Fungicide Spectrum: composition and purpose, instructions for use and analogues

"Broad Spectrum" (Broad Spectrum) - a fungicide that protects the garden from dangerous fungi. This low-toxic drug fights pathogens, mainly at the initial stage of the lesion. The fungicidal agent does not penetrate into the plants. It inhibits the development of fungi that have settled on the leaves and fruits of garden and garden crops. The American-made drug has several domestic counterparts.

Description and features of the drug

Broad Spectrum Fungicide, made in the USA, is used to protect gardens and gardens from fungal diseases. Sold as a concentrated suspension in plastic cans and bottles.

Composition and mechanism of action

The active substance of this fungicidal agent is chlorothalonil, i.e. chlorothalonil (the content in the preparation is 12.5%). This component of the chloronitrile class fights molds and powdery mildew. The substance also has acaricidal and bactericidal properties.

Chlorothalonil acts on fungi at the cellular level, disrupts the respiratory functions of organisms and the synthesis of enzymes, inhibits the growth and development of the pathogen, prevents the germination of conidia and spores.

The drug is produced as a suspension concentrate and is diluted with water in the dosage specified in the instructions before use. The fungicide only affects fungi through direct contact.

Destination

Broad Spectrum is used to control anthracnose, leaf rot, rust, downy mildew and powdery mildew, spotting, late blight, leaf curl.The fungicidal agent can be used to treat vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, onions), fruit crops and ornamental plants. Broad Spectrum prevents and treats fungal diseases in the garden. The period of protection of plants treated with this fungicide is 7-14 days.

"Broad Spectrum" is used in the complex fight against various fungal diseases. This is a product that can be treated with plants if previous fungicides did not help.

Compatibility with other products

Broad Spectrum may be used with other fungicides, insecticides and acaricides. It is forbidden to use the drug with oily or after oily pesticides. Fungicide can be used in tank mixes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros and conshas low toxicity to plants;fights pathogens on the surface of crops;does not accumulate in fruits;protection period is 1-2 weeks (depending on weather conditions).cannot be used for lawn treatment;washed away by rain;works only at the initial stage of the lesion.

Consumption rates and instructions for use

Broad Spectrum Consumption Chart:

Consumption rateAlternariosis, late blight4 teaspoons per 4 liters of water During the growing season when symptoms of the disease appear (can be used as a preventive measure) Peronosporosis6-8 teaspoons per 4 liters of waterFor preventive and curative purposes during the growing season 3 times (7-10 days)CornRust 5 teaspoons per 4 liters of waterDuring the growing season 2 times (7-10 days) 3 times (10 days)

Culture	Disease	20 sq. meters	When spraying is carried out	Number of treatments (interval)
Tomatoes , zucchini, cucumbers	Late blight, spotting	4-6 teaspoons per 4 liters of water	During the growing season with the appearance of signs of damage or for prevention
3 times (7-10 days)		Onion (not for feather)

	Fruit trees	Rot, scab, spotting	6-10 teaspoons per 4 liters of water	In ve growing season

Fungicide is diluted with water on the day the plants are treated. Leaves are irrigated with a solution on both sides and the fruits are completely sprayed. This tool acts on fungi, only in direct contact with them. It is important to irrigate all parts of the plant with a fungicide solution, leaving no untreated areas.

In severe fungal diseases or in case of frequent rains, the interval between treatments may be 7 days.

It is not recommended to irrigate the garden in hot or rainy weather. It is forbidden to spray wilting plants. Do not give fungicide-treated vegetables, fruits, leaves, tops to animals. Processing of plants is carried out in dry (not rainy) and calm weather. Spray crops with a special sprayer with a fine spray. The last treatment is carried out 20 days before harvest. It is forbidden to spray crops more than 3 times per season.Do not exceed the rate specified in the instructions.

Precautions for use

Do not ingest or inhale the vapors of the Broad Spectrum solution. You need to work with this fungicide in a suit, mask, rubber gloves. The drug can cause an allergic reaction if it comes into contact with mucous membranes or skin. In this case, the contaminated areas should be washed with clean water. If ingested, you must drink several glasses of water, induce vomiting (if instructed by a doctor) and take an adsorbent.

The remains of the solution are prohibited from storing and pouring into water bodies. The fungicidal agent is not allowed to be sprayed during the active summer of bees. The drug must be used within 3 years from the date of manufacture. Do not store Broad Spectrum with food.

Analogues

Preparations with chlorothalonil have long been known to large and small farms. Domestic analogues of "Broad Spectrum" are the fungicides "Banko" and "Talent". Preparations with chlorothalonil protect the garden from a wide range of fungal diseases.

Reviews

Grigory, 55 years old: “I use Broad Spectrum fungicide at the same time to protect garden and garden plants. This contact preparation does not cause leaf burns, it can be used even in May, after the planted seeds start to grow and the sprouts reach a height of 15 cm. I recommend it to everyone.”

Alina Egorovna, summer resident: “I liked Broad Spectrum. Fungicide protects my vegetables, fruits from rot, stains, mold. I spray them in the garden and vegetable garden three times a season. The first time - at the end of May, for prevention. ”