The "Klad" seed treatment is an effective fungicide used for treating grain crops. It contains three active ingredients with different mechanisms of action. This helps provide reliable protection against major soil-borne and seed-borne infections. It is particularly effective against root rot and snow mold. It also stimulates root development, which improves the overwintering of winter crops.
What is included in the composition and existing forms of release
The fungicide is available as a suspension concentrate. It contains three active ingredients. One liter of the product contains the following ingredients:
- 80 grams of thiabendazole;
- 60 grams of tebuconazole;
- 60 grams of imazalil.
Purpose and mechanism of action
"Klad" is considered a very effective remedy. This is due to the combination of the following components:
- Imazalil inhibits sterol production in pathogen cell membranes. This component also promotes the rupture of fungal membranes.
- Tebuconazole inhibits ergosterol production in pathogen cell membranes. It prevents external and internal seed infections. It effectively prevents the development of various types of smut, helminthosporiosis, and septoria.
- Thiabendazole disrupts the cell division process in pathogens. This substance significantly enhances the effectiveness of other active ingredients against infections. This component helps combat rot and snow mold.
"Klad" helps combat various types of infections. It is used to combat the following pathologies:
- hard and loose smut of wheat;
- fusarium;
- helminthosporiosis;
- stone smut of barley;
- netted, striped, dark brown spotting;
- seed mold;
- powdery mildew;
- septoria;
- Rhynchosporium.
"Klad" begins working as soon as the grains swell. Due to its high mobility, the preparation quickly travels to the site of infection and eliminates the pathology.
The main advantages of the substance include the following:
- Combined composition. The presence of three active components in the product provides reliable protection against seed and soil-borne infections.
- Effective against fusarium and helminthosporiosis. It also helps combat snow mold and septoria.
- Protection against airborne diseases at the initial stage of plant development.
- Stimulating root system development. This helps improve the overwintering of winter crops.
Instructions for use
Seeds can be treated immediately before planting or in advance. When using the product on fresh winter crop seeds, they must be treated no later than 2-5 days before planting.
In order for the fungicide to have the desired effect on the seed material, it is important to ensure the following conditions:
- use high quality seeds;
- sort the grains carefully;
- Clean the seeds from dust and get rid of damaged grains.
To help prevent the development of dangerous pathologies, it is important to adhere to the dosages listed in the table:
| Usage norm | Plant | Pathologies | Processing Features |
| 0.4 | Spring wheat | Various types of smut, fusarium, helminthosporiosis, powdery mildew, early stages of septoria development, mold of seed material. | Seeds need to be treated with moisture. This is done before planting or in advance. 10 liters of treatment solution are required per ton. |
| 0.4 | Winter wheat | Fusarium snow mold. | Seeds should be treated in advance or before planting. Use 10 liters of the working solution per 1 ton of seeds. |
| 0.4 | Winter rye | Various types of root rot, snow mold, stem smut. | Seeds should be treated before or in advance of planting. It is recommended to use 10 liters of treatment solution per ton. |
| 0.4 | Spring barley | Various types of root rot, stone smut, grain mold. | Seeds must be treated beforehand or during planting. Use 10 liters of treatment solution per ton. |
| 0.4-0.5 | Spring barley | Various types of smut, net spot. | Seeds should be treated before planting or in advance. The working fluid consumption rate is 10 liters per ton. |
| 0.6 | Sunflower | Various types of rot, mold, phomopsis, fusarium. | Seeds can be treated in advance or during planting. 10-15 liters of working solution are required per ton. |
| 0.4-0.6 | Spring and winter rapeseed | Seed mold, alternaria, root rot. | Seeds should be treated before planting or in advance. 10-15 liters of working solution are required per ton. |
Precautionary measures
The drug is considered quite toxic, so it is important to follow safety rules when using it.
During work, it is recommended to use protective equipment - wear gloves, a respirator, and glasses.
Is compatibility possible?
"Klad" is highly effective, so it doesn't need to be combined with other seed treatments to enhance its properties. However, it can be combined with "Akiba," which has a fungicidal effect. "Klad" can also be used with other neutral pH products. However, compatibility must be checked first.
How and how long can it be stored?
It is recommended to store this product in a dry, dark place at a temperature of 0 to +30 degrees Celsius. The shelf life of the product is 2 years.
What to replace it with
Effective analogues of the substance include:
- Anker Trio;
- "Antal";
- "Armor";
- Stinger Trio;
- "Redigo Pro";
- "Semaphore".
"Klad" is a reliable remedy that helps eliminate many infections. This product should be applied to seed immediately before planting or in advance. To ensure the desired results, it is recommended to strictly follow the instructions for use. Compliance with safety regulations is also crucial.