Fundazole

Garden crops, fruit trees and shrubs are prone to disease. The worst enemy is a fungus that causes rot. Fungicides are considered the best drugs to fight diseases. One of them is Fundazol – an effective remedy in all climatic zones.

Distinctive characteristics of the drug

The drug Fundazol is used by gardeners, as well as gardeners from all regions. The fungicide is active regardless of climatic conditions. In the characteristics of the drug, there are several features:

• The active substance functions in a wide temperature range. This makes it possible to use the fungicide Fundazol for soil treatment, as well as plantings from early spring to late autumn.
• The absence of phytotoxicity allows gardeners to use the drug without fear of damaging the soil and plants.
• The action of the fungicide begins when it hits any part of the plant. The active substance quickly spreads through the cells, creating a protective barrier against pathogens.
• The fungicide acts more effectively on plants when spraying the soil. The drug is absorbed by the roots, spreads along the stem, leaves, inflorescences.

Despite the absence of phytotoxicity, the dosage should be observed. An excess of fungicide will not bring benefits.

The drug

The main composition of the drug fundazol is the active ingredient benomyl. Thanks to this component, the drug has the following features:

• After the drug enters the plant, the reproduction of the fungus stops. Fundazol prevents the division of spores at the cellular level.
• The active substance inhibits spider mites, as well as their larvae.
• Benomyl prevents leaf beetle larvae from developing into adults.
• Fundazol destroys small worms of parasites, preventing them from multiplying on the plant.

A wide spectrum of action helps to cure plants from common diseases.

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At Fundazol, the instructions for use state that the fungicide is used to treat almost all garden and horticultural crops. The drug can be sprayed or watered:

• flowers with the manifestation of spotting or powdery mildew;
• fruit trees with the manifestation of crop rot, scab, and also as protection against powdery mildew;
• berry bushes, strawberries and other crops suffering from rotting berries;
• tomatoes and cucumbers growing in open or closed ground;
• cabbage is watered under the root in case of keeled disease;
• potatoes are treated with Fundazol for treatment and prevention;
• bulbs of flowers and garlic are soaked in a solution of Fundazol before planting.

Each crop has its own dosage and optimal processing method, which is reflected in the instructions for the fungicide.

Instructions for the use of fungicide

Usually gardeners in the instructions for the use of the fungicide Fundazol are interested in how much water to dilute the drug. Each type of treatment has its own dose, which is displayed on the package of the drug. On average, 20 g of dry matter is dissolved in 1 liter of water.

According to the instructions, Fundazol is used to spray the aerial parts of plants or water the soil. You can soak seeds and bulbs in the solution before planting. Spraying or watering with a working solution is carried out twice a season. In the heat, the active ingredient of Fundazol works more actively than in the cold. A warm, calm day is chosen for processing plantings. The second fungicide treatment is carried out no earlier than three weeks later. It is this time that the protective effect of the drug lasts.

Looking for an answer to the question, an analogue of Fundazol or how to replace it, it is worth knowing the compatibility of the fungicide with other drugs. There are two items on this list:

• drugs with a neutral reaction to aqueous solvents;
• most preparations, which include pesticides and fertilizers that affect plant growth.

Fundazol is categorically incompatible with solutions containing a lime or alkaline medium. Poor contact of the active substance of the fungicide with a group of drugs based on benzimidazole or thiophanate.

Treatment with a working solution of garden and horticultural crops

Continuing the review of the drug Fundazol, instructions for use, consider examples of using a working solution for different crops:

• Cabbage is treated with Fundazol to prevent a dangerous disease with a keel. The solution is watered with soil before planting seedlings. Consumption is approximately 5 l/10 m².
• From powdery mildew, the instructions for using Fundazol for cucumbers or tomatoes say that you need to prepare a solution of 5 g of the fungicide and 5 liters of water. Spray the green mass twice a season. The last processing is carried out 7 days before picking cucumbers and 14 days before picking tomatoes.
• Potato tubers are treated for prevention before planting. The solution is prepared from 1 liter of water and 20 g of dry powder. Doses are approximately enough for 20 tubers.
• Fruit stone trees are treated with Fundazol from rot, scab and powdery mildew. During the season during the epidemic, five sprayings are allowed. The solution is prepared from 10 liters of water and 10 g of powder. The approximate consumption for a small tree is 2 liters, for a large tree – at least 5 liters. The first time sprayed until the release of color. Last treatment about three weeks before harvest.
• Berry bushes, strawberries, grapes are sprayed with a solution of the same consistency as for fruit trees. The first treatment is performed until the appearance of color. The second time is sprayed after picking berries. The approximate consumption of the solution is 1,5 l / 10 m².
• The use of Fundazol for garlic or gladioli involves soaking the bulbs in a solution for 2 hours before planting.
• Flowers, mostly roses, are sprayed when leaf spot develops. Up to four treatments are performed per season.

Depending on the dosage, method of treatment and type of crop, the protective effect of the fungicide lasts 1-3 weeks.

Orchid processing

The drug Fundazol is well suited for plants of the decorative group grown in the room. Fungicide is a savior for orchids. The flower is often susceptible to fungal diseases that appear on the leaves as well as the stems. The first sign is a strong softening of the green mass, which is unusual for a flower.

When an illness is detected, the orchid is urgently treated with a solution of Fundazol. Severely affected areas may not heal and begin to turn black. The leaves and stems are cut with a sharp knife, and the place of the cut is poured with a solution of Fundazol.

At the initial stage, the orchid can be saved by transplanting it into any transparent container, for example, a plastic jar. Instead of soil, a mixture of dry substrate with foam crumbs is used. After transplantation, watering is carried out only with a fungicide solution. From above, the green mass of orchids is not sprayed. Drainage holes must be drilled in the bottom of the jar to prevent root rot.

The video talks about the benefits and harms of Fundazol for orchids:

Safety precautions when working with fungicide

In terms of danger to humans, Fundazol belongs to the second class. The fungicide will not cause much harm to birds, animals and insects. Spraying of plantings is carried out in overalls. It is important to cover the respiratory organs with a respirator or gauze bandage. Goggles are required when spraying tall trees.

Upon completion of work, all outer clothing is removed in a designated place, away from sources of drinking water and food. If Fundazol gets into the eyes, the organs of vision are washed under running water for 10 minutes. The face is thoroughly washed with soap. If the fungicide accidentally enters the digestive system, the stomach is washed first, and then the doctor is immediately called.

Keep the drug away from children. The remaining solution is discarded. The powder is kept in its original packaging. The place is chosen cool, dry, without direct sunlight.

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