Tornado from weeds: instructions for using the herbicide, how to breed, dosage

Weeds impoverish the soil, take away nutrients from varietal plants, and are a source of diseases. Regular weeding is an energy-intensive event for a gardener, taking a lot of time and effort. Significantly reduce the level of labor costs by using modern means - herbicides. "Tornado" is a safe herbicide against weeds, successfully used in horticulture, horticulture, field work.

Composition and release form of herbicide "Tornado"

The main active ingredient in Tornado herbicide is isopropylamine s alt or glyphosate.Producer - Russia, "Tornado" is acceptable for air processing. Available in the form of a concentrate, soluble in water. The dosage depends on the area to be treated. "Tornado" is available in canisters, ampoules, bottles.

Mechanism of action of the remedy

The herbicide is applied by spraying on the green part of the weed. The active substance penetrates through the leaves into the juices of the plant, the poison gradually reaches the root system. The weed stops growing, metabolic processes are blocked, the plant dies. Auxiliary substances in the preparation provide instant absorption of the poison by the weed.

Speed of impact and symptoms

External signs of the effect of the drug after treatment of plantings on weeds can be observed in a week, on shrubs - after 15-20 days, on trees - within 2 months. Weed leaves begin to turn yellow and curl, the plant looks oppressed, then a period of decomposition begins.

Action spectrum

Able to completely destroy about 200 species of weeds. The effects of the drug can be overcome:

• St. John's wort;
• wormwood;
• sleep;
• maple;
• alder;
• birch;
• acacia.

Systemic herbicide effectively fights against thickets of willow and aspen, wild raspberry, wild rose.

Pros and cons of the drug

The main advantages of a systemic herbicide include:

1. The ability to quickly absorb and penetrate into the tissues of weeds.
2. The action of the drug does not depend on the ambient temperature.
3. The chemical does not accumulate in the soil, does not affect fertility, is safe for humans and animals.
4. A popular herbicide available in most farm stores.
5. Used as a means of drying sunflowers.
6. Features a low price.

The disadvantages of modern herbicide include:

• With insufficient amount of the drug and non-compliance with the dosage, the root system of the weed may remain alive, destruction will not occur, the plant will sprout again.
• Poison hitting a cultivated plant leads to its death.
• Cannot be treated in the rain, washed off with water.
• Not effective against weed seeds dropped into soil.

Important! When spraying plantations with herbicide "Tornado" pay attention to the dosage. If the amount of the drug used is less than necessary, the treatment will need to be repeated.

Varieties

Produced in the following varieties:

• Tornado 540;
• Tornado 500;
• solid action.

If a gardener needs to get rid of the root shoots of stone fruit crops, destroy thickets of willow or aspen, it is best to use the herbicide "Tornado" 540, the concentration of the active substance in this variety of "Tornado" is increased.

How to prepare a working solution

"Tornado" must be diluted with water. It is best to use soft rainwater. Experienced gardeners add a little ammonium sulfate to the resulting mixture. Before preparing the working mixture, read the instructions.

Safety measures and dosage must be followed.

Instructions for the use of herbicide "Tornado"

The instructions indicate all the features and methods of using the drug, the stages of preparing the working mixture are highlighted. Avoid getting the active substance on exposed areas of the body, hair and clothes.

Spraying is recommended in calm weather, without precipitation.

Consumption rate for different plants

Depending on the type of weeds and the area of the treated surface, the consumption rate will be different. For perennial plants, the dosage is doubled. The amount of the drug is greater when destroying trees and shrubs.

Terms and features of spraying various crops

"Tornado" can be applied to weeds at any time. For greater effectiveness of the impact, it is important to take into account the type and age of the crops being sprayed, as well as the following factors:

1. Processed before the weeds have dropped their seeds into the soil.
2. Processing of annual crops is carried out at the stage of the appearance of the third leaf.
3. Perennials must reach a height of at least 5 centimeters.
4. Spraying is not carried out if precipitation has fallen or dew has not disappeared.

"Tornado" is not effective against hogweed and goutweed.

Temperature conditions during processing

The drug does not impose increased requirements on ambient temperature, this indicator does not affect the effectiveness of the herbicide.

How to spray ready mix

The prepared solution must be used immediately after preparation. In a diluted form, the drug begins to lose effectiveness after 2 hours. The drug is toxic, spraying is carried out in a respirator and gloves.

Before sowing

Using "Tornado" before sowing is a popular way to kill weeds before sowing cultivated grasses, particularly turf grass. Processing is carried out at the moment when the weeds have reached a height of more than 3 centimeters. It is inefficient to process empty soil, the active substance - poison - enters the plant system through the leaves.

Before crop emergence

Processing before germination can be carried out in plantings of potatoes, beets, carrots and other crops. In this case, weeds germinate earlier than the main crop, and this property is used by experienced gardeners.

After harvest

After harvest, weed control with Tornado can be carried out at any time, it is important that the ground weeds gain 3-4 leaves.

In orchards and vineyards

Vine plantations and orchards are treated with herbicides between rows. Spraying is carried out in calm, dry weather, avoiding contact with the working mixture on the trunks and leaves of plants.

At abandoned sites

It is possible to carry out continuous processing. If there are trees and shrubs on the site, the concentration of the drug is increased.

Precautions for using the product

Herbicide belongs to the 3rd class of danger to humans, is a moderately toxic substance. When using the working mixture, you must wear gloves, a protective suit, a scarf and a respirator.

If apiaries are located near the treated area, it is necessary to warn beekeepers 5 days before spraying.

Herbicide toxicity

For humans, the herbicide "Tornado" is not dangerous, as it belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity. But when using a chemical, it is important to take precautions, in strong concentrations it is dangerous and poisonous for warm-blooded animals, such as cats or rodents.

After treatment, it is not recommended to stay at the site for 24 hours.

Compatibility with other chemicals

"Tornado" is combined with other drugs. To increase the efficiency of weed control, paired with Tornado, Magnum or Bi-58 are used. Spraying plantations with a herbicide can be combined with soil fertilization with nitrogen substances, ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate is added to the working solution.

Terms and conditions of storage

In its original packaging, the herbicide is stored in a special room designed for the storage of pesticides at temperatures from -10 С to +25 С more than 3 years from the date of issue. In the state of the working solution, the substance is not stored. It is necessary to knead the product immediately before use.

Are there any analogues

Analogues of the modern herbicide "Tornado" include:

• Agrokiller;
• Roundup;
• Ground.

These chemicals act similarly on weeds, differ from "Tornado" in price and dosage. Tornado and its analogues are certified and recommended for use in Russia.

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