Fitosporin is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of late blight on tomatoes, as well as other dangerous fungal diseases. But in order for the plants to really be reliably protected, it is necessary to use this drug correctly.

Composition and functions of Fitosporin

Fitosporin contains only natural beneficial bacteria that help plants to fight disease on their own, increasing immunity and resistance. The drug does not cause any harm to human health. Therefore, it can be used for the prevention and treatment of tomato diseases, even during the formation of an ovary on the bushes and ripening of fruits.

Fitosporin comes in two main forms: a paste and a powder. Accordingly, the compositions can be prepared in different ways for the treatment of plants. This is not to say that some form of Fitosporin is better. Both powder and paste are both good. It's just that the gardener has the right to choose a product for himself in the most convenient form.

The preparation for tomatoes Fitosporin is an excellent immunomodulator. This agent significantly increases the defenses of plants, as a result of which there is very little chance for fungi and bacteria. But besides this, Fitosporin also has a strong anti-stress effect.

In other words, the use of such a tool contributes to better habituation of plants in a new place. This is especially important for young seedlings that have just been transplanted from a greenhouse to their permanent place in the open field. The anti-stress effect of Fitosporin enables tomatoes to adapt to constantly changing environmental conditions. And this is especially important for regions with unstable climatic conditions.

This tool, as the reviews of gardeners and gardeners say, helps tomatoes not only fight late blight, but also with other dangerous diseases, which, if not properly treated, can destroy the crop in just a few days. So, Fitosporin prevents the development of brown spot, various types of rot, powdery mildew on tomatoes.

How to prepare Fitosporin solution

For the full processing of tomatoes, you still need to be able to properly breed Fitosporin. Here everything will depend on the specific form of this tool. In order for crop processing to be truly effective, a number of rules must be followed.

1. Experts advise to follow the instructions clearly when preparing a solution for processing tomatoes. But you can do a little differently by preparing a functional solution of Fitosporin, which will be suitable for use for many days. It prepares for both powder and paste in the same way. To do this, you just need to dilute about 200 g of the product in 400 ml of not very cold water.
2. During the preparation of the solution, be sure to ensure that the temperature of the water used for the composition is not higher than 35 ° C. So it will be possible to create optimal conditions for beneficial bacteria in the composition, which will significantly increase the effectiveness of the drug. But in hot water, bacteria can simply die, as a result, the product will not help the tomatoes.
3. It is also extremely important to consider the ambient temperature. It is desirable that it not be lower than 15 ° C. Then the microorganisms will be as active as possible. At a lower air temperature, bacteria will not die, but will go into hibernation. And in this state, they simply will not be able to fulfill their direct functions.
4. It is also important to understand that in too hard chlorinated water, some of the bacteria can simply die. Therefore, before preparing the solution, it is strongly recommended to stand the water for at least a day, so that chlorine disappears from it and heavy salts settle.
5. The container in which Fitosporin will be diluted should be carefully selected. The fact is that a metal container or dish, which previously contained other fertilizers, is highly undesirable. After all, all this can adversely affect the activity of beneficial bacteria.
6. Immediately after preparing the solution, do not process tomatoes with it. After all, bacteria must still have time to activate. Stir the product thoroughly, then cover and let it brew for about 2 hours. This time will be quite enough for the microorganisms to wake up.

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Seed and seedling treatment

The instruction for processing tomatoes with Fitosporin is quite simple. After the solution is ready, you just need to carefully process the tomato bushes from all sides, including the lower parts of the leaves. It is better to do this early in the morning or in the late afternoon. But what to do if you need to use Fitosporin in tomato cultivation? It is important to adhere to some rules here.

Before sowing tomato seeds in the ground or when planting seedlings in the soil, it is imperative to treat the soil with Fitosporin. For this, a functional very simple solution will be enough (about 2 tablespoons of the product per 10 liters of water). This will help kill pathogens in the soil that can later infect seeds or already mature plants.

You can also prepare another functional seed steeping solution. This is especially true for tomato seeds that were harvested on their own. After all, there is a huge risk that they may already be infected with late blight or another disease. It is necessary to dilute about 4 drops of Fitosporin solution in a glass of water. Keep the seeds in this composition for 4-5 hours. This will kill bacteria and build up good immunity in the future.

The exact same solution as for disinfecting tomato seeds can be used to treat the roots of seedlings before planting in a permanent place. The instructions do not always contain such information. However, many reviews of gardeners contain information that if you hold the roots of the seedlings in a solution of Fitosporin for at least an hour, this will significantly increase the resistance to all kinds of infections.

Instructions for the use of Fitosporin for tomatoes may differ slightly, depending on the manufacturer and the form of release. But nevertheless, following the described general rules will help to protect tomatoes as much as possible from diseases and will make it possible to cope with pathogens already on tomatoes. This is evidenced by numerous reviews of both experienced gardeners and novice gardeners who have already tried this tool.

Periodic processing of tomatoes with Phytosporin (once every 10-14 days) will help you enjoy a bountiful tomato harvest for a long time and protect plants from dangerous diseases.

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