The use of Fitosporin for seedlings

Phytosporin for seedlings is used to prevent and treat various bacterial and fungal diseases. It is an effective fungicide, the active ingredient of which is a culture of bacteria. Unlike chemicals, it can be used at any stage of the growing season, including during fruiting.

Composition and principle of action

“Fitosporin-M” is a fungicide of the biological group. It includes a bacterial culture of bacilli Subtilis 26 D. These are beneficial microorganisms that destroy fungi and other pathogens. Unlike chemicals that contain synthetic substances, the product has a “soft” effect, it is much safer for seedlings and adult plants.

It is used to protect against pathogenic microflora of various origins:

• tracheomycosis;
• bacteriosis;
• Phomosis;
• downy mildew;
• bacterial cancer;
• different types of rot (dry, wet, fruit, white, gray and others);
• snow, pink mold;
• rust;
• spotting white, rusty;
• powdery mildew real, American;
• Rhizoctonia.

Phytosporin is used for tillage, as well as for seedlings. With its help, many cultures are protected:

• tomatoes and cabbage of different varieties;
• garden strawberries;
• bulbous;
• trees and shrubs;
• cucumbers.

The principle of operation of Fitosporin for soil for seedlings is quite simple. When it enters the soil with water, the bacteria that make up the fungicide are immediately activated. They penetrate the soil and destroy pathogenic microorganisms, including fungi. There is also an extermination of spores, the soil is disinfected, which makes it possible to prevent the spread of infection. Therefore, watering seedlings with Fitosporin is recommended not only for treatment, but also for prevention.

Often, the composition of the product contains not only bacteria, but also additives, for example, chalk or Gumi. This is the best option, since additional components stimulate the immunity of plants, increase their resistance to various pathologies. Also, the composition may contain an NPK complex – in this case, the fungicide serves for seedlings and as a fertilizer.

The drug helps in the treatment of most infectious diseases

Forms of release

Phytosporin for soil disinfection for seedlings is produced in various forms. They have the same composition and principle of operation, they differ only in the state:

• powder;
• emulsion based on water;
• paste.

The powder can be used to treat and prevent fungal and bacterial seedling infections. The main advantage of this form is the complete preservation of the properties of the drug even after opening. To obtain a solution, the powder is diluted about an hour before spraying. It is better to do this in the evening, the weather should be without rain.

Paste is another handy form of seedling fungicide. It dissolves well in water, enriches the soil not only with beneficial bacteria, but also with nutrients. Unlike powder, paste contains a small proportion of water, so it disperses much faster. It is used for the treatment, prevention of diseases, as well as an immunomodulatory agent.

Fitosporin emulsion for seedlings is a liquid concentrated water-based solution. Used for spraying seedlings on the leaves. It should be measured drop by drop, without violating the dosage, since the concentration is quite high.

Advantages and disadvantages

A review of Fitosporin for seedlings shows that it has certain advantages. Clear advantages include:

• safe for plants and people, little dangerous for bees;
• works in a wide temperature range from -5 to +40;
• can be used at any stage of vegetation;
• fast action;
• wide range – you can fight most known diseases;
• effective for both treatment and prevention.

But Fitosporin also has disadvantages. Among them can be listed:

• in the bright sun, bacteria die, so you need to process in the evening;
• it is necessary to do several treatments, since after one spraying the efficiency is low.

How to breed Fitosporin for watering seedlings

It is necessary to breed Fitosporin for seedlings according to the instructions. It all depends on the form of release, the required concentration and volume. In general, you need to act like this:

1. Wear gloves.
2. Measure on the scales the required amount of the drug (powder, paste) or the volume of the emulsion (possibly with measuring utensils).
3. Dissolve in a small amount of water.
4. Bring to a total volume, for example, 2 liters.
5. Proceed to watering, processing seedlings.

Phytosporin is diluted in water and after 1-2 hours they start processing

Powder

The powder must be diluted in water 1,5-2 hours before the intended treatment. It is important to understand that 1 teaspoon contains 3-3,5 g of the product. But for a more accurate measurement, you can use a kitchen scale. The dosage of the powder depends on which particular culture is being processed.

For example, for cabbage seedlings, 3 g is bred in 1 liter. Before transplanting, seedlings are placed in this Fitosporin solution, and then transferred to the garden. You can also process tomato seedlings. They take 30 g of powder, dilute it in 10 liters and put seedlings also before transplanting into open ground.

Paste

Many summer residents consider paste the most convenient form of Fitosporin for seedlings and for soil cultivation. Preparing the solution is quite simple – for this you need to dilute the paste with water in a ratio of 1: 2. If you take 100 g of raw materials, you need to add 200 ml of water to it.

Further, the resulting concentrate must be diluted again. How much to take Fitosporin for seedlings depends on the cultivated crop:

1. When processing roots and bulbs by spraying, 3 tbsp. l. to a glass of water.
2. To soak the seeds, you need 2 drops per 100 ml.
3. For growing cuttings, only 4 drops are dissolved in a glass of water.
4. The treatment of seedlings of vegetable crops with Fitosporin is done by spraying. Put 15 g of powder per 10 liters.

Emulsion

There is another form – an aqueous concentrated emulsion. It is also used for processing seedlings, watering the soil. To properly use Fitosporin, it is necessary to dilute it in a ratio of 10 drops per 100 ml. To treat already infected plants, the concentration should be doubled, i.e. 20 drops for the same 100 ml. The ratio does not depend on the type of crop being processed – the instructions are the same.

The emulsion is diluted in a ratio of 10 drops per 100 ml of water

How to treat seedlings with Fitosporin

The drug is used in different ways:

• preplant soil treatment;
• seed dressing;
• watering under the root;
• spraying seedlings and adult plants (by leaves).

The main methods of use for different crops are described below.

cucumbers

For cucumbers, Fitosporin is used at the stage of pre-sowing seed freezing, as well as for spraying seedlings. It is possible to carry out the processing of adult plants no more than three times per season. Prepare a solution of 30 g per bucket of water.

Tomatoes and peppers

The instructions for use also talk about how to use Fitosporin M for seedlings of peppers and tomatoes. In this case, a solution of a standard concentration of 30 g per 10 liters is prepared. It is used to treat the roots of seedlings (soaking), as well as for watering after transplantation. For spraying, a liquid of 5 g per 10 liters is prepared.

Cabbage

Phytosporin can also be used for cabbage seedlings. In this case, the instructions are exactly the same as for tomatoes. The solution is made for immersion of the roots and watering.

Bulbous

Bulbous crops (vegetables and flowers) are treated with Fitosporin once. To do this, the bulbs are pickled before planting and growing seedlings. Use paste in the amount of 3 tbsp. l. for 1 glass of water (200 ml).

Strawberries

Phytosporin should also be used before planting strawberry seedlings. The day before, it is necessary to water the soil, especially if the spring is rainy. Prepare a powder solution of 5 g per 10 liters. This is a good measure to prevent various types of rot and other fungal infections.

For trees and shrubs

Trees and shrubs are treated with Fitosporin during the appearance of leaves, and then again before fruiting. For fruit bushes, a solution of a standard concentration of 30 g per 10 liters is used. This helps prevent powdery mildew, scab and rust. For trees, a paste-based solution is used, spraying is carried out during the swelling of the buds, at the flowering stage and after it.

Compatibility with other drugs

Fungicide Fitosporin can be combined with various drugs, including against fungi and insects. The most effective of them:

• “Aktara”;
• “Decis”;
• “Fitoverm”;
• “Quadris”;
• Fundazol;
• “Strobe”.

You can process seedlings with a mixture of Fitosporin with other means

The drug can also be used with fertilizers, growth stimulants, for example, with Zircon, Epin, Plantafol. The only exception are products that have an alkaline reaction. Before mixing, you need to carefully study the composition and instructions.

Safety measures

Fitosporin solution for seedlings is safe not only for plants, but also for humans. It belongs to the fourth class of toxicity (slightly dangerous) and to the 3rd class for bees (moderately dangerous). During the preparation of the solution and directly during processing, you can not use special clothing. But if there is an allergy to certain drugs, it is recommended to work with gloves, avoiding direct contact with liquid or paste, powder.

Otherwise, when using Fitosporin for cultivating the land and for seedlings, it is worth observing general safety measures:

1. Do not eat or drink while spraying or watering.
2. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
3. If the solution for seedlings comes into contact with the skin, wash with soap and water.
4. If the liquid splashed into the eyes, they are treated under a stream of running water of low pressure.
5. In case of ingestion, several tablets of activated charcoal should be taken and washed down with water.

Conclusion

Phytosporin for seedlings is used in the form of a solution. It can be prepared on the basis of an emulsion, powder or paste. It is recommended to carefully observe the dosage and make no more than three sprays per season. You need to work in the evening, in dry weather without rain and wind.