Review of the most budgetary and effective drugs for diseases and pests for pre-sowing potato preparation

In order for the potato crop to be fruitful and healthy, every gardener needs to take care of the pre-sowing preparation of potatoes. For this, you need to use special preparations for potatoes. In this article, we will detail the budgetary, effective and safer drugs for diseases and pests that are used before planting potatoes.

Presowing preparation of potatoes from pests and diseases

Growing potatoes on the site, for sure, everyone was faced with the problem of the Colorado potato beetle, bear or other pests, as well as with various diseases. There is now a huge selection of drugs on the market that will protect you from these problems, without unnecessary chemicals. It is worth noting that it is better to do prevention and take measures to combat pests and diseases of potatoes before planting and at the time of planting itself, than to deal with the problem later.

Preparations for potatoes: Cuts "Rofatox"

If the soil is healthy, does not have any fungal and bacterial sores, and your main problem is Colorado beetles, wireworms (larvae of click beetles) or beetles, then you can safely buy the granular preparation Rubit Rofatox, manufactured by TPK ROSTI. - when planting, the Rubit "Rofatox" granules are placed in the hole along with the potatoes, after which the preparation slowly begins to dissolve, getting into the aerial part.

The active ingredient Rubit "Rofatox" is imidacloprid (nerve insecticide of the neonicotinoid class), entering the pest's body, it affects its central nervous system. This preparation is suitable not only for potatoes, but for all vegetable crops, which are dangerous for these pests (cabbage, tomato, etc.) - the main bait for wireworm and bear is an aromatic additive contained in the Rubit "Rofatox" granules. They will not touch the potatoes, all their attention will be on these granules, which they will eat. The drug does not harm health, it is absolutely not phytotoxic.

Method of application of Rubit "Rofatox"

In order to protect your potatoes from pests for the next two months, half a teaspoon of the drug is placed in each hole during planting. I use Rubita "Rofatox" once. The price of the drug Rubita "Rofatox" is on average 200 rubles. for 1 kg., this is enough for about 3 ares. Pay special attention to potatoes before planting, they should not be defective, with various damages. The place for potatoes should also be chosen properly - after the rains, moisture should not stagnate on it, and fertilizers should be applied to the ground. And, of course, do not forget about the rules of crop rotation. All of these recommendations reduce the possibility of getting sick.

Preparations for potatoes: "Discor" chops

If you find that your potato is sick (change in the structure of the tops or foliage), then you need to resort to preparations that are applied to the foliage. A very effective and inexpensive drug Rubit "Discor".It can fight back such "sores" of potatoes as alternaria, scab, powdery mildew, leaf spot, black spot, black and gray rot, clusterosporium, leaf curl, cercospora, coccomycosis, powdery mildew. The manufacturer recommends using the drug in phases: green cone, pink bud, flowering and fruit growth.

The active ingredient of Rubit "Discor" is difenoconazole (systemic fungicide), the drug quickly penetrates into plant tissues - the rate of its effect is 2 hours after treatment. The drug will not cause any burns to the foliage and tops, and will not adversely affect the tubers, since it is not phytotoxic, but for this it is necessary to observe the dosage. Cuts "Discor" effectively operates in temperatures from +15 degrees.

Method of using Rubit "Discor"

Spraying of plants is carried out during the growing season at the first signs of the disease, this is done 2 times with a break of one and a half to two weeks. For 7 liters of water, you need to dilute 2 ml. "Discor" cuts, this solution is enough to process a plot of 1-1.5 hundred square meters, it should be borne in mind that the stage of potato growth, natural conditions and other factors also affect the consumption of the solution. In order to process potatoes before planting, it is necessary to dilute 5 ml in 2 liters. drug.

As gardeners noticed, "Discor" cut has a positive effect on the germination of potatoes. The drug has a hazard class 3 for humans. When working with the drug, safety precautions must be taken, use gloves, do not let the solution get into the eyes and on the skin. Wash hands and face thoroughly after treatment. The price of one ampoule (2 ml.) Cuts "Discor" on average 30 rubles.

Copper sulfate overview

One of the most common drugs used against fungal and bacterial diseases is copper sulfate. It is a soluble powder. He fights with such "sores" of potatoes as Alternaria, scab, ascochitosis, powdery mildew and others. The active ingredient in copper sulfate is copper sulfate. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that by treating the bushes with it against diseases, you are simultaneously carrying out foliar feeding. The protective effect of copper sulfate is about 30 days.

Method of using Copper sulfate

For the prevention of diseases, it is recommended to make a solution of copper sulfate - for 10 liters of water - 2 grams of the drug. Tubers are sprayed with the prepared solution; it is most convenient to do this in a vegetable net. The bushes should be sprayed only after their height reaches 15-20 cm. To disinfect the potato site before planting, it is recommended to water the soil with a solution - 10 liters of 30 grams of copper sulfate powder. If late blight is detected, the potato site is sprayed with a solution: 20 grams of copper sulfate per 10 liters of water. The treatment should be repeated after a couple of weeks. Please note that after processing, potatoes cannot be consumed for at least 2 weeks. The price of Copper sulfate is on average 50 rubles. for 100 gr.

Preparations for potatoes: "Fitolavin Agrouspech"

This drug is intended to fight foci of bacterial infections and some fungal infections, fights sores such as root mucus, vascular and leaf bacteriosis, black leg. The active substance of Fitolavin, like that of Rubit "Discor", is phytobacteriomycin, which penetrates into plant tissues during the day. After treatment, the plant is protected for 15-20 days. The drug "Fitolavin Agrouspech" works only at temperatures not lower than +18 degrees.

Method of application "Fitolavin Agrouspech"

You can start using the drug already before planting - for this, 2-3 days before planting potatoes, the planting material must be treated with a solution. Thus, the potato will increase immunity to such dangerous diseases as fusarium, black leg, anthracnose and others.In addition, the drug accelerates the process of germination of potatoes, increases the number of sprouts, and generally increases the yield of potatoes by 10%. In order to prevent the black leg, only from the time the first pair of real leaves appear, can Phytolavin be processed. Further processing is allowed in any phase of growth and development of bushes from bacterial rot, observing an interval of 2 weeks, but not more than 2 times. When working with the drug, wear gloves, and then be sure to wash your hands thoroughly.

The price of "Fitolavin Agrouspech" is on average 50 rubles. for 20 ml. Whatever drug for diseases and pests you choose for the pre-sowing preparation of potatoes, be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging from the manufacturer, follow safety precautions.

Have a good harvest everyone!