Heteroauxin: instructions for use of a root growth stimulator with indoleacetic acid

Without a fully developed root system that provides plants with the necessary nutrition, it will not be possible to grow strong and he althy crops. To stimulate root formation, gardeners use special chemicals. Heteroauxin has a wide range of applications and a convenient preparative form, so both summer residents and farmers often prefer it. Before use, it is recommended to read the instructions from the manufacturer.

Composition and release form of growth stimulant

The active component of the root formation stimulator is beta-indoleacetic acid - a phytohormone obtained synthetically. The substance was first isolated from mold fungi and microorganisms back in 1934.

There are different formulations and dosages in gardening stores.It can be a powder packaged in bags weighing from 5 to 50 grams. As part of such a variety as "Heteroauxin Super", in addition to the main active ingredient, there is potassium s alt at a concentration of 50 grams per 1 kilogram of root formation stimulator.

Also on the shelves of retail outlets there are tablets with a concentration of the active ingredient of 0.1 grams. As a rule, if it is necessary to process large gardens, they buy a root stimulator in the form of a powder, tablets are more suitable for small beds.

Area and principle of action

Growth hormone is designed to stimulate the development of the root system and the ground part of ornamental and fruit plants. In addition, the drug is advisable to use in the following cases:

• preparation of seedlings grown at home for transplanting into open ground or greenhouse;
• strengthening weak and depleted crops;
• as part of the grafting of fruit plants to crops that were grown at home from the seed (such as orange, tangerine lemon and others);
• soaking the bulbs before planting in the beds;
• to extend the flowering period of ornamental plants and increase buds.

The active substance of the product stimulates the metabolism in the cells of cultures and their division.

Indoleacetic acid promotes uniform supply of nutrients from the root system to all parts of the plant.

The advantages of this biostimulant include the following points:

• wide range of crops approved for use;
• possibility of application in room conditions, open ground, greenhouses and conservatories;
• minimal risk of acquiring a fake, since the process of production of growth hormone is quite complicated, it cannot be repeated in an artisanal way;
• rapid rootstock growth after using a stimulant for fruit trees and shrubs;
• increase the chances of exotic and delicate plants taking root;
• healing wounds and damage in ornamental and fruit crops;

Before purchasing a drug, you should study its shortcomings. Firstly, the process of preparing the working fluid takes longer than other growth stimulants, since Heteroauxin must first be diluted in alcohol, and after that the mother liquor is mixed with water for subsequent use. Secondly, an excessive amount of the biostimulant, on the contrary, leads to a slowdown in the development of cultivated plants.

Instructions for the use of "Heteroauxin"

Before using the drug, you should figure out how to properly prepare the working fluid:

• preparing special dishes (preferably made of thick glass, but not used for cooking);
• put on an apron, goggles and rubber gloves;
• take the required number of biostimulator tablets and grind them into powder;
• pour the powder into a container (it must be dry);
• take a medical syringe and draw 10 cubes of ethyl alcohol into it, pour it into a container;
• cover the container with a lid and put it in a water bath (recommended water temperature is from 50 to 60 degrees);
• shake the solution from time to time and open the lid to release the resulting vapors;
• remove from heat when the powder is completely dissolved;
• after that, the required amount of the prepared solution is dissolved in water and the plants are processed.

Grapes

A solution prepared from one tablet of the drug is added to 5 liters of water, and the mixture is used to root the cuttings. They are kept in solution for 24 hours, after which they proceed to waxing and planting. This amount of liquid is enough for 4 medium-sized cuttings.

Roses and carnations

Semi-lignified or green cuttings of roses are harvested and soaked for 12-15 hours in a solution prepared from 2 grams of the drug per 5 liters of water.

Carnations planted in a flower bed are watered with a working solution at the rate of 2 grams of a biostimulant per 10 liters of water. This amount of liquid is enough to process 5 square meters. meters of flower beds.

"Heteroauxin" for orchids

The drug is used for all varieties of orchids, but its effectiveness for them is not the same. Prepare the mother concentrated solution according to the standard scheme. Add one cube to one liter of clean water and mix thoroughly.

Cutting

Soak the cuttings in the solution, which have just been separated from the adult culture, using 2 tablets of the drug per 10 liters of clean water. Keep them in the rooter from 15 to 18 hours.

Fruit trees and shrubs

Fruit trees are watered with the prepared solution twice a season - in the spring, when the buds are just beginning to bloom, and after the plant begins to shed its foliage. For liquid, take 6 grams of the drug per 10 liters of water. This amount is enough to process two mature trees. For berry crops, the dosage is slightly less - 4 grams of biostimulant per 10 liters of water.

Seedlings

When moving seedlings to open ground or a greenhouse, the roots are soaked in a solution consisting of two tablets and 10 liters of water. Keep cultures in solution for 18 hours. After transplanting to a permanent place, the soil around the seedlings is shed with the remaining solution.

Bulb plants

Prepare a solution of 1 tablet and a liter of water. Bulbs of vegetable and ornamental plants are immersed in liquid and kept in it for 24 hours, after which they are immediately planted in open ground.

Broken branches

If damage is present on tree branches, use a solution at a concentration of 1 tablet per 3 liters of clean water.

Precautions

When working with a root formation stimulator, safety rules must be observed, since the drug belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity and can harm human he alth if it comes into contact with mucous membranes or skin. Be sure to wear rubber gloves, a work gown and a mask so that the vapors do not enter the respiratory tract when preparing the solution.

Storage rules

The shelf life of the biostimulator is 2 years, subject to storage conditions. Keep tablets or powder in a room where the temperature does not exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Also, the pantry should be dry and dark.

What can replace

If there is no root formation stimulator on sale, it can be replaced with drugs with a similar effect, for example, Kornevin, Zircon or Epin.

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