Sorrel is a tasty and healthy crop that many gardeners grow on their plots. Unfortunately, it is often exposed to pests.
To protect sorrel from them, it is treated with special preparations. They protect the plant from pests, preserve its health.
The article can find recommendations, the better to spray and water the plant to protect against pests, as well as what folk remedies you can handle sorrel.
Chemical Treatment
Processing this plant with such means has several advantages:
- High efficiency. Pests do bypass the sorrel, and those that dare to approach - die.
- Dosage. A small amount of drugs is enough for them to act. For this reason, the funds are enough for a long time.
- Climatic conditions. Regardless of climate and weather, these drugs work equally well.
- Ease of use. Following the instructions attached to the preparation, the person will quickly and easily process the plant.
Despite the advantages, this method of processing has its drawbacks. These include toxicity and negative effects on the soil. The fact is that the composition of such drugs can be dangerous to humans, animals and soil substances. They worsen the condition of humans and animals.
Experts emphasize that not all drugs are toxic. High-quality modern products contain only proven substances that are harmful to pests and harmless to humans. For this reason, they recommend a serious approach to the choice of drug.
What is the plant spray and what drugs to process, you can find out below.
Spark
This complex tool affects the plant, scaring off pests and helping to protect the culture. This medicine is destructive for insects, caterpillars, slugs, mothworms, sawflies. Not only the plant is cultivated, but the soil around it.
The preparation is pleasant to gardeners by the fact that there are no harmful substances in its composition. After treatment with this tool, sorrel can be consumed safely. It retains useful properties.
The action of the spark occurs immediately after application to the plant and the soil. It is not difficult to prepare a solution: it is necessary to dissolve 1 tablet in 10 l of water. The resulting liquid sprayed culture. You can also find a spark in the form of an ampoule. Then 1 ampoule is dissolved in 10 l of water, and after that the plant is also sprayed.
Means "Maxim"
Manufactured to combat plant pests. Perfectly fights insects, harmful bacteria, caterpillars. Available in powder, suspension in ampoules and solution in canisters from 1 to 5 liters.
The advantage of this medicine is harmlessness to the plant, the soil and the person himself. Due to the processing of such a drug will be able to scare off pests and at the same time not harm the sorrel. It retains nutrients in the composition, it is permissible to consume it after processing, but one rule should be remembered: the processed sorrel is cut and removed, and the new regrown can be consumed.
It can be used to combat all pests, because it contains components that kill even the smallest bacteria. The use of the drug depends on the form in which the gardener purchased it.
- If the product is bought in powder form, it is stirred with water. In one bag contains 4 ml of funds. It is diluted in 2 liters of water and sprayed with sorrel and the soil around it.
- If purchased means in ampoules, 1 ampoule is mixed with 5 liters of water. The solution in canisters sold in finished form.
It is enough to carry out spraying 2-3 times a week.
Fundazole
Available in white powder with a slight irritating odor. Effective in the fight against fungal infections and insects. Pathogens and insects die when approaching sorrel after processing.
For plants is not harmful, they can be used after processing. For a person in high concentrations, it is dangerous - causes dermatitis. To avoid this, wear gloves and a mask during the treatment.
Apply according to the instructions: 10 g of powder is diluted in 10 liters of water. Spraying occurs 1-2 times a week by flowering.
Topaz
The tool can affect many pathogens: from bacteria and fungi to insects and caterpillars. Substances in the composition are so effective that the medicine is consumed in small quantities, and too frequent processing is not required.
No toxic effect on the plant. For this reason, it can be consumed after processing. Sorrel is not injured, retains its beneficial properties, the pests do not fit it. Using the drug is simple: the vial with the contents is mixed with water. In the ampoule 2 ml of medicine, and water should be 10 liters. It is enough to process sorrel once in 10 days.
Arrow
Insect control agent. Especially effective for dealing with aphids. Destroys pests, strengthens the health of crops, does not affect the taste of the plant. Sorrel after processing can be consumed, its properties of beneficial nature are preserved.
For humans, animals, the remedy is not dangerous, but experts still recommend using a mask and gloves when spraying. The product is made in the form of a powder, which is presented in packs of 50 g. The powder is diluted in this quantity in 10 liters of water and the area is treated. Perform this procedure once a week. Two days after the treatment, the plant can be consumed after washing it.
Aktara
The drug is a complex action that kills lepidoptera and their larvae. It protects sorrel from insects, the spread of disease. His health is preserved. But this medicine has a drawback: it is toxic, which means that too often it cannot be applied to the plant.
The processing procedure is always in a mask and gloves. Otherwise, dermatitis and dizziness may occur. Before use, the sorrel is thoroughly washed, and between processing and adding to food should take at least 5-7 days.
To apply the agent, it is diluted in water: 1.4 g of powder in 10 liters of water. The resulting liquid is treated with sorrel and soil. Do it once every two weeks.
Tanrek
The drug is effective for combating a huge number of pests. It is strong against aphids, thrips, whitefly, tsikadki, Colorado potato beetle, tsvetnik beetle, fruit moth, cruciferous flea beetles, cabbage flies, bugs, pennits. The main advantage is a long period of action. After treatment, the plant is protected for 30 days.
Disadvantages: toxicity and lack of efficacy against ticks. The medicine fights various types of pests, but is powerless against ticks. In addition, toxicity allows processing only once a month. Sorrel is washed thoroughly before use. It must be collected no earlier than one week after processing.
Apply Tanrek as follows: dilute 5 ml of the drug in 10 liters of water. It remains only to process the soil and plant.
Anabazine sulfate solution
It is an oily liquid containing 30% of toxic substances. Very effective remedy, but at the same time dangerous, demanding at use of the maximum attentiveness. Acts on all insects and bacteria. It begins to act when it touches pests, causing their death. For sorrel is not dangerous, because a day after spraying evaporates from the leaves, the poison disappears. Sorrel is allowed to eat.
Treat this plant twice a week. For the preparation of medicinal liquids mix 20 g of the drug and 10 liters of water.
Phenoxin PLUS
Available in powder form. Fights flies, cockroaches, fleas, a bear and bedbugs. After infection, insects become ill and transmit the disease to other insects. After a few days they die, eventually it is possible to prevent the reproduction of pests.
As part of a substance that is not dangerous to humans, therefore, sorrel can be safely consumed after processing. For the preparation of medicines mix 5 g of powder and 10 liters of water. Conduct the procedure 1-2 times a week.
Plangiz
It is an environmentally safe, effective drug that destroys insects, bacteria, caterpillars. Fights fungal infections. It is not only a medicine against pests, but also a powerful growth promoter. Sorrel will grow well, it can be consumed in food after exposure to Plangiz.
The advantage of the drug is that it does not accumulate in the soil, does not harm humans and animals. It contains substances that nourish the crop, helping it grow and produce a rich harvest.
To prepare the product in 10 liters of water dissolve 100 ml of Plangiz. Processing takes place twice a week. It is recommended that the water temperature be in the range of 18-20 degrees.
Topsin-m
Modern medicine to combat various types of bacteria, fungi and insects. Non-toxic, safe for humans. Due to processing, sorrel is not only protected from pests, but also improves its growth, the process of photosynthesis. The culture ripens in a rich harvest, it can be consumed without fear.
Spray once a month by mixing 20 g of powder and 10 liters of water. The action begins immediately after application.
Processing by national methods
This method is good because there are no chemicals in the recipes, only safe for humans, plants and soil. Prepare such drugs can be from the components that are at home in stock.
It is useful to process sorrel with soapy water: Mix 10 liters of water, an equal amount of garlic and laundry soap. Ready means sprayed culture 2-3 times a week. It is also useful to spray sorrel with a 10% solution of liquid ammonia once a week.
To protect the plant from caterpillars and slugs, a little ash or superphosphate should be put on the soil between rows.
Sorrel is a healthy crop, and its health must be carefully monitored. Certain drugs and folk remedies will help protect the plant from pests, maintain health, prevent the occurrence of diseases.
