"Skor" for grapes: instructions for use, proportions and processing time

Fungal diseases began to progress every year, and it becomes more and more difficult to get rid of them. Scientists have developed a complex tool for resisting infections - "Skor" for grapes. Instructions for its use promise not only guaranteed protection against fungi, but also against other common diseases. Growers increasingly trust him with their plants.

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"Skor" for grapes is produced in Switzerland in the form of an emulsion, which is packaged in containers of various sizes. The active ingredient is difenoconazole.

Purpose and properties of the fungicide

When using "Skor" together with "Topaz" and "Horus", fungal infections do not have time to adapt. The agent penetrates into fungal tissues and inhibits their viability. A couple of hours after treatment with the drug, the fungi lose their ability to reproduce.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

"Skor" has a lot of advantages over competing products:

• harmful substances do not accumulate in fruits;
• affects various types of fungus;
• destroys both young and mature mycelium;
• neutralizes spore formation;
• peak of efficiency occurs at the time when the ambient temperature reaches +14… +25 °С;
• after processing, grapes increase yield;
• can be used for pre-sowing seed treatment;
• combination with insecticides is allowed;
• decomposes into elementary particles when it hits the ground;
• does not oxidize in air;
• you can use the drug continuously for 6 years, after which you take a break for one year.

Like any remedy, Skor has its drawbacks:

• Vineyards can be processed no more than 3 times in one season;
• fungus may become resistant to the main active ingredient;
• you can not process the bushes during flowering and when the ovaries are formed;
• makes it impossible to simultaneously overcome powdery mildew and rust;
• the effectiveness of the drug deteriorates significantly at air temperatures less than +12 °С and more than +25 °С;
• expensive.

Mechanism of action "Skora"

The drug "Skor" slows down the growth and development of fungi, and also prevents their further reproduction, preventing them from forming spores.

Instructions for use for vineyards

The use of a protective agent in vineyards has its own subtleties that give a guaranteed result.

Proportions for diluting liquid

To treat the vineyard, dilute 4 ml of the preparation "Skor" in 10 liters of water. The gardener controls the consumption rates visually, approximately counting on one square meter of area 1 liter of the prepared solution.

Processing times

The first treatment is carried out after the first signs of the development of the disease have been noticed or at the end of the first incubation period of the infection. If spraying is required for the purpose of prevention, then do this after the vine grows by 19-25 cm.

Spray technology

The diluted preparation "Skor" is poured into the sprayer tank, thoroughly mixed and sprayed onto grape bushes.

In the absence of the necessary equipment, spraying can be done with a broom, however, the consumption of funds in this case increases significantly, and the liquid is distributed unevenly on the grapes.

How quickly the effect will come

The action of the drug "Skor" lasts about 1 week, but the positive effect becomes noticeable already on the second day.

Compatibility with other drugs

"Skor" is perfectly combined with other antifungal agents, for example, "Horus" and "Topaz". It can also be used simultaneously with insecticides.

Toxicity

"Skor" has the 3rd class of danger regarding the impact on the human body. For aquatic living organisms, as well as bees and fish, the drug is deadly.

Chemical Safety

When working with the preparation "Skor" it is necessary to put on a protective suit, a respirator. During the treatment, do not smoke, eat or drink any liquids. People without personal protective equipment and pets are taken away from the work site.

You must not allow "Skor" to get on the skin or mucous membrane of a person.When the first signs of illness are found, all work is stopped, and if there are symptoms of poisoning, then you should immediately drink a couple of glasses of water, a few tablets of activated charcoal. You will definitely need to induce vomiting, as well as consult a qualified doctor.

Skor is stored exclusively in places remote from food products where access to children and pets is restricted.

Reviews of gardeners

Alexander, 38 years old, summer resident: “I have been using Skor for several years to treat grapes from fungal infections. The result pleases me, but the neighbors say that after 6 years of using it, it will be necessary to take a break. I have not yet found an alternative and will continue to use this remedy.”

Anna, 43, owner of a private house: “I grow several varieties of grapes on my plot. After a long search for an effective remedy against the fungus, she chose Skora.The drug is effective, does not cause significant harm, it suits me perfectly. I will definitely recommend it to my neighbors and friends.”

Vitalina, 54 years old, summer resident: “I started using the Skor preparation for processing several varieties of my grapes on the recommendation of my godson. I am very pleased with the effect of using it, but the price is quite high, so buying it costs me a pretty penny.”

Analogues

Our manufacturers did not stand aside and released analogues of the popular antifungal agent. These include:

• "Diskor";
• "Keeper";
• "Pure Flower".

Work is underway to find new similar drugs that would be in no way inferior to foreign prototypes in price and quality.

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