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Instructions for use of Glyocladin for plants apply to all crops. The drug is widely known among gardeners and is one of the best helpers in the fight against various diseases found in the garden. It helps to cope with the ailments of fruit, berry, vegetable crops, as well as flowers and ornamental shrubs. At the same time, it does not damage plants, the environment, does not harm birds, animals and insects, and does not harm human health.
The product is used before sowing and planting seedlings
Description of the drug Glyokladin
“Gliocladin” is a microbiological preparation that suppresses the development of fungal and bacterial diseases on plant crops. Belongs to the class of fungicides and biological pesticides. “Gliocladin” and its use in garden plots has long been widely popular. It is applied to seedlings of fruit trees, berry bushes, flowers and vegetables. Summer residents fell in love with it for its simple application and proven effectiveness.
Ingredients of Glyocladin
Tablets “Gliocladin” have a biological breed. Their main component is the fungus Trichoderma harzianum. Under favorable conditions, its mycelium begins to grow actively, and the emerging fungus exerts protective actions for plants with its vital activity, without entering into symbiosis with their roots.
The active substance of the biocomplex “Glyocladin” is a fungus – Trichoderma
Forms of release
“Gliocladin” is manufactured by a manufacturer, the company “AgroBioTechnology”.
There are several forms of its release:
- Pills. They go on sale in plastic jars and cardboard packaging for vegetables and flowers, 1000 and 100 pieces each.
- Wetting powder. Can be found in 60g jars.
- Suspension. Ready concentrate in five-liter canisters.
Purpose and principle of operation
The main purpose of the highly effective soil biofungicide “Gliocladin” is the disinfection of the soil from various fungal infections and their pathogens. First of all, the use of the substance is aimed at protecting against root and root rot of flower, cucumber and tomato crops.
“Gliocladin” is most often applied to the soil at the stage of cultivation, at the time of transplanting seedlings, as well as in closed ground: in greenhouses, greenhouses, greenhouses.
The basis of the complex, triggering the mechanism of action, is the Trichoderma antagonist fungus. After hitting the ground, it begins to create a powerful mycelium, using the mycelium of parasites. Thus, the growth of pathogenic microorganisms is suppressed and destroyed. In addition, the fungus secretes antibiotics that block the development of many diseases.
The substance is used not only for medicinal purposes, but also for disinfection of the soil mixture when picking seedlings and planting them in a permanent place.
“Gliocladin” breaks down organic matter, releases carbon, enriches the soil, and also accelerates the growth of plants, increases their immunity and resistance to many diseases.
Application area
The drug is very famous. It is used as a preventive and treatment of fungal diseases on indoor and garden plants, fruit trees and flowers. Usually used against root rot and infections in the soil:
- late blight;
- pythiosis;
- alternariosis;
- fusariosis;
- verticillosis;
- rhizoctoniosis.
The tablets have proven themselves in the fight against powdery mildew, mold and purple spotting.
Consumption rates
The instructions for “Gliocladin” say that in each case of using the product, it is recommended to individually calculate the consumption of the substance.
Gardeners should act according to the scheme:
- For 300 ml of soil take 1 tablet of the drug.
- For a pot with a diameter of up to 17 cm, 3 pills are needed, and with a size of 20 cm or more – 4.
- It is recommended to apply 3-4 tablets per well when planting vegetable crops.
- When picking and sowing seeds of flowers, cucumbers and tomatoes, 1 pc. “Gliocladin” to a depth of at least 1 cm.
To prepare a liquid form, approximately 50 g of the product should be added to 500 ml of water. The suspension should be poured into the irrigation tank and used up within two hours.
Tablets should be buried in the ground, they do not dissolve in water.
Instructions for use of the drug Gliocladin
When using Gliocladin tablets, they are placed in the ground to a depth of one and a half centimeters, in a dry form, once a season. One piece is enough for 1 plant, hole or 300-800 ml of soil.
When using a suspension or powder, the product is diluted in water according to the instructions on the package. A liquid preparation is usually applied in the spring and a week after the steaming of the soil in the greenhouse. Processing can be done by spraying or watering. After the procedure, the site is dug up so that the fungal spores are evenly distributed over the ground. The dosage of liquid “Gliocladin” is as follows: 1-2 buckets of working solution per 100 m of land or 60-150 ml of suspension per 1 ha.
The drug retains its action in the upper layer of the soil. Ideal conditions for it: embedment depth up to 8 cm, humidity from 60 to 80%, temperature + 20-25 degrees Celsius, acidity 4,5-6. Deviation from the norm will slow down the growth of mushroom mycelium and reduce the effect.
How to use Glyokladin for seedlings
To get healthy seedlings, Gliocladin tablets are introduced into the ground at the stage of picking sprouts into temporary boxes. On one well you need to put half a tablet. When planting grown seedlings in the ground, the calculation is as follows: 1 tablet per 1 hole. Actions are especially relevant when growing cucumbers and tomatoes.
The drug is not used for spraying plants
For vegetable crops
From the instructions for use of “Gliocladin” for plants and, judging by the reviews of gardeners, it is clear that the effect of using a biosubstance will be achieved only if it is used correctly:
- When sowing seeds, the tablets should be added to the soil, watered well and the containers with planting material left warm under the film.
- For the prevention of diseases, apply once (1 piece – 1 plant).
- For treatment, use 2 tablets per plant.
- When planting potatoes, add 2 pills per 1 tuber.
How to use Gliocladin for Flowers and Ornamental Shrubs
Gliocladin tablets, judging by the instructions for use and reviews, have a beneficial effect on the growth of ornamental shrubs and garden flowers. After using them, the buds become stronger and larger, bloom longer. Use the drug in the same way as for vegetables (1 plant – 1 table). In warm weather, the product retains its beneficial effects for 1-2 months.
For indoor flowers and plants
The drug “Gliocladin” for indoor plants is usually used when they are transplanted. One tablet is placed in small pots, three in containers with a diameter of more than 17 cm, it is desirable to place 4 in large pots. First, earth is poured into the container, Gliocladin is placed in the center, a flower is planted and covered with soil.
If the pills did not help, then the treatment was carried out late, and in order to overcome the disease, stronger means will be required.
For fruit crops
For fruit trees and large berry bushes, the fungicide is used infrequently, and it only helps to prevent diseases. In case of infection, its action becomes ineffective. It is preferable to use “Gliocladin” for small plants: strawberries, strawberries, preferably in liquid form. It is necessary to spray the bushes in the phase of flowering and ripening of berries.
Gliocladin liquid solution should be used no later than 4 hours after preparation
How to treat raspberries with Gliocladin for purple spotting
Although the instructions for use of the drug Gliocladin for plants do not say anything about the treatment of purple spotting (fungal disease), gardeners are advised to use it for this disease on raspberries. The first treatment should be carried out in the spring, before the opening of the kidneys. The second (spraying) – at the time of flowering.
How to use Glyocladin tablets for cuttings
The drug in tablet form can be used for root cuttings, rooting of blackberries, raspberries and rose hips (1 cutting – 1 tablet).
To strengthen green cuttings (roses, sea buckthorn, lilacs, indoor flowers), a substance in suspension is used, which is added to water. The solution is stored at a temperature of +5 °C, no more than a month. Allow it to warm up before use.
Advantages and disadvantages
Fungicide “Gliocladin” (see photo) has a number of advantages, these include:
- Easy to use.
- One time processing.
- Safety for people, animals, fish and birds.
- Non-toxic.
- Efficiency in the fight against pathogens of many diseases.
- Long term.
- The ability to increase yield.
- Improvement of the soil and improvement of its microflora.
- Elimination of the need to use chemical pesticides.
- Growth stimulating action.
Of the shortcomings of the drug, only the fact that it is often faked can be noted. By purchasing a low-quality product, there is a possibility of either harming the garden or not seeing the result.
When buying a drug, it is important to beware of fakes.
Compatibility with other drugs
“Gliocladin” can be combined with any other biofungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, growth regulators and chemical herbicides. To increase efficiency, it can be used in combination with the drug “Planriz”, “Gamair”, “Alirin”.
Simultaneous use with chemical fungicides, as well as with other pesticides, is considered a limitation, the exception is analogues containing Trichoderma strains.
Safety Precautions
Tablets for plants “Gliocladin” have hazard class 4, are harmless to human health and practically non-toxic to plants, can be used in the area of water bodies.
If by chance a person swallows a pill of the drug, to prevent unpleasant consequences, it is necessary to wash the stomach and consult a doctor. It is better to work with the substance with gloves.
Validity of “Gliocladin” 2 months after application
Storage Rules
Biocomplex “Gliocladin” should be stored in a cool dry room, at a temperature of +6-14 °C, away from drugs and food. The place must be inaccessible to children and animals.
In a closed package, “Gliocladin” is stored for two years.
Gliocladin’s analogs
The tool can be replaced with drugs similar in mechanism of action, they are:
- Trichocin.
- Trichodermin.
- Trichosan.
- Trichoflora.
- Alirin-B.
- Gamair.
- Baktofit.
Before using each drug, it is important to carefully read the instructions. Make sure that after their application the desired effect and benefits will be achieved in full.
For the prevention of root rot, use 1 tablet to a depth of at least 1 cm.
Conclusion
Instructions for the use of Gliocladin for plants informs that the agent is able to prevent diseases of domestic and garden plants without adversely affecting them. Judging by the numerous reviews of the drug, gardeners have experienced its effectiveness and annually try to use a biological fungicide in their own backyards. The popularity of tablets is growing from year to year.
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