Fitosporin for cucumbers: application, how to process, is it possible

Fitosporin is a popular drug that is recommended to water cucumbers to combat various diseases. Fitosporin-M is used as the main treatment and as a prophylactic. The composition of the drug allows you to get rid of many diseases of cucumbers. It is used to treat horticultural crops, fruit trees and houseplants.

Using medicine

Fitosporin-M - a systemic drug that has the ability to spread through the leaves and stems with the help of the vascular system. At the heart of the drug is a spore culture.Its effect is manifested in the production of fungicidal oligopeptides that stop the reproduction of bacterial and fungal diseases. Phytosporin-M has been developed for cucumbers to combat the following diseases:

root rot;
bacteriosis;
fusarium;
peronosporosis;
powdery mildew.

As evidenced by numerous reviews of summer residents, in order to achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to repeat the treatment several times. You need to start first by soaking the seed. The next step is to spray the plants during the growing season.

The procedure is repeated every 2 - 3 weeks. In this case, the diseases will not have any chance to take root. The drug will work in full force if used at a temperature of +15 to +35 degrees.

Issue form

The product is available as follows:

powder;
paste;
liquid.

The drug can be used in a number of other cases. Suitable for processing tubers, after which they are well stored. If you process cucumbers, in particular tubers, they will not be subjected to any type of rot, including fruit rot.

Instructions for use says that the drug can be used at any time, regardless of the stage of crop development: vegetation, flowering period and fruit ripening. The harvest will be protected even on the day it is processed.

How to apply

Let's consider how to use the drug in different forms of release.

Powder

For cucumbers, Fitosporin-M is often chosen in powder form.It is diluted in warm water, creating the usual "working" solution in a ratio of 1: 2. Gardeners make the mistake of sprinkling powder on the ground. These manipulations will not give any result, since the bacteria are activated only after the addition of liquid. Tap water is not suitable for preparing the solution. Chlorine has a negative effect on bacteria, killing them. It is better to take thawed, boiled or rain. You can take water from the well.

After the powder is completely dissolved, you need to let the liquid brew for 2 - 3 hours. This will help the bacteria become active.

Before spraying the crop, the solution may remain diluted for several days. It is recommended to add ordinary liquid soap to the prepared mixture. Only a small amount contributes to better adhesion of the drug to the plant.

Pasta

Sold prepackaged.Soluble in water, 1 part paste accounts for 2 parts of water. The result is a very concentrated liquid. A small amount is diluted again in water immediately before use. Can be stored as diluted substrate.

Liquid

Fitosporin in this form does not need to be diluted, since the composition is completely ready for use. It is recommended to use it just before planting. The drug is added to the water to soak the seeds. They are often processed with cucumber root.

Important nuances

You can use the drug at any stage of culture development, and this is a huge plus. Don't wait for the disease to destroy the culture, but you need to act immediately.

When growing cucumbers in a greenhouse, one should not forget that the climate there is more humid. Elevated temperature and moisture are good breeding grounds for various bacteria.

In this case, conventional fungicides will not help, since they are strictly forbidden to use often during the season. In turn, Fitosporin-M has a milder effect. They can be sprinkled at any time of the day, at any time of the season. The solution is used to treat the root systems of cucumbers, watering the soil.

It is allowed to process cucumbers with Fitosporin under any weather conditions. But there is one small limitation. If it is going to rain outside, it is better to postpone spraying or watering the plants for several hours. Drops can wash off part of the drug, and the composition will not be able to act in full force. It is better to wait 2.5 - 3 hours. Processing is carried out in the morning or in the evening.

Safety for living organisms

Many are wondering if plants can be treated with Fitosporin. It doesn’t matter at all what procedure needs to be carried out - planting (soaking the seed, roots) or spraying a full-fledged plant.The drug is included in the group of substances with hazard class 4 for living organisms. In case of contact with mucous membranes, it causes irritation in the form of redness. It is not recommended to spray the drug if there are bees nearby, although the composition is completely harmless to beneficial insects.

Safety precautions

During the application of Phytosporin for cucumbers when spraying, it is forbidden to eat, drink or smoke. Be sure to wear gloves to avoid direct skin contact. If a small amount gets on the hands or other part of the body, immediately rinse with water. If you suspect that the product has entered the stomach, drink 1 liter of water, trying to induce vomiting. Then take a few tablets of activated charcoal.

It is forbidden to store the remedy for the treatment of diseases of cucumbers with food. The storage location must be protected from children and sunlight.

Compatibility

Cultivation of cucumbers is not a difficult process, but requires care. During the growth of the crop, fertilizing and other activities must be carried out.

All procedures can be compared with spraying or watering the medicine. Phytosporin is compatible with drugs that enhance growth, insecticides and fungicides.

The manufacturer produces Fitosporin-M cucumber specifically to process only cucumbers. It may be of interest to summer residents who are engaged in the cultivation of this crop. It contains substances that act properly on bacteria in various diseases. You can use the usual Fitosporin - the remedy is universal for any culture, including suitable for cucumbers.