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Pre-sowing treatment provides crops with protection against diseases and pests. One of the ways to treat seeds and tubers is to use Maxim. The fungicide is as safe as possible for humans and the environment. The active substance destroys fungal cells, strengthens the immunity of plants and increases their productivity.
Description of the fungicide
Fungicide Maxim is an effective tool for dressing seeds, tubers and bulbs by storage or planting in the ground. The drug protects horticultural and agricultural crops from harmful fungus.
The main active ingredient is fludioxonil, which destroys the fungus at the cellular level. As a result, the immunity of plants to diseases during the growing season increases.
The active substance is of natural origin. After use, the concentrate is valid for 48 days.
Protravitel Maxim belongs to substances of the 3rd class of danger. Take precautions when interacting with him.
The drug is produced in ampoules and vials from 2 to 100 ml. To process a large amount of planting material, the fungicide is purchased in containers from 5 to 20 liters.
Protravitel Maxim has the form of an odorless suspension, easily diluted with water. Bright red pigments are added to the concentrate, which allows you to control the quality of the etching.
The drug has several varieties depending on the scope of use. For personal subsidiary farming, it is better to purchase the fungicide Maxim Dachnik. Farmers buy concentrate in canisters.
Advantages
The popularity of the drug Maxim is explained by its following advantages:
- ease of use;
- the ability to carry out processing at any time before planting crops;
- used in conjunction with other fungicides and insecticides;
- low consumption;
- long period of action;
- safety for soil microorganisms;
- does not accumulate in fruits and tubers, does not affect their presentation and taste;
- versatility: suitable for dressing tubers and seeds of vegetable, grain and flower crops;
- is not phytotoxic if the consumption rate is observed;
- does not cause resistance in microorganisms.
Disadvantages
The main disadvantages of the fungicide Maxim:
- the need to comply with the dosage and safety precautions;
- is poisonous to fish and other inhabitants of water bodies;
- planting material after processing is not to be used for animal feed.
The order of application
The drug Maxim is available in a ready-to-use form. The composition of the suspension includes an adhesive, so the addition of additional components is not required. According to the instructions, the fungicide Maxim can be diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 4.
Protravitel Maxim is not used on germinated seeds and tubers, if they have cracks and other signs of damage. Before starting work, you need to dry the planting material.
The solution is prepared in glass, plastic or enamel containers. The term of use of the solution is a day after preparation.
agricultural crops
The drug Maxim protects crops from fungal diseases. Before planting, a solution is prepared with which the seeds are treated before planting.
The protectant is effective against the following diseases:
- fusariosis;
- root rot;
- gray rot;
- Alternaria;
- moldy seeds;
- downy mildew.
If it is required to process rye, wheat, soybeans or peas, according to the instructions for use, the consumption of the fungicide Maxim is 10 ml per 5 liters of water. The solution consumption per 1 ton of planting material is 8 liters.
To prepare for planting sugar beets and sunflowers, 50 ml of suspension per 10 liters of water is required. Up to 1 liters of solution are prepared for 10 ton of seeds.
Spraying is carried out once immediately before planting seeds. Dressing is allowed before storage of planting material.
Potatoes
To increase the effectiveness of the fungicide Maxim Dachnik, potato tubers are cleaned from the ground. The required amount of fungicide is dissolved in water. The resulting solution is sprayed with tubers.
Processing helps prevent the spread of rot during storage of the crop: fusarium, scab, alternariosis, black knife. 1 ml of suspension is added to 20 liter of water. Before storage, use 1 liter of solution per 100 kg of potatoes, after which it is necessary to dry the tubers.
Presowing treatment protects potatoes from rhizoctoniosis and fusarium. The solution is prepared according to the instructions for use of the fungicide Maxim: 80 ml is dissolved in 2 liters of water. The resulting solution is sufficient to treat 200 kg of tubers.
Flowers
The drug Maxim is used for the treatment of bulbous and tuberous flowers: lilies, begonias, crocuses, tulips, daffodils, gladioli, hyacinths. The concentrate protects asters, irises, dahlias, clematis from the spread of rot and wilting.
According to the instructions, the consumption of Maxim fungicide is 4 ml per 2 liters of water. The resulting solution is used to process 2 kg of planting material. Bulbs and tubers are immersed in the solution for 30 minutes, after which they are dried and planted. Processing is also carried out in the fall to save planting material until spring.
Safety measures
The drug Maxim is relatively dangerous for humans and animals. Subject to the dosage, the active substance is not toxic to plants.
For processing, a separate container is used, which in the future is not planned to be used for cooking and eating. When interacting with the concentrate, protective equipment is used: gloves, gown, goggles, respirator.
Animals and people without protective equipment are removed from the place of processing. Avoid smoking, eating and drinking during the work period. Since the active substance is dangerous for fish, the treatment is not performed near water bodies.
If the substance gets into the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with clean water. In case of contact with the skin, wash the contact area with soap and water.
If the solution enters the body, take activated charcoal and wash the stomach. The main signs of poisoning are nausea, weakness, dizziness. Be sure to seek medical attention.
The concentrate is stored in a dark dry place away from children, animals, food. Permissible room temperature from -5 °С to +35 °С. The drug is used for 3 years from the date of issue. Empty containers left after use are disposed of.
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Conclusion
Fungicide Maxim acts against a wide range of fungal diseases. When working with the drug, observe safety precautions. The tool extends the period of storage of seeds and tubers. Presowing treatment provides protection against diseases.
