Phytophtorin: instructions for use and composition of the fungicide, consumption rates

Phytophthorin is a medicinal fungicide used to treat various crops. The tool is suitable for tomatoes, grapes, potatoes. The substance helps to cope with a wide range of fungal infections. Most often it is used to eliminate late blight. The active substance of the agent enters the pathogen and stops its growth. Also, the composition can be used to prevent mildew, oidium, scab and other pathologies.

Composition and release form of the disinfectant

Under "Phytoftorin" is understood a combined fungicidal agent that protects plants from late blight.The drug has medicinal and antisporulating properties. The preparative form of "Fitoftorin" is a wettable powder. The tool includes 2 active components. In 1 kilogram of the substance is present:

• 100 grams of metalaxyl;
• 250 grams of cymoxanil.

What is used for

The product is used to treat different plants. Most often it is used to influence tomatoes, potatoes and grapes. With the help of the substance it is possible to cope with late blight. It is also actively used to eliminate downy mildew and alternariosis.

To achieve the desired results, it is recommended to treat cultivated plants during the growing season. This usually needs to be done 2-4 times.

Working principle

Under "Phytoftorin" is understood a systemic drug that has therapeutic and prophylactic characteristics. The fungicidal substance perfectly copes with pathogenic fungi at the active stages of their development. In addition, the substance helps to avoid sporulation.

In order for the drug to provide reliable protection of plants from fungal diseases, it is required to treat plantings 2-4 times during the season. The composition can be combined with other means. Only alkaline preparations are considered an exception.

The drug has the following benefits:

• combination of curative and preventive actions;
• cessation of reproduction of pathogenic fungi, which helps to avoid the formation of spores;
• effective resistance development control;
• protection of all plant fragments, including leaf growth;
• no harmful effects on crop plants;
• rainfall resistance.

Instructions for using the drug

"Fitoftorin" is an effective tool that provides reliable protection against various pathologies. The fungicidal agent can be used to treat vineyards and vegetable crops. During the growing season, on average, 2-4 treatments are required.

To achieve full protection of tomatoes from fungal infections, it is recommended to treat plants with the drug before the appearance of obvious symptoms of diseases. The waiting period from the last treatment to the start of harvest is 1 month for grapes, 20 days for potatoes and 14 days for tomatoes.

It is recommended to process landings in dry and calm weather. At the same time, rains 2 hours after spraying do not reduce the effectiveness of the drug and do not cause the development of phytotoxicity.

The maximum effect is observed with preventive use. It is possible to achieve a noticeable therapeutic effect when processing is carried out no later than 2 days after contact with the pathogen.

The dosage and rules for using the drug are shown in the table:

Tomatoes7.5 grams per 5 liters of waterAlternariosis, late blight Spray plants during the growing season143 Potato Grapes

Culture	Dosage	Pathologies	Processing features	Waiting period	Number of treatments
7.5 grams per 5 liters of water	Alternariosis, late blight	20		2
7.5 grams per 5 liters water	Mildew, downy mildew	30		3

Safety precautions when working with the tool

It is recommended to use the composition only for its intended purpose. In this case, it is important to strictly follow the instructions. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Do not use the product near water bodies.

When processing plants, it is recommended to use personal protective equipment - special clothing, goggles, a respirator, gloves. It is recommended to shower and change after treatment is complete.

If the substance comes into contact with the skin, wash the contaminated area of the body with plenty of soap and water. If the product gets into the eyes, they also need to be thoroughly rinsed for 10-15 minutes.

If the composition has penetrated the body, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with clean water and cleanse the stomach. To do this, you can provoke vomiting or take any laxative drug, with the exception of castor s alt.If vapors of the substance enter the respiratory system, it is required to leave the processing area for fresh air.

After providing first aid, it is imperative to consult a doctor. If a person has lost consciousness, it is strictly forbidden to give him medications. It is also impossible to provoke vomiting in this state. There is no specific antidote for this drug. Therefore, doctors usually prescribe symptomatic treatment.

Compatibility with other substances

The drug can be combined with most modern pesticides and agrochemicals. Alkaline products are considered the only exception. However, in any case, before combining drugs, it is required to evaluate the reactions of their compatibility.

Storage conditions

It is recommended to keep the drug in a closed package in a dry and dark place. This must be done separately from food, drugs or animal feed.When storing the product, it is important to ensure optimal temperature conditions. It should be from -5 to +35 degrees. It is important that the train is kept out of reach of children and pets.

Means-substitutes

Effective analogues of the substance include:

• Coronet;
• Gart;
• Previcur Energy.

"Fitoftorin" is an effective tool that helps to cope with a number of dangerous pathologies. It is important to strictly adhere to the dosage of the drug.

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