Seedling Athlete: Applying Correctly
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Athlete preparation for seedlings: description
"Athlete" is a drug that has not lost its popularity over the years, since it is an excellent "helper" for gardeners and gardeners in growing healthy and strong seedlings.
Composition of the preparation Athlete
Phytohormones are responsible for the growth rate - organic substances produced by all parts of the plant. Under the influence of certain factors, the production of phytohormones by the aerial part of the plant increases, which can cause its rapid growth. At the same time, the intensity of development of the root system does not change. As a result, elongated seedlings that develop abnormally.
The substances contained in the preparation allow you to control the development of the plant, preventing excessive growth of its aerial part, redistributing nutrients throughout the plant.
In addition, in addition to the regulatory action, "Athlete" contribute to the accumulation of substances by plants necessary for normal development, even in unfavorable conditions for them.
The use of this drug allows you to ensure the correct development of seedlings, even in the absence of optimal growing conditions for it.
According to information contained in some sources, the effectiveness of the drug has been proven for more than one decade. Since the 60s of the last century, it has been widely used at the enterprises of the agro-industrial complex. For example, its use in the cultivation of vineyards made it possible to prevent excessive stretching of the sprouts of the vine, promoted flowering and, accordingly, the yield of the crop.
The mechanism of action of the drug Athlete
Growing seedlings falls on a period when the daylight hours are still short. Under such conditions, the production of phytohormone, which is responsible for the growth of green shoots, increases, and the plant begins to gravitate towards the light with all its might.
Penetrating into the plant, the plant agent Athlete reduces the activity of the hormone, directing nutrients to the development of the root system. While developing, the roots go deeper into the soil, strengthening the plant.
As a result, by the time of planting in the ground, we have strong seedlings that will tolerate transplanting well and quickly adapt to new conditions.
However, it must be borne in mind that the expected result can be achieved only with the correct use of the drug.
How to use the drug Athlete?
How to use the drug Athlete for vegetable seedlings
The growth regulator is most commonly used for the treatment of vegetable seedlings.
So, to strengthen tomatoes, at least three sprays are needed. The first time - at the stage of the appearance of three true leaves. To prepare a working solution, we dilute 1.5 g of the drug in 1 liter of water. The next two treatments are done with a frequency of 7 days with a more concentrated solution. Dissolve the same amount of the drug in 0.6-0.7 liters of water.
Recall that true leaves are shown after the first two cotyledon leaves that appear on the surface with the sprout.
For the full development of seedlings of peppers and eggplants, one treatment is enough, at the stage of appearance of 3-4 true leaves. The solution is made by dissolving 1.5 g of the drug in 1 liter of water. Spray the seedlings of peppers with a working solution, and water the eggplants at the root.
Cabbage seedlings must be watered with a solution of the drug at least 3 times, spending at least 1 liter of working solution per 1 square.To prepare a solution, we dilute 1.5 g of "Athlete" in 1 liter of water. Watering is carried out every seven days.
It is important to remember that the drug will work if the full course is followed. If you carry out treatments from time to time, you will get the opposite result - accelerated growth. The volume of the working solution for one plant, excluding cabbage seedlings, is not more than 50 ml.
After treatment with the drug, watering the seedlings should be postponed. If you sprayed the plants, you can water it not earlier than the next day, and if you applied the drug under the root - after 2-3 days.
In addition, it should be borne in mind that the last treatment with the Athlete growth drug should be carried out no later than 3-5 days before you dive or plant seedlings.
Athlete for seedlings of flowers and shrubs
Watering by "Athlete" of ornamental shrubs is carried out at the stage of budding, for long, lush flowering and growth. To prepare a solution, 15 g of the drug is dissolved in 10 liters of water. Water twice with a break of 1 week.
Seedling fertilizer Athlete: Houseplants
The drug is used if indoor plants are too elongated, overgrown and you need to slow down their development without harming the plant. The treatment is carried out twice, by spraying, dissolving 1.5 g of the drug in 1 liter of water. The frequency of treatments is 7 days.
Phytotoxicity of the "Athlete" regulator
When the Athlete watered plants in hot weather or at high air temperatures, white spots appeared on the leaf plates. The same result was observed with non-compliance with the dosage of the drug and the introduction of a solution of higher concentration. It should be noted that these formations on leaves did not affect the rate of plant growth.
The drug "Athlete" has a hazard class 3 (moderately hazardous substance). Treatment of plants, especially by spraying, should be carried out with gloves, glasses and wearing a respirator. If the solution gets on the mucous membrane, the area should be thoroughly rinsed with warm water. The affected area of the skin must be washed with soapy water.
Storage of the drug
The shelf life of the drug is 2 years. Store the product away from food and animal feed. Air humidity does not affect the shelf life. The storage temperature of the drug is from 0 to + 30 degrees.
The drug "Athlete" is still a substance of chemical origin, and when using it, you must follow the established recommendations, using it in moderation and in the correct concentration.
