

Depending on the weather, you will need to apply the drug every 7-14 days. Strawberries with berries enough to handle every two weeks, with signs of recovery - even less.

You do not need to add anything to the purchased product. One hundred grams of paste will require 200 ml of water. If the drug is used in another form, then the ratio is 1: 2.The concentrate is beautifully stored, it is diluted with water, but in different proportions, depending on the application.

For processing strawberries need three tablespoons of the solution for a glass of water. Seeds enough and two drops on the same volume of liquid. For rooting cuttings enough four drops of a solution to a glass of water.

It is important to pay attention and watering. Since the drug is diluted in water, immediately after treatment, it is not necessary to additionally deliver the liquid. Watered the next day, trying not to hurt the leaves. It is better to let the water along the grooves, in two passes, so that the soil is completely soaked.

"Fitosporin" can be combined with many fertilizers and growth regulators. It can not be used with those drugs that give an alkaline reaction. In conjunction with such means as “Title Premium”, chemical pesticides, insecticides and herbicides, the product performs its tasks and copes with diseases.

From the gardener is required to use personal protective equipment in working with "Fitosporin." Rubber gloves will protect your hands, gauze - airways. Can not be used to prepare a solution of soda. The drug itself should be stored in a dry, dark place, away from medicines and food.

The fungicide reviews are mostly good. Many gardeners say that if you properly dilute the drug and spray them with strawberries, then the fungus is noticeably declining. The tool is not harmful to health, can be used at any time. In the negative responses indicated that "Fitosporin" is easily washed off by rain, in addition, the fungus is able to develop immunity to it, and you have to look for a replacement.

For properties, application and precautionary measures when spraying with phytosporin, see below.