You can get a rich and high-quality potato crop if you correctly observe the conditions of agricultural technology, take timely measures for the care and prevention of diseases. During the cultivation of this crop, many methods and tricks have been invented to increase yields and protect plants. Treatment of potatoes before planting with Phytosporin helps prevent the appearance of fungal diseases, as well as gives a good growth effect and protects the tubers from stress.
Preparations for processing potatoes
The pre-sowing period is very stressful for gardeners. The future harvest depends on the correctness and timeliness of the work carried out. You should think in advance which drug to use for processing potato tubers before sending them to the garden. As a rule, chemical and biological agents act in an integrated manner and protect plantings from several troubles at once. Also, potatoes can be processed with special micronutrient fertilizers, which also stimulate the processes of photosynthesis and normalize metabolism. The modern market provides a huge selection of tools for presowing tubers.
Processing potatoes before planting
The drug Matador is used as a seed potato dressing agent and is a highly concentrated suspension. Manufactured by the company "Ukravit". When using this remedy, paralysis occurs in insect pests, as a result of which they are unable to reproduce and eat, and after a certain time they completely die. Similarly, Matador acts on the causative agents of the main diseases of the potato. The main active ingredients are:
- imidacloprid;
- metalaxyl;
- cymoxanil.
The greatest efficiency after the treatment has been carried out remains for a month. Further, the effect decreases, but the Matador still protects the seedling until the end of flowering. The product belongs to the third class in terms of danger to humans and bees, it should be worked with using personal protective equipment.
The drug Epin is very popular among gardeners. It is an artificial analogue of phytohormone, which not only promotes accelerated growth and development, but also enhances immunity. The active ingredient is epibrassinolide, dissolved in alcohol. The manufacturer is the NEST-M company.
With pre-sowing treatment of tubers, the risk of exposure to adverse factors and the development of diseases is reduced, which makes it possible to minimize the use of pesticides. The yield increases by 15%.
The most accessible and widespread preparation for pre-sowing treatment of potato tubers among farmers and summer residents is Fitosporin. It is a biological fungicide that includes a bacterial strain of the seminal bacillus. The manufacturer is NVP "BashInkom". Release is marketed in three forms:
- paste;
- liquid;
- powder.
Not all types of this product can be used to treat tubers. Phytosporin for potatoes is produced as follows:
- Fitosporin-M;
- Fitosporin-M Universal;
- Fitsporin-M Potatoes.
Fitosporin-M
This is the most correct choice for gardeners, since the product does not pose a danger to human health, and the tubers can be eaten immediately after processing, just rinse them with water. Fitosporin m for potatoes is preferred by supporters of organic farming. Its principle of operation is as follows. The beneficial bacterium Fitosporin enters the plant tissues and begins to work there, releasing fungicides and special bacterial substances. They are the ones that inhibit the bacteria that cause potato disease. Beneficial bacteria survive at temperatures from -50 to + 40 ° C.
Application features
Phytosporin treatment of sprouted seed potatoes not only protects against pathologies, but also promotes the development of a powerful root system. However, this applies only to the type of preparation that contains amino acid fertilizers. Tuber germination occurs noticeably faster, and the yield increases from them. However, you cannot carry out processing with this tool before storing the potatoes.
How to properly process potatoes before planting with Fitosporin? This procedure is done with a solution of paste with water in a ratio of 1: 2. In this case, water must be taken not chlorinated. Otherwise, the beneficial bacteria may die. Bright light also has a detrimental effect on their vitality. The tubers are soaked indoors or in cloudy weather. Planting should be sprayed in the evening. If there are any signs of late blight, then several unscheduled treatments of the beds are done at once with an interval of 5 days, and the concentration of the drug is doubled.
When purchasing the drug Fitosporin-M Potatoes, instructions for use are included in the kit. However, it happens that a potential buyer wants to study the nuances of using the product in advance and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages.
After harvest, potatoes are treated with 5 grams of powder dissolved in 250 ml of water per 10 kg of tubers. It is sent to storage only after complete drying.
Immediately before the planting of seed on the beds should be made, or in the fall, when preliminary soil preparation is carried out, take 5 gr. powder and dissolved in 10 liters of water, after which the area is watered with the mixture. To speed up the formation of compost, take 5 grams of Fitosporin powder and dissolve them in 10 liters of water, and then water the compost pit.
Treatment of seed potatoes with Fitosporin before germination is carried out at the rate of 5 gr. powder for 250 ml of water or 60 ml of paste solution for 300 ml of water. This dosage is enough for 10 kg of potatoes. It is important that the drug is applied to each tuber. If it is necessary to carry out additional protective measures, or the first signs of late blight were noticed on the site, then spraying of the tops will be required. For 1 hundred square meters, 5 grams are taken. powder and 10 liters of water. Each potato bush is carefully processed. The first time the events are held when the rows are just beginning to close, and then, after 15 days, 3 more times.
Spraying potato tops
Fitosporin working solution can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. If you no longer need it, you can pour it over the compost pit or the harvested area of the garden, and also process the garden plants. By the way, it is not scary if, before sprouting the potatoes, it was not possible to process it. Subsequently, this can be corrected after the emergence of seedlings, although with Fitosporin it is much easier to germinate the planting material, the plants develop better and faster. This is especially true for an early harvest.
Fitosporin has proven itself as a prophylactic agent; it also helps to cope with fungal diseases in the initial stages. However, in the event of an epidemic, copper-containing fungicides cannot be avoided.The drug is assigned to the 4th hazard class, therefore, potatoes can be planted and processed without the use of personal protective equipment, but one should not forget about the rules of personal hygiene. You also need to wash the processed vegetables well.
Many preparations have been developed for pre-sowing treatment of potatoes, helping to protect the future harvest from the effects of pests and pathogens of dangerous diseases. Growing a rich and environmentally friendly crop is not an easy task. That is why the majority of summer residents and farmers prefer Fitosporin, which does not harm the human body and does not change the structure of the soil. Each potato grows not only healthy, but also healthy and safe. Such a crop can be safely eaten, as well as planted next season.
