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Fitosporin is a biological agrochemical on a natural basis of the latest generation, universal. It is used to protect horticultural crops, including berries, from bacterial diseases and fungal infections. It is included in the group of drugs that systemically affect plants, i.e. spread through the vascular system. In essence, it is an excellent humic fertilizer based on Bacillus subtilis 26 D, therefore it is often used as organic matter applied to the soil. How phytosporin is used for strawberries - below.
What is phytosporin
As already mentioned, phytosporin is a universal agrochemical composition based on Bacillus subtilis 26 D. Translated from Latin, this means hay bacillus. There are several different forms of drug release:
- gel;
- paste;
- liquid-like;
- powdery.
Of all the forms of drug release, phytosporin in the form of a liquid won the most popularity. Buyers often choose this state of aggregation because of the convenience and ease of dosing and storage.
The considered bacterial fungicide in horticulture is used for the following purposes:
- prevention and treatment of fungal diseases of garden strawberries and strawberries;
- preventive treatment of cuttings and seeds before planting in the ground in spring;
- the safety of the harvest harvested in the fall;
- pre-treatment of the soil before planting seedlings and bushes.
Thus, phytosporin is a versatile and affordable fertilizer, therefore it enjoys well-deserved popularity and recognition among gardeners. For the cultivation of strawberries, the drug can be used throughout the entire spring-summer period.
In addition, a solution based on this bacterial fungicide is perfect for watering strawberries in the garden in spring, before the summer season and in the fall before it closes. To prepare a solution, dissolve 11 ml of a liquid chemical in 1 liter of pure water. The resulting amount of fertilizer is consumed for 30 bushes of the plant.
In late spring - early summer, during the flowering period of the plant, as well as at the end of September, it is recommended to use an agrochemical in the form of a gel. It dissolves perfectly in water and is suitable for watering strawberry bushes. Moreover, the consumption of the drug is very small: a 200-gram package is enough to water the 1st hundredth part of the country house.
If strawberry bushes are infected with various diseases of a fungal nature, then phytosporin is recommended to be used already as a therapeutic agent. For the treatment of the initial stages of the disease, a solution is used with the following dosage: 1 part of humic fertilizer to 20 parts of pure water. In case of late detection of fungal infection of bushes, you can use a solution diluted in a ratio of 1 to 2. One liter of the resulting solution is enough to process 10 m².For a complete cure of plants, it is necessary to treat the affected areas twice with an interval between spraying of 10-12 days.
Why phytosporin is used
One of the advantages of this preparation is the ability to increase the strawberry yield from 1 m² by a quarter. In addition, humic fertilization perfectly stimulates the growth of strawberry bushes, and also has a beneficial effect on the quality and quantity of the crop.
Since the microbiological agrochemical under consideration consists of absolutely natural ingredients, it also has an extremely beneficial effect on plants. If you follow the instructions for the use of this drug and do not abuse its use, then the taste characteristics of the processed plant will not only not deteriorate, but vice versa can improve.
How to treat a berry with phytosporin
It is recommended to carry out the prevention of possible fungal diseases in cloudy weather with no possibility of direct sunlight on the treated crop. Rain at this moment is also undesirable.
If a gardener uses powdered phytosporin, then after diluting it in water, the resulting mixture must be allowed to settle for several hours before processing. If the preparation is in the form of a paste, it must be dissolved in water and the resulting solution should be infused for 3 days. Because of this, the paste is used very rarely.
The most important advantage of phytosporin is that all manufacturers of the agrochemical guarantee the safety of eating the fruits on the same day when the substance was processed.
It is also important to note that for the preparation of all types of solutions using phytosporin, only pure rainwater or water from a well must be used. When using water from a central water supply system, it is imperative to boil it. This must be done because it may contain chlorine.
Instructions for the use of an agrochemical
Fitosporin for garden strawberries and strawberries is an extremely important drug with a wide spectrum of action. Its use allows you to prevent (prevention) and destroy (treatment) most of the typical diseases and fungal infections.
Phytosporin is found on store shelves in various states of aggregation. The concentration of the active substance also differs from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, after purchasing a bottle or package with phytosporin, you should carefully study the instructions for use attached to it. This simple rule should not be neglected, as an overdose of nutrients is undesirable.
Phytosporin demonstrates an excellent result in the fight against diseases of strawberry bushes such as:
- powdery mildew;
- all varieties of root rot;
- brown rust, etc.
It is imperative to remember that the preparation of solutions based on the agrochemical in question should be performed either immediately before processing, or a few hours before it, in accordance with the instructions for use. For the solution, it is necessary to select water without chlorine impurities, because this chemical element reacts and significantly reduces the processing efficiency.
Fitosporin is used for strawberry and strawberry bushes, as well as for other fruit orchard crops. At the same time, they can be sprayed at any time of the year and at any time of plant life - during the growing season, flowering, fruiting. It is absolutely versatile and inexpensive, which makes it an indispensable assistant for any domestic amateur gardener.